La La Land : An Ode To The Pleasure and Pain of Love!

La La Land : An Ode To The Pleasure and Pain of Love!

La La Land has been talked about a lot worldwide, especially after the Oscar fiasco which happened in 2017 (lesser said the better). The public and the media have been mostly positive towards the musical-drama, with the awards being generous towards it too! However, many have proclaimed that the acclaim is “hyped” and probably it does not deserve the Oscars which it is surely gonna receive this month. But one thing is for sure –…

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10 Classic Indian Shows To Watch Online During Lockdown!

10 Classic Indian Shows To Watch Online During Lockdown!

Here is a look at 10 Classic Indian TV shows which are available online currently for streaming, amid the lockdown. Coronavirus has sadly led to a pandemic which is affecting the whole world. The effects are seen even in India, and the government was forced to take a strong decision – National Lock down! This has led all of us to stay home, some with their WFH schedule and most with their leisure time. Also,…

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10 Best Indian Web Series to Watch … or Re-watch!

10 Best Indian Web Series to Watch … or Re-watch!

Here’s a look at our list of the 10 best India-based web series, which probably deserve more than one watch! Web-based platforms have undergone a massive overhaul in the last couple of years. With the internet being very much accessible to the Indians thanks to the massive decrease in the cost, the big players in the online media-services providing space (Netflix and Amazon mainly) have invested heavily on Indian-based shows, to capitalize on the increased…

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The Platform – A Terrific Idea Lost in Gore

The Platform – A Terrific Idea Lost in Gore

Arguably one of the most talked about films in recent times after its availability on Netflix serves a bloody good idea, which gets lost somewhere in all the savage gore. A Spanish-language Thriller is trending lately on Netflix in multiple countries, and India is no exception. I was intrigued after I read about the film, which was hot property last year after its screening at Toronto Film Festival. And after reading the simple yet different…

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5 Best Superhero Movies of 2019 Revisited

5 Best Superhero Movies of 2019 Revisited

Here’s a look at the top 5 Superhero films released in 2019 which one should not miss! 2019 saw a flurry of movies from the stable of Marvel and DC films. Add to that, some of the other studios also made a few films which could definitely qualify as what we now famously know as “superhero” films. A very notable superhero movie which does not make this list due to the disastrous product was Dark…

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Midsommar – the Most Disturbing Movie of 2019!

Midsommar – the Most Disturbing Movie of 2019!

First things first. This movie is a horror movie like no other you may have seen! There are no cheap thrills, no shreaks-on-your-face, no amplified sound effects. But still, this scares the shit out of you. Directed by Ari Aster (“Hereditary”), Midsommar follows a group of friends who visit Sweden to witness a festival occurring once in 90 years, only to be trapped by a pagan cult. The first 15-odd minutes takes us in the world of…

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Burning (2018) – A metaphorical take on social inequality and loneliness

Burning (2018) – A metaphorical take on social inequality and loneliness

When I started watching the acclaimed South Korean thriller “Burning”, I was expecting a movie on the lines of other suspenseful dramas from the country. Normally, South Korean Cinema offers a straight narrative with a probable twisted ending. But I was treated to a film which may underwhelm you for most parts, but once it ends, will make you ponder real hard on the tons of scenes and dialogues. A rare film which has a…

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Parasite – Tasty and Twisty, this is one of the BEST films of 2019!

Parasite – Tasty and Twisty, this is one of the BEST films of 2019!

Considering the title of the film and the director involved (Bong Joon-Ho: The Host, Snowpiercer, Memories of Murder), many of those who have not seen the trailer will think this is a sci-fi thriller or a sequel to “The Host”.   But actually, this movie is as real as it gets!   Becoming the first Korean movie ever to win the Palme d’Or at Cannes Festival 2019 is no mean feat, especially since the world…

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8 Best Robert De Niro Performances!

8 Best Robert De Niro Performances!

Robert De Niro needs no introductory paragraph. A legendary actor who has inspired a generation of actors through his acting prowess, DeNiro reached the epitome of acting through many strong and raw performances. Here I note down the 8 of my favorite movie performances by the legend!     8. Cape Fear (1991) The psychological thriller is about a convicted rapist (Robert De Niro), released from prison after serving a fourteen-year sentence, who stalks the family…

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6 Hollywood Movies Which Probably Drew Inspiration from Bollywood!

6 Hollywood Movies Which Probably Drew Inspiration from Bollywood!

Bollywood film industry is one of the biggest movie factories in the world! The quality of cinema has lately evolved in Bollywood for the good, but its a known fact that multiple Bollywood films have been “inspired” by western cinema. Thus, it will not be surprising that many people will be surprised reading the title of this write-up. But yes, you read it right! There are a few Hollywood movies which seem to have drawn inspiration…

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