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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.”

Brief Consideration: Challengers (2024)

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble The path to returning this time around has been noticeably harder. Something perhaps has changed. But that’s a topic and indeed a preamble for another time. For now, my return to blogging could not have been better timed. Luca … Continue reading →

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Review: Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble For the curious, here’s a little peak behind the curtain. Typically, these days, I don’t write my preambles first. This is due to wanting to get to the review sharpish. But also, I do think the preambles should be … Continue reading →

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Review: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)

Posted on September 7, 2024 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble Despite being in my top five comfort movies, the original Beetlejuice is actually quite a formative picture for me. Aside from being my introduction to Tim Burton, it also showed me how broad and satirical films can be (along … Continue reading →

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Review: Alien Romulus (2024)

Posted on August 17, 2024 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble In stark contrast to my last post, which seemed like a never-ending preamble, this one is going to be short and sweet. Suffice it to say, despite the many problems with the industry, there’s something warm and reassuring about … Continue reading →

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One Great Shot: Alien Covenant (2017)

Posted on August 16, 2024 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble Aside from Star Wars and Dune, the Alien franchise helps me shake off the motivational blues for blog writing. Ever since I saw the series in my teen years, it has captured my imagination with its Lovecraftian undertones and … Continue reading →

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One Great Shot: Dune: Part Two (2024)

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble Truth be told, I’ve sat on this post for nearly a month. And it’s not for the most obvious reason. By and large, I’m happy with the post that you’re about to read. However, I’ve been reminded of a … Continue reading →

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Review: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble Much like the recent Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney Plus show, Furiosa is one of those things that I never thought I needed. However, as its release date has loomed, I’ve come to realize it may have a story to tell. … Continue reading →

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One Great Shot: Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble At this point, writing about Mad Max: Fury Road has become quite a staple on the blog. Aside from the initial review, the 2015 film has also been featured in a rare second viewing post as well as a … Continue reading →

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Review: Star Wars Episode I- The Phantom Menace (1999)

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble Well, this is just getting ridiculous. The amount of time between posts now is the equivalent of a yearly allowance of well timed holiday. Despite work becoming crazy busy, (especially in the last 2-3 months), my motivation for writing … Continue reading →

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Review: All of Us Strangers (2024)

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble “Back to formula.” The simple but effective punchy line delivered by Norman Osborn (Willem Dafoe) from Spider-Man (2002) has been on my mind a lot lately. When I feel lost in the wilderness of life, work and lack of … Continue reading →

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