★★★★★ Watched 24 Mar, 2020 I think Icarus is the best documentary I’ve ever watched. It’s groundbreaking, in its method of storytelling. It feels like a thriller or like a big-budget Hollywood blockbuster, but surprisingly its about real events. I was looking to watch a ‘sports documentary’ and I ended up watching one of the most eye-opening pieces of filmmaking which is a deep dive into … Continue reading Icarus (2017)
★★★★★ Rewatched 22 Mar, 2020 I know I’ve thrown this word around a lot recently but I really do mean it when I call this film a ‘masterpiece’. I really don’t see any flaws in this film. It does pretty much everything perfectly. It turns out I had forgotten just how good this movie was. Brad Bird shows his genius yet again. This is the film … Continue reading Ratatouille (2007) : Blast From the Past – Chapter 2
★★★★★ A movie like Megamind is a rarity nowadays. It was way ahead of its time. Just the concept itself is so absurd and yet to so reminiscent. If only this movie had come out, say, 5 years later! It would have been critically acclaimed and would have been dubbed as brilliant satire. Sadly, this film came out in 2010. The genius of the writing … Continue reading MEGAMIND (2010) : Blast From The Past – Chapter One
Abel Tesfaye commonly known as ‘The Weeknd’ is a 30 year-old Canadian Singer-Songwriter. He is very popular in the Pop and R&B communities, and in music in general in recent years. Coming onto the scene with his album-compilation Trilogy, back in 2012, Abel has come a long way. His hits include ‘Can’t Feel My Face’, ‘The Hills’, ‘Starboy’ and ‘Pray for Me’.
On March 20th 2020, he came out with his latest album, After Hours. It has 14 songs and spans 56 minutes. On initial listening, the pop and R&B influences were very apparent and the music itself was quite soothing and didn’t distract much from the other tasks. On a more in-depth listen, both the flaws and the strengths of this LP began to show themselves. Before I comment more on the general appeal and aesthetic of this album, I’d like to take a song-by-song approach as I used to back when I reviewed music regularly.
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★★★½ Watched 15 Mar, 2020 I think this is the best dialogue I have ever heard in a movie. The best screenwriter of all time, Aaron Sorkin wrote this masterclass in dialogue. The dialogue flows like poetry or a song. Each syllable carefully crafted to bounce off the previous one. The acting from Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore are brilliant beyond my words. They … Continue reading A Few Good Men (1992)
★★★★ Watched 03 Mar, 2020 This is a really messed up movie. It can really get your head in a knot. David Fincher is one of the most talented and interesting filmmakers out there and he proves this yet again with Gone Girl. I was on the edge of my seat for all two and a half hours of this movie. It is a nail-biting, gut-wrenching … Continue reading Gone Girl (2014)
★★★★ Watched 02 Mar, 2020 Martin Scorcese is one of the greatest directors ever. Every movie I watch of his solidifies this thought in my head. His approach to storytelling and filmmaking is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. That said, Casino is an incredibly entertaining watch, it has all the perfect elements for a gangster story. Robert de Niro, Joe Pesci and Sharon Stone are all … Continue reading Casino (1995)
Season 1 – 7.5/10 Entourage is one of my favourite shows of all time. I decided that as I rewatch it for the third time I’ll review it because I seriously think more people should check out this show. Entourage revolves around fictional movie star Vincent Chase and his ‘entourage’ of eccentric and interesting friends. There’s Eric Murphy, commonly known as E who is Vince’s … Continue reading Entourage (S1 & S2) Review
★★★★★ Watched 27 Feb, 2020 Watching English movies is overrated. This movie will inevitably draw two comparisons. One to Zodiac and one to Parasite. Zodiac because of how similar the storyline and the subject matter is and Parasite because this was made by the same director as that. Memories of Murder does pretty much everything right. It keeps you engaged, it doesn’t drag on, it ends … Continue reading Memories of Murder (2003)
★★★★½ Watched 25 Feb, 2020 This film is extremely fun and energetic. There is no sense of boredom or lack of entertainment in any part of this movie. It’s a really interesting and original take on the ‘whodunnit’ genre and is one of the most authentic and unique murder mystery films I’ve ever watched. Rian Johnson is an incredible director and this movie made me admire … Continue reading Knives Out (2019)
★★★½ Watched 24 Feb, 2020 This is the first in my quest to watch more Hindi cinema and I’m glad to say I’m impressed. Andhadun is a really fun watch. It keeps you invested and entertained throughout the movie, which is phenomenal. Ayushman Khurrana gives a jaw-droppingly nuanced and careful performance in this movie as the blind protagonist. Tabu is also incredible in this movie as … Continue reading Andhadhun (2018)
★★★★½ Watched 17 Feb, 2020 Taxi Driver is incredible at getting into your head. It’s a very slow movie that takes time to develop, and makes you get absorbed in its vibe and atmosphere. Martin Scorcese proves why he is one of the best directors of all time with really interesting decisions on how to tell the story. You go from being a spectator on the … Continue reading Taxi Driver (1976)
★★★★½ I think I’m in love with Timothee Chalamet. Jokes aside, Little Women is an incredibly feel-good movie. Out of all the Oscar nominees this year, nothing left me as happy and warm inside as this movie. I haven’t read the book, so this was my first experience with this story and it is incredible. The characters are so well fleshed out and everything is … Continue reading Little Women (2019) – Reviewed on 8th February 2020
★★★ Roger Deakins is easily the best cinematographer of all time. This film has proven that. It is one of the most gorgeous and technically well-made movies of 2019. But it won the Golden Globe and BAFTA for Best Picture and I genuinely don’t understand why. This could be a camera tutorial rather than a film, it lacks heart or charm or soul. It’s a … Continue reading 1917 (2019) – Reviewed on 7th February 2020
★★★½ I was really impressed with this movie. After watching Uncut Gems, I wanted to explore the Safdie Brothers’ filmography and I’d heard great things about this movie. Due it’s short runtime, I was able to finish it in one sitting which is not usually easy for most movies. I was engaged throughout the runtime due to the breakneck pace of the film. It’s a … Continue reading Good Time (2017) – Reviewed on 6th February 2020
Reviewland by Arnav 