Few films in the psychological thriller genre have carved as deep a mark as David Fincher’s Se7en. Released in 1995, this rain-soaked, relentlessly bleak masterpiece is a meditation on evil, morality, and the limits of human endurance. With unforgettable performances by Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt, and Kevin Spacey, Se7en is a film that lingers long after the credits […]
Few animated films have captured the raw, complicated realities of adolescence, bullying, and redemption as powerfully as A Silent Voice (Koe no Katachi). Directed by Naoko Yamada and adapted from Yoshitoki Ōima’s acclaimed manga, this 2016 anime drama is a masterclass in emotional storytelling. It’s a film that doesn’t flinch from the pain of its characters but […]
Few war films have the power to haunt, unsettle, and provoke reflection quite like All Quiet on the Western Front. The 2022 adaptation, directed by Edward Berger, is a harrowing reimagining of Erich Maria Remarque’s classic novel, plunging viewers into the mud, blood, and moral chaos of World War I. Told through the eyes of a […]
When American Psycho hit theaters in 2000, it was more than just another adaptation of a controversial novel—it was a cultural lightning rod. Directed by Mary Harron and starring Christian Bale in a career-defining performance, the film is a razor-sharp, darkly comic, and deeply disturbing exploration of the American dream gone awry. Set against the backdrop of […]
Indian cinema, for all its diversity, has often left the Northeast in the shadows—its stories, struggles, and people too frequently overlooked by the mainstream. With Anek, director Anubhav Sinha boldly thrusts this region and its realities into the spotlight, crafting a political action thriller that’s as much about the soul of India as it is about […]
Bollywood’s action genre has long been defined by larger-than-life heroes, over-the-top stunts, and a steadfast belief in the star system. But every once in a while, a film comes along that gleefully upends these conventions, poking fun at the very machinery that sustains it. An Action Hero is that film—a razor-sharp, darkly comic, and breathlessly paced thriller […]
In the ever-expanding landscape of Indian cinema, few films have dared to tackle the subject of domestic violence with the raw honesty and emotional complexity of Ammu. Directed by Charukesh Sekar and starring Aishwarya Lekshmi in a career-defining role, Ammu is not just a story of abuse—it is a story of survival, resistance, and the indomitable […]
When James Wan’s Aquaman splashed into theaters in 2018, it brought with it a tidal wave of color, spectacle, and mythic heroism that set it apart from the often brooding tone of the DC Extended Universe. With Jason Momoa’s charismatic Arthur Curry at its center, the film didn’t just introduce audiences to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis—it […]
Horror cinema is often at its best when it taps into primal emotions—fear, loss, love, guilt—and channels them through stories that are as unsettling as they are relatable. Anything for Jackson (2020), directed by Justin G. Dyck and written by Keith Cooper, is a film that does exactly this. It takes a premise that feels both familiar […]
War films often gravitate toward the grandiose—massive battles, iconic leaders, and sweeping historical arcs. But sometimes, the most powerful stories are those of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary circumstances. Anthropoid (2016), directed by Sean Ellis, is one such film: a tense, intimate, and ultimately heartbreaking dramatization of Operation Anthropoid, the real-life World War II mission to assassinate […]
