Bhool Chuk Maaf Review: A Time Loop That Can’t Escape Bollywood Clichés

Karan Sharma’s "Bhool Chuk Maaf" is a movie that loses its plot astonishingly in only five minutes. Yes, that’s all it takes for you to guess the entire narrative. At its core, the story revolves around a boy, Ranjan (Rajkummar Rao), and a girl, Titli (Wamiqa Gabbi), who fall in love. But in a regressive…

June 9, 20250Comments

ByRitesh Sharma

News

This Asian Movie Was the Actual Inspiration for Kill Bill

There is nothing subtle about "Kill Bill." It is a bloody, kinetic opera of revenge that wears its influences on its yellow-suited sleeve. Quentin Tarantino stitched it together from genres and styles he worships, ranging from Shaw Brothers martial arts flicks to spaghetti westerns. But underneath all the layers of homage and visual flair, one…

June 6, 20250Comments

ByRitesh Sharma

Lists

20 Best Underrated Asian Horror Films That Will Give You Sleepless Nights

Asian horror cinema hits differently. While Western horror often leans on jump scares, gore, and the age-old trope of exorcisms, Asian horror digs deeper into the psyche, into ancient folklore, into the very fabric of cultural fear. It doesn’t always scream in your face; instead, it whispers, unsettles, and lingers like a shadow in the…

June 6, 20250Comments

ByRitesh Sharma

Review

Stolen Review: A Thrilling Wake-Up Call on Misinformation and Mob Justice

Directed by Karan Tejpal, “Stolen” is a special movie. It doesn’t necessarily break new ground in terms of themes or story, but the filmmaking itself is so staggering that you cannot help but marvel at it. One of the best kinds of movies is those that keep unfolding with every passing second you watch them,…

June 4, 20250Comments

ByRitesh Sharma

Review

Lost in Starlight Review: Korea’s Foray Into Animation is a Surprisingly Mature Outing

There is one common thread that binds most animated films in the modern era: the urge to oversimplify. In trying to cater to younger audiences, many animated films end up diluting their emotional weight, softening their edges, and offering safe, palatable narratives. As a result, the potential of animation as a medium for mature, layered…

May 31, 20250Comments

ByRitesh Sharma

Review

Moonrise Anime Review: A Relevant Exploration of Current AI Trauma Bogged Down by Spectacle

Netflix’s "Moonrise", helmed by Tow Ubukata and animated by WIT Studio, begins with a promise. Its premise is compelling, its animation exquisite, and its themes rooted in our times, climate decay, AI trauma, and colonialist guilt. With the Moon as both literal battleground and metaphorical dumping ground, the series explores the human cost of exploitation.…

May 30, 20250Comments

ByRitesh Sharma

Review

Anatomy of a Fall Movie Review: A Riveting Exploration of Truth and Ambiguity

The 2023 film Anatomy of a Fall begins with a deceptively simple setup that lulls the audience into a sense of casual observation. A woman, Sandra Voyter, a renowned author, is seated against a backdrop of snowy mountains, being interviewed by a young student. Their conversation is peppered with laughter and light banter, creating an…

January 11, 20250Comments

ByRitesh Sharma

Opinion Pieces

Rediscovering “Mrs. Doubtfire” as a Psychological Thriller

The 1993 film "Mrs. Doubtfire," directed by Chris Columbus and starring Robin Williams, has long been perceived as a light-hearted family comedy. Audiences laughed as Daniel Hillard, a recently divorced father, disguised himself as an elderly British housekeeper to stay close to his children. But beneath its comedic exterior lies a deeply unsettling psychological horror/thriller…

January 8, 20250Comments

ByRitesh Sharma