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Weekly Classics: Children of Heaven
This beautiful Iranian film was essentially made for children, but anyone who has seen it will tell you that it is perhaps even more enchanting to watch as an adult.
This beautiful Iranian film was essentially made for children, but anyone who has seen it will tell you that it is perhaps even more enchanting to watch as an adult.
25th May, 2012
Weekly Classics: Unforgiven
Clint Eastwood made Unforgiven to show the real west: A place where no one was perfect, things were not black and white, and death and violence carried a burden.
Clint Eastwood made Unforgiven to show the real west: A place where no one was perfect, things were not black and white, and death and violence carried a burden.
18th May, 2012
Weekly Classics: Raiders of the Lost Ark
In hindsight, passing up on the role of Indiana Jones was probably the biggest career mistake that Tom Selleck ever made.
In hindsight, passing up on the role of Indiana Jones was probably the biggest career mistake that Tom Selleck ever made.
11th May, 2012
Weekly Classics: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The icon of macho movie stars, Clint Eastwood will inspire just about anyone to wear a belt with a six shooter.
The icon of macho movie stars, Clint Eastwood will inspire just about anyone to wear a belt with a six shooter.
4th May, 2012
Weekly Classics: 12 Angry Men
Sometimes if one person stands up courageously, and refuses to compromise even in the face of opposition from his peers; he or she can make a big difference.
Sometimes if one person stands up courageously, and refuses to compromise even in the face of opposition from his peers; he or she can make a big difference.
27th April, 2012
Weekly Classics: Taxi Driver
The film is an excellent study of the friction that gives rise to the strange, dark stories of a metropolis; making it easier to identify with while living in Karachi.
The film is an excellent study of the friction that gives rise to the strange, dark stories of a metropolis; making it easier to identify with while living in Karachi.
20th April, 2012
Weekly Classics: Don
The film incorporates escapism, thrills, action and comedy in a perfectly gelled script. It has all the ingredients for the making of a classic.
The film incorporates escapism, thrills, action and comedy in a perfectly gelled script. It has all the ingredients for the making of a classic.
13th April, 2012
Weekly Classics: Pakeezah
With the dazzling colors of the courtesans’ dresses and the beautiful sets which bring the world of the Tawaif to life, this film is a joy to the senses.
With the dazzling colors of the courtesans’ dresses and the beautiful sets which bring the world of the Tawaif to life, this film is a joy to the senses.
7th April, 2012
Weekly Classics: The Shining
Even though it was made in 1980, The Shining still delivers that unshakeable, “creepy” vibe three decades later, and this is the sign of a great horror movie.
Even though it was made in 1980, The Shining still delivers that unshakeable, “creepy” vibe three decades later, and this is the sign of a great horror movie.
30th March, 2012
Weekly Classics: The Maltese Falcon
The definitive Film Noir: "A private detective, three eccentric criminals, a gorgeous liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette."
The definitive Film Noir: "A private detective, three eccentric criminals, a gorgeous liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette."
23rd March, 2012
Weekly Classics: The Godfather series
This review is simply a plea to people who haven’t seen these movies and why they're ‘an offer you can’t refuse’.
This review is simply a plea to people who haven’t seen these movies and why they're ‘an offer you can’t refuse’.
15th March, 2012
Weekly Classics: Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
Among the movies that can genuinely be regarded as classics of Indian cinema, Abrar Alvi’s 1962 masterpiece Sahib Bibi Aur …
Among the movies that can genuinely be regarded as classics of Indian cinema, Abrar Alvi’s 1962 masterpiece Sahib Bibi Aur …
10th March, 2012
Weekly Classics: Alien
This film by Ridley Scott is a masterpiece of both science-fiction and horror. It has had a significant impact in…
This film by Ridley Scott is a masterpiece of both science-fiction and horror. It has had a significant impact in…
17th February, 2012
Weekly Classics: Pulp Fiction
Quentin Tarantino’s genius lies in his ability to write a screenplay that is bordering on nonsensical, but inexplicably hypnotising.…
Quentin Tarantino’s genius lies in his ability to write a screenplay that is bordering on nonsensical, but inexplicably hypnotising.…
10th February, 2012
Weekly Classics: Lawrence of Arabia
Peter O’Toole’s performance in the title role is ranked among the greatest ever committed to film.
Peter O’Toole’s performance in the title role is ranked among the greatest ever committed to film.
3rd February, 2012
Weekly Classics: Goodfellas
“As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster,” narrates Ray Liotta. It’s…
“As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster,” narrates Ray Liotta. It’s…
28th January, 2012
Weekly Classics: Back to the Future
The Back to the Future trilogy is one of the most identifiable and enduring science fiction films ever made. This…
The Back to the Future trilogy is one of the most identifiable and enduring science fiction films ever made. This…
21st January, 2012
Weekly Classics: Bollywood’s Curry Western
“There has never been a more defining film on the Indian screen. Indian film history can be divided into Sholay…
“There has never been a more defining film on the Indian screen. Indian film history can be divided into Sholay…
13th January, 2012
Weekly Classics: Citizen Kane
Is Citizen Kane the greatest film of all time? I usually shy away from such arguments because when it comes…
Is Citizen Kane the greatest film of all time? I usually shy away from such arguments because when it comes…
6th January, 2012
Weekly Classics: Casablanca
Picking a good movie to watch can sometimes be an exhausting affair. You walk into the movie store with a…
Picking a good movie to watch can sometimes be an exhausting affair. You walk into the movie store with a…
