Some movies, upon release, feel perfectly attuned to the time they were made. Whether it’s the flashy maximalism of ’90s action movies or the glitzy pulp of ’80s blockbusters, there are some tropes that simply go out of style. Conversely, there are some movies whose craft and artistry simply feel timeless. Released in 1962, Harakiri […]

HBO, Paramount+ and Apple TV all have major season premieres slated for this weekend. HBO is set to bring back its first “Game of Thrones” spin-off for more bloody battles and flame-soaked dragon fights, while both Paramount+ and Apple TV are on deck to unveil the second seasons of two wildly different, equally beloved streaming […]

If there’s one film genre that’s always easy to convince my friends and family to watch on movie night, it’s action. But what makes a great action movie isn’t just its high-octane set pieces. It also needs characters with depth, people you can connect with, and a story that stays with you long after the […]

The relationship between Indian movies and literature is deep, but not always faithful. Too often, beloved books are flattened on screen—either over-romanticised, stripped of their political edge or turned into lukewarm costume dramas. But every now and then, a film comes along that doesn’t just adapt a book, it extends its life. It sees the […]