A Quirky Village Satire That Aims High, Lands Halfway Introduction: A Satirical Lens on Rural Life Set in the nostalgic backdrop of 1990s Andhra Pradesh, Kothapallilo Okappudu presents itself as a light-hearted rural drama but quickly turns into something more layered — a satire filled with questions around belief, power, and identity. Directed by Praveena … Read more
A Story That Deserved Sharper Storytelling Janaki V vs State of Kerala had everything in place: a sensitive social issue, a layered courtroom setting, and a star cast led by Suresh Gopi and Anupama Parameswaran. What it delivers, however, is an inconsistent and confused legal drama that struggles to stay true to its core. The … Read more
A Simple Bicycle, A Monumental Story Bicycle Thieves (Italian: Ladri di biciclette), also knownThe Bicycle Thief, may sound like a story about petty crime. But this 1948 masterpiece from Vittorio De Sica is a profound exploration of dignity lost in the face of desperation. The stolen bicycle is not just a vehicle; it’s Antonio’s only … Read more
A Visual Symphony Carried by Silence and Spirit Gints Zilbalodis’ Flow isn’t just another animated film—it’s a cinematic meditation wrapped in an eco-fable, told entirely without dialogue, yet brimming with feeling. In a genre often saturated by noise and overstated emotions, Flow dares to slow down, breathe, and let imagery and soundscape do the storytelling. … Read more
A Quirky Satire That Dares to Laugh at Death, and Lands Gracefully (Mostly) A Unique Blend of Absurdity and Affection Set in the fictional village of Chitti Jayapuram in 1992, Uppu Kappurambu is not a Telugu comedy. With a plot revolving around a burial ground running out of space, this film dares to build an … Read more
Rudra and Mithila Palkar Lead a Vibrant Yet Incomplete Love Story Oho Enthan Baby, directed by Krishnakumar Ramkumar, arrives with a premise that sounds promising on paper—an aspiring filmmaker narrates his love story in a bid to land a debut film. But while it tries to juggle humour, heartbreak, and healing, the result is a … Read more
A Familiar Tale with a Fresh Face Rajkummar Rao’s Maalik throws us back into the bullet-ridden badlands of 80s-90s Allahabad, where power is seized not by ballots but by bullets. Directed by Pulkit, the film tries to capture the grit of North Indian gangster dramas. While the setting and structure feel like a throwback, Rao’s … Read more
Plot & Performances Metro… In Dino (Hindi, 2025), directed by Anurag Basu, is a spiritual successor to Life in a… Metro (2007). Much like its predecessor, this ensemble romantic drama thrives on interconnected stories about modern relationships, told through urban backdrops—Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Pune. Basu expands his canvas with complexity and chaos, portraying … Read more
A Feel-Good Road Trip Wrapped in Laughter and Love Paranthu Po, directed by Ram, offers a tender, funny, and refreshingly light take on parenting and the modern middle-class chase for happiness. While the structure may seem familiar—a parent and child go on a transformative journey—the execution is anything but formulaic. This Tamil film moves with … Read more
A Slice-of-Life Tale That Echoes the Middle-Class Indian Aspiration 3BHK, directed by Sri Ganesh and starring Siddharth, R. Sarathkumar, Devayani, and Meetha Raghunath, is a poignant Tamil family drama that explores the lifelong pursuit of a middle-class dream — owning a home in the city. The film, currently running in theatres, blends emotional depth with … Read more
