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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.”

Early Review: The Conjuring 2 (2016)

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Sartaj Govind Singh

The Conjuring 2 is a confounding and distinctively human horror film. The picture also represents director James Wan’s best and most interestingly made horror film. The film is primarily a chronically of the Enfield Poltergeist, which to date is England’s … Continue reading →

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Review- Warcraft: The Beginning (2016)

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Warcraft or as it is overeagerly referred to in the UK, Warcraft: The Beginning is an equally fascinating and maddening experience. The former is due in part to the world building, which is delivered with a certain amount of efficiency. … Continue reading →

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Review: Carol (2015)

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Carol is an extraordinary film that renders declarations and sentiments of love utterly meaningless throughout most of its running time. Instead, mere momentary glances, small gestures and behavioural quirks are the embodiment of the central romance between the titular character … Continue reading →

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Villains at the Movies: Kylo Ren

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Sartaj Govind Singh

In the midst of the third act of The Force Awakens, the heroine of the picture Rey (Daisy Ridley) finds herself in the clutches of the First Order. Her captor Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) sits with exacting patience waiting for … Continue reading →

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Review: Captain America: Civil War (2016)

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Sartaj Govind Singh

When the dust settles on the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Captain America: Civil War will be remembered as a momentary triumphant footnote that will be eventually be surpassed by ever increasing bigger instalments. This is a depressing state of affairs because … Continue reading →

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Review: Miles Ahead (2016)

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Making films about famous people is a challenging endeavour. Firstly, the length of a picture can ultimately lessen the scope of said person’s life. Secondly, if there is exploration or meaning to be gained from the experience then usually the … Continue reading →

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Review: The Jungle Book (2016)

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Quite simply, I was captivated by Disney’s live action interpretation of The Jungle Book. In a year where films such as The Hateful Eight and 2001: A Space Odyssey have renewed my faith in the longevity of the cinematic medium, … Continue reading →

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Concise Review: What We Do in the Shadows (2014)

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Sartaj Govind Singh

What We Do in the Shadows confidently and firmly drives a stake into the heart of cultural affinity for vampires. Through its candid documentary style, Shadows remarkably makes the life of the creature of the night look banal, mundane and … Continue reading →

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Review: War of the Worlds (2005)

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Sartaj Govind Singh

There is something distinctively vintage about Stephen Spielberg’s loose adaptation of HG Welles’ famous science fiction novel, War of the Worlds. One of the ways that this is the case is that Spielberg creates a visual look that has a … Continue reading →

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Review: Batman V Superman- Dawn of Justice (2016)

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Sartaj Govind Singh

In the midst of the colossal central fight between DC Comics’ foremost superheroes, a thought emerged. Despite, the superficial thrills of the battle that involves some of the best effects and action that Hollywood could afford, the fight was intrinsically … Continue reading →

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