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Diwakar Mathur
Dec 25, 20205 min read
Ludo: In-Depth Review
A film worth watching, not worth remembering. Ludo, a film directed by one of India’s most favoured directors, is a unique take on the...
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Diwakar Mathur
Nov 3, 20204 min read
The Trials Of The Chicago 7 Movie Review
A timely essential Aaron Sorkin’s second directorial outing couldn’t have come out at a better time. The Trial of The Chicago 7 is a...
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Diwakar Mathur
Oct 15, 20204 min read
Serious Men (2020): Movie Review
A well-meaning scam Adapted from a book of the same name, Serious Men is a noticeable addition to Netflix's recent wave of solid, Hindi...
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Diwakar Mathur
Oct 7, 20207 min read
Arrival: A Deep Dive
How to make language interesting Released in 2016, Denis Villeneuve's Arrival is one of my favourite movies of all time. So much of...
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Diwakar Mathur
Sep 14, 202010 min read
Deconstructing Moonlight (2017) *SPOILERS*
This is not a film, it's a beautiful poem. Directed by Barry Jenkins and adapted from the highly-rated play “In moonlight black boys look...
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Diwakar Mathur
Sep 6, 202010 min read
Black Panther in Retrospect
Chadwick Forever! 'Black Panther' which came out in 2018 proved to be a cultural revolution for black people all around the world. It was...
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Diwakar Mathur
Aug 24, 20208 min read
Nightcrawler (2014) Explained
Creating the perfect anti-hero Directed and written by Dan Gilroy, Nightcrawler came out in 2014 to a warm reception by the critics and...
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Diwakar Mathur
Aug 17, 20206 min read
Next floor (2008) Short Film Explanation
Foodgasm of the bizarre variety Denis Villeneuve, the visionary director behind films like Sicario, Arrival, Prisoners, and Blade Runner...
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Diwakar Mathur
Aug 9, 20205 min read
'Raat Akeli Hai' Netflix Movie Review
Netflix's return to grace In the lockdown period, OTT platforms have just been looking to push out a barrage of content which more often...
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Diwakar Mathur
Aug 2, 20209 min read
Decoding the message behind 'Parasite'
A terrifying reality Bong Joon Ho’s best picture awarded, Parasite has yet to dissolve out of conversations among film circles. It has...
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Diwakar Mathur
Jul 26, 20208 min read
Spirited Away(2001)-Explained
While Pixar films tend to touch the heart, Studio Ghibli films touch the soul Produced by Studio Ghibli, Spirited Away is one of the...
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Diwakar Mathur
Jul 11, 20206 min read
Forrest Gump(1994) Movie Review: Better than a box of chocolates
It is one of the best films of all time. Simple is that I took a long time writing this one. Not because I was struggling to find words,...
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Diwakar Mathur
Jul 8, 20204 min read
Catsticks(2019) Movie Review : Breath of fresh smoke
Cat sticks presents a unique take in a pretty saturated subject matter. Set in rainy Kolkata, Cat Sticks is an independent film brought...
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Diwakar Mathur
Jul 4, 20204 min read
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) Movie Review: Masterclass in creating Empathy
A deeply moving tale of a father and son and their struggles with poverty. What is the Pursuit of Happyness? The movie asks this simple...
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Diwakar Mathur
Jun 30, 20205 min read
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Jun 13, 20203 min read
'The Namesake' Movie Review: A timeless coming of age story
This movie was the equivalent of a warm blanket that covered me throughout its 2-hour duration. The namesake is a timeless coming of age...
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