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Brief Consideration: The Lion King (2019)

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Much like the Psycho (1998) remake, the live-action Lion King exists more as a conceptually interesting counterpoint to its source material, than an engaging work on its own terms. Although the film is inspired by the broadway musical and presented … Continue reading →

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Brief Consideration: Batman: Hush (2019)

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Sartaj Govind Singh

On the page, Batman: Hush was an unrelenting sprint through the character’s world and status quo, elevated by Jim Lee’s astounding artwork. Its much-beloved status came more from accessibility and grand heroic sketches than being an intriguing mystery that said … Continue reading →

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Review: Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Sartaj Govind Singh

In retrospect, it’s hard not to view Spider-Man: Homecoming as a perfunctory footnote in the ongoing Marvel cinematic saga. Coasting on the charm of its cast and high school setting: the film was an uninvolving and annoyingly light affair that … Continue reading →

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Review: Toy Story 4 (2019)

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Even by Pixar’s high standards, Toy Story 4 seems like a daunting prospect. Not only was the trilogy responsible for the animation studio becoming a household name, but the films had become like a cherished memory. Viewed through the prism … Continue reading →

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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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Review: mother! (2017)

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Darren Aronofsky makes films that emotionally and thematically aim for the rafters; however, his recent film- Mother, endeavours for the stratosphere and beyond. The picture is a potently off-kilter Gothic infused Ibsen chamber piece about the battle between the ego … Continue reading →

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Review: Blade Runner (1982)

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Blade Runner is a haunting film that gracefully submerges any sense of genre convention in favour of something far more evocative. The primary genre at play is Film Noir, and the movie wields the frequent cinematic touches of the “dark … Continue reading →

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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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Review: Pirates of the Caribbean- Salazer’s Revenge (2017)

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Sartaj Govind Singh

At this point, the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has become the cinematic equivalent of a drunken man stumbling to a vague destination using the most inane route possible. As the series has worn on, its beating heart has resided … Continue reading →

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Review: Alien: Covenant (2017)

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Sartaj Govind Singh

A covenant is an agreement that can be made between a nation or people. In the context of the new film from Ridley Scott, it’s the name of the colony ship bound for a distant planet to repopulate and start … Continue reading →

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