Director duo Raj-DK create a universe of false notes and true emotions that spins effectively for the most part.
Category Archive: Thriller
‘Malayankunju’ is swathed in the claustrophobic robes of a survival thriller, but dig deeper and you’ll find some troubling allegories.
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Severance is a finely tuned thriller that traces the arc of hapless employees and their cubicled lives. Brace for chilling memories. Or not.
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Two Malayalam movie titles. Separated by a letter. United by powerful storytelling.
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Director Jasmeet K. Reen triumphs with a scintillating debut that’s a black welt of a comedy to encompass a dark domestic truth.
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Director Anubhav Sinha’s most ambitious outing raises questions that disturb, confound, and trouble.
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Puzhu is director Ratheena and Mammootty’s subtle master class in the devastating effects of bias and bigotry.
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‘Jalsa’ takes a noirish look at the motivations of charity that shadow-box with hypocrisy and morality.
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A sampling of what I’ve watched this year. Spoiler: most of the content is 2021 residue.
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‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ is a stunningly crafted telling of moral error and terror. And it rings chillingly true for all times.
