Tag Archives: Cinema

Editorial: My Top Ten Films of the Decade

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Sartaj Govind Singh

10) Gone Girl David Fincher’s adaptation of Gillian Flynn’s popular novel twists the knife with its observations of the public and private perceptions of relationships, whilst also probing about how well we truly know our respective other. Featuring subtle direction, … Continue reading →

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Review: The Irishman (2019)

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Aside from his independent films in the 70s and 80s, Martin Scorsese has become a celebrated director for his reinvention of the gangster picture; turning them from smoky backroom family dramas to seedy, fast-moving and ultra-violent thrill rides. The Irishman … Continue reading →

Posted in 2019, 2019 Films, Review, Reviews | Tagged Al Pacino, blogging, Cinema, film, films, Great Film, Joe Pesci, Martin Scorcese, movies, Netflix, Review, Robert De Niro | Leave a comment

Review: Midsommar (2019)

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Sartaj Govind Singh

As far as cinematic debuts go, Hereditary was impressive; terrifying with the tensions of its familial angst and underhanded supernatural aspects. Ari Aster’s sophomore effort, Midsommar- is an ambitious and often engrossing experience. However, it’s marred by thematic confusion and the director’s … Continue reading →

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Editorial: Interpreting Joker (2019)

Posted on October 20, 2019 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Whether you think Joker is a potent social parable for our times or a toxic slog, there’s no denying its power to linger and spark conversation (no matter what side of the debate you fall on). While the first viewing … Continue reading →

Posted in 2019, 2019 Films, Comic Book Movies, DC, Editorials | Tagged blogging, Cinema, Comic Book Movie, Comic Books, DC Comics, film, films, Joaquin Phoenix, Joker, movie, movies, opinions | 1 Comment

Editorial: My Top Five Tarantino Scenes

Posted on August 31, 2019 by Sartaj Govind Singh

5) A Wanted Man and Old Man Hatch A Deal Honestly, I could have put this whole chapter. It’s an exercise in Tarantino filtering Sergio Leone esque buildup through his unique and idiosyncratic ascetic; boiling tension caused by mundane actions … Continue reading →

Posted in Indie Cinema, Lists, Quentin Tarantino, Top Fives | Tagged blogging, Cinema, Django Unchained, film, films, Inglorious Bastards, movie, movies, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Quentin Tarantino, Reservoir Dogs, The Hateful Eight | Leave a comment

Editorial: My Top Five Toy Story Scenes (Inspired by Filmspotting)

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Sartaj Govind Singh

In an act that would even make the slowest snail rolls their eyes in disbelief, I’ve not yet seen Toy Story 4. Part of this is due to time and the desire to save this cinematic gift from Pixar as … Continue reading →

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Editorial: My Top Five Questions for Cinema in 2018 (Inspired by Filmspotting)

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Sartaj Govind Singh

In an attempt to make my blog seem less like a cranky and sputtering machine that magically manufacturers reviews: I have resolved to write more editorials for the express purpose of making the blog much more accessible much like a warm … Continue reading →

Posted in 2018, Editorials, Lists, Top Fives | Tagged 2018, Christopher McQuarrie, Cinema, David Gordon Green, Denis Villeneuve, Duncan Jones, Fallout, Filmspotting, Guillermo del Toro, Halloween, Mission Impossible, Mute, Pacific Rim Uprising, Sicario 2, Slasher Films, Steven S. DeKnight | Leave a comment

Brief Consideration: Song to Song (2017)

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Sartaj Govind Singh

At his very best, Terrence Malick can move the audience with an impressionist style that weaves imagery together like a constantly shifting and mesmerising puzzle in motion. At once, his imperceptible films can reveal deeply personal remembrances as well as … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017 Films | Tagged 2017, Austin, Cinema, Micheal Fassbender, Natalie Portman, Rooney Mara, Ryan Gosling, Song to Song, Terrence Malick, Texas | Leave a comment

Russian Film Week II: Attraction (2017)

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Attraction is a seismic outburst of a movie. Like many of the science fiction pictures that have pervaded the history of cinema, its lens is sharply focused on the illumination of a prevalent issue and theme. In the pre-screening Q&A, … Continue reading →

Posted in Rare Posts, Rare Reviews | Tagged Arrival, Attraction, Cinema, Denis Villeneuve, District 9, Fyodor Bondarchuck, IMAX, Neil Blomkamp, Russian Film Week, Science Fiction, Science Museum | Leave a comment

Review: Dunkirk (2017)

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Dunkirk is an audacious and brutal war picture that shell shocks with a furious invention and skilled cinematic craftsmanship. Told in a triptych structure: the film depicts the Dunkirk evacuation from the perspective of three Spitfire pilots who patrol the … Continue reading →

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