Film Reviews (updated each week)
Brief Film Reviews list will be updated once a week. Post stickied to top of blog
Lion (2016) – Inspiring, heartwarming film you have to watch
Lion (2016) – 8.5/10 – Inspiring, heartwarming film you have to watch Each year, over 80,000 kids go missing in India, and over 11 million kids live on the …
Book Review of Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott is an inspiring nonfiction book for those either aspiring to become a writer or already one. It’s primarily focused on general writing insights …
Live Life Not Long but BIG!
August 16 is a meaningful day that left me with an appreciation of life, which I will share. Hopefully, it will help inspire you to live big
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) – G.O.A.T of Films
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) – 9.5/10 – G.O.A.T of Films Long review. I don’t rewatch films because I prefer a new story and experience each time. However, I decided …
Almost Famous (2000) – Likable, Charming Coming-of-Age Gem
Almost Famous (2000) – 8.5/10 – Likable, Charming Coming-of-age Gem ‘Almost Famous’ is such a likable coming-of-age movie, oozing with swag and feel. It’s a journey centered on the …
Before Sunrise (1995) – Beautiful, Charming and Captures the Essence of Life
Before Sunrise (1995) – 8.5/10 – Beautiful, Charming and Captures the Essence of Life ‘Before Sunrise’ is a simple film by Richard Linklater, but that very simplicity made me …
It Happened One Night (1934) – First Romantic Comedy
It Happened One Night (1934) – 8.5/10 – Charming, witty, and joyful.. Original romantic comedy Another one of director Frank Capra’s classics. This one stars the great Clark Gable …
The Father (2020) – Unsettling, Tough Watch. Hopkins legendary
The Father (2020) – 8.5/10 – Unsettling, tough watch from patient aspect. Hopkins legendary This film is tough & painful to watch, but impactful. The story is about an …
12th Fail (2023) – Genuine, No-nonsense Story of Perseverance
12th Fail (2023) – 9/10 – Genuine, no-nonsense story of perseverance and not giving up ’12th Fail’ is an Indian film from one of my favorite Bollywood writers, Vidhu …