Crime Thriller
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Movie Review: Eagoler Chokh (2016)
It is time for another Bengali Whodunit/Crime thriller. In the wake of the success of “Ebar Shabor” (2015), Saswata Chatterjee reprises his eponymous role as ACP Shabor Dasgupta in “Eagoler Chokh” (Eyes of the Eagle). The opening scene is reminiscent of the first “Scream” movie, with a woman on the phone in the dead of Read more
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Movie Review: American Psycho (2000)
“American Psycho” is based on a novel by Bret Easton Ellis and directed by Mary Harron. Set in the Reagan days of the 1980s, this film offers a cynical, raw, and satirical look at the high life and perversions of a New York yuppie, Jason Bateman, played by Christian Bale. In a review of this Read more
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Movie Review: Por Thozil (2013)
It is not often that one sees such a classic movie, or a trendsetter such as this in Indian Cinema. The combination of veteran actor Sarathkumar, rising star Ashok Selvan, Vignesh Raja’s direction, a taut screenplay, and merciless editing makes Por Thozil a winner. Por Thozil (roughly translates to Art of War) is more than Read more
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Movie Review: Rashomon (1950)
Rashomon, is a psychological thriller, a crime story, a phenomenon, a trendsetter and a timeless masterpiece. It is and will continue be discussed analyzed, dissected and imitated for decades to come. It is a movie that questions the morality of humanity itself, and looks into the human soul for answers. The Japanese film would become Read more
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