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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: Asteroid City (2023)

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble Apologies for not posting in September. But between work and my attention being pulled in other directions, the motivation for blogging has been practically non existent. However, I’m glad to be back and could not think of a better … Continue reading →

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Brief Consideration: Barbie (2023)

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble I know. I know. Even by my standards, this is an embarrassing instance of turning up very late to the party. It’s genuinely been quite something to see the rousing success of Barbie in the weeks since its release. … Continue reading →

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Brief Consideration: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 (2023)

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble Not for the first time this year, I’ve felt daunted about returning to blog. This is mostly down to feeling like I had hit my peak. However, I’ve come to realize that not every brick that you use to … Continue reading →

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Review: Oppenheimer (2023)

Posted on July 22, 2023 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble At this point, a Christopher Nolan film comes with enough fanfare that it’s not hyperbolic to call them event cinema. Aside from the Barbenheimer factor, which is amusing as a piece of social media marketing and counter-programming, Oppenheimer comes … Continue reading →

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Review: Mission: Impossible- Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble Perhaps more then any other week this year, typing this preamble in preparation for my review of the latest Mission: Impossible has been therapeutic. Without going into it all, some elements in my personal life have gone “all pear … Continue reading →

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Review: Insidious: The Red Door (2023)

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble There’s nothing quite like a wave of summer weather juxtaposed with the cool air con being blasted in a cinema screen to put a spring in one’s step. You add a horror movie to that equation, and life is … Continue reading →

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Review: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble For once, I’m having a hard time writing a preamble. What do you say after being away for some time? No doubt, the formula is as well known as the infamous YouTuber apology video. Dial of Destiny hit UK … Continue reading →

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Review: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble I’ve honestly felt daunted by seeing and reviewing this movie. With the advent of social media, the flutter of reactions to any big tentpole comic book movie seems to feel omnipresent. This occasionally makes me feel overwhelmed in contributing … Continue reading →

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Review: Beau is Afraid (2023)

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble Well, it turns out the gushing about Disney Plus in my last post has aged as gracefully as melted ice cream on a sunny day. Many programs (including the recent Willow series) are due to be removed soon. The … Continue reading →

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Review: Rye Lane (2023)

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble Well, I’ll be damned Disney Plus is indeed proving to be the best streaming service. Aside from its influx of Marvel and Star Wars fare, it’s also the place where indie British films get fast tracked. It’s incredible. But … Continue reading →

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