Churuli (2021) is Lijo Jose Pellissery’s most critically acclaimed film after his 2019 action thriller Jallikattu, which portrays man’s primordial affinity towards violence and animalistic nature. It is an adaptation of Vinay Thomas’ short story Kaligaminarile Kuttavalikal (Culprits of Kaligaminar), and it explores the lawless life of a fantastical land called Churuli, located … [Read more...] about Churuli : Lijo Jose Pellissery’s expressionism and Vinoy Thomas’ felonious spiral universe
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Alejandro Jodorowsky: the avant-garde filmmaker whose works are both daunting and uplifting
Alejandro Jodorowsky stands as a towering figure in the realm of cinema, renowned for his daring and surrealistic films that push the boundaries of storytelling and visual artistry. With a career spanning decades, Jodorowsky has carved a niche for himself as a visionary maverick whose work transcends conventional genres and narratives. From his early days as a mime and theatre … [Read more...] about Alejandro Jodorowsky: the avant-garde filmmaker whose works are both daunting and uplifting
The story behind the big screen’s newest Irish star
Ayo Edebiri is an award-winning actress and writer who is best recognized for acting in movies such as Bottoms or the critically acclaimed show The Bear alongside co-star Jeremy Allen White. She is also Irelands newest sensation. Surprisingly, Ayo is not technically Irish. She grew up in Boston, Massachusetts and attended New York University. So how was she claimed by the … [Read more...] about The story behind the big screen’s newest Irish star
Oscar Predictions – Oppenheimer likely to win big
With the Golden Globes taking place on January 7, a clearer picture emerged of who might be successful in claiming an Oscar statuette – the most coveted awards in Hollywood. The biggest award, Best Picture, recognises the best film of the year, and was last year awarded to Everything Everywhere All at Once. The films most likely to receive a nomination are Oppenheimer, … [Read more...] about Oscar Predictions – Oppenheimer likely to win big
The best screams of ’23
While the year of 2023 housed phenomenal movies in its timeline that audiences around the world anticipate, it was host to a lot of great horror movies too. One simply cannot forget Oppenheimer and Barbie being released on the same day, or Napoleon, Foe, Anyone but You and Saltburn that made great impressions among cinemagoers, 2023 was a memorable year for new … [Read more...] about The best screams of ’23