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Emilia Pérez: The Anatomy of an ‘Oscars Villain’
In contemporary film discourse, few films have stirred as much controversy and debate as Jacques Audiard's Emilia Pérez.
Pandora Editorial Staff
Feb 278 min read
Defying Expectations & Gravity: A Wicked Review
Wicked arrives on the big screen with lofty expectations based on its legendary Broadway legacy and tumultuous production journey.
Pandora Editorial Staff
Feb 176 min read
The Real Housewives of St. Peter's: A Conclave Review
Edward Berger’s Conclave isn’t your typical Vatican drama. The film is about power, who has it and who wants it.
Anish Paranjape
Feb 75 min read
Portraits of Unbecoming: An Anora Review
In the neon-steeped underbelly of New York City, Sean Baker's Anora erupts onto the screen like a fever dream. (An Anora Review)
Anish Paranjape
Jan 205 min read
Golden Globes 2025: A Kickoff to Awards Season
And so it begins. The 82nd Golden Globe Awards, held on January 6th, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, marked the beginning of the 202
Pandora Editorial Staff
Jan 85 min read
Shadows of Los Colonos: Mapping Colonial Violence in Chile
Los Colonos has garnered praise for its unflinching portrayal of the Selk’nam genocide and its attempt to reframe narratives.
Sara Amir
Dec 29, 20245 min read
The Enshittification of Superhero Movies
Following the success of Warner Bros.' critically acclaimed and box office hit Joker, the much-anticipated sequel Joker: Folie à Deux was ex
Yash Manuja
Dec 21, 20245 min read
The Unprecedented Legacy of SOPHIE
To understand the depth of SOPHIE's loss, one must look back at her extraordinary life and career as a groundbreaking pop innovator.
Anish Paranjape
Dec 13, 20247 min read
Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance is Flawed, Yet Grotesquely Poignant
The Substance, a stark and chilling exploration of popular culture’s obsession with youth, beauty, and innocence.
Anish Paranjape
Dec 11, 20244 min read
Challenging the "Generic Asian Man": An Interior Chinatown Commentary
Back in October, I was fortunate to win a ticket to the Boston Asian American Film Festival’s premiere screening of the first episode of Int
Yash Manuja
Dec 8, 20244 min read
How Govind Nihalani Turned the Telephone into a Cinematic Symbol of Oppression
The telephone rings obnoxiously through the hallways, the shrill sound piercing through the screen, demanding attention. Govind Nihalani’s
Aarushi Arathi Sridhar
Nov 19, 20245 min read
Brat and It’s Radically Different But Also Still Charli: A Brat Remix Review
Never one to not stand out, Charli could hold the claim to be the only artist to narrate the intimidating success of her imperial era.
Anish Paranjape
Oct 27, 20244 min read
September, the Month of Fashion
An evening at the Guggenheim with Alaia, an afternoon at the Grand Palais with Chanel, or a starry night under the Eiffel Tower with Yves Sa
Anish Paranjape
Oct 10, 20247 min read
Short n' Sweet: Sabrina Carpenter's Pop Candy Confection
Short ‘n Sweet delivers exactly what it promises, cute bops & California surf rock, with Sabrina’s humour wrapped in unskippable choruses.
Anish Paranjape
Oct 6, 20245 min read
Rolling Credits: Inside the World of Film Festivals
Festivals serve as platforms to highlight and celebrate the best films of the year and as crucial catalysts in the evolution of cinema.
Anish Paranjape
Sep 20, 202418 min read
Rina Sawayama: Pop’s Newest Iconoclast
Ethereally luscious avant-pop, infused with a touch of metal and a sliver of classic pure pop goodness – that is how I would describe my enc
Anish Paranjape
Oct 18, 202311 min read
Resonating Revolutions: The Political Impact of Protest Music in the 1960s
The use of music to voice political concerns is not a novel concept. The sphere of music was just as much a catalyst for change in the past
Darsh Chandran
Jul 28, 20236 min read
Greta Gerwig’s Feminist Fantasia is Euphoric: A Barbie Review
A stark dichotomy between the pretty idealism of Barbie’s Barbieland and the dejected fallacies of the real world colours the entire film.
Anish Paranjape
Jul 24, 20237 min read
Director Spotlight: Denis Villeneuve
Quebec born French-Canadian, Denis Villeneuve became fascinated with cinema as a child and made several short films throughout high school.
Anish Paranjape
Mar 14, 202314 min read
Kendrick Lamar and the Evolution of Rap
Compton-born Kendrick Lamar is currently the talk of the town right now, having just released his fifth studio album Mr. Morale & the Big St
Yash Manuja
May 16, 20226 min read
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