Kanagaraj’s craft is evident throughout Coolie, but the film ultimately flourishes on the enduring charisma of Rajinikanth
With Cloud, Kiyoshi Kurosawa shows how the pursuit of success in today’s hyper-connected world can slowly and quietly rot a person from the inside.
L2: Empuraan is unmistakably a film made for unapologetic Mohanlal fans as it milks almost every bit of nostalgia associated with the yesteryear Mohanlal swag.
Humans in the Loop stands out as an exception: a film that critically challenges the biases of systemic society, illuminating its flaws and lingering in the mind long after the credits roll.
Baksho Bondi is a stark, socially conscious lament for a figure deeply embedded in the fabric of Indian life: the self-effacing mother and wife.
‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ Review: An Absorbing and Well-Acted Slow-Burn Drama That Blends Internal Conflict of a Family Drama and Psychological Thriller
Set against the tumultuous backdrop of Mahsa Amini’s controversial death, Mohammad Rasoulof subtly reflects the real-life case with the harrowing story of a family imploding
inside out.
‘The Girl with the Needle’ Review: An Uncompromisingly Bleak Black-and-White Period Drama and Psychological Horror
Inspired by true events, Magnum von Horn’s deliberate slow-burn blends the somber horrors of a woman’s impoverishment and the baby-killing case during post-World War I Denmark.
The Mehta Boys is one of those films that prioritizes emotional truth over narrative novelty. In doing so, it crafts a quietly affecting viewing experience.
It's refreshing when an Indian film dares to challenge conventional folklore in cinema and breathe new life into familiar narrative tropes.
DJ Ahmet tells a story of first love, burgeoning nonconformity, and the enduring power of human connection.