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More Than a Stuntman: The Evolution, Controversies, and Craft of Tom Cruise
When you think of Tom Cruise, your mind will likely wander to visuals of him hanging off a plane, jumping from Burj Khalifa, or the famous motorcycle cliff jump in Norway. Amongst all these death-defying daredevil stunts and massive box-office collections, it’s easy to forget that he is one of the best actors on the…
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The Hummingbird Project (2018) Review: The Human Cost of Chasing Billions
Starring Jesse Eisenberg and Alexander Skarsgård in the lead roles, Kim Nguyen’s directorial effort isn’t just another thriller drama about high-frequency trading. Neither is it simply another retelling of the David-Goliath Saga. The Hummingbird Project goes much beyond what either label suggests. It offers a deep study of how far one’s obsession can take him,…
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Mollywood Times (2026) Review: A Dark Comedy That Cuts Deep into Independent Filmmaking
Barring a few hiccups, Abhinav Sunder Nayak’s Mollywood Times starring Naslen is an absolutely fantastic watch. In fact, this is easily one of the most entertaining films I have watched in a long time. However, note that while the film is a dark comedy and maintains that tone throughout, the early part functions more like…
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Governments Ditching Windows: Part 1- The Story of Munich’s LiMux Project
In 2026, it’s safe to say Linux has never been more popular, whether because of Windows 11’s sluggish performance or updates that make things even worse. But on the government end, the problems might be similar to ours, but the stakes are much bigger. With China joining Europe in the race to reduce its dependence…
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Batman: Knightfall Part 1 (2026) Review- Gets Your Curious for the Sequels
Directed by Jeff Wamester and starring Anson Mount alongside Michael Mondo, Batman: Knightfall Part 1 is an impactful addition to WB Animation’s library. Delivering something truly memorable in this space is no small feat, especially given WB’s rich history of classics like Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000). Yet the creators behind this film…
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Batman: Dying Is Easy (2021) Review: Fan-Made Passion Meets Studio Quality
Starring Kevin Porter & Aaron Schoenke in the lead roles, this Sean & Aaron Schoenke-directed film defies traditional fan-film expectations. When you gear up to watch a fan film, you watch it for the passion of the creators involved, not expecting it to rival major Hollywood productions. Batman: Dying Is Easy is an exception to…
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The Jon Jones Saga: A Life of UFC Dominance, Chaos, and Unparalleled Highs
Whenever someone asks me who I think is the greatest athlete of all time, my mind immediately wanders to Jon Jones. While some might not agree, his record is second to none. But as much as I am in awe of his athletic prowess in the octagon, his life outside of it has been incredibly…
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Night Patrol (2025) Review: Occasional Bright Spots Can’t Save This Flawed Horror-Thriller
Directed and co-written by Ryan Prows, the Justin Long and Jermaine Fowler starrer, Night Patrol (2025) has a few things going for it, but the overall experience isn’t satisfactory by any means. My immediate reaction after watching this wasn’t excitement but rather a feeling of watching an overstuffed creation. It didn’t feel unoriginal one bit,…
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Fantastic Four (2015) Review: Why This Flawed Sci-Fi Deserves a Second Look
Josh Trank’s 2015 reboot of Fantastic Four, starring Miles Teller and Kate Mara, remains one of the most fascinating and misunderstood comic book movies of the modern era. While its commitment to a dark, grounded tone turned away traditional fans at release, looking back at it as a traditional sci-fi film reveals a lot to…
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How the RAM Crisis Broke India’s Budget Phone Market in 2026 (And How to Navigate It)
If you’re here, you’re probably aware of how expensive mobiles have become due to rising component prices. These components include semiconductors, RAM, and storage chips. What you might not realize, is how different the market has become in comparison to previous years, In this piece, we will cover what this change looks like when you’re…
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Alpha (2026) Review: Formulaic, Predictable, Yet Decent One-Time Watch
Starring Alia Bhatt & Sharvari in the lead roles, the Shiv Rawail directorial is a better product of the YRF spy universe, but ultimately still based on their usual template. With Alpha, YRF has made a film relatively grittier than their last outing, but if you are looking for something along the lines of “Dhurandhar”,…
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The Rocky Balboa Phenomenon: An Essay on Real-World Impact
If you look up Rocky Balboa on your favorite search engine, you will discover that he is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the Rocky movie franchise. What it unsurprisingly fails to reveal is exactly how iconic the character is and how its impact extends far beyond movies or the countries in which…
