Movie

Why we keep falling for the same rom-com tropes

Rom-coms tell us that even in the chaos of real life, some things are beautifully predictable. The same misunderstandings, the same meet-cutes, the same last-minute airport chases somehow never get old.

KPop Demon Hunters: A synesthetic guide to slaying monsters, being an idol, and girlhood

KPop Demon Hunters explores themes of self-acceptance, sacrifice, and friendships – all wrapped up in a colourful package with hilarious gags.

Movie / Ultraman: Rising is a fresh rendition of a classic superhero franchise

Ultraman: Rising’s success lies in its ability to take a “superhero vs monster” setting and turn it into a tale of parenthood and growth.

Movie / Inside Out 2: A sequel that empathises and enthrals

The love and care that has gone behind the production of this sequel is evident.

Movie / Masters of the Air: An intimate portrayal of America’s aerial warfare on Europe

Masters of the Air has etched its place in contemporary warfare lore.

Campus picks the best movies of 2023

Here are a few movies that have moved us deeply, enough to land as our favourites of the year.

Killers of the Flower Moon is a horrifying portrayal of a historically important event

Beneath its murders and the investigation, Killers of the Flower Moon tells a story of greed on which lies the birth of the American nation.

Unmasking the cinematic charade of ‘Jawan’

Jawan weaves a modern-day Robin Hood tale, generously padded with clichés that would give any avid moviegoer déjà vu moments aplenty.

Reintroducing TMNT to a new generation

Mutant Mayhem follows the titular turtle brothers as they attempt to find ways to be accepted by the human world while encountering other mutants on their journey.

December 21, 2023
December 21, 2023

Killers of the Flower Moon is a horrifying portrayal of a historically important event

Beneath its murders and the investigation, Killers of the Flower Moon tells a story of greed on which lies the birth of the American nation.

November 11, 2023
November 11, 2023

Unmasking the cinematic charade of ‘Jawan’

Jawan weaves a modern-day Robin Hood tale, generously padded with clichés that would give any avid moviegoer déjà vu moments aplenty.

August 31, 2023
August 31, 2023

Reintroducing TMNT to a new generation

Mutant Mayhem follows the titular turtle brothers as they attempt to find ways to be accepted by the human world while encountering other mutants on their journey.

August 30, 2023
August 30, 2023

Past Lives is a quietly brilliant display of yearning for love

With Past Lives, Celine Song provides a story that is as quiet as it is potently emotional.

July 6, 2023
July 6, 2023

Surongo: Nisho’s perfect debut venture

Surongo stands out in its cinematography, colour grading, and set design.

May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023

Ben Affleck delivers an instant cult classic with ‘Air’

Air dribbled with grace, delicately took off and dropped an instantly iconic slam dunk. 

May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023
May 6, 2023
May 6, 2023

Evil Dead Rise: A gory good time

At 96 minutes, Evil Dead Rise is an extremely easy watch and every horror fan should check it out.

April 30, 2023
April 30, 2023

Tetris: An unexpectedly thrilling tale about legal rights dispute

Tetris (2023) is a very fictionalised and an incredibly fun watch.

April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023

5 inspirational movies you can watch

The abundance of options when it comes to finding something to watch these days can be overwhelming to say the least. So, let’s put your mind at ease and also give your palettes some cleansing from all the raunchy reality TV shows Netflix puts out every two days by watching some inspirational movies. Now, we are going to leave out the Shawshanks, the Good Will Huntings and the Forrest Gumps because by now, everyone has watched or at least heard of them. Instead, we will be focussing on more recent flicks.