The director’s cut does sometimes feel its length, but otherwise this is a solid biopic by Stanley Kwan about one of the most eminent Chinese actresses from early 20th century, played by a stunning Maggie Cheung.
One of the key works of American Black cinema of the ‘90s, this debut feature packs a punch in its depiction of race and violence despite occasionally wallowing in sentimentalism.
One of Ridley Scott’s most unabashed and unforgettable of entertainments—a road movie that’s never about the end of the road.
One of the greatest films ever made, this is sensational, complex and absolutely rivetting filmmaking by Oliver Stone about one of the most shocking American events of the 20th century and the fascinating conspiracy theories behind it.
My favourite Isao Takahata—a poignant and nostalgia-tinged tribute to memory, time, childhood and love in what could be Studio Ghibli’s finest work.
Arguably Zhang’s masterpiece, this plays out like an opera, at times ceremonial, at times tragic, but always tense and captivating.
One of the greatest documentaries about the making of a movie ever—and of ‘Apocalypse Now‘ no less.
John Woo goes into light-hearted (but still heroic bloodshed) mode in this rather pretentious heist-comedy with jarring tonal shifts.
Continue reading →Five uneven vignettes shot in different cities centering on conversations between cab drivers and passengers—this is Jarmusch in easy-going mode as he captures the pathos of human connection.
Continue reading →Jonathan Demme’s finest two hours is also one of the greatest films to emerge from the ‘90s.
Eternality Tan 