Prohelika: An ambitious yet underwhelming mystery
With a menacing and sombre mystery at its core, "Prohelika" has you in its clutches, anchoring you down to its bitter moments.
14 July 2023, 13:35 PM
‘The Witcher’ Season 3: Henry Cavill final bow as Geralt
"The Witcher" novel series by Polish fantasy author Andrzej Sapkowski is as densely layered and narratively complex as it gets. The storyline skillfully shifts from intensely personal difficulties to national war stratagems while maintaining its marvelous high-fantasy element at its core. It boasts a string of infinitely interesting, profoundly flawed characters. Netflix too did a pretty fantastic job so far trying to adapt this series on to the screen.
3 July 2023, 14:24 PM
‘Black Mirror’ returns with unnerving stories in its sixth season
Every episode is a standalone tale, so you don't need to catch up on previous seasons or episodes to enjoy them.
18 June 2023, 04:30 AM
‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ gives fresh take on franchise
The seventh and latest film, “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” is a prequel to the original 2007 Transformers movie, as well as a sequel to “Bumblebee” (2018).
12 June 2023, 13:27 PM
‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ : weaving a web of wonder and vibrancy
Once again, the song choices perfectly complemented the spine-tingling reveals as well as the poignant moments, which only immersed us further into this extraordinary world.
4 June 2023, 11:00 AM
‘The Little Mermaid’ –a better real-life adaptation than hoped for?
Much thought has gone into capturing the reality in each scene, starting from the way Ariel’s hair and Ursula’s tentacles move, to the way Flounder’s nose twitches and Sebastian’s legs float or scurry.
27 May 2023, 12:00 PM
‘Queen Charlotte’: an aching prequel of the dramatic ‘Bridgerton’
the show steadfastly remains a fantasy that only pulls from history occasionally while trying to balance various storylines.
6 May 2023, 08:13 AM
Murder Mystery 2’: A lackluster and unamusing sequel
Four years on, inspired by their accidental victory, they become private investigators but the duo is not as good at solving mysteries as they claim to be.
3 April 2023, 10:35 AM
Shadow and Bone Season 2: a proper adaptation of character dynamics
One of the most fascinating aspects of this season is the costume design. The ‘keftas’ are not only beautiful but enlightening as the embroidery is based on which magical order the character is in. Jesper’s stylish coats and hats, Inej’s hooded tunic in dark shades and the Darkling’s elegant cloak are all well-designed
17 March 2023, 14:09 PM
The Versatility of Christian Bale
In his entire filmography, there are several roles for which he exploited his artistic agency to transform his body, mind and soul. He does not just spin the roulette wheel when an acting job comes his way.
14 March 2023, 13:00 PM
Sex Education: No Need to be Shy
Bangladesh needs to develop age-appropriate, inclusive, system-backed sex education
7 March 2023, 18:00 PM
Top 6 movies to revisit in 2023
As the new-year has started to unfold, we can definitely count on old stories told, to make the transition smoother from old to new. From heartfelt rom-coms and inspirational musicals to bone-chilling thrillers, there is no end to the list of movies you can watch to bring in the New Year. The ones on this list can motivate you to work hard and stay positive or it can stir a passion in you to broaden your horizons.
2 January 2023, 03:00 AM
Netflix Christmas specials to get your festive spirits on
Netflix is the ultimate destination to give you a diverse range of Christmas movies to get into the festive spirit.
25 December 2022, 09:48 AM
How DC’s formula has failed fans
When Henry Cavill made his cameo appearance was revealed in “Black Adam”, fans were overjoyed to see him donning his red cape once again.
19 December 2022, 04:00 AM
Why do Disney sequels fail?
15 years ago, Disney released “Enchanted”, a live-action film that focused on deconstructing storybook-romance stereotypes—such as that of ‘love at first sight’.
8 December 2022, 08:34 AM
‘Don’t Worry Darling’: A case for leveraging bad publicity into box office success
Over time, it became increasingly clear that "Don't Worry Darling" would be remembered for the drama that took place behind the scenes, rather than the actual film.
13 November 2022, 08:14 AM
5 films to get in the spirit for spooky season
While the weather might not have any hints of fall, it is officially spooky season. Halloween is just around the corner and what better way to get into the spirit of the season, than watching horror movies?
With that in mind, we have curated a list of five films that will send shivers down your spine, riddle you with questions and strike terror in your heart, for this Halloween.
30 October 2022, 10:59 AM
‘House of the Dragon’ vs ‘The Rings of Power’: Who takes the crown?
JRR Tolkien is, unquestionably, one of the biggest legends of the fantasy genre. He constructed a rich universe that served as a major influence on modern high-fantasy, including the likes of the “Game of Thrones” series.
25 October 2022, 13:11 PM
'Midnights': Taylor Swift masterminds another euphoric album
The pop titan’s 10th release “Midnights” has the pop filigree of “1989,” the intricate tapestry of abstract lyricism of “folklore” and “evermore,” the warmth of “Lover” and the vengeful charisma of “Reputation.” Co-produced and mostly co-written with her friend Jack Antonoff, the album contains songs that are a recollection of the intrusive thoughts, doubts and paranoia that haunted her in the dead of the night. Through self-interrogation and self-reflection, Swift is her most vulnerable and candid in this album.
23 October 2022, 04:23 AM
Hollywood is not a girl’s best friend
People have long been obsessed with Marilyn Monroe. They have tried to copy her looks, her mannerisms and her fashion sense, with this trend continuing long after her death.
29 September 2022, 11:41 AM