Author: Alfonso

Years after a film “Slumdog Millionaire” grossed over $378 million at the box office and won an Academy Award for Best Picture, it looks as if it might be getting a sequel 16 years after it was released. Of the many Best Picture Oscars awarded since the inaugural ceremony held in 1929, it has become an annual tradition at the event to award this award which usually comes last. Throughout the years, a number of successful films at the box office have emerged to claim the top award, which most include Titanic, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of…

8 My Hero Academia Characters Review Who Should Have Had More Screen Time My Hero Academia is known to focus heavily on the arcs of the characters including their backgrounds, their abilities and experiences in the show. There are however characters who are underdeveloped and are worthy of much more screen time. Majority of characters had a cameo in the films, while others, who made it into the show, never really got the chance to showcase their capabilities quite well. Sadly, some of the heroes and villains with some of the coolest abilities in the series did not get to…

Emotional sensibilities, story arcs adorned with plenty of comedy, and fictional character metamorphosis are among the core aspects portrayed in animated films. Some animated scripts are however worse than any expectations, but certain titles are at least less dull simply because they set out to be something. Spellbound, the Netflix project funded by Skydance Animation, is focused around family, its values and the aspects of family which can build or break it. And this is its strongest side, but for some reason, it builds up a tension for quite some time in order to even reach this point and then…

Siddharth Roy, a Telugu-language romantic drama directed by V. Yeshasvi, hit theaters on February 23, 2024. The film stars Deepak Saroj and Tanvi Negi in the lead roles, supported by a strong ensemble cast. Known for its modern take on love, emotions, and human transformation, the movie combines romance with existential themes. Below is a detailed overview of the movie’s storyline, cast, music, and reception. Storyline: A Journey of Emotional Awakening The plot revolves around Siddharth Roy, a young man who believes life is dictated solely by logic and basic needs such as food, sleep, and intimacy. Siddharth’s pragmatic perspective…

Introduction The Sabarmati Report was released on 15th November 2024. Having said that, the movie discusses – ‘Godhra train burning 2002’- one of the most debated and regretful episodes of India’s history. The documentary film is directed by Dheeraj Sarna and its main cast includes actors Vikrant Massey, Raashii Khanna, and Ridhi Dogra. It a hybrid genre of investigative and courtroom drama and a rationale depiction of real life occurrences. Ekta Kapoor produced the film and as he describes in the movie, its major objective is to expose the amalgamation of politics, press and human emotions surrounding the event. Plot…

Nice! The fans of the superhero, who is wearing the red cape, may now begin counting the days left to 2025, since the next Superman is already coming out. This film, which is the first in a new series set within the DC Universe (DCU) with Gunn as its principal creator who, let’s face it, also created some features for the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ and ‘The Suicide Squad’, is called ‘Superman: Legacy’. Director and Vision The next movie to feature Superman is called Superman: Legacy, and it is written and directed by James Gunn. Such dual roles must allow…

Land of Bad is an action movie that is a thriller as it involves William Eubank who is also among the co-writers along with David Frigerio in the film. The film, which premiered in cinemas on February 16, 2024, has generated excitement among its enthusiastic military drama and action loving viewers. The supporting cast includes Liam Hemsworth, Russell Crowe, Luke Hemsworth, Ricky Whittle, and Milo Ventimiglia, all of whom are backed by a rich narrative that meshes well with war and action. As the movie has been heavily advertised before it was released mainly for the kind of story it…

The absurdity here is invigorating; it is equally astonishing and humorous to be effortlessly lulled into the spirit of horror. Lisa Frankenstein is a standout within the contemporary horror-comedy genre. Jennifer’s Body meets Hocus Pocus in this entertaining and thrill-packed re-envisioning of a reanimation tale. Directed by Valhalla Williams, developed by Diablo Cody (Juno, Young Adult) in the author’s first picture, together with remarkable harmonization of wonderful characters and topical conflicts. The plot follows Lisa, a teenage girl who does not intend to breathe life into a Victorian-style carving, all the while her parents have their own goals. Lisa’s relationships…

The American writer Gillian Flynn is the brilliant author of the novel Gone Girl whose subject matter is dark and which has fascinated audiences the world over since its first publication in 2012 opening a wide fan base, Gone Girl has been one of the best selling, dominating the NYtimes bestseller ever since its release in 2012. Most media excludes the basic problem domestically, how and who abducted Amy Dunne or how she was able to go missing. The screen demonstrates a different picture, of the troubled family that consisted of Amy and Nick Dunne where both, portrayal and application…

Moana 2 seems to solve the recent villain crisis that Disney Animation has encountered. Taking place a few years after the events of the first Moana, this film will see the titular wayfinder go on another quest across the seas. This is a perfect opportunity for the film to develop her universe since fan-favourites are returning while the characters that will appear in Moana 2 are poised to be developed in interesting directions. One of the most interesting of these new characters is Matangi, one of the film’s antagonists. Matangi played by Awhimai Fraser is poised to become one of…