Mohammad Kamran Jawaid

Review: The Martial Artist is Shaz Khan’s imperfect KO

The film is, at times, a reflection of the glaring traits that define its main character: a strong will and a lack of maturity. Published 01 Apr, 2025 10:20am

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 30 Mar, 2025 05:51am

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

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: A BAD TREK

There is no spoonful of sugar that would help Star Trek: Section 31 be palatable 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

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: WICKEDLY BRIGHT

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

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