Mark Antony (2023), hilarious time travel silliness
Vishal has hit a jackpot with Mark Antony (2023). I watched the film five days after its release on a weekday, for a houseful show with whistles and laughter all…
September 2023
Juggernaut, etymology of the word
When we casually use the word “Juggernaut” to imply the dictionary meaning of “a huge, powerful, and overwhelming force”, we may not realise its (gory) origin. The etymology of the…
Love at First Sight (2023), a romcom that will put a smile on your face
Sometimes you just want to watch a funny and romantic movie that will make you feel warm and loved. Love at First Sight (2023) on Netflix is just that movie.…
Smugglers (2023), a feminine perspective on a familiar tale
Smugglers (2023) is a poignant tale of female divers called haenyeo who are exploited in the perilous underbelly of smuggling. Set in a sleepy South Korean fishing village in the…
Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022), a thrilling multiverse journey
It is easy to classify the most awarded film of all time, Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) as a parallel universe, science fiction comedy. To me, it was a…
Guidelines on Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns
India’s move to regulate dark patterns is a welcome one. Whether it will have a meaningful impact on the behaviour of e-commerce firms is yet to be seen, but it…
Resident Alien (TV Show) and my rant about Tamil TV
I just binge-watched Season 1 of Resident Alien starring Alan Tudyk and I’m loving it! The sci-fi plot is great, but I was even more interested in the stories of…
Jawan (2023), unoriginal action film
Jawan (2023) is an all-out action film that delivers on its promise of thrills and excitement. Directed by Atlee and starring Shah Rukh Khan, the film follows the hero and…