Synopsis “Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2” or “LSD 2” brings to life the much awaited sequel to Dibakar Banerjee’s 2010 blockbuster Love Sex Aur Dhokha. The first film transformed pretty much every Indian’s perception of Bollywood by introducing a raw, voyeuristic take on modern relationships, surveillance culture, and moral hypocrisy. The sequel supplements these themes […]
Synopsis I Am Gitmo is an immersive drama which focuses on contemporary history’s most sensitive issue: the Guantanamo Bay detention camp, colloquially referred to as “Gitmo.” While apolitical, and avoiding military stratification, the film’s concern is with a singular narrowly defined personal story of a man caught within the harrowing system of perpetual captivity and
Synopsis The Killer’s Game is a mindless action-comedy thriller that zips through Joe Flood’s chaotic life as a hitman with a rather unique problem. The film is an adaptation of the popular novel by Jay Bonansigna, and like other great adaptations, it spices up a gritty story with humor and heart. The film presents a
Synopsis As part of Franco’s dubious French exploitation cinema, Sexy Sisters or Die Schulmädchen vom Treffpunkt Zoo is a 1977 drama erotic film by Jesus Franco. Styled in his typically unconventional manner that combines eroticism, surrealism, psychological elements, and much more, Franco once again tackles depictions of twisted family relationships and forbidden love. Placed in
Synopsis The forthcoming film Upgraded (2024) combines sharp humor and satire in a stylish rom-com that examines the allure of aspiration, the seduction of appearances, and the consequences of deception. Carlson Young directs the film which blends wit and romance with fashion, following the journey of a young woman whose ambitions lead her to a
How to Date Billy Walsh is a British teen romantic comedy set to be released in 2024. It features coming-of-age elements alongside modern-day high school drama and tension-filled romance. Directed by Alex Sanjiv Pillai, the film ventures into friendship, hidden love, and the whirlwind of youthful crushes, all set within the confines of a British
Synopsis One Fast Move (2024) is an action thriller which gives a fresh take to movie themes associated with motorcycles and high-speed chases, and instead emphasizes on family, personal growth, redemption, and self-discovery. Directed by Kelly Blatz, the film features the typical sounds of revving engines and jaw dropping stunts, but unlike other movies in
Synopsis Psychological drama reluctantly recounting the maniacal relationship between a student and her school teacher, set in a contemporary high school. Miller’s Girl (2024) is written as well as directed by Jade Halley Bartlett. The film undertakes a multifaceted study of obsessions, seductions, unattainable goals of imagination, and the rich creativity they unleash. Character driven
Synopsis Malèna is an Italian romantic drama film released in 2000, directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, renowned for his Oscar-winning work in Cinema Paradiso. The film’s score was written by the legendary Ennio Morricone and is one of the more compelling audio-visual pieces I have encountered. Malèna is not just a story, it portrays deep nostalgia,
Drive-Away Dolls is a road crime-comedy that will premiere in the year 2024. Coen brothers Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke are behind the production of the film. Ethan Coen captured the film after working on it with his wife, who co-wrote and edited the film, alongside Cooke’s longtime collaborator Tricia Cooke. The narrative of the
