Novels that explore the life of a filmmaker are few and far between. When I think of a film, it’s usually the actors that are at the center of my attention and more and more recent novels attest to that.
In her first book Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard (Anchor, 1999), Kiran Desai wrote a comic fable of a man who escapes the world by climbing a tree.
It’s almost impossible not to root for The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity. With Cloverworks’ gorgeous production and the source material’s story, this might just be one of the most enjoyable romance anime to come out in recent years.
The new season begins back in the mortal world, where Arisu and Usagi are living as a married couple, supposedly free of the horrors that nearly consumed them. Their peace, however, does not last. Usagi, still haunted by her father’s absence, becomes vulnerable to the manipulations of Ryuji Matsuyama, a researcher obsessed with proving Borderland’s existence.
In most historical Korean dramas, royal food appears simply as decoration, a way to make period settings feel authentic. “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” does something different. It makes cooking the central to the story itself.
After multiple failed adaptations over the past few decades, Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps gives the iconic superhero team a long-overdue chance to shine on the big screen.
Superman conveys a message about kindness, hope, and how our choices represent who we are.
KPop Demon Hunters explores themes of self-acceptance, sacrifice, and friendships – all wrapped up in a colourful package with hilarious gags.
The story of Sinners shines because of its insistence on straying away from genre conventions.
Superman conveys a message about kindness, hope, and how our choices represent who we are.
KPop Demon Hunters explores themes of self-acceptance, sacrifice, and friendships – all wrapped up in a colourful package with hilarious gags.
The story of Sinners shines because of its insistence on straying away from genre conventions.
If you’re a big Disney fan or simply curious, you might still want to give it a watch. It is, however, advisable to go in with low expectations.
Despite a few weaknesses, like the pacing issues and inconsistent episode quality, Daredevil: Born Again is a fantastic show with compelling characters, a narrative that strays away from the standard superhero fare in favour of realistic world building.
Chikon vs. Mota Jilapi
The passage of time can be cruel, but there is so much beauty in the little moments shared with each other as you live. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End encapsulates and explores this very idea – and it does so masterfully.
Silent Hill 2 is a fruitful amalgamation of powerful, atmospheric storytelling and entertaining puzzles and riddles.
After years of anticipation, the long-awaited anime adaptation of Junji Ito's Uzumaki has finally arrived. While it largely adheres to the unsettling source material, it unfortunately carries some notable flaws.
The story resonated with audiences, from this part of Asia in particular, because the resilience and struggle of first-generation settlers portrayed in the series are things most of us can relate to as they are reflected in most of our parents or grandparents.
