F1: The Movie That Forgot the Thrill
There’s absolutely no reason a story this cookie cutter should run for more than two hours. Instead of intensity, you get repetition. Brad Pitt doesn’t really act here, he just…
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl: A Zambian Triumph That Shined at Cannes
Wow! I have no words!! I watched this film yesterday and I’m still thinking about it. The story, the direction, the music, the acting, everything feels so real and natural.…
Mickey 17: The Sci-Fi Gem Everyone Slept On
I don’t get why the hype wasn’t bigger because this is the kind of film people will randomly discover in a few years and go “how did we sleep on…
Night Always Comes – An Ok Film Saved by an Unforgettable Final Scene
One woman’s desperate fight to keep a roof over her head. Underneath, it’s a social drama about poverty, survival, and the impossible odds stacked against people like Lynette (Vanessa Kirby).…
The Life of Chuck: An Ode to Life
Based on one of Stephen King’s stories and directed by Mike Flanagan, the film also brings in familiar faces from his regular troupe like Kate Siegel, Rahul Kohli and Carl…
Bob Trevino Likes It: A Small Indie With a Huge Heart
In the crowded year of commercial cinema, Bob Trevino Likes It stands out as one of my absolute favourites. It’s a film about humanity, connection and the wounds we carry…
6 Days: The Ache of ‘What If’
The most devastating part of 6 Days isn’t what happens, but what doesn’t. It’s the constant ache of “what if?” that grows heavier with every passing year. What if they…
Materialists: Following the Brilliance of Past Lives, Song Delivers Something Lighter
Celine Song’s Past Lives was nothing short of a modern masterpiece, tender, profound, and layered with emotional weight. It set an impossibly high bar for whatever she would make next.…
The Penguin Lessons: A Grumpy Man and a Cute Bird
BasThis film honestly surprised me. The Penguin’s Lessons is funny, sweet and way more entertaining than I expected. The cinematography is gorgeous, those wide shots look amazing but the best…
A Man, His Dog and a City: The Human Heart of “Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo”
Khalid Mansour’s moving first feature, Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo (Al Bahs An Manfaz Ie Khoroug Al Sayed Rambo), tells the story of Hassan, one of millions as he struggles…