Synopsis – A robot girl designed to prevent loneliness tries to save a heartbroken family of humans. My Take – The conversation around AI has rarely been more contentious, making this an awkward moment to release a film about a lovable robot yearning for a meaningful connection with its human owner. Even with one of Hollywood’s most popular young stars in the lead, it asks audiences … Continue reading Klara and the Sun (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – A bent police officer Ajay Dikshit’s eventful and money-making night are disrupted as he finds himself in the midst of a global conspiracy while trying to unravel the identity of a badly injured girl thrown out of a moving car in the heart of Delhi. My Take – For a time, Neeraj Pandey was regarded as one of Hindi cinema’s most reliable storytellers, … Continue reading Gajab Raat (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – Three friends attend their school reunion and enter into different relationships, discovering the trials, tribulations, allure, and absurdities of love. My Take – The surprise success of Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011) not just served as a launch pad for Kartik Aaryan, Nushrat Bharucha, and Divyenndu, all of whom would go on to enjoy successful careers in the industry, it also marked the arrival of … Continue reading Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – Follows a Pakistani spy who enters India on a covert mission, only to suffer a memory loss that leaves him convinced he is, in fact, an Indian spy. What follows is a series of mistaken identities, undercover missions, comic confusion and escalating mayhem, as a man caught between two worlds tries to figure out who he really is – while everyone around him … Continue reading Udta Teer (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – Rising Hollywood star Matt Hagen descends into a horrifying revenge-filled monster when scientific ambition strips him of his identity and humanity. My Take – With the announced ‘The Brave and the Bold’, the film set to introduce the DCU’s Batman, still nowhere on the horizon, CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran instead offer a Batman villain origin story as the third big-screen entry … Continue reading Clayface (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – Follows a scuba diver who, while looking for his father’s remains, is swallowed by an 80-foot, 60-ton sperm whale and has just one hour to get out before his oxygen runs out. My Take – I don’t know if anyone else has noticed, but Austin Abrams is quietly becoming Hollywood’s favourite human stress ball, an actor whose characters seem contractually obligated to experience … Continue reading Whalefall (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – A master thief enlists two strangers for a Louvre heist targeting the Mona Lisa, then reveals they’re his children and siblings who must cooperate to pull off history’s greatest art theft. My Take – The fun of any great heist film lies in watching a meticulously crafted plan unfold, with every moving piece eventually clicking into place. Unfortunately, recent entries in the genre … Continue reading Masterplan (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – At an elite fundraising gala, celebrities and socialites find themselves in danger when armed activists storm the venue in pursuit of a legendary relic that could unlock supernatural powers. My Take – In a world where political and cultural headlines grow more absurd by the day, satire and the “eat the rich” genre have become increasingly difficult to pull off, largely because reality … Continue reading Sacrifice (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – The untold and inspiring tale of one of the most important mountain climbers in history who, with Edmund Hillary, became the first person to reach the summit of Mount Everest. My Take – In 1953, Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary became the first people to stand atop Mount Everest, a feat that was swiftly folded into British imperial mythology. Hillary was celebrated as … Continue reading Tenzing (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – Revisits defining criminal trials in Indian history, exploring public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam’s role in legal battles surrounding the 1993 Bombay Blasts and 2008 Mumbai Train Attacks. My Take – The horrific night of 26/11 continues to haunt India nearly two decades later. While films such as The Attacks of 26/11 (2013) and Hotel Mumbai (2018) offered harrowing depictions of the tragedy and its … Continue reading Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – A picture-perfect bride transforms a chaotic Meerut household into paradise. But when her brother-in-law grows suspicious, he begins to wonder: is the ideal daughter-in-law actually an evil force from another world? My Take – Despite repeatedly proving that she possesses the talent, charisma and screen presence to headline a film, Yami Gautam remains one of the most underappreciated actors in Hindi cinema. While … Continue reading Nayyi Navelli (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – Street Fighters Ryu and Ken reunite when Chun-Li recruits them for the World Warrior Tournament. As they face a hidden conspiracy, they must confront each other and their past-or face destruction. My Take – For anyone who grew up in the ’90s with even a passing interest in video games, Street Fighter II (1991) needs little introduction. Developed and published by Capcom, it … Continue reading Street Fighter (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – Maya, a smart, wry nurse, is swept up in an immersive love, that sets her life on a trajectory she never would have imagined. My Take – We have seen countless stories about the transformative power of love, just as we have seen how grief can leave a person feeling unmoored from their own