Category Archives: Reviews

Review: Dune (2021)

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble Briefly put, Dune is as close to fever pitch excitement that I’ve had for a movie since the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Part of this comes from my relationship with the property. The David Lynch adaptation got me hooked … Continue reading →

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Review: Halloween Kills (2021)

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble If there’s one type of movie that people are always game for around October, then it’s a scary movie. And after many delays, Halloween Kills finally swoops in to enliven the spooky period. Does it provide one good scare? … Continue reading →

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Review: No-One (2021)

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble Straight up, this is my 300th blog post. I’ve had several ideas to celebrate this milestone, including a review of 300 (gimmicky I know) and the cringe-worthy equivalent to a clip show episode of a sitcom (in the form … Continue reading →

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Review: No Time to Die (2021)

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble If there’s one film that’s encapsulated the frustration with the pandemic, then it’s No Time to Die. It was the first movie to be delayed when COVID-19 swept the world last March. This is ironic given the production history … Continue reading →

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Review: Godzilla Vs. King Kong (2021)

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble Honestly speaking, I’ve treated this pandemic like I’m a soldier in a long unwinding trench. I’ve only focused on what’s in front of me as opposed to placing any expectations on finding an exit to the perpetual maze. However, … Continue reading →

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Review: Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist (2019)

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble The Exorcist has always been one of my cinematic obsessions. When I was younger, its premise of a demonic possessed girl stuck with me like a formative camp fire story. When I saw it in my late teens, the … Continue reading →

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Review: Songbird (2020)

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble Since I was made aware of its existence, Songbird is a film I’ve been curious to see. Despite its subject matter, I think films like this are important for helping us deal with our stark times. And I was … Continue reading →

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Review: Tenet (2020)

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Depending on who you ask, Tenet’s release in 2020 became symbolic for something larger about the medium. At worst, it represented a trend for art to trump all adversity (even amidst a pandemic) or at best: the film that will … Continue reading →

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Review: Hellraiser (1987)

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Some films fill you with a feverish excitement and the ability to endlessly rhapsodise about them like a hyperactive parrot. Hellraiser is one of those films. Since I first saw it in my late teens, the film has disturbed and … Continue reading →

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Review: To Catch a Thief (1955)

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest has been often interpreted as his version of a James Bond picture. However, To Catch a Thief is equally worthy of consideration for the crown. Cary Grant’s John Robie (a former cat burglar) has to … Continue reading →

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