Explore movie analyses covering endings, themes and character choices. I love reading between the frames—here are the films I’ve explored.
Kaagaz Ke Phool Movie Review (1959): Heartbreaking Classic
Writing this Kaagaz Ke Phool movie review while still feeling absolutely devastated by the film. As my teacher once said, Guru Dutt was a true “depressionist.” She told me that Guru Dutt, who was her father’s classmate, would always turn up with gloomy poetry—even when the assignment was to write a happy poem. I realised something similar about myself at a very young age. Kaagaz Ke Phool was my second Guru Dutt film, the ...
Sinners Movie Analysis: Meaning, Symbolism & Ending
Sinners is layered with metaphors, making it a rich subject for movie analysis. This is immediately observed with the introduction of vampires, the long-standing clash of cultures, and the way Blues is slaughtered. It is hard not to notice all that when the movie tries to play out as a vampire slasher on the surface, but leaves enough dots for one to connect, helping you realise that it isn’t exactly ...
Anamika (1973) Movie Review: Mystery, Music & Meaning
Anamika (1973) follows writer Devendra Dutt and a mysterious woman whose identity unsettles his beliefs. This review explores its performances, songs and themes of trust. I had always wanted to watch Anamika because of the songs I had heard from this movie. Not only am I a big fan of Kishore Kumar, but also of Lata Mangeshkar. I remembered both 'Meri Bheegi Bheegi Si' and 'Bahon mein chale aao' and ...
Masoom (1983) – When Cinema was Eloquently Powerful – Analysis
What a beautiful, timeless piece! Masoom plays on all the chords of human relationships, tugging not only at the innocence of a child on which the title is based, but also striking a chord with every character affected by that very innocence. It absolutely pulverises a father’s heart and plucks at the strings of a stepmother’s. Masoom has it all. It portrays the pure innocence of children with memorable songs ...
Superman 2025 Review – My Honest Take on James Gunn’s Film
Politics aside, early hate aside, casting drama aside, this Superman 2025 review is as unbiased as it gets. I’m not a James Gunn fanboy, even though I am well aware of his contributions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I have thoroughly enjoyed his Guardians of the Galaxy movies for their fun tone and clever storytelling. When the news hit about his big move to the DCEU (well, now DCU), I had mixed feelings. I ...
Flow Movie (2024) | Review and Analysis | Silence Speaks
What an absolutely amazing movie! Flow movie is more than just an animated film—it’s an allegory brimming with analogies that will surely leave you stunned. What appears to be a simple visual narrative hides profound meanings, inviting you to dive deep into an unprecedented plot of adventure, seen through the eyes of a cute black cat. It’s a silent film, yet the sound design is phenomenal, pulling you directly into the ...
