Tag: Film Critique
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Of Dogs and Men: A haunting story in the aftermath of October 7 massacre
Introduction: A film that lingers in the mind Of Dogs and Men is more than a film title; it is an invitation to sit with the unsettled questions that follow mass violence. The movie, born from the collective need to understand what happened and how people survived in the days that followed the October 7…
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Chris Pratt’s Mercy: A Pop-Culture Alarm Bell for Society
Mercy as a Mirror: Why a Movie About Compassion Rivets Public Discourse The film Mercy, directed by Timur Bekmambetov and fronted by a high-profile star like Chris Pratt, has sparked a fierce debate about not just cinema, but the social values society chooses to project on screen. This isn’t merely a popcorn dispute over plot…
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Chris Pratt’s Mercy and the Allure of AI Propaganda: A Critical Take
Introduction: The Provocative Claim and Its Repercussions Claims about media projects can quickly become battlegrounds for broader debates on technology, influence, and public perception. The assertion that Chris Pratt’s Mercy represents “absurdly stupid AI propaganda” taps into a familiar tension: how entertainment intersects with real-world concerns about artificial intelligence, ethics, and storytelling. Whether you’re a…
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Oscars Subtitles, George Clooney, and the LA Frame: Do Voters Overlook Foreign-Language Choice?
Introduction: A Hollywood Framed Debate George Clooney, a longtime anchor of Hollywood’s prestige machine, hasn’t left Los Angeles behind despite his French citizenship and international ambitions. As Oscar season heats up, observers ask a pointed question: do Actor Awards voters have a blind spot for subtitles and non-English storytelling? The answer, as with many awards…
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Anurag Kashyap Calls Dhurandhar ‘Brilliant’ Despite Its Politics: Filmmaking Wins Over Propaganda
Overview: Kashyap’s nuanced take on Dhurandhar Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap recently weighed in on the Indian espionage thriller Dhurandhar, calling it “brilliant” even as he acknowledged its political elements. In a detailed Letterboxd review, Kashyap highlighted a tension that often defines genre cinema: a film’s architectural strength—the craft, pacing, and visual storytelling—versus the charged politics that…
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Anurag Kashyap Calls Dhurandhar Brilliant Despite Its Politics: A Look at His Letterboxd Review
Overview: A Notable Endorsement Despite Controversy Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has stirred conversation by calling the film Dhurandhar “brilliant” in his recent Letterboxd review, even as he acknowledges its political contours. The director, known for his candid takes on cinema and society, highlights a tension at the heart of Dhurandhar: a work that thrills with its…
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Avatar: Fire and Ash — Big, Goofy, and Forgettable? A Critical Look at the Franchise’s Massive Footprint
Introduction: A Franchise Built on Scale Avatar: Fire and Ash lands with all the pomp that modern blockbusters demand: eye-watering budgets, cutting-edge CGI, and a marketing machine tuned to perfection. Yet beneath the glow of headline numbers lies a question that keeps echoing through cinema circles: does sheer scale translate into lasting impact? The answer,…
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A Mockery of Modern Sex Comedy: A Sharp Satire on Indian Cinema
Introduction: The Mockery We Cling To It’s a phrase that invites a closer look: a mockery of modern sex comedy. The label is not an outright condemnation, but a prompt to dissect why the genre often stumbles when it claims to be bold, topical, or liberating. In recent Indian cinema, the trend toward overt sexual…
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A Mockery of Modern Sex Comedy: A Cutting Satire Today
Introduction: The Genre Under the Microscope The phrase “modern sex comedy” evokes a spectrum of images: raunchy innuendo, social media-ready punchlines, and a longing for something more than gratuitous humor. A Mockery of Modern Sex Comedy argues that the genre has become less a vehicle of insight and more a mirror held up to our…
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Glen Powell’s The Running Man: Why the Momentum Fizzles in Edgar Wright’s Vision
Introduction: A Promising Setup That Loses Steam The premise of Glen Powell’s The Running Man, set in a surveillance-obsessed America, promised a razor-sharp satire of reality television and state overreach. In the hands of director Edgar Wright, known for kinetic pacing and pop-infused editing, there’s a natural expectation that the film will balance bite with…