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- The Godfather Influence on Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar The Revenge: Or Why Dhurandhar 2 Fails to Live Up to the First Part(Mild Spoilers. I have tried to steer away from politics but with a film like Dhurandhar, you can only do that a limited amount) Going into Dhurandhar 2 (or Dhurandhar: The Revenge as it is officially called), the comparison that came to mind was Gangs of Wasseypur, with both film franchises shooting both parts simultaneouslyContinue reading “The Godfather Influence on Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar The Revenge: Or Why Dhurandhar 2 Fails to Live Up to the First Part”
- Independent Spirit Awards 2025 : Winners and Who I Voted ForThis was my first time voting for the Indie Spirit Awards and I have to say I enjoyed the process. It even led to a now abandoned project (though I did watch all the nominees). Below are my thoughts on the winners and what my choice would have been. BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM All That’s LeftContinue reading “Independent Spirit Awards 2025 : Winners and Who I Voted For”
- Reviewing Every Independent Spirit Award Nominee (2025): Sorry, BabyEva Victor (pulling triple duty as writer, director, and lead star) walks a tightrope in Sorry, Baby. This is a film about trauma, rape & societal response to it, sexual politics, and all those timely buzzpoints that are often the subject of oh so serious films. And yet, Sorry, Baby can be convincingly called aContinue reading “Reviewing Every Independent Spirit Award Nominee (2025): Sorry, Baby”
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