Hera Pheri
The Accidental Classic That Redefined Comedy No one thought Priyadarshan’s film Hera Pheri, released in 2000, would become such a cultural phenomenon that generations of Indians still quote it. As a madcap comedy, it follows the misadventures of three hapless characters, Raju, Shyam, and Baburao, as they attempt to chase and retrieve some money, producing […]
Badhaai Ho
When Badhaai Ho was released in 2018, it was a breath of fresh air in Bollywood—it was the first ‘ Bollywood’ film to combine comedy with social relevance. Badhaai Ho was directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma and produced by Junglee Pictures. Badhaai Ho is about a middle-aged couple, Jeetender “ Jeetu” Kaushik (Gajraj Rao) and […]
Ligaw
The Ripple Effect of ‘Ligaw’ on Its Cast: From Breakthroughs to New Beginnings When Ligaw na Bulaklak premiered in 2008, it wasn’t just another teleserye—it was a turning point for many of its cast members. The show, which delved into themes of love, betrayal, and redemption, became a platform that showcased the depth and versatility […]
Desire
The Whispers Before the Premiere When the film Desire was first announced, many were curious to see what the film was about. Considering the film is written by Erika Halvorsen, who is adapting one of her novels, many were optimistic about the film keeping a raw authenticity about the themes of betrayal, desire, and complexities […]
After We Fell
After We Fell: When Fiction Mirrors the Actors’ Own Journeys. After We Fell, the third part of Anna Todd’s “After” series, falls into this category. After We Fell seems to be like any other dramatic love story: a tale of passion, jealousy, heartbreak, and family secrets. But when you look closer, the film becomes a […]
Crazy, Stupid, Love
The Anticipation of Love and Laughter When the film ‘Crazy, Stupid, Love’ was made and publicized for the first time in 2010, it had the potential to be something great. Glenn Ficarra and John Requa planned it to be a rom-com with Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone and Marisa Tomei as a […]
Indecent Proposal
Desire, Dilemmas, and the Price of Love The release of Indecent Proposal in 1993 sparked debates and captured the attention of the public. The film, directed by Adrian Lyne, explores the relationship between love and fidelity, and the psychology of temptation. However, the complicated production and the personal lives of the film’s stars, Demi Moore, […]
Revolutionary Road
Love, Longing, and the Shadows Behind the Camera Revolutionary Road (2008), directed by Sam Mendes, is often associated with distressing visions of the suburbs and the quiet suffering of dreams unfulfilled. With Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet starring, the film focuses on the lives of Frank and April Wheeler, a couple who, on the surface, […]
Priscilla
The Priscilla Phenomenon: More Than Just a Movie Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla, which premiered in 2023, is not just another biopic, it is a cultural event in itself. Following the life of Priscilla Presley, the wife of King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley, the movie quickly went beyond the cinema to become part of everyday […]
Housefull 5
A Chaotic Cruise into Comedy and Identity Housefull 5 seeks integration of the absurdity of murders on a luxury cruise liner and shameless comic antics. A billionaire gets bumped off and the mayhem that ensues as various characters stake a claim on the dead man’s fortune and legacy is a rich source of humor on […]