Western ‘Laal Kaptaan’ Review: This Cult Classic Chronicles an Ascetic’s Revenge in Colonial IndiaBy Vidal DcostaMay 31, 20260 “Laal Kaptaan” opens with the following quote: “The day a man is born, death sets out on a buffalo to… Read More
Bollywood ‘Kartavya’ Review: A Grim Slow-burn that Depicts the Rapid Decline of HumanityBy Vidal DcostaMay 24, 20260 In “Kartavya” (transl: Duty), Anand Shri (Saurabh Dwivedi), a cult leader preaches joy to his loyal devotees but is actually… Read More
Bollywood Review: Bollywood Comedy/Drama ‘Jawaani Jaaneman’ Reminds Viewers that Everyone Needs a Family
By Vidal DcostaMarch 29, 20210 In this day and age, it’s become rather difficult to find a mainstream Bollywood comedy that isn’t entirely dependent on… Read More