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About Sartaj Govind Singh

Notes from a distant observer: “Sartaj is a very eccentric fellow with a penchant for hats. He likes watching films and writes about them in great analytical detail. He has an MA degree in Philosophy and has been known to wear Mickey Mouse ears on his birthday.”

Review: The Last of Us, Season 2, Episode 2: Through the Valley

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble This is one of those few preambles where I have no words. The review and discussion it hopefully garners should speak for itself. But for the sake of saying something, I feel we are now getting to the riveting … Continue reading →

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Brief Consideration: Sinners (2025)

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble Is it weird that I’m having writer’s block over this particular preamble? All there really is to say is that this is my first post about a film in yonks and that I’ve been relishing the prospect of a … Continue reading →

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Review: The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 1: Future Days

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble To quote Gandalf- “We come to it at last.” Despite being mostly satisfied with Season 1 of The Last of Us, I was always like a little eager beaver about how the show runners would adapt the second game. … Continue reading →

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One Great Shot: Nosferatu (2025)

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble Much like Dune: Part Two from last year, I’ve been anticipating doing a one great shot for Nosferatu, since leaving my second viewing of the film. And much like the film itself, the shot in question was not quite … Continue reading →

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One Great Shot: Smile 2 (2024)

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble Nirvana’s “Something in the Way” has been on my mind a lot recently. This is not only because its lyrics have unique sense of applicability to me but also because of its haunting vocals. The same could be said … Continue reading →

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Brief Consideration: The Monkey (2025)

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble Believe it or not but this early screening of The Monkey has made me quite nostalgic. Despite aspiring for Film Critic status, I don’t get the opportunity to see many movies early. But on a Sunday evening in October … Continue reading →

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Review: Captain America: Brave New World (2025)

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble Two posts in two days! You poor unfortunate souls! In all seriousness, I was actually on the fence about seeing this film. The MCU has become so interconnected that even if you miss one aspect (namely Falcon and Winter … Continue reading →

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Personal Post: My Top Five Prince Charles Cinema Memories

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble Well, this is one for the books. Not only do I think I’ve beaten my record of time between posts (nearly 6 weeks), but I have returned with a top-five piece. Will wonders never cease! But in all seriousness, … Continue reading →

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Review: Nosferatu (2025)

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble Happy New Year one and all. I hope all of you fine folks have an excellent 2025. The year has gotten of to a flying start with the release of Robert Eggers’s long awaited remake of F.W. Murnau’s 1922 … Continue reading →

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Personal Post: Threading a Few Needles: My Lookback at 2024

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Personal Post I often start my preambles with an off-beat quote from a film. The only one that springs to mind is from Batman Forever when Two-Face says- “No more riddles, no more curtains one and two- just plain curtains.” … Continue reading →

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