Set in 18th century France , as the name suggests , is the story of a man so obsessed with collecting smells that it leads to murders. Based on a novel by Patrick Suskind , the film is a dark , twisted, psychological and fantasy ,directed by the man who gave us the likes of […]
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Is a romantic drama is based on the life and writings of Baroness Karen Blixen ( a Danish woman who wrote under the pseudonym of Isak Dinesen). It focuses on her stint in Africa where she moves to after marriage . It’s a slow, leisurely, almost poetic portrayal of complex human emotions and their dynamics. […]
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I would describe this American Comedy as awesome piece of culinary cinema that is not only highly inspiring , but wonderfully entertaining and humorous , besides inducing some drools and hunger pangs. Cast – Meryl Streep , Amy Adams, Stanley Tucci , Chris Messina Director -Nora Ephron It follows the lives of two women in […]
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What sets apart this is supernatural horror about exorcism is the fact that it tries to explore this sub-genre from a slightly deeper , perhaps philosophical perspective of faith. Its loosely based on Matt Baglio’s book that in turn is based on American priest, Gary Thomas’s real life experiences, who was sent to Vatican to […]
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This British American Drama is based on Booker Prize winning novel of the same name by Kazoo Ishiguro. It’s a well acclaimed film that received numerous nominations in various categories including Oscar and other prestigious awards. Anthony Hopkins won the Best Actor for it in British Academy Awards. Cast – Anthony Hopkins , Emma Thompson […]
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Orphan is a psychological horror that is dark , chilling and bound to stay with you for quite some time even after you are through with it. Cast – Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Isabelle Fuhrman Director- Jaume Collet -Serra Plot The story revolves around a family which adopts a mysterious 9yr old orphan girl and […]
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This classic film is based on the iconic novel by Jane Austen by the same name and has been touted to be a superb adaptation that boasts of a great cast & crew apart from tremendous critical and popular response upon its release. Cast – Emma Thompson , Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman , Hugh Grant […]
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Netflix describes this film as Psychological, scary , suspenseful. A little research on it made it all the more interesting. It is supposedly a gothic film that’s loosely based on a short story by Edgar Allen Poe, an early 19th century writer, poet who was known for his tales of mystery and macabre. Gothic genre […]
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Better late than never . I finally caught up on this iconic film after adulated recommendations from many. This film I think is an institution in itself when it comes to motivation quotient ,life lessons and pearls of wisdom. It’s a story of sheer grit, resilience and most important of all, hope. Cast – Tim […]
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Is a British supernatural drama in period setting that has an excellent premise and offers some great atmospherics and performances. Cast – Rebecca Hall, Dominic West, Imelda Staunton Director-Nick Murphy The story, based in 1921, revolves around Florence ( Rebecca Hall ). She is an author and a ghost hunter who exposes charlatans but she […]
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