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Review: The Babadook (2014)

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Sartaj Govind Singh

The Babadook is a powerful and disturbing film that illustrates the way in which grief and pain can manifest themselves in our everyday life and become metaphysical forces of terror that embody destructive emotions. Aside from this central idea, the … Continue reading →

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Review: The Fly (1958)

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Sartaj Govind Singh

The original 1958 version of The Fly proved to be a fascinating experience, even from the perspective of having seen David Cronenberg’s 1986 remake. Firstly, the film has a mystery that resides in nearly every frame. In some ways, it … Continue reading →

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Review: Django Unchained (2013)

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Django Unchained is Quentin Tarantino’s most persistently fascinating film. His examination of the self-appointed persona in this picture is particularly potent and powerful because of the implications of the characters and the commentary it has on the portrayal of slavery … Continue reading →

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Concise Review: True Romance (1993)

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Sartaj Govind Singh

True Romance is a love story that is worthy of the movies. At times, it is idealised and sincere. However, on other occasions, it is tough and dangerous. The biggest strength of the film is that it expertly balances these … Continue reading →

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Then and Now: Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005)

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Sartaj Govind Singh

In 2005, I was a melancholic 13-year-old. Aside from starting my GCSEs and being on the edge of adolescence, one of my great childhood loves was coming to an end in the most inevitably bleak way. It was well documented … Continue reading →

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