I was feeling a bit nostalgic, so the movie this week is one I enjoyed as a kid and as an adult. Spirited Away is one of the most iconic films to come from Studio Ghibli, partially because it combines stunning visuals with universal themes. It’s a great film for anyone just getting into animation or for someone who already enjoys the genre. **Warning, mild spoilers ahead, so if…
I originally picked this Bollywood classic, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! for last week while I was in India, but didn’t get a chance to finish watching or writing. The wedding trip was amazing, so I decided to write about this movie this week. I first watched it in a Bollywood cinema class I took in college, but the bride also recommended it for guests who were unfamiliar with Indian…
Since it’s Halloween, I decided to go with something in the horror genre. I’m not the biggest fan of overly gory movies so I went with a psychological thriller: Funny Games. I watched the original Austrian version, not the shot-for-shot American remake, and it was probably one of the more disturbing movies I’ve seen. **Warning, mild spoilers ahead, so if you haven’t watched the…
My pick for this week is a Bulbbul, a fascinating movie that explores modern themes like women’s empowerment and social justice but in a historical setting. It’s a pretty heavy movie, but I’ve wanted to watch it for a while. **Warning, mild spoilers ahead, so if you haven’t watched the movie yet, what are you doing?** Satya (Avinash Tiwary), the third brother to a Bengali noble…
After a bit of a summer break, I’m back doing Movie Mondays. My pick for this week is Another Round, a Danish film starring Mads Mikkelsen. A friend of mine told me about it a few months ago, but I finally sat down and watched it and it did not disappoint. **Warning, mild spoilers ahead, so if you haven’t watched the movie yet, what are you doing?** Martin…