life. Tales of sudden loss forcing people to rebuild, reassess, … Continue reading Love Of Your Life (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – Sundance Award winning comedy, The Incomer is a modern folk fairy tale set on a remote Scottish island, where two siblings survive by hunting seabirds, retelling the stories of their ancestors, and defending the isle from dreaded Incomers’. Their world is upended with the arrival of an awkward council worker who has come to uproot them from their homeland on behalf of the … Continue reading The Incomer (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – A young reporter and her reluctant cameraman chase a story – only to get entangled in an illegal sand-mining racket run by a ruthless syndicate. My Take – Gone are the days when journalism was regarded as a public service. Indian television news, in particular, has increasingly devolved into a ratings-driven spectacle where sensationalism often eclipses substance, and combative shouting matches pass for … Continue reading Reporting Live (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – Desperate to pay their son’s ransom, a mayoral candidate and his wife resort to extreme measures, revealing dark secrets they never intended to bring to light. My Take – Over the years, Ben Affleck has established himself as a remarkably capable filmmaker, crafting character-driven dramas that explore crime, morality, and the complexities of human relationships. His directorial debut, Gone Baby Gone (2007), announced … Continue reading Animals (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – When a group of former childhood friends reconnect, their reunion takes a wild turn as they stumble upon a dangerous international plot—and must save the world. My Take – This outcome always felt inevitable. After Barbie (2023) stormed the global box office with $1.448 billion, Mattel was bound to look for ways to replicate that success. While this summer’s Masters of the Universe … Continue reading Matchbox: The Movie (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – Follows Frances Haugen, a young Facebook engineer, who enlisted the help of Jeff Horwitz, a Wall Street Journal reporter, to blow the whistle on the social network’s most guarded secrets. My Take – Adapted from Ben Mezrich’s book of the same name, The Social Network (2010) did far more than chronicle the birth of Facebook. It was a sleek, razor-sharp examination of ambition, … Continue reading The Social Reckoning (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – Two rock-bottom drivers transport a wealthy teen to rehab, but their simple job spirals into a chaotic journey of drugs, danger, and crime as their passenger derails their plans. My Take – As a performer, Macon Blair has long excelled as a reliable character actor and occasional leading man, most memorably in Blue Ruin (2014). As a director, however, his track record has … Continue reading Idiots (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – Follows a bunch of young adults facing bad grades, job struggles, unfulfilled aspirations, friendship, heartbreak, and chaotic modern love. My Take – In the 1990s and early 2000s, soft romance was the beating heart of Hindi cinema. Stories thrived on innocent love, grand gestures, family bonds, and the comforting belief that love could overcome any obstacle. Romance has not disappeared from Hindi films … Continue reading Prem Keetanu (2026) Review!!!
Synopsis – Follows Latif, a devoutly religious hitman, who embarks on a desperate journey across Houston to protect his children after his wife dies, confronting forces closing in and beliefs threatening to unravel. My Take – I remember it clearly as yesterday how Marvel Studios’ announcement of Mahershala Ali as Blade at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2019 was met with widespread excitement. The two-time Oscar … Continue reading Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – Delves into the unsettling consequences of obsession, accusations and prejudice, exploring how the actions of one individual can give rise to sweeping judgments and misplaced suspicion. My Take – “No means no“, the iconic line from Pink (2016) was far more than a memorable piece of dialogue. It became a powerful cultural statement on consent, reinforcing the idea that a woman’s choice must … Continue reading Pooja Meri Jaan (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – Lowen Ashleigh gets hired by Jeremy Crawford to ghostwrite novels for his bestselling author wife Verity, who’s unable to finish after an accident. Lowen uncovers Verity’s disturbing truths while residing at the Crawfords’ home to work. My Take – We’ve seen this cycle play out countless times before. A literary adaptation becomes a major financial success, and suddenly Hollywood rushes to option everything … Continue reading Verity (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity’s savior before the disaster he’s unleashed destroys everything. My Take – Having spent the last decade largely headlining action spectacles, including three Mission: Impossible films, Tom Cruise takes an unexpected turn with his latest project. Teaming up with two-time Oscar-winning filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu (Birdman, The Revenant), … Continue reading Digger (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – Months after evading conviction, Vijay Salgaonkar faces a renewed and intense investigation led by a relentless new SP, Rajveer Singh Tomar. My Take – Though October 2 is observed nationwide as Gandhi Jayanti, commemorating the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, it has also earned a unique place in popular culture thanks to the Drishyam films. Vijay Salgaonkar’s meticulously crafted alibi, built around that … Continue reading Drishyam The Conclusion (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – A Harvard student becomes the Unabomber after