Movies, since forever, have always relied heavily on people’s lives for inspiration. Whether it be over the elite or the working economy, cinema and literature focus their lenses time and…
“I don’t know why people expect art to make sense when they accept the fact that life doesn’t make sense.” – David Lynch to the Los Angeles Times, 1989 On January…
With his passing at age 78, cinema and the arts have lost one of their most creative stars, David Lynch. As a filmmaker, Lynch was noted for his unique storytelling…
An immensely engaging whodunnit, Knives Out offers a unique take on the classical murder mystery genre and keeps its viewers strapped tightly to their seats. Set in countryside America, the…
In today’s world, the expression of culture is diverse; it has different mediums through which it shapes and reflects on society as it continues to evolve. Originally, culture was expressed…
Architects make for some of the most intriguing protagonists in literature and cinema. Their depiction typically portrays them as outwardly ambitious, confident, and driven individuals, yet inwardly conflicted and troubled…
Film is full of wonders and the screen is much more than just a medium for supporting narration nowadays. This in a nutshell is what ‘Barcelona,’ the amazing film shot…
The Platform, 2019, director Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia’s debut feature, is a potent allegory for power dynamics, societal hierarchy, and human behaviour. The film acts as a case study exploring this societal…
Cinema and Architecture Cinema has often served as a representation of life events, reflecting reality while also shaping it. Cinema and reality have a complex relationship. While cinema breathes life…
The movie “Oh Kadhal Kanmani” (a.k.a. “Ok Kanmani”) was a writerial, directorial, and productional effort of Mani Ratnam in 2015. The film of the two pairs of couples and their…
The worldbuilding Nostalgia for places and eras you’ve never been to, yet visited countless times in your head. This notion brings forth the quote by the Principal of Hogwarts in…
This week in September 2023 has been a great time for all the ecstatic Bollywood fans. Indian cinemas witnessed festivities to celebrate the release of the movie ‘Jawan’ starring the…