Month: October 2020

‘Cowboys’ review – Anna Kerrigan’s genre-bending debut is all about raising a queer child

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‘Cowboys’ review – Anna Kerrigan’s genre-bending debut is all about raising a queer child

October 29, 2020

There is something alarmingly earnest about Anna Kerrigan’s debut feature outing Cowboys. How would...

‘Breaking Fast’ review – a refreshing cross-cultural romance

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‘Breaking Fast’ review – a refreshing cross-cultural romance

October 26, 2020

Not very often do we come across films that are specific about their causes...

‘Summer of 85’ review – François Ozon’s queer romance leaves a distinct sense of déjà vu

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‘Summer of 85’ review – François Ozon’s queer romance leaves a distinct sense of déjà vu

October 25, 2020

Seconds into François Ozon’s Summer of 85, the cat is let out of the...

‘The Strong Ones’ review – a romantic sojourn to Chilean countryside

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‘The Strong Ones’ review – a romantic sojourn to Chilean countryside

October 24, 2020

I love it when gay romances are not set in an urban setup. It...

‘Cicada’ review – a personal story that lovingly embraces its characters

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‘Cicada’ review – a personal story that lovingly embraces its characters

October 24, 2020

It is fascinating when cinema dares to emotionally bare its protagonists. In directors Matthew...

‘A Bedsore’ review – a South Korean domestic drama about ageing and loneliness

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‘A Bedsore’ review – a South Korean domestic drama about ageing and loneliness

October 19, 2020

Old-age is not always as smooth as we would want it to be. In...

‘Putham Pudhu Kaalai’ review – Unforeseen days, endearing stories

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‘Putham Pudhu Kaalai’ review – Unforeseen days, endearing stories

October 18, 2020

Let me begin with an ironic confession. Cinema in a short format seldom fascinates...

‘Death of Nintendo’ review – a coming-of-age story with delicious ’90s nostalgia

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‘Death of Nintendo’ review – a coming-of-age story with delicious ’90s nostalgia

October 15, 2020

Films that are set in the ‘90s always bring me joy. Those were simple,...

‘The Girl Who Left Home’ review – an emotionally potent musical melodrama

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‘The Girl Who Left Home’ review – an emotionally potent musical melodrama

October 2, 2020

Performing arts, food, entrepreneurship, and a semi-dysfunctional family. How do you link them all...