Determination of Death (2001)

Determination of Death (2001)

Determination of Death (2001) movie is a Life Insurance thriller. A classic example of life insurance fraud. Directed by Michael Miller. In order to free themselves from debt, a husband-and-wife plan to fake the husband’s death for the insurance money. The wife helps her husband stage his own death. US$ 5 million is the insurance […]

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My eternal summer(2024)

My Eternal Summer (2024)

Grief is not a simple and uncomplicated emotion. Sorrow is not few tears! My Eternal Summer explores the hidden depths and complexities of the pain of loss. There are vital contradictions governing life – the world opening up for teenage Fanny, when a formative presence in her life is about to bid her final farewell. […]

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THE CREMATOR (1969)

THE CREMATOR (1969)

The Cremator (1969) is a film of immense depth and gives the greatest experience of life. This is one such rare film in history that can be truly described as “much ahead of its time”. The cinematography is simply indescribable. This film’s most memorable male character in the Czech New Wave. It cannot be said […]

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THE DEVILS

THE DEVILS (1971)

The Devils (1971) is one of the, most controversial films, yet it is still a classic, also a political thriller, discussing the problems of Church and State.  Causing an almost immediate sensation upon its release, The Devils has been widely banned across the globe. The late film director Ken Russell was the embodiment of outrageous cinema. Fifty three […]

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Cannibal Holocaust (1980)

Cannibal Holocaust (1980)

Ruggero Deodato, director of the shocking horror movie “Cannibal Holocaust,” which was so controversial it was banned in many countries, died on December 29, 2022 at the age of 83. The 1980 film “Cannibal Holocaust” is considered one of the goriest movies of all time and cited as the first movie to use found footage. […]

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I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE (2010)

I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE (2010)

I Spit on Your Grave was banned in many countries when it was released, and is still banned in some countries today. The film was controversial for its graphic violence and revenge storyline, and was called a “video nasty”. Feminists protested the movie and accused it of glorifying rape.  If you like rape and revenge stories then […]

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The Devil’s Advocate

The Devil’s Advocate

The Devil’s Advocate – I watched this movie few days ago. I had downloaded this movie a decade back and never got time to watch. It will be enough for me to mention that there had been no other movie where I had to pause the play in mere awe at the magnificence of the […]

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DREAM SCENARIO

DREAM SCENARIO

This movie is released in India on 5th January 2024. Directed by Kristoffer Borgli and helmed by Nicolas Cage. I am not writing a review, nor am I giving an opinion. I am merely recording my thoughts and if you happen to read this piece, note that you will have to form your own opinion. […]

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SECOND TO DIE (2002)

SECOND TO DIE (2002)

The entire movie is based on this fantastic insurance clause: Second to Die. In insurance it is used for estate planning either to fund an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT) or to pass on the death benefits to children/grandchildren. Second to Die insurance is a policy that is designed to cover the risk on the […]

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JAWAN

JAWAN

Yesterday morning around 9 am thousands of people across the globe spent three hours watching the movie ‘Jawan’. This was the day (07.09.2023) this movie is released. The hero is Shah Rukh Khan (SRK). People are going crazy watching the movie. This movie is a super unprecedented hit. Everyone of the team worked hard to […]

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