Impressive, chilling and just a little bit silly: this update of Frederick Forsyth’s classic about a ruthless killing machine makes for highly enjoyable, trigger-happy viewing For the first few minutes of The Day of the Jackal, you wonder why they have bothered to pay the Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne at all. He is so well disguised asContinue reading “‘The Day of the Jackal’ on Jiocinema”
Category Archives: Webseries
Netflix’s “The 8 Show” : A satirical take on inequality in reality show style
When it comes to Korean dramas, romantic stories have always been reigning. Recently though, we’ve seen success from darker storylines, or at least, those who aim to look outside of the box. You know, like Squid Game. And now, Korean reality shows are also taking the world by storm. So, what do you get when youContinue reading “Netflix’s “The 8 Show” : A satirical take on inequality in reality show style”
“The Penguin” on JioCinema
The Penguin: A Gritty Take on Gotham’s Underdog Villain Looking for something fresh to dive into, I headed over to HBO Max, hoping to find something new and intriguing. Scrolling through the options, The Penguin immediately caught my eye. With a dark, gritty thumbnail showing the Penguin in slicked-back hair, a black coat, and an intense, Sopranos-styleContinue reading ““The Penguin” on JioCinema”
Netflix’s “The Gentleman” Series
Guy Ritchie’s “The Gentlemen” is a stylish and witty crime caper that follows American drug lord Mickey Pearson as he attempts to sell off his lucrative marijuana empire to a wealthy Oklahoma family. The film boasts sharp dialogue, a stellar cast, and a visually striking aesthetic, making it a captivating and entertaining ride. While primarilyContinue reading “Netflix’s “The Gentleman” Series”
“Fallout” on Prime
This immaculately made, supremely witty post-apocalyptic drama is yet another brilliant video game adaptation. It’s funny, self-aware and tense – an astonishing balancing act The first thing to note is that, as with The Last of Us, there is no need for any viewer to be au fait with the source material of Fallout, Amazon’sContinue reading ““Fallout” on Prime”
‘House of Ninjas’ on Netflix
The Netflix series House of Ninjas is a fun throwback to the ninja-sploitation craze of the video rental era, when most Blockbuster and Hollywood Video stores had an entire section devoted to sword-wielding, kung-fu assassins who skulk around at night wearing footie pajamas and masks. Thankfully, in doing so, the show maintains a generally light and playfulContinue reading “‘House of Ninjas’ on Netflix”
“Obliterated” on Netflix’s Latest Slice of 90’s Action-Comedy Nostalgia Satisfies a Craving
The Bottom Line : Only sometimes ignites, but the premise is a blast. The Series is a blast with Action-Comedy ,Obliterated is brought to you by a writing team with a trio best known for Cobra Kai: Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg. Here, they bring us another Netflix series that attempts to balance comedy, characterContinue reading ““Obliterated” on Netflix’s Latest Slice of 90’s Action-Comedy Nostalgia Satisfies a Craving”
‘Ishq in the Air’ on Prime
Romantic , feel good series depict the story of two poles that meet, but Ishq in the Air creates an entirely new plot from the usual storyline. In its simplest sense, it depicts the true theme of love amidst two different worlds of the characters Kavya and Naman. This lovely romantic melodrama captures the feelingsContinue reading “‘Ishq in the Air’ on Prime”
Netflix’s “Sky Rojo”
Trigger warning for mentions of sexual violence. You won’t hear terms like trabajadora sexual – that’s Spanish for “sex worker” – in Netflix’s new series about three trafficked women on the run. If you are familiar with previous series from Álex Pina and Esther Martínez Lobato – including the huge international hit Money Heist (LaContinue reading “Netflix’s “Sky Rojo””
Beyond the Cinema's 