10 Best Thriller Anime on Netflix

Anime offers a unique and exhilarating storytelling experience, especially when it comes to the thriller genre. There's something distinctly captivating about the way Japanese animation builds suspense and delivers chills, often blending atmospheric visuals, haunting soundtracks, and emotionally charged narratives. The vivid use of color, symbolic imagery, and stylized direction creates a mood that live-action…

June 2, 20250Comments

ByRitesh Sharma

News

Thudarum: Is Purakkayam a Real Place in Kerala?

Helmed by Tharun Moorthy, “Thudarum” centers on a poignant story about honor killing and its devastating impact on families and individuals. The narrative follows the protagonist’s struggle to seek justice and healing after a tragic incident linked to deeply rooted social prejudices. A significant portion of the film’s emotional weight rests on the setting —…

June 2, 20250Comments

ByRitesh Sharma

News

Is Nocturnal Based on a True Story?

A gang member turned grieving brother. A death that doesn’t make sense. A best-selling novel that seems to know too much. “Nocturnal,” directed by Kim Jin-hwang, drops its viewers into a night where reality warps under the weight of trauma and rage. At its center is Min-tae, a man clawing through shadows for the truth…

June 2, 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

News

Lost in Starlight: Is The Moles Based on a Real Band?

“Lost in Starlight,” the animated Netflix film, intertwines the compelling stories of Nan-young, an astronaut on Mars, and Jay, an aspiring musician. One of the standout fictional elements in the film is the band The Moles, which serves as a key emotional and narrative thread, especially for Jay’s character. This band is at the centre…

May 31, 20250Comments

ByRitesh Sharma

Explainers

Lost in Starlight Ending Explained: How Does Nan-young Make it Out of Mars?

Helmed by Han Ji-won, Netflix's "Lost in Starlight" concludes with a deeply cathartic finale. The climax strikes an emotional chord as Jay and Nan-young reunite against all odds, sharing a moment that is as heartwarming as it is hard-earned. Leading up to this, the film unfolds with a rich tapestry of drama and emotional complexity,…

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