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Reviews (Film & TV)
El Camino Review: A Riveting But Frustratingly Unnecessary Closure to Breaking Bad [NETFLIX]
Do we really need an epilogue to Breaking Bad? A question I kept asking myself while watching El Camino. The ending of the series which sees Walter Wh…
Gemini Man Review: Two Will Smiths Aren’t Enough to Save This Film
Ang Lee is one of those directors who prides himself on pushing the boundaries of cinematic technology. He loves to experiment. His recent obsession? …
Joker Review: Heartbreaking, Uncomfortable and Absolutely Brilliant
Note: This review of Joker contains detailed breakdowns of the main character. BUT, there are no spoilers when it comes to the plot of the film. Over…
Motif Review: Sharifah Amani & Rosyam Nor Are Solid in a Forgettable Crime Film
Nadiah Hamzah’s Motif (Motive) opens at the black of night. A young girl is seen looking around an abandoned house, her mobile phone torchlight stabbi…
Ad Astra Review: Brad Pitt Shines in a Somewhat Mundane Affair
A friend of mine asked me how Ad Astra matches up to other ‘space’ films. It’s difficult to compare. It isn’t as dramatic as Interstellar or thrilling…
M For Malaysia Review: A Surprisingly (Fairly) Unbiased, Emotionally Moving Documentary
Last year saw the release of Rise: Ini Kalilah. A glossy, melodramatic, hokey, terribly biased and frankly repulsive film that ended with a Malaysian-…
IT: Chapter Two Review — A Disappointing Finale
IT (Chapter One) was a solid horror picture. A wonderful coming-of-age story in which a group of outcast kids, who call themselves ‘The Losers’ go on …
Ready or Not Review: Bonkers, Bloody and a Flipping Good Time
We often hear stories about the rich. I’m not talking about your one friend who drives a Mercedes to college. I’m talking about the filthy rich —…
Tolkien Review: A Tale About a Passionate Author is Astoundingly Passionless
Writing a review is an exceptionally inspiring process when the film that I’m tasked to write on is remarkable. Writing a review is usually a fun proc…
Parasite Review: Bong Joon-Ho Is in-Form and on Fire!
Snowpiercer, the masterful post-apocalyptic picture that introduced me to the beast of a Korean filmmaker named Bong Joon-Ho, is about class divide. P…
Once Upon a Time In Hollywood Review: Tarantino’s Worst Film is Still Bloody Fascinating
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood provided me with a weird viewing experience. It’s easily Quentin Tarantino’s most subdued and polished work to date. A f…