Category Archives: women

Justice, Trauma, and a Broken System: A Review of Assi (2026)

Posted on April 24, 2026 by amodini

Rating: 3.5/5 . Aisi is a powerful and worthwhile film. Director Anubhav Sinha has previously directed several outstanding films, including Article 15, Thappad, and Mulk. Assi might not be his best work, but it is impactful. Continue reading →

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The Split: The Marvelous Ms. Walker

Posted on November 8, 2025 by amodini

Rating: 4.5/5 . The charismatic Ms Walker, an arresting screenplay, skilled direction, great acting and easy-to-like characters make The Split a compelling watch. Continue reading →

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Movie Review : Sharmajee ki Beti (2024)

Posted on July 27, 2024 by amodini

Rating: 2.5/5 . Sharmajee ki Beti is enjoyable, but predictable. And mediocre. Continue reading →

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Movie Review : Laapataa Ladies (2024)

Posted on May 1, 2024 by amodini

Rating: 4/5. Laapataa Ladies is a well-executed comedy of errors. Continue reading →

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Goldfish (2023): Delicate mother-daughter relationship!

Posted on September 29, 2023 by amodini

Goldfish is a good film. Not quite the wondrous, luminous movie I was expecting with that star cast, but still pretty watchable. Continue reading →

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Made In Heaven (Season 2): Complications in life and love!

Posted on August 21, 2023 by amodini

Made In Heaven S2 is a heady mix of fantastic production values, skilled direction, great acting, and the right emotional notes – be they happy or sad. Continue reading →

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Dahaad: Engrossing police procedural with intrepid heroine

Posted on July 9, 2023 by amodini

Dahaad is well-made, has an interesting storyline, with a tight script and great actors to boot, but it is Sub Inspector Bhaati i.e.; Sonakshi Sinha who ultimately makes it work. Continue reading →

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Persuasion: Modern take with a wry, witty heroine

Posted on June 23, 2023 by amodini

This modern take is a great watch mostly because of Dakota Johnson’s charming performance. Continue reading →

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Movie Review : Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey (2022)

Posted on February 17, 2023 by amodini

Rating: 3.5/5 . This movie works because it has a good balance between depicting an important social issue and light humor. Highly recommended. Continue reading →

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Movie Review : Maja Ma (2022)

Posted on February 10, 2023 by amodini

Rating: 1/5 . Maja Ma has good intentions. Also many flaws and a lot of stupidity. Continue reading →

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