After working for studios and making conventional and by-the-book films, Akira Kurosawa finally gets to do…
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Reviews of films from various genres
The Buckingham Murders (2023) review – Kareena Kapoor Khan delivers a strong lead performance in an ambitious but imperfect murder mystery
Despite Kareena Kapoor Khan’s solid central performance and some engaging procedural elements, Hansal Mehta’s The Buckingham…
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Rebel Ridge (2024) ‘Netflix’ review – A cerebral small-town crime conspiracy thriller that solidifies Jeremy Saulnier as one of the most exciting talents working today
After making a name for himself with critically acclaimed features such as Blue Ruin (2013), Green…
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The Greatest of All Time (2024) review – Thalapathy Vijay is superb, but the film fails to deliver on all other fronts
Venkat Prabhu, the director of The Greatest of All Time, spends 183 minutes crafting a highly…
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The Reckless Moment (1949) review – With a tight script, nuanced characters, and incredible performances, Max Ophuls crafts an engrossing and contemplative film
Directed by Max Ophuls in his last feature in the United States, The Reckless Moment is…
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Oddity (2024) review – An eerily unsettling supernatural horror let down by its predictable final act and thin characterization
Following his stunning directorial debut, Caveat, Damien Mc Carthy returns with Oddity, a film that begins…
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Roadgames (1981) review – Stacy Keach is exceptional in this Rear Window-inspired cat-and-mouse thriller
During the filming of Patrick (1978), director Richard Franklin handed writer Everett de Roche the script…
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Trap (2024) review – M. Night Shyamalan’s film shows promise but fails to deliver
Throughout his career, M. Night Shyamalan has established himself as a prolific writer and filmmaker known…
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Kill (2023) review – Nikhil Nagesh Bhat’s nail-biting thrill ride is undoubtedly India’s finest action film to date
Without a doubt, the finest action film to come out of India to date, Kill, directed…
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Kalki 2898 AD (2024) review – Nag Ashwin’s ambitious sci-fi film is flawed yet intriguing
Although flawed, Nag Ashwin’s gutsy epic, Kalki 2898 AD, captivates with its ambitious scope and exciting…
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