Rating: 8.2/10 Cast: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Benedict Cumberbatch, Alice Eve Genre: Action, Sci-Fi. Plot: When a mysterious ex-Star Fleet agent turns up to blow an entire building full of people and then unleashes a vicious attack on the headquarters, James Kirk and Spock follow him to the planet of the Klingons, where a number [...]
Rating: 8/10 Plot: Leonardo da Vinci is an eccentric maverick of an artist, living an uneventful life in Florence. But, as Rome led by a corrupt Pope tries to wrench control of Florence from the Medicis, da Vinci finds himself at the center of the war. Review: For those of you who’ve read about Leonardo [...]
Continue reading …STEP 1: Take a slightly lesser-known Hollywood movie for inspiration. Or, if you want to be innovative and unique, take a French movie. You will get lots of appreciation later on for your extra efforts in translation. In case, you cannot find a Hollywood movie, or don’t understand English, pick an Old Bollywood Classic. If [...]
Continue reading …Another brutal rape, another woman (child actually this time) fighting for her life, another set of protests. Just another day at the office for PM Manmohan Singh, who has expressed that he is “deeply disturbed” over the issue, and has implored the society to introspect and gnaw out this disease. He has also acknowledged that [...]
Continue reading …1) Don’t play Counter Strikes, Age of Empires or FIFAs! On the day before the exam, you will always have the urge to play ‘just one more game’. You may even think, ‘After this game, I will be mentally fresh and can concentrate better on the studies’. But, it will only drain you of whatever [...]
Continue reading …At a time when the country continues to reel with the after-effects of the brutal Delhi Gangrape case, there is an overwhelming feeling of connection with the word ‘rape’. While women associate themselves with the victim for the fear that it could actually have been them instead, men find themselves condemning it for the fear [...]
Continue reading …Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Adrianne Palicki, D.J. Cotrona, Channing Tatum Genre: Action, Thriller, Sci-Fi Rating: 6/10 Plot: When all former G.I. Joe agents are terminated in a conspiracy led by the Cobra Commander, Roadblock teams up with the remaining Joes to put an end to his sinister plans. G.I. Joe: Retaliation Review When news came out [...]
Continue reading …Movie Review: Tube Light Tube-light is the name of the hit series by Stepney Tyre, spanning two and a half million books and another five million movies. The lead character, Vella Swan is your average teenager, with a low self-esteem, who is insecure, fumbling, awkward, a Jill of no trade, blessed with the IQ of [...]
Continue reading …Yes, Chelsea are the reigning European champions. Yes, they had a fantastic season in terms of silverware. But at what cost? Footballing philosophy? The most ardent Chelsea fan will agree that they ‘parked the bus’ and ‘rode their luck’ through to the trophy. But, make no mistake, it’s not Chelsea’s fault. The Premier League, with [...]
Continue reading …Cast: Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway Rating: 7.5/10 Genre: Musical, Drama Les Miserables Review: If you are not into musicals, or poetic lines, this is probably not your thing. Otherwise, however, it’s one of the better movies you are ever going to see. Based on a theatre musical version, the director has tried to [...]
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