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REVIEW: The Voice of Hind Rajab: A film by Kaouther Ben Hania

Director: Kaouther Ben Hania Platform: London Palestine Film Festival Rating out of 5:★★★★★ I wasn’t sure what to expect when I went to watch The Voice of...

REVIEW: Murder, lies, and laughs: No Good Deed keeps you guessing

Cast: Lisa Kudrow, Abbi Jacobson, Denis Leary, Luke Wilson, Linda Cardellini Director: Sam Miller Platform: Out on Netflix since 12 December ****/***** When I sat down to watch...

‘Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous’ review: A dizzying tale that misses its own beat

Spoiler Alert: This review discusses significant plot points and reveals from the documentary. ***/***** Cast: Yo Yo Honey Singh, Salman Khan (Guest appearance) Director: Mozez Singh Platform: Available...

REVIEW: Virdee episode 1 – A gripping thriller that risks reinforcing stereotypes

Cast: Staz Nair, Aysha Kala, Vikash Bhai, Danyal Ismail Creator: AA Dhand Platform: BBC One & BBC iplayer ***/***** From its opening moments, Virdee makes it clear that this isn’t...

FILM REVIEW: The Diplomat – A gripping political thriller showcasing John Abraham in one of his most restrained and compelling performances yet

Cast: John Abraham, Sadia Khateeb, Rajesh Sharma, Kumud Mishra, Sharib Hashmi and Revathy. Director: Shivam Nair Platform: In cinemas 14 March Rating: ★★★½ By tackling the harrowing realities of...

Music Album Review: Selena Gomez releases ‘I Said I Love You First’ with Benny Blanco

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have made waves in the musical world, sparking both romantic rumors and excitement among fans with their collaborative album,...

Bambi Stanmore: A feast for the scene, but does it deliver on flavour?

London’s Indian dining scene is a competitive one, with restaurants constantly trying to strike the perfect balance between authenticity, innovation, and ambience. Bambi Stanmore,...

Sikandar Film Review: Salman Khan’s heroic effort falls short in this flawed love story- He needs to reinvent, not repeat

Cast: Salman Khan, Rashmika Mandanna, Sherman Joshi, Kajol Aggarwal. Director: A.R. Murugadoss Platform: In cinemas from 31st March Rating: ★★½ Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna’s Sikandar, directed by...

MOVIE REVIEW: Netflix’s Jewel Thief: Saif Ali Khan shines in a stylish heist thriller

Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Kunal Kapoor, Nikita Dutta Director: Kookie Gulati Platform: Netflix Rating: ★★★★ A heist thriller is always a promise of tension, intrigue, and...

FILM REVIEW: Flow: A silent drift through the post apocalypse

Director: Gints Zilbalodis Platform: Amazon Prime Rating out of 5:★★★★ I’ve always believed that the best stories don’t need a lot of words. Sometimes, all you need is...

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning: A last farewell from the man who ran for us all

Cast: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Henry Czerny, Angela Bassett Directors: Christopher McQuarrie Platform: In cinemas from 23 May Star rating out of 5:...

FILM REVIEW: Another Simple Favor – Feig’s thriller-comedy hybrid promises more than it pours

Cast: Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick, Michele Morone, Henry Golding, Kelly McCormack, Elizabeth Perkins, Allison Janney, Taylor Ortega and Alex Newell Director: Paul Feig Platform: Amazon Prime...

Love Guru (2025): A pleasant surprise but we’ve seen it all before

FILM REVIEW: Chhal Kapat: The Deception

FILM REVIEW: Sitaare Zameen Par – Another earnest chapter in Aamir Khan’s social cinema journey

FILM REVIEW: First Copy

FILM REVIEW: MAA: Mythological horror misfires with weak scares and clunky VFX

FILM REVIEW: Maalik: All swagger, no soul

Jurassic World Rebirth: Gareth Edwards brings awe and teeth back to the franchise

F1 the movie: Kosinski’s high-octane vision meets Pitt’s ragged star power

Saiyaara: Aneet Padda shines bright in a debut that’s equal parts hopeful and troubling

FILM REVIEW: Dhadak 2 – Love burns, but caste scars! Dhadak 2 smoulders with fury and heartbreak