Terminator: Genisys – DON’T BE BACK
<Review by: Sailesh Ghelani> Directed by Alan Taylor. Starring Emilia Clarke, Jason Clarke, Jai Courtney, Arnold Schwarzenegger, JK Simmons, Dayo Okeniyi, Byung-hun Lee They’ve flogged this franchise to death and made a fucking mess of our childhood memories of two … [Read More..]
MAX – Sit. Watch. Now there’s a treat!
<Review by: Sailesh Ghelani> Directed by Boaz Yakin. Starring Josh Wiggins, Lauren Graham, Thomas Haden Church, Luke Kleintank, Robbie Amell, Jay Hernandez, Mia Xitlali, Dejon LaQuake, Carlos (Max) I love doggies so I’d obviously like this film though I was … [Read More..]
Amy – Perfect for Amy Winehouse fans
<Review by: Sailesh Ghelani> Directed by Asif Kapadia. Footage of Amy Winehouse and her colleagues, friends and family For fans of the singer, this will be both a revelation and a way to get close to their favourite artiste. If … [Read More..]
The Gallows – I hate Blumhouse Productions
<Review by: Sailesh Ghelani> Directed by Travis Cluff & Chris Lofin. Starring Cassidy Gifford, Pfeifer Brown, Ryan Shoos, Reese Mishler, Price T Morgan In what is becoming a seriously fucked up trend, the unimaginative folks at Blumhouse Productions are making … [Read More..]
Bajrangi Bhaijaan – Well told and real
<Review by: Swati Sharan> Directed by Kabir Khan. Starring Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Harshali Malhotra The story begins with a mute Pakistani child named Shahida (Harshali Malhotra) travelling to an Indian Muslim pilgrimage site with her mother and … [Read More..]
DVD Review: Whiplash – Oh it’s based on a short film which basically tells you the whole story
<Review by: Sailesh Ghelani> Not a big fan of the film, which stretches the bounds of impracticality and believability beyond fantasy but the DVD is a little different. Here’s our review of the film: Whiplash – If it were a … [Read More..]
Ant-Man – Packs a Bullet Punch
<Review by: Daylynn DeSouza> Directed by Peyton Reed. Starring Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Corey Stoll, Evangeline Lilly A lot of people have no idea who Ant-Man is and that might put them off watching this movie, but what I’d say … [Read More..]
Eat Stay Chill Video Review: Paris Cafe, Kolkata
Sailesh Ghelani and Rupali Dean are cordially invited to Paris Cafe, Kolkata to sample their delights. Graciously accepted and devoured! For more food and travel video reviews by Eat Stay Chill click here.
Mr Holmes – Charming and witty, if a bit sedate
<Review by: Sailesh Ghelani> Directed by Bill Condon. Starring Ian McKellen, Laura Linney, Milo Parker, Hiroyuki Sanada, Hattie Morahan, Patrick Kennedy, Frances De La Tour Mr Holmes is one of those rare films that don’t pander to a commercial audience’s … [Read More..]