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Kanyadaan (1968) Review: Love Bound by Belief

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Kanyadaan (1968) Review: Love Bound by Belief

By scottshak on Friday, October 9, 2026

Kanyadaan’s poetic writing and direction explore love, inherited beliefs and the painful struggle to question customs that stand in the way of happiness.

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Two studios, one future: Paramount and Warner Bros. unite

By scottshak on Friday, October 9, 2026

A Hollywood shake-up with real stakes for movie lovers: cinema windows, streaming libraries, and the films that get made next.

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London Film Festival: a world of cinema to discover

By scottshak on Friday, October 9, 2026

251 titles. 88 countries. Twelve days of discovery. Here’s why London’s festival deserves a place on your film radar.

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Inside the craft: Robert Eggers and Javier Bardem take the stage

By scottshak on Friday, October 9, 2026

Beyond the red carpet: two distinctive voices in cinema join conversations about the work, the characters, and what comes next.

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Aap Ki Kasam original promotional poster featuring Rajesh Khanna, Sanjeev Kumar and Mumtaz
Indian Cinema Reviews

Aap Ki Kasam (1974) | A Consequence of Insecurities

By scottshak on Thursday, October 8, 2026

Aap Ki Kasam turns young love into a painful story of jealousy, mistrust and regret, with memorable performances and songs that stay with you.

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Khushboo movie review featured image showing Hema Malini as Kusum and Jeetendra as Vrindavan in 1975 promotional artwork
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Khushboo Movie Review: Love, Pride and Missed Chances

By scottshak on Monday, October 5, 2026

Gulzar’s Khushboo is a moving story of love, pride and missed chances, with Hema Malini and Jeetendra bringing Kusum and Vrindavan to life.

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Backrooms movie review featured image showing Mary trapped against a yellow liminal wall
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Backrooms Movie Review (2026): Classic Lore Brought Alive

By scottshak on Wednesday, September 30, 2026

This Backrooms movie review explores Kane Parsons’ slow-burning psychological horror, its memory-driven maze and that unsettling final Still Life.

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Mausam movie review featured image with Sanjeev Kumar as Amarnath and Sharmila Tagore as Chanda and Kajli
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Mausam Movie Review: Gulzar’s Tale of Redemption

By scottshak on Tuesday, September 29, 2026

This Mausam movie review explores Gulzar’s poignant story of guilt and redemption, led by remarkable performances from Sanjeev Kumar and Sharmila Tagore.

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Aandhi movie review featured image with Suchitra Sen as Aarti Devi and Sanjeev Kumar as J. K.
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Aandhi Movie Review (1975): A Storm of Love and Politics

By scottshak on Saturday, September 26, 2026

This Aandhi movie review explores Gulzar’s political drama, its broken marriage, unforgettable music and powerful defence of female ambition.

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Amar Prem movie review featured image with Sharmila Tagore as Pushpa and Rajesh Khanna as Anand Babu
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Amar Prem Movie Review (1972): Empathy Over Prejudice

By scottshak on Friday, September 25, 2026

This Amar Prem movie review explores Shakti Samanta’s classic, its soulful music and its timeless plea to choose empathy over prejudice.

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