Stories by Mohammad Kamran Jawaid

Despite living movies 24/7 (http://kamranjawaid.com), the writer is still truly, madly, deeply in love with cinema; the root cause of this anomaly requires further clinical trials.

He tweets @kamranjawaid

Mohammad Kamran Jawaid
STREAMING: THE AGE OF ECO-FABLES

STREAMING: THE AGE OF ECO-FABLES

Swapped joins a growing wave of eco-fables, blending narrative charm, anthropomorphic animals, nature-based settings, world... Published 31 May, 2026 06:59am
STREAMING: SUSPENDED IN HO-HUM

STREAMING: SUSPENDED IN HO-HUM

A survival thriller set in the Australian wilderness, Apex delivers one outstanding performance but struggles to rise above... Published 24 May, 2026 09:32am
CINEMASCOPE: OTHERWORLDLY FATAL FUN

CINEMASCOPE: OTHERWORLDLY FATAL FUN

Bigger, bloodier and far more entertaining than its predecessor, Mortal Kombat II finally delivers the outrageous fun the gaming Published 17 May, 2026 10:05am
THE ICON REVIEW: NOT QUITE ON THE BALL

THE ICON REVIEW: NOT QUITE ON THE BALL

Despite star Dananeer Mobeen’s valiant attempts to kick it into the stratosphere, Mera Lyari, which champions female empowerment Published 17 May, 2026 09:45am
CINEMASCOPE: NOT QUITE A THRILLER

CINEMASCOPE: NOT QUITE A THRILLER

Michael is a harmless, good enough film about a musical icon who didn’t care to be just ‘good enough’ Updated 10 May, 2026 09:16am
CINEMASCOPE: NOT THE MUMMY OF OLD

CINEMASCOPE: NOT THE MUMMY OF OLD

Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is brutal, gory and downright gruesome but also near-brilliant in its director’s vision of the old Updated 03 May, 2026 10:10am
STREAMING: THE APOLOGY TOUR

STREAMING: THE APOLOGY TOUR

Outcome, which has Keanu Reeves playing a Hollywood star who retraces his past mistakes in a search for redemption, is as profound Published 26 Apr, 2026 11:23am
STREAMING: PREDICTABLE PREDICAMENTS

STREAMING: PREDICTABLE PREDICAMENTS

Thrash — sharks in a Category 5 hurricane flood — is exactly as ingenious as it sounds and nowhere near as fun as it should be Published 19 Apr, 2026 11:44am
CINEMASCOPE: RETURN TO FORM… ALMOST

CINEMASCOPE: RETURN TO FORM… ALMOST

Even though it is no masterpiece, Hoppers might have the kinetic momentum and touch of the absurd to pull the legendary Pixar out Published 05 Apr, 2026 10:25am
THE ICON REVIEW: STORY VERSUS SPECTACLE

THE ICON REVIEW: STORY VERSUS SPECTACLE

Icon checks out the two Pakistani Eidul Fitr film releases — the Fahad Mustafa and Mahira Khan-starrer Aag Lagay Basti Mein and... Published 29 Mar, 2026 07:34am
CINEMASCOPE: BRAIN AND HEART IN SPACE

CINEMASCOPE: BRAIN AND HEART IN SPACE

In the Ryan Gosling-starrer Project Hail Mary’s best moments, one can see the texture of an old Steven Spielberg adventure... Updated 29 Mar, 2026 08:09am
STREAMING: BUILT FOR ACTION

STREAMING: BUILT FOR ACTION

Director Patrick Hughes keeps Netflix’s War Machine taut and entertaining and it is thoroughly recommended Published 19 Mar, 2026 10:37am
Icon’s predictions for the 2026 Oscars

Icon’s predictions for the 2026 Oscars

In keeping with yearly tradition, we present the key contenders for the awards and our knowledgeable film reviewers’ predictions. Published 16 Mar, 2026 03:22am