The Godfather 1972 Was a Studio Headache That Became a Masterpiece
The Godfather 1972 is worth watching because almost everything that makes it great was fought for against the people paying … Read more
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Reviews and analysis of films and TV series, with plots explained, performances judged and the bigger ideas each story carries.
Joker: Folie à Deux Review: Bold Art or Big Misfire?
Having just watched Joker: Folie à Deux, the sequel to the critically divisive Joker (2019), I find myself processing a complex mixture … Read more
The Fault in Our Stars (2014): A Film That Earns Its Tears
The Fault in Our Stars (2014) is a heartwarming and heartbreaking film adaptation of John Green’s best-selling novel. Directed by Josh … Read more
Farha (2021): The Nakba Through One Girl’s Eyes
The Farha 2021 film is a Jordanian drama written and directed by Darin J. Sallam that keeps you inside a … Read more
Mughal-e-Azam: Why the Classic Still Rules Indian Cinema
Mughal-e-Azam is not a history lesson and it is not a fast film, but it is still the most complete … Read more
Pather Panchali: From Bibhutibhushan’s Novel to Satyajit Ray’s Film
Pather Panchali (Song of the Little Road) is a 1929 novel by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay that has left an indelible mark on … Read more