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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.”

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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Review: Dune: Part Two (2024)

Posted on March 2, 2024 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble From the uncertainty of its existence to being delayed due to the Writer’s Strike, Dune: Part Two’s journey to the silver screen has been turbulent, to say the least. But it’s finally here. And it almost goes without saying, … Continue reading →

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One Great Shot: Dune (2021)

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble Well look what the cat dragged in. It’s been over a month since my last post. Aside from the day job becoming frantic and pursuing other ventures (outside of writing), I’ve just lacked motivation to write. While last year … Continue reading →

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Review: Poor Things (2024)

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble Well, here we are, my first review of a new release of 2024. And I could not think of a better film to start the year with. Not much to say here folks except, have you seen Poor Things? … Continue reading →

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Brief Consideration: The Favourite (2019)

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble It’s probably old hat at this point to say that choosing one’s first review of a new year is always tricky. In many ways, it sets the tone for what’s to come and is a good indicator of the … Continue reading →

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