Movie Review

Burden Of Reviews: ‘Kill’ Is A Case Of Overkill, Or Is There More We Miss?

Gore can be interesting if packaged well. The choice of the word interesting is deliberate. A movie can pique your…

September 29, 2024

Kalki – 2898 AD: Visual Masterpiece Undone By Sketchy Script

The dystopian world of Kalki -2898 AD assumes comprehensibility as it draws to a close, then it suddenly veers into a…

July 7, 2024

Odia Film ‘Pabar’ A Powerhouse Entertainer, Brings Audiences Back To Multiplexes

The success of the Odia film “Pabar – Kichhi Satya Ghatanaru Anupranita” (inspired by true-life incidents) is reflective of the…

June 25, 2024

Aadujeevitham – The Goat Life, A Difficult Masterpiece Yet A Must Watch

Somewhere in the middle of the vast desert, in the middle of the sea of sand, in the middle of…

April 5, 2024

Anant Mahapatra’s ‘Bhabantar,’ A Fascinating Story Of Love And Marriage

Anant Mahapatra's new film Bhabantar (The Heart's Desires) is an emotionally deep and cinematically accomplished story that explores the power of…

October 11, 2023

Why Rs 1000-Cr Movies Should Have Alarm Bells Ringing

As this article is being written, there's news that Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Jawan' has breached the Rs 1000-crore mark in…

September 25, 2023

Jawan: The Beating Heart Inside Frivolity Of Mass Movie

Behind the in-your-face massy facade of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Jawan, lies the subdued lament for an India lost in the…

September 24, 2023

The Jengaburu Curse: Masterpiece With Odisha As Its Heart

When the last tree of the earth is gone, what will you do with your money and power? asks Priyambada…

August 14, 2023

Perfect Casting, Visual Imagery & Humane Touch Make ‘Barbie’ A Standout Movie

A soon-to-be pop culture classic, ‘Barbie’ the film is all shades of pink and more. A hyperbole environment with an…

July 23, 2023

Drustikona, A Well Meaning Film Gone Off Track In Courtroom Drama

Critics were hoping that the Odia movie 'Drustikona,' released last week, would herald a new wave in Odia cinema. Although…

June 3, 2022