psychological experiments. Years later, an FBI agent’s pursuit reveals how his past shaped his deadly campaign that killed 3 and injured 23 from 1978-1995. My Take – Streaming’s fascination with true crime shows no signs of fading, and Netflix’s latest hit, currently sitting at the top of the global charts, is the newest example. For those … Continue reading Unabomber (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – A journalist investigates and exposes a criminal underworld, leading to a major shift in television. My Take – We live in an era flooded with television programs packaged as journalism but driven by spectacle. Today that line is increasingly blurred, but in the mid-2000s, the phenomenon was still relatively novel. Originally airing as a segment on Dateline NBC, Chris Hansen‘s To Catch a … Continue reading Primetime (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – Shyamili ‘Shy’ Das, a 20-year-old who believes she has life figured out, watches her carefully planned existence take an unexpected turn as everything starts spiraling beyond her control. My Take – Indeed, it marks a full-circle moment for Alia Bhatt. Fourteen years after making her acting debut in Student of the Year (2012), she is now using her production banner, Eternal Sunshine Productions, … Continue reading Don’t Be Shy (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – After a harrowing plane crash, a Special Forces officer and his combat dog find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Together, they are forced into a brutal fight for survival against the elements. My Take – There is something timeless about a great man-and-dog story. Few cinematic relationships resonate quite as deeply as the bond between a person and their loyal canine … Continue reading Heart of the Beast (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – A rational urban man defies his ancestral village’s forbidden forest and awakens a divine goddess, forcing him to confront powers beyond logic as he becomes the unlikely saviour protecting his people from annihilation. My Take – In little over a decade, The Viral Fever (TVF) has transformed Indian entertainment by first challenging convention through its irreverent spoof videos and later redefining storytelling with … Continue reading The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – Follows two best friends who become stranded on the mystical world of Nakali, where their only escape might cost them their shared lifetime of memories. My Take – Ever since Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) rewired the possibilities of studio animation with its exhilarating fusion of 2D art, stop-motion influences, and cutting-edge CGI, the industry has been racing to catch up. Thankfully, the … Continue reading Forgotten Island (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – After an impulsive kiss, two scientists end up in a fake relationship, testing their theories about love and each other. My Take – We live in a time when streaming platforms are aggressively chasing bestselling books, eager to secure stories that come with loyal, built-in audiences. As competition intensifies, popular novels are being optioned faster than ever, often before rival studios get the … Continue reading The Love Hypothesis (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – A raucous comedy set in the cut-throat world of collegiate Bollywood dance competitions. My Take – After previously working together on Never Have I Ever, the hit Netflix comedy-drama that became a streaming success across four seasons, director Lena Khan (Flora & Ulysses) and star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan reunite for a familiar college comedy set in the lively world of competitive Bollywood dance. For … Continue reading Best of the Best (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – A gripping investigative narrative that explores how a diabolical act creates polarizing reactions throughout society, fracturing opinions and challenging viewers to seek truth beyond easy answers. My Take – Without a doubt, Talvar (2015) remains Meghna Gulzar’s finest work as a filmmaker. Inspired by the real-life murder of a 14-year-old girl, the film went beyond the mechanics of a crime investigation to expose … Continue reading Daayra (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – Multiple narratives delve into contemporary relationships, portraying desire in its many forms while examining how vulnerability and unspoken tensions influence the ways people connect. My Take – When Lust Stories (2018) arrived, it felt like a bold intervention. At a time when mainstream Indian cinema still treated sexuality with caution, the anthology attempted to normalize sex and desire as experiences as fundamental as … Continue reading Lust Stories 3 (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – Follows a hapless courier tasked with delivering a package to a remote hospital. He soon finds himself caught in the middle of an outbreak and must fight through hordes of mutated creatures to survive. My Take – While the Resident Evil franchise began in 1996 and quickly grew into one of the most recognizable video game series worldwide, its popularity surged further when … Continue reading Resident Evil (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – Two hapless friends who can barely manage their own lives accidentally stumble upon a terrorist plot and suddenly find themselves responsible for saving the nation despite being completely unprepared for the task. My Take – After two back-to-back box office misfires, the future of the much-hyped YRF Spy Universe looks shaky. But fans of the genre needn’t worry as Kunal Khemu has a … Continue reading Vibe (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – Desperate to save what is left of his family, during the height of the Great Depression a battle-scarred veteran is hired to help smuggle a fortune in gold