Bhumik’s Anxious Moments

  • 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,…

    Bhumik Grover

  • Smile 2 Review: A Worthy, If Slightly Less Potent, Sequel

    2022’s Smile was a sleeper hit that took many by surprise, including me. While its premise on paper seemed simple—an entity spreading through trauma, marked by a sinister smile—the execution elevated it far beyond expectations. The film’s relentless tension, clever storytelling, and meticulously crafted lore kept me glued to the screen from start to finish.…

    Bhumik Grover

  • Todd Phillips’ Joker: Folie à Deux is a Chaotic Symphony of Missed Potential

    Joker: Folie à Deux, directed by Todd Phillips, marks the next and final chapter in the Joker saga, following the unexpected success of the first film in 2019. The original Joker resonated deeply with audiences, not just as a character study of Arthur Fleck’s descent into madness, but as a gritty portrayal of societal decay,…

    Bhumik Grover

  • Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Review: A Triumphant Return for the Beloved Horror Comedy Classic

    When it comes to horror comedies, it’s hard to beat classics like Ghostbusters and Beetlejuice. Given their nostalgic value and the strength of these IPs, it was inevitable we’d see new iterations. Ghostbusters had a rocky reboot in 2016 with an all-female cast but found its footing with Ghostbusters: Afterlife in 2021. Unfortunately, it stumbled…

    Bhumik Grover

  • Inside Out 2 Review: Pixar’s Brilliant Return to the World of Emotions

    Pixar’s eagerly anticipated sequel to the 2015 hit Inside Out is now gracing cinema screens across the world, reacquainting audiences with Riley and her colourful spectrum of emotions. Since we last saw her, Riley has grown into a teenager—a change that comes with new emotional challenges. At 13, she not only contends with familiar feelings…

    Bhumik Grover