Mohammad Kamran Jawaid

SPOTLIGHT: EID DEJA VU

Sixteen and perhaps as high as 24 films will be released in the cinemas this Eidul Fitr. But aside from a handful, most will Published about 5 hours ago

CHASM RISING

The Gorge feels like it comes from an era where stories did not need sequels to work Published 16 Mar, 2025 06:33am

ACADEMY AWARDS: THE UNCERTAINTY OF THE OSCARS

While the number of films in serious contention for the 97th Academy Awards have dwindled, making choices easier, the curveball Published 02 Mar, 2025 06:12am

CINEMASCOPE; BRIDGET AND THE BOY

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is predictable but better than most other romance films we get to see these days Published 23 Feb, 2025 08:19am

STREAMING; A CRIME OF PLAUDITS

Emilia Pérez is entirely made up of award-season bulletpoints and lacks genuine human compassion Published 16 Feb, 2025 07:31am

STREAMING: A BAD TREK

There is no spoonful of sugar that would help Star Trek: Section 31 be palatable Published 09 Feb, 2025 07:37am

SPOTLIGHT; WHO IS A CELEBRITY?

In an age where technology has made everything far more accessible, where stars are not just entities to be admired Published 09 Feb, 2025 07:37am

STREAMING; UNO DIAZ

Back in Action is a vehicle for the return of Cameron Diaz and that’s about it Published 02 Feb, 2025 07:53am

CINEMASCOPE; THE BLOODSUCKER PROXY

Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu is a story of macabre romance that carries an auteur’s ever-visible stamp Published 26 Jan, 2025 08:01am

CINEMASCOPE: THE LORD OF WAR

The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim is engaging and stands up nicely as a solo expedition for those who are familiar Published 19 Jan, 2025 07:37am

HEDGEHOG HIJINKS

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is a fun adventure that one enjoys despite the predictability of the premise Published 12 Jan, 2025 08:26am

Review: Talha Anjum’s Kattar Karachi shows Karachi without depth

The film is a meagre story that’s embedded between three music videos and has little to do with the city and its ‘kattar-ness’. Published 07 Jan, 2025 02:28pm

THE ICON REVIEW: KARACHI WITHOUT DEPTH

Kattar Karachi is a meagre story that’s embedded between three music videos that has little to do with Karachi and its ‘kattar Updated 12 Jan, 2025 08:46am

CINEMASCOPE : CRAVING COHERENCE

Kraven the Hunter’s biggest put-off is its lack of energy Published 29 Dec, 2024 07:33am

STREAMING: A DARN GOOD JOB

Carry-On is a Christmas actioner like Die Hard — and it is definitely better than Die Hard 2 that’s also set in an airport Updated 22 Dec, 2024 09:27am

CINEMASCOPE: MOANA MINUS MAGIC

Moana 2 is a fine film that will please most even if it doesn’t live up to the first film’s sense of wonder and warmth Updated 22 Dec, 2024 10:45am

CINEMASCOPE: WICKEDLY BRIGHT

Wicked shines with its musical numbers and the powerhouse performances of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Updated 22 Dec, 2024 10:44am

SPOTLIGHT: THE ARTIFICIAL HEART OF FILM

Much like a melting chocolate bar in the hands of a five-year-old, the words “artificial” and “intelligence” have smeared Updated 22 Dec, 2024 10:45am

CINEMASCOPE: The Good Fight Continues

Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II is a well-rounded sequel that does no injustice to its predecessor Published 01 Dec, 2024 07:08am

CINEMASCOPE: HOUSE OF HORRORS

Heretic is far from fabulous but one can see the charm of the film, thanks in no small part to Hugh Grant’s performance Updated 22 Dec, 2024 10:43am