Heat: An Experience Like No Other
It’s rare to have out-of-body experiences, and it’s even rarer to have an out-of-body experience in anticipation of the actual out-of-body experience. I had several such experiences in anticipation of the 4K UHD Restoration Premiere of action epic Heat at the Tribeca Film Festival. The anticipation was a product of both seeing a movie that came so highly recommended and also getting to see in person revered screen legends Al Pacino and Robert De Niro talk about their craft and career. And it did not disappoint. Watching them I was not only transported at once to many of my favorite films but was able to understand the deep and painstaking filmmaking process that gave us so many timeless classics.
Dune (Part 1) is a Cinematic Treat for the Eyes
Dune (Part 1) is an epic sci-fi film directed by Denis Villeneuve and is based on the popular 1965 novel by Frank Herbert. It follows the journey of Paul Atreides (played by Timothee Chalamet), the scion of a house, as his family aims to take control of the desert planet Arrakis. The movie is set in the far future, where houses control different planets, all under the auspices of a Great Emperor. Karan Sampath and Suryansh Loya watched the film and sat down to discuss what they found so incredible about it.
Jungle Cruise is the fun ride we’ve been waiting for
There is a special characteristic to a work of art that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Jungle Cruise displays this quality supremely well and ensures that regardless of its flaws, we leave the theater with a warm, fuzzy feeling in our hearts. An adventure ride is transformed into a story of mirth and enjoyment, becoming an appropriate panacea for these harsh times.
What would losing control feel like? The Father offers a profoundly believable answer
Hollywood loves to churn out umpteen thriller flicks, love stories and coming-of-age dramas every year. But every so often, we get a glimpse into the lives of those completely ignored by mainstream culture, whose stories are not only important but entirely cinematic. Florian Zeller explores this in The Father, which tells the story of an aging father suffering from dementia as he slowly begins to lose grip with his surroundings and loved ones.
Review: Normal People
2020 made us understand our need for intimacy, contact, and company. Normal People came at the perfect time to fulfill that need. The series elevates an evocative, layered book by Sally Rooney into a visual adaptation of astounding depth and virtuosity.
The show tells the story of the relationship of Connell and Marianne, two ambitious teenagers from the Irish town of County Sligo. It spans their evolution and growth during the span of 5 years, as they leave high school and go to university at Trinity College, Dublin.