across 100 miles of impenetrable wilderness. My Take – Ethan Hawke is easily one of the busiest actors working right now. In just the past year, he swung from playing a bitter gay lyricist in Blue … Continue reading The Weight (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – After a tragic class trip, a teen gains the ability to see people’s deaths through kissing. She races against time to save her classmates from their foreseen demises related to the incident. My Take – The slasher genre has spent the past few years finding inventive ways to step outside its traditional boundaries. Happy Death Day (2017) and Happy Death Day 2U (2019) … Continue reading The Last Kiss (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – A cat-and-mouse tale set in the Hindi heartland, where male friendships and rivalries unveil tensions. Men on both sides of the law traverse arid lands, creating a sense of place where unexplored histories reside. My Take – Across his career, filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia has carved a niche as one of Hindi cinema’s foremost chroniclers of Northern India’s crime‑ridden landscapes, celebrated for gangster dramas … Continue reading Ghamasaan (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – A retired schoolteacher in Mumbai who stands alone against his neighbors and a ruthless real estate developer trying to demolish their apartment building. My Take – The last time an Aravind Adiga novel reached the screen, we got The White Tiger (2021), a ferocious social satire that sliced through class divides with dark humor and raw storytelling, anchored by Adarsh Gourav’s unforgettable performance. … Continue reading Last Man in Tower (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – Disillusioned by the end of the war in Afghanistan, a group of disgraced, war torn ex-CIA operators set out to Tehran to take down a life changing score. My Take – While the marketing material might want you to believe that this one is yet another lean mean Liam Neeson led action vehicle, however, this time around the 74-year-old Irishman isn’t the one … Continue reading The Fix (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – A multi generational family of witches, cursed to be loveless for centuries, attempts to break the spell by confronting dark secrets and sacrificing for each other. My Take – Though dismissed as both a critical and commercial misfire upon release, Practical Magic (1998) endured as a comfort-watch, its tale of a coven of witches learning to wield their gifts for everyday survival wrapped … Continue reading Practical Magic 2 (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – Follows a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game between a visually impaired protagonist and a ruthless killer. My Take – While filmmaker Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar finally reunited a few months back with the horror comedy Bhooth Bangla (2026), their latest collaboration, however, ventures into darker territory: Kumar plays a vengeful serial killer who, after eliminating his intended targets, sets his sights on a vulnerable preadolescent … Continue reading Haiwaan (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – In plague-ravaged 14th century England a peasant triggers a rebellion against King Richard II and unintentionally becomes a legend of resistance. My Take – Did the world really need another Robin Hood film? Especially in a year already shadowed by the bleak thriller ‘The Death of Robin Hood’ starring Hugh Jackman. The question feels justified: the outlaw’s myth has been retold so many … Continue reading The Uprising (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – A high-end courier has three hours to transport a liver from Brisbane to the Gold Coast. My Take – We’re living in a fine era for buddy action flicks. Just last weekend Apple TV’s Mayday doubled down on the “action guy & funny guy” formula, and now Angel Studios throws its hat in the ring with its first original action outing by pairing … Continue reading Runner (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – When a rogue squad of genetically engineered super soldiers break loose in the desert, a badass Army sniper must unleash hell to protect her young daughter. My Take – While Adam Wingard has spent the past decade steering IP-driven projects like the underrated Blair Witch (2016) sequel to Netflix’s divisive Death Note and a pair of box-office juggernauts in the Godzilla vs. Kong … Continue reading Onslaught (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – Follows debt-ridden couple Jeevan and Yojana who devise an insurance scheme after meeting Bheema, a stranger who resembles Jeevan, but their plan unravels when he’s linked to diamond-smuggling. My Take – Though Arshad Warsi continues to be celebrated for his comic timing in ensemble films, as a performer he mostly strives into those middle to small budget affairs which hinge on interesting plots … Continue reading Jeevan Ya Bheema Con? (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – Grieving her sister Shiloh’s death, Jax Hunter bonds with Shiloh’s bold friend Luce. They tackle Mount Kwan’s dangerous plank walk in Thailand. When a rockslide traps them on a narrow plank 3000 feet up, Jax must face her fears to survive. My Take – Even if I never quite understood why anyone would willingly step into such a ludicrous predicament, I kind of enjoyed … Continue reading Fall 2: Deadpoint (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – A notorious mafia hitman and a young Black FBI agent team up to investigate the murders of civil rights leaders in 1966 Mississippi. My Take – A mob hitman squaring off against the KKK might sound like a wild genre mashup designed to lure audiences, but the premise carries unsettling truth. In 1964, the FBI allegedly enlisted Mafia enforcer Gregory Scarpa to interrogate … Continue reading By Any Means (2026) Review!!
