An Indian erotic thriller, Murder was released in 2004 and was both written and directed by Anurag Basu and produced by Mahesh Bhatt through Vishesh Films. Emraan Hashmi, Mallika Sherawat, and Ashmit Patel starred in the film, which drew inspiration from the Hollywood film Unfaithful produced in 2002. With its daring themes, sensuous music, and […]
Introduction The Babysitters is a 2007 independent drama film produced by David Ross. The film stars Katherine Waterston and John Leguizamo and deeply delves into the themes of adolescence, power, and moral conflicts. This film is regularly categorized as an adult drama due to the subject matter but this review will look at the film’s
Italian movie Malèna (2000) is directed by the great Giuseppe Tornatoro, who is well-known for his movie Cinema Paradiso. The movie illustrates the life of a stunning woman, Malèna, and how a young handsome boy by the name of Renato witnesses how her life alters during the Second World War. The themes of the movie
Hacked is a psychological thriller directed by Vikram Bhatt and released in 2020. It explores the topic of technology, obsession, and privacy breach. It stars Hina Khan, Rohan Shah, and Sid Makkar. The film depicts how an individual’s digital life can be altered which then leads to disastrous outcomes. With its brutal storytelling and complex
Directed by Diego Kaplan, the 2012 Argentine romantic comedy-drama 2 + 2 depicts the lives of friends and the unusual decisions that complicate their relationships. The movie focuses on the lives of two couples who share a close friendship, and how this friendship is strained when they are introduced to new dynamics. The film has
An Affair, a Norwegian movie released in 2018 and directed by Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken, illustrates how one action can result in unforeseen consequences. In this case, trust and decision making in relationships are the focal points. It examines matters that come to matter in the progress of the film revealing the self discovery of the
Romance & Cigarettes is a daringly different work of art directed by John Turturro. An ensemble cast, including, Kate Winslet, Christopher Walken, James Gandolfini and Susan Sarandon puts music, humour, and raw emotions together to tell a story of romance, deceit and healing. He depicts the working class in the most sacred form. Many describe
In Bed (In la cama), a film about drama directed by Matias Bize, attempts to reveal the passion, frailty and the nature of intimacy itself. The film, released in 2005, takes place in a singular setting – a motel room where two strangers have erotic and turbulent rendezvous. As with other works of the director,
B.A. Pass is a Hindi drama neo-noir film directed by Ajay Bahl released in 2013, which brings to the fore the themes around exploitation and survival set in the dark side of urban life. Sikka’s short story ‘The Railway Aunty’ in the anthology ‘Delhi Noir’ provides the basis for the film. It is a fast-paced
Vivek Agnihotri directed the 2012 movie Hate Story, which is a gripping Indian thriller that examines revenge, betrayal, and ambition with extreme fervor. The film is remembered for its bold and out of the box storytelling, with captivating narratives that were uncharacteristic of the Bollywood mainstream. Starring Paoli Dam in a powerful lead role, Hate
