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Zero Review: Proof of Everything Wrong with the Cult of SRK

SRK’s Bauua Singh is a carefully orchestrated and subtle attempt to insult the intellect of audiences – exactly what makes Anand L Rai’s Zero even more manipulative than Sanju. The film might be the worst reminder of SRK’s incompetence in completely inhabiting a character.

Poulomi Das May 31, 2016

Pop Culture

Ford v Ferrari Review: An Exquisite Racing Drama that Doesn’t Skimp on the Bruises

In Ford v Ferrari, the rivalry indicated in the title is merely a footnote. Instead James Mangold is more interested in locating the bruises that propel men to declare war and mistake it for glory. The result is a thrilling racing drama that ruminates on the line separating ego from pride.

Poulomi Das March 11, 2016

Pop Culture

First Man Review: One Giant Leap for Space Movies

Damien Chazelle’s First Man, a film about Neil Armstrong and his journey, isn’t about the mission to the moon. Or even about the moon. It’s a sombre portrait of what going to the moon and back does to a man.

Poulomi Das March 4, 2016