Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring

“Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter… and Spring” Analysis and Review: Kim Ki-duk Celebrates Life in His Spiritual, Philosophical, and Incredibly Beautiful Film “Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter… and Spring”

By / December 26, 2023

Kim Ki-duk’s Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter… and Spring is one of the most spiritual, philosophical, soothing, and beautiful films ever. Even though the film is based on the premises of Buddhism, anybody from any religion can feel the pulse of the film. So, this is a universal film. It is set in a Buddhist monastery …

“Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter… and Spring” Analysis and Review: Kim Ki-duk Celebrates Life in His Spiritual, Philosophical, and Incredibly Beautiful Film “Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter… and Spring” Read More »

Memories of Murder

“Memories of Murder” Analysis and Review: Bong Joon-ho’s “Memories of Murder” Brings Back the Horrendous Memories of South Korea’s First Serial Rapes and Murders on the Backdrop of the Country’s Military Dictatorship

By / December 3, 2023

Bong Joon-ho’s Memories of Murder is one of the most important and impactful crime thrillers of all time. The film is based on South Korea’s first serial murders that shook the country in the late 1980s. Before killing the victims, the serial killer sexually abused and raped the victims. However, the country was being ruled …

“Memories of Murder” Analysis and Review: Bong Joon-ho’s “Memories of Murder” Brings Back the Horrendous Memories of South Korea’s First Serial Rapes and Murders on the Backdrop of the Country’s Military Dictatorship Read More »

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed

“All the Beauty and the Bloodshed” Analysis and Review: “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed” Portrays Nan Goldin’s Tough Life, Incredible Artworks, and Strong Protests Against the Sacklers

By / October 25, 2023

Nan Goldin is not an unknown name in the world of photography. Her works are frequently exhibited in renowned galleries all over the world. Over the last four decades, she has been a very significant photographer and artist. However, her life has never been smooth. She sailed through multiple rough tides and numerous tumultuous time …

“All the Beauty and the Bloodshed” Analysis and Review: “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed” Portrays Nan Goldin’s Tough Life, Incredible Artworks, and Strong Protests Against the Sacklers Read More »

Downfall

“Downfall” Analysis and Review: Oliver Hirschbiegel’s “Downfall” Vividly and Meticulously Portrays the Final Days of Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany

By / October 2, 2023

A war is a curse to humanity. It does not do any good to anybody. World War II created the worst indelible scar in the history of mankind. More than 70 million lives were massacred. In the name of cultural purification, more than 6 million European Jews were killed in the Holocaust. In addition to …

“Downfall” Analysis and Review: Oliver Hirschbiegel’s “Downfall” Vividly and Meticulously Portrays the Final Days of Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany Read More »

Amores Perros

“Amores Perros” Analysis and Review: In His Debut Feature Film “Amores Perros”, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Vividly, Honestly, and Courageously Portrays the Real Raw Look of Mexico City

By / September 3, 2023

Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu’s debut feature film Amores Perros shows a true and honest picture of Mexico City at the juncture of the 20th and 21st centuries. Apparently, it looks like a violent film, however, the basic objective of cinema is the honest portrayal of society. There is no denying the fact that violence very much …

“Amores Perros” Analysis and Review: In His Debut Feature Film “Amores Perros”, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Vividly, Honestly, and Courageously Portrays the Real Raw Look of Mexico City Read More »

City of God

“City of God” Analysis and Review: Fernando Meirelles’ “Cidade de Deus” or “City of God” Vividly Shows the Terrible Consequences When a Part of Society Gets Excluded from Mainstream Society Anywhere across the World

By / August 13, 2023

Fernando Meirelles’ epic crime thriller and gangster film City of God portrays the infamous and impoverished Cidade de Deus or City of God favela of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from the late 1960s to early 1980s when the favelas like the City of God in Rio were completely controlled and ruled by notorious gangsters endangering …

“City of God” Analysis and Review: Fernando Meirelles’ “Cidade de Deus” or “City of God” Vividly Shows the Terrible Consequences When a Part of Society Gets Excluded from Mainstream Society Anywhere across the World Read More »

No Bears

“No Bears” Analysis and Review: In “No Bears”, Jafar Panahi Portrays the Suppression of Ordinary Civilians in Modern Iran

By / July 9, 2023

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi is not an unknown name in the world of cinema. Viewers across the world are well aware of his indomitable spirit and courage to defy the authoritarian and suppressive Iranian regime and make films as independent filmmakers. He was banned from making films in Iran for 20 years in 2010. However, …

“No Bears” Analysis and Review: In “No Bears”, Jafar Panahi Portrays the Suppression of Ordinary Civilians in Modern Iran Read More »

Triangle of Sadness

“Triangle of Sadness” Analysis and Review: Ruben Ostlund Mocks Both Socialism and Capitalism in His Big-Scale Wild Entertaining Rollercoaster “Triangle of Sadness”

By / June 26, 2023

Ruben Ostlund is known for mocking the socioeconomic system of the modern world. His wild entertaining rollercoaster for adults Triangle of Sadness is not an exception. He never forgets to point out the hypocrisies, loopholes, and absurdities of modern society. In the 1st part of the film, he mocks the fashion world and argues against …

“Triangle of Sadness” Analysis and Review: Ruben Ostlund Mocks Both Socialism and Capitalism in His Big-Scale Wild Entertaining Rollercoaster “Triangle of Sadness” Read More »

Amelie

“Amelie” Analysis and Review: Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Colorful, Whimsical, Charming, Amusing, Stylish, and Lovely “Amelie” Is One of the Most Beautiful Films Ever Made

By / May 29, 2023

Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s whimsical romantic comedy film Amelie or The Fabulous Destiny of Amelie Poulain is one of the most beautiful films ever made. In Amelie, filmmaker Jeunet creates a fake romanticized Paris which may not be real but colorful, beautiful, charming, amusing, stylish, and overall lovely. A lonely whimsical waitress named Amelie (Audrey Tautou) returns …

“Amelie” Analysis and Review: Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Colorful, Whimsical, Charming, Amusing, Stylish, and Lovely “Amelie” Is One of the Most Beautiful Films Ever Made Read More »

Oldboy

“Oldboy” Analysis and Review: In Park Chan-wook’s Neo-Noir Crime Thriller Film “Oldboy”, the Purpose of Vengeance Shakes the Viewers More Than the Violent Actions Depicted on the Screen

By / April 30, 2023

Park Chan-wook’s neo-noir crime thriller film Oldboy is more than a simple revenge saga. The film brutally reveals the dark side of human psychology. Human minds and hearts are not always filled with love, care, affection, sympathy, and peace. Unfortunately, the world experiences crime, revenge, lust, incest, massacre, oppression, and bloodshed every day. Movies are …

“Oldboy” Analysis and Review: In Park Chan-wook’s Neo-Noir Crime Thriller Film “Oldboy”, the Purpose of Vengeance Shakes the Viewers More Than the Violent Actions Depicted on the Screen Read More »