Open Letter To The Academy: Reverse Your Decision
14 Feb 2019Dear members of the Academy, I am an ardent movie lover hailing from South Asia. I have been following Hollywood since I was a kid and am still a huge fan of the industry. Every year, I try to watch the Oscar event live on TV. It is indeed a great experience to watch those you have been rooting for, win the awards. It is one of the most watched events along with the Olympics and FIFA world cup. This year you made a ludicrous move and walked backwards in terms of celebrating the very art form that brought you…
Terminator Genisys: The Great Facepalm Fest
via GIPHY Terminator and Terminator 2 judgment day are like two gold items that we like to decorate our homes with. Terminator 3 rise of the machines reminds me of a dry rusk. It is good if you dip it…
The Rise And Fall Of Captain Jack Sparrow
“Close your eyes and pretend it’s all a bad dream. That’s how I get by.” via GIPHY 15 years ago Capt Jack Sparrow bedazzled the audience with his quirky and eccentric persona. He broke concentional stereotypes related to an alpha…
Avengers Infinity War : Cliffhangers, Cliches, And Character Arcs (Spoilers)
[Spoilers; Yeh been warned] Do not read the article if you have not seen the film. Instead… Run! via GIPHY [Spoilers] I saw Avengers infinity war yesterday. What can only be described as a heartbreaking and daring climax, Avengers have…
Black Panther: It’s About Time!
Wow! via GIPHY I just don’t understand why people call it the overly hyped film that didn’t meet expectations. I mean come on, it is a different experience when compared to other Marvel movies. Marvel movies have the pattern of…
Battle Of The Sexes : Battle Against Chauvinism
Billie Jean King is one of the favourite icons of women who like sports. To me, Billie Jean’s victory served as a huge example for those women who strive for equality and justice. While the critics further attacked King’s…
Taylor Swift’s Tribute To Jimmy Fallon’s Mother
American talk show host Jimmy Fallon canceled his show two weeks earlier to be with his family after his mother Gloria Fallon passed away. He came back eventually to do his job and to pay tribute to his late mother.…
Condemn Harvey Weinstein and Hollywood White Male Power Priviledge
Harvey Weinstein has undoubtedly launched careers, created art that will live across generations, and released memorable films but none of these trivia should be seen as a shield to defend the vile actions he has committed in his lifetime. The…
Wonder Woman: Redefinition Of Superheroes In DC Universe
After a long wait, DC films finally gave green signal to an independent woman-centric superhero film. Wonder Woman is the most popular female superhero and after 71 years since her creation, we get to see her origins. I remember vividly coming…
15 Sequels That Should Never Have Happened
Oh BTW, before you read any further… via GIPHY Don’t we just love to hate a sequel that throws everything the original stood for down the garbage bin? With all the flaws from mediocre acting to technical defaults? And loopholes…
How Old Are You: Finally! A Tale Of A Malayali Woman
I was very thrilled when Manju Warrier announced her comeback and like any other fan, I waiting for the film’s release. What a comeback it was! The movie not only spoke about Nirupama’s inspiring transformation but it was also a…
