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When Silence Becomes an Answer
There’s something oddly exhausting about waiting for replies you know might never come. Not in a dramatic, life-altering way. Just enough to sit with you longer than you’d like. The kind of waiting where you check your phone without real hope, reread what you sent, and wonder if you said too much or, worse, not…
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Exploring Love and Its Imperfections: Metro In Dino Review
Metro In Dino, Anurag Basu’s spiritual sequel to the iconic Life in a… Metro (2007) is a refreshing return to a storytelling style that doesn’t shy away from the complexities of modern relationships. Back in 2007, Life in a Metro broke the mould of mainstream Bollywood cinema, offering a raw, unflinching look at the messy,…
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When Harry Misunderstood Sally: Can Men and Women Actually Be Just Friends?
It’s that time of year when people cosy up at home and rewatch classics like When Harry Met Sally. I love the movie—it’s a pop culture staple that’s inspired so many other films, TV shows, and will-they-won’t-they friendships. But there’s one idea it pushes that I’ve never fully agreed with: Men and women can’t be…
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Vasan Bala’s Jigra Review: A Powerful Blend of Action, Emotion, and Heart
From the moment Vasan Bala’s Jigra was first teased, there was a palpable sense of excitement online. The film, starring Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina in lead roles, had been generating buzz for months, with fans eagerly anticipating its release. Now that it’s finally out in theaters, I’m thrilled to say that Jigra lives up…
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The Greatest Hits Review: A Timeless Symphony of Love, Loss, and Healing
The Greatest Hits, directed by Ned Benson and now available for streaming on Hulu, is a cinematic gem that lives up to its title and then some. From the moment I caught wind of its existence, I was buzzing with anticipation, especially with its promise of blending elements from two of my all-time favourites, Mixtape…
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Loving the Idea of Love
In the Netflix series Dash and Lily, the character Sofia makes a profound observation about the enduring charm of fairytales. She points out that these stories, often seen as reserved for girls, were actually crafted by men who envisioned themselves as the prince charming rescuing damsels in distress. It’s a bitter reminder that the idea…
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