Hey you! How’ve you been? Oh me? I’ve been here and there, writing some stuff. But I’m back now and so are you! So let’s get to it then. I mean it has been a while since we’ve been here, since I’ve had the chance to review a Pakistani movie. The year did start really…
Tag: film
Did Parwaaz Take Flight? Parwaaz Hai Junoon Movie Review!
In my last review, I alluded to having seen two movies over the Eid weekend. Parwaaz Hay Junoon was the second of the two, watched consecutively after. Normally, when I opt for a double feature, the second film always disappoints. Now, I can say, the second film disappoints 2 out of 3 times. I feel…
Jawani Phir Agayi Kya? Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 Movie Review
I have been itching to get back to reviewing. There were four major releases on the last Eid. Motivations however, resulted in one viewing. Then too, I was beaten to the reviewing punch. The next big release was skipped for obvious reasons. So cut to Eid Al Azha and 2 out of 3 films watched….
Typecasting: A Pitfall For Pakistani Cinema
Let me begin by addressing my lack of writing as of late. There are two main reasons as to why: (A) I am on vacation, follow me on Instagram for full details, stories etc. (B) I wasn’t really inspired to write until a particularly long Uber ride earlier today to the North London suburb of…
7 Din and 2 Climaxes In
Before you read on, note that this will not be a full, comprehensive review of 7 Din Mohabbat In (7DMI). Ushah already did that. Instead, this will focus on one aspect of the film that I found incredibly problematic. No, I’m not talking about the film’s casual polarizing of feminism; Ushah’s doing that too. Neither…
Motorcycle Girl Review: Flawed But Endearing
When I reviewed Cake, I said that you can now consider the Pakistani Film Industry completely revived. By that, I meant that modern Pakistani features now have their voice, their identity. They no longer need to be Bollywood knock-offs. Their story no longer needs to be diluted by juxtaposing songs and dream sequences. Nor do…
Let’s Talk About Cake
There are moments in your life that are so incredibly life altering that they make you question everything. Sometimes they reaffirm your beliefs, and give you the guidance you need to push on. While at other times, they save you from making grave errors of judgment. Regardless of the effect, they ensure that you feel…
Pari and the Teething Baby that is Pakistani Horror
The prospect of going to watch a horror movie excites me a lot more than most people. I relish the palpable tension, admire the set up to the scare and thrive off the adrenaline rush. My intrinsic response to getting scared is laughter. I laugh more during horror films than most comedies. My maniacal laugh…
Pakistani Movies and the All-Too-Convenient Sub-Plot!
I’ve been staring at this blank page for so long, my poetic sense has gone tel laney. So I’m going to just hop right in. I recently saw Janaan for the first time. Shameful I know. What self-proclaimed movie buff puts off watching a movie for months, only to watch it when there’s nothing else…
Na Maaloom Afraad 2; How a film about a gold pot became golden
Given Pakistan’s generally conservative outlook, it’s hard to believe an adult comedy with literally potty humour would find acceptance. Yet Na Maaloom Afraad 2 has found it. And not just found it, as I realized sitting in a packed cinema more than 5 weeks after its initial release. It has found it, sat down on…
