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Movie Review: The Gift(2015)
Actor, director Joel Engerton presents us ‘The gift’, a great little(108 minute), psychological thriller, that is bound to keep you engaged and at the edge of your seat. It is an intense fare with excellent performances from its three main characters, that never lets up till the end. Robyn and Simon Callem are a happily Read more
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Movie Review: Andha Naal(1954)
Andha Naal(That Day) is a hidden gem of Tamil, and Indian Cinema. Running only 114 minutes, the film is different from other movies of its time, featuring no songs, dance, stunts or fight sequences, focusing only on its riveting plot. The backdrop for the movie is a little known event in History, the bombing of Read more
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Movie Review: The Good Nurse(2022)
The Good Nurse tells the tale of a dedicated nurse who aids the law in bringing her colleague, a suspected killer to justice. This is a slow burning thriller almost completely shot in the dark, undoubtedly to enhance the somber plot. Jessica Chastain plays Amy Loughren, a dedicated nurse in a hospital in Jersey. Early Read more
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Audiobook Review: Black Wind
Clive Cussler’s novels are reminiscent of the Bond movies of old and seem to have all the necessary ingredients, adventure, super villains and heroes to save the day. The tall handsome hero, Dirk Pitt is Cussler’s own alter ego who shares with his creator,many commonalities like working for NUMA, the National Underwater and Marine Association, Read more
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Movie Review: Syriana(2005)
Syriana is a riveting thriller starring George Clooney, Matt Damon, Christopher Plummer and a terrific supporting cast. It is expertly directed by Stephan Gaghan. The movie is a collage of multiple, intertwined plots all relating to the petroleum industry. One is the tale of a Pakistani father and son, toiling at a refinery to fulfill Read more
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