‘In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones’ (1989) Review — A Love Letter from the Past
In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones is a film that aired once on Doordarshan...
Indian Movies
‘Darna Zaroori Hai’ (2006) Review — Much Funnier, and Only Somewhat Scarier, Than Its Prequel
For those who don’t know, Darna Zaroori Hai is actually the sequel to Darna Mana...
‘Darna Mana Hai’ (2003) Ending, Explained
Though Indian horror movies have only recently garnered more attention, with the release of movies...
Everything You Need to Know About the ‘Kaagaz Ke Phool’ (1959) Controversy
Today, when it comes to Indian cinema, Kaagaz Ke Phool is lauded as one of...
Guru Dutt v/s Guru Dutt — Is ‘Pyaasa’ (1957) Better or ‘Kaagaz Ke Phool’ (1959)?
If you have read my reviews on both Pyaasa and Kaagaz Ke Phool, then what...
‘Kaagaz Ke Phool’ (1959) Review — Is It *Really* One of Guru Dutt’s Seminal Works?
As an artist, Guru Dutt is one of the best Indian cinema has produced. I...
‘Mumbai Matinee’ (2003) Review — A Rare Indian Sex Comedy That Isn’t Horrendously Distasteful, But…
Sex comedies, when done right, can be worth the hype. Unfortunately, Indian cinema does not have...
‘Mukti Bhavan’ (2016) Review — There is No Excuse to Not Watch This Underrated Gem!
Ever since I got deeply invested in Indian films, I have come across a hoard...
3 Reasons Why ‘Pyaasa’ (1957) is a Masterclass in Tragedy: An Analysis
There’s a lot that has already been said about Pyaasa, Guru Dutt’s magnum opus. This...
‘Pyaasa’ (1957) Review — Whatever You Think You Should Expect From This Film, You’re Wrong.
There are some films in the annals of Indian cinema that have left a lasting...