Finally, I get to see this film! Honestly, the past couple of days, I’ve felt like I’ve been playing hide and seek with the internet, trying my very best to avoid spoilers. Despite my best efforts, I did get spoiled on certain aspects but thankfully, nothing really major. That being said, let’s get on with… Continue reading Star Wars Episode VII – The Force Awakens (2015) Movie Review (Spoiler-Free)
If you ever wondered what a Quentin Tarantino directed adaptation of an Agatha Christie novel would be like, The Hateful Eight would be the best answer you’re going to get. Witty, Violent but most of all, Entertaining, The Hateful Eight is classic Tarantino, and also, dare I say it, one of his best films yet.… Continue reading The Hateful Eight (2015) Movie Review
Bajirao Mastani is the latest period offering from Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali. It follows the story of Peshwa Bajirao (A buff-as-usual Ranveer Singh), a general under Chathrapathi Shahu of the Maratha Empire, and the love triangle between his wife, Kashibhai (Played by the indomitable Priyanka Chopra), himself, and his Mistress, Mastani (Played by the always… Continue reading Bajirao Mastani (2015) (Hindi) Movie Review
2015 was a great year for films and filmmaking in general, and hopefully, 2016 turns out to be another such year as well. Either way, here are my 10 most anticipated films of 2016. Honorable Mentions : Rogue One: A Star Wars story, Hail Caesar! (Directed by the Coen Brothers), Kung Fu Panda 3,… Continue reading My Top 10 Most Anticipated Films of 2016
There are very few Indian filmmakers out there who can take a relatively huge budget and make something as epic and astounding as BAAHUBALI and Rajamouli accomplishes it with great aplomb. The Battle scenes are appropriately epic and the effects, although not flawless, are perhaps the best use of visual effects that any Indian film… Continue reading Baahubali (2015) Movie Review
The James Bond franchise, to me, has always been a bit of a mixed bag . There are the all time greats (Casino Royale, From Russia With Love, Goldeneye, Skyfall), there are the decent/good ones (Live and Let die, Thunderball) and of course, the downright horrible ones (Basically any bond film with Roger Moore; Yeah,… Continue reading Spectre (2015) Movie Review
The Walk is a film that gave me vertigo, and I mean that in the best way possible. Telling the true story of Phillipe Petit, the man who walked a tightrope between the New York twin towers, this film does justice to him and his daredevil stunt; whose inception and execution was first showcased in… Continue reading The Walk (2015) – IMAX 3D Movie Review
Creed is by far, one of my favourite films this year. If that sounds like hyperbole, I implore you to watch the film first and tell me that I’m wrong in thinking that. Growing up, I’ve always been a fan of Sylvester Stallone and his two flagship franchises — Rocky and Rambo. As a kid,… Continue reading Creed (2015) Movie Review
I’m just going to put this out there – I love the Marvel Cinematic Universe (or the MCU for short). I especially love the world that it offers; from larger then life superheroes and green rage monsters taking down aliens, all the way down to a blind vigilante beating up thugs, The MCU has become… Continue reading Marvel’s Jessica Jones – Season 1 – Review (Netflix)
Ramblings of an Acute Cinephile. 