The film, overlooked slightly during its time and revered as a classic now, has the plot of an underdog achieving his dream, but was it really what he thought it would be? On the way to glory, Jordan lost his family, loved ones and even his true soulmate. The film starts off with the arrogant … Continue reading Movie Review: Rockstar
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Glass (2019) – A Discord between Identities
Glass is a film revolving around not-so-ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances: a film plot seemingly on psychedelics, crossing over the conflict of a person consumed with dissociative identity disorder. With twenty-three personalities, learning which one is truly yours is where the horrors lie. The film starts off with one of Kevin’s (James McAvoy) personalities intimidating … Continue reading Glass (2019) – A Discord between Identities
Top 10 movies to watch during the quarantine
Since everyone has run out of things to do, be it impulsive decisions of DIY-ing haircuts or making endless Instagram bingos we’ve decided to save your day. So ladies and gentlemen, grab onto your laptops, pop open a soda and make the maximum use of your Prime and Netflix accounts during this quarantine. Sit down … Continue reading Top 10 movies to watch during the quarantine
Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast is, in fact, a tale as old as time and has been adapted in numerous films and books. So, what is it that makes Disney’s 2017 version so special? The answer is everything. The way everything is meticulously designed and how all the elements interact together is what makes it a … Continue reading Beauty and the Beast
Review of T.V Show ‘The Society’
Imagine you’re back in the dark ages, no utilities, no technology, and the worst part -no law. The teens of Old Ham cut short their trip and return to their hometown, only to find it deserted and dark. Cassandra Pressman gathers a committee and takes it upon herself to restore order for the lot to … Continue reading Review of T.V Show ‘The Society’
The War Must End
Respected President, My name is Bethany Matthews, and I am a nurse in the local hospital near my house. My husband is a Special Warfare Boat Operator in the Navy and is away most of the year. Every month, I help treat a new wave of injured soldiers whose physical injuries can be treated, but … Continue reading The War Must End
Article 15: An Extraordinary Film on Ground zero value Conflict
As expected from all the buzz, Movie “Article 15” was another feather in the hat of Ayushmann Khurranna after consistent hits like Andhadhun and Badhai Ho. With a simple but bold storyline, the movie is based on the Article 15 of the Indian Constitution which states that the state shall not discriminate against any citizen … Continue reading Article 15: An Extraordinary Film on Ground zero value Conflict
Infinity War: My thoughts
No spoilers ahead, because I am a good human being. Let me confess- I haven’t read any Marvel comic books, I haven’t been waiting for Infinity War for 10 whole years, mainly because I had no idea that there was supposed to be a movie like this, and I didn’t know every tiny detail from … Continue reading Infinity War: My thoughts
Suicide Squad
Every movie or story stemmed from comics, shares a few staple ingredients. A courageous hero, supporting characters and the most important of all, the villain. The sole purpose of a plot is to provide that ‘tadka’ and ‘masala’. Without it, well there is no purpose. DC Comics is known for its uniqueness, for possessing the … Continue reading Suicide Squad
Rebel without a cause – RIVERDALE
“This story is about a town once wholesome and innocent but now forever changed by the mysterious death of Jason Blossom.” When a show opens with a sentence so enthralling you know, deep in your heart, you’re hooked. Riverdale, which is adapted from the cult classic Archie Comics doesn’t feel like a spin-off or … Continue reading Rebel without a cause – RIVERDALE
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Movie: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Cast: Rooney Mara, Daniel Craig Rating: 4/5 The movie starts with a brief prologue, zany opening credits and a creepy cover of Zeppelin’s ‘Immigrant Song’ and right from the beginning we are in for a wild ride; Stieg Larsson's famous novel "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" is … Continue reading The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Lucifer
When the charismatic Lord of Hell abandons his kingdom for the beauty that is Los Angeles to have a little fun turning mere mortals into his personal playthings, things are bound to get complicated. Lucifer (Tom Ellis), an angel cast out of Heaven and condemned to rule Hell, has decided to take a vacation which … Continue reading Lucifer
Amelie
The light-hearted, fantasy tale of Amerie Poulan's journey to self discovery and love, titled Amelie, should do it for you if you have a sweet tooth. The storyline traces the life of a young girl believed to have been diagnosed with a fatal malady. Isolated from the world, she finds solace in herself, develops … Continue reading Amelie
12 Years A Slave
If you are fascinated by art, economics, politics, drama, literature or history then you ought to watch 12 years of slave. This very powerful film from British director Steve McQueen portrays the racial discrimination between the black and the white people , just 2 decades before American Civil War broke out, the root problem: racial … Continue reading 12 Years A Slave
Gossip Girl
"Hey Upper East siders, Gossip Girl's here.” An insight into the scandalous lives of Manhattan’s elite. A world different from ours, that comprises of the wretched ways of surviving the Upper East Side and enjoying luxuries; something one can only dream of. Who doesn’t like a sassy teenage drama with twisted tales of finding true … Continue reading Gossip Girl