I had the amazing opportunity to be a part of the NYC red carpet premiere for ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ which marks the eighth and purportedly final installment in the franchise. The film has breathtaking stunts, with Tom Cruise once again pushing the boundaries of action cinema. The film ties together over 30…
‘Gladiator II’ is a beautiful homage to the epic film from 24 years ago and is definitely a worthy successor! The film transports us back to ancient Rome’s gladiatorial arena with bold cinematography. Ridley Scott’s direction crafted a cinematic experience that combines nostalgia and new high-stakes drama. I agree with the reports that stated that…
Posted on April 28, 2025 David Yarovesky’s ‘Locked’ delivers a claustrophobic and intensely gripping thriller that lives up to its intriguing premise. Starring Bill Skarsgård and Anthony Hopkins in a chillingly effective two-man show, ‘Locked’ takes the familiar cat-and-mouse game and twists it into a pressure cooker of desperation and moral ambiguity. The tense atmosphere emphasizes…
‘Juror 2’ uses the courtroom as a backdrop to explore complex personal and societal dilemmas. This captivating movie to reflect on hard decisions and taking responsibility for your actions. The cast was pretty good with Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collett are both standouts. Clint Eastwood’s took a meditative direction for this film. The conclusion is…
‘Thunderbolts’ trades Marvel’s usual CG spectacles for more intimate, character-driven combat. The action feels emotionally driven, not just obligatory. When characters fight, it’s usually motivated by conflicting ideologies, trauma, or desperation. Palermo’s cinematography often keeps the camera close and handheld during fights—intensifying claustrophobia and tension. The film’s cinematography effectively mirrors the narrative’s darker themes, employing…
At its core, ‘Sinners’ is a vampire story, but the real horror isn’t only supernatural but it’s painful historical truths. Coogler uses vampires as a metaphor for how Black artists had their genius drained and stolen, turning supernatural fear into historical grief. The ensemble casts an emotional and grounded dynamic, with Michael B Jordan’s dual…
‘‘The King of Kings’ arrives just in time for Easter, offering a visually ambitious and emotionally resonant retelling of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. ‘The King of Kings’ embraces a storybook aesthetic, which gives it a timeless, gentle quality. From the lush, painterly landscapes of Galilee to the radiant stillness of the…
‘Grafted’ is a 2024 horror film directed by Sasha Rainbow, featuring Joyena Sun in the lead role. The story follows Wei, a socially awkward Chinese student in New Zealand, who struggles with her facial birthmark and turns to her late father’s experimental skin grafting research to “fix” herself. This decision leads to unsettling and transformative…
‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim,’ is an animated prequel set 183 years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings.” The movie is directed by Kenji Kamiyama and explores the story of Helm Hammerhand, a legendary king of Rohan, and his daughter Hera, as they defend their…
‘The Passion of the Christ’ is a cinematic gem. I revisited this movie for the first time in years – it was intensely riveting and moving. This movie is the visualization of one of the most important events in Christian history. The unfolding of the Biblical story, beautiful cinematography and wonderful performances make this film…