‘Aamis’ Review : This Slow burn Thriller is mind blowing! 

Aamis (2019/ Thriller/ Sonyliv) An unusual story of love, passion and obsession that takes two individuals down a very unusual path! Director/ Writer- Bhaskar Hazarika Cast- Lima Das, Arghdeep Baruah Plot Nirmali (Das) is a doctor, a foodie and is dealing with a lonely life owing to her ever travelling doctor husband. Sumon (Baruah) is […]

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Rashmi Rocket Review: Flounders initially but delivers a solid well meant message.

Rashmi Rocket (2021/ Drama/ Sports/ Zee5)  Story of a sportswoman who finds herself at odds against exploitative rules, sports politics, gender inequality, patriarchal mindset and an apathetic system.   Director- Akarsh Khurana Writers- Kanika Dhillon, Akarsh Khurana, Anirudh Guha, Lisha Bajaj Cast- Taapsee Pannu, Supriya Pathak, Priyanshu Painyuli, Abhishek Banerjee, Manoj Joshi, Supriya Pilgaonkar, Shweta […]

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‘Sardar Udham’ Review: Slow, Subtle and Matter of Factly

Sardar Udham (2021/ Historical / Biographical Drama/ Prime Video) Director – Shoojit Sircar Writer – Ritesh Shah, Shubhendu Bhattacharya Cast – Vicky Kaushal, Amol Parashar, Banita Sandhu To be very honest, I had known nothing about the revolutionary Udham Singh except that he assassinated General Dwyer to avenge the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. I am thankful […]

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Shiddat Review: Engaging watch with Impressive performances 

Shiddat (2021/  Romance/ Disney Hotstar) The story revolves around a man whose love for the concept of love, his obsession for his love interest and his bright, sunny and brash streak changes his course of life and those of others involved. Director – Kunal Deshmukh Writer – Sridhar Raghavan, Dheeraj Rattan Cast – Sunny Kaushal, […]

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Greta Review: Gripping watch with tense moments & a wow Isabelle Huppert!

Greta (2018/ Netflix/ Thriller) A thriller that revolves around two women with psychological issues who get entangled in a dangerous relationship of stalker and victim. Director – Neil Jordan Cast – Isabelle Huppert, Chloe Grace Moretz, Maika Monroe Plot Frances (Chloe) is coping with the loss of her mother and loneliness issues owing to that. […]

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‘Taking Lives’ Review : The cast compensates for the writing in this engaging thriller

Taking Lives (2004/ Netflix/ Crime Thriller) This investigative thriller centres around a dangerous serial killer psychopath and the police chase to nab him down. Director – D.J Caruso Cast – Angelina Jolie, Ethan Hawke, Oliver Martinez, Kiefer Sutherland,Gena Rowlands, Jean Hugues Anglade, Tcheky Karyo Plot The story opens with a cold blooded murder.  Years later, […]

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 The Chase Review: A fair blend of humour and suspense in an engaging story 

The Chase (Korean/2017) (Netflix/ Crime/ Thriller / Mystery) This Korean thriller revolves around a spate of deaths and a disappearance that leads to the chase for a killer from a 30 year old unsolved case. Director – Kim hoon-seon Writer – Yoo Kap-jeol Cast – Yun-shik Baek, Sun Dong-il, Kim Hey-in Plot Deok Su is […]

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Clair Obscur Review: Deftly crafted, Touching and Insightful!

Clair Obscur (2016/Turkish/Netflix) (Drama) A touching and insightful human drama about two women, their stories and the contrast and similarities in them. Director/ Writer – Yesim Ustaoglu Cast – Funda Eryigit, Ecem Uzun, Mehmet Kurtulus, Okan Yalabik Plot Chenaz is a psychiatrist having a seemingly great life with a liberal modern lifestyle, a plush house […]

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Thalaivii Review: Mass entertainer & a story worth a watch! 

Thalaivii (2021 /Biopic) (Cinema Release) Chronicles the life of Jayalalitha beginning 1965, as a teenage actress, till 1991 when she became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for the first time. Based on the book – Thalaivi by Ajayan Bala Writer – K V Vijendra Prasad, Rajat Arora Director- A L Vijay Cast – Kangana […]

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My Mother’s Wound Review: Gripping, Suspenseful and Moving Human Drama!

My Mother’s Wound (Turkish/2016) (Drama/Mystery) (Netflix) A young orphan boy embarks upon a quest to find his parents. This captivating human drama is swaddled in a suspenseful story and adorned with impressive performances. Director – Ozan Aciktan Writer – Funda Cetin  Cast – Bora Akkas, Meryem Uzerli, Ozan Guven, Okan Yalabik, Belcim Bilgin,Sabina Ajrula Plot […]

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