Reviews
Sherni: Its Woman VS Patriarchy In This Vidya Balan Stunner
Sherni, on the surface, narrates the tale of a man-eater tigress who poses threat to a village situated in the vicinity of Madhya Pradesh. However, it is steeped in intense…
Mimi: A Strong Idea Woefully Lacking In Treatment & Execution
Films are increasingly being set in small towns and cities in an attempt to tell the tale of the “common man”, their hardships, their mentality, their dreams etc. But it…
Ek Duaa: Esha Deol’s Comeback Short Film Is An Amateur Take On Female Foeticide
Ek Duaa is a short film that encapsulates the problem of female foeticide faced by our country. It aims to give voice to the daughters that were never born. However…
Virgin River (Season 3): A Picturesque Small Town Drama Gone Awry
This romantic drama is based on the sequence of novels written by Robyn Carr which were then adapted into a Netflix series by Sue Tenney. The storyline of Virgin River…
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Shuruaat Ka Twist: A Couple Of Gems In An Anthology Of Vexingly Mediocre Scripts
Shuruaat Ka Twist is a mixed bag of success, failure and just simple mediocrity. While Humaramovie’s theme of well established directors mentoring budding directors is conceptually noble, this anthology fails…
14 Phere: Confusing Concept & Weak Screenplay Make For A Tiresome Watch
Cinema reflects society. Now on that basis, cinema can be divided into two categories. First is one that appropriately reflects the reality of society, almost like a journalist, and the…
Natkhat: A Compelling Yet Triggering Reality That Hits Out Hard At Patriarchy’s Terrifying Truths
Shaan Vyas redefines the word ‘Natkhat’ through this short film. The word Natkhat (naughty) has always been an endearing one that we have used for boys in an attempt to…
Feels Like Ishq: A Playful Bouquet Of Heartwarming Tales That Welcome The Season Of Romance
Feels Like Ishq is Netflix’s newest addition to their selection of anthologies. The trailer for the film promised six different tales of love with unique plots and meet-cute moments that…
Never Have I Ever (Season 2): Mindy Kaling’s Redeeming Take On Brown Feminism
Never Have I Ever is a coming of age comedy drama that takes us on a journey through the eyes of a desi teenager. The show has finally found a…
Naomi Osaka: An Intimate & Inspiring Look Into A Young Athlete’s Journey
Naomi Osaka has often made headlines for standing her ground. Earlier this year, she not only announced that she would not partake in the mandatory press conferences but also withdrew…