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The film explores an era we have often seen through the lens of history, but its depiction of post-war Germany is a revelation.
Keira Knightley ventures into dangerous territory when she has an affair with Alexander Skarsgard while her husband, Jason Clarke is running the British Forces there.
A parallel of what is left after war, grief, losing ones child, home or spouse and how it impacts their entire world is shown, their relationship becoming the collateral damage.
An intense watch.
3/5
A beautiful film about the characters that comfort us and teach us life philosophy through their friendship and views.
The lessons are learned through effective story telling and the various personalities of Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and Eeyore.
Ewan McGregor displays the perfect balance of vulnerability and faith.
3/5
Jack Black and Cate Blanchett bring this dark fantasy the edge, mystery and humour it needs to ride the audience through its running time. Themes of friendship, family and confidence are explored, using quality aesthetics to get the message across.
3/5
The fun continues with the gang where they explore the farm, bond with a new companion, manage the cat mafia and a host of other folk. Full of quips and laughs for the kids.
2.5/5
Annabelle provides all the chills and thrills very effectively for an inanimate doll. This time round she possesses all the creepy objects around her, freaking out the overly inquisitive kids.
With ample jolts and shocks, the film delivers on its basic premise, not wandering too far from formula.
2.5/5
This film sensitively sheds light on the history of the Green Book, what African Americans went through in their times and how matters of race were dealt with.
The story is a delicate balance between the stiff and poised maestro pianist played brilliantly by Mahershala Ali and the uber free and casual Viggo Mortensen.
They build an organic rapport with each other and you can see the issues they both go through via the others’ perspective.
A nuanced watch.
3.5/5
Sandeep Adnani is the Amazon #1 Bestselling Author of ‘The Codes of the Exiled Rogue’ , ‘The Origin of the Exiled Rogue’ and ‘The Prophecy of the Exiled Rogue’ eBooks. He nurtured this metaphysical and transformational fiction idea for over six years before publishing the first part in July 2019. All three books of ‘The Exiled Rogue Series’, a trilogy about the purpose and meaning of life and beyond, are Amazon #1 Bestsellers in multiple categories.
His first book, The Codes of the Exiled Rogue was declared an Award-Winning Finalist in the Fiction: Visionary category of the 2021 International Book Awards.
His second book, The Origin of the Exiled Rogue was an Award Winner in the Science Fiction: Alien/Space category of the 2021 American Fiction Awards.
It was also an Award-Winning Finalist in the Visionary Fiction category of the 2021 American Fiction Awards.
His third book, The Prophecy of the Exiled Rogue was an Award-Winning Finalist in the Fiction: Visionary category of the 2021 Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book Fest.
The omnibus of the trilogy, The Exiled Rogue Series, won the Silver Medal at the 2022 Global Book Awards, in the Metaphysical & Visionary Fiction category and was a finalist for the Book Award in the 2022 Page Turner Awards, a 5-star Reader’s Favorite review and Gold Winner at the ABLE Awards 2024 in the Book Series category.
Embarking on new genres, he has seven new stand-alone books in the offing. In 2021, he completed writing a futuristic sci-fi-romance. The unpublished manuscript was a finalist for the Writing Award in the 2022 Page Turner Awards. He finished writing a mystery/suspense novel in 2022. He is querying both these manuscripts.
He has published three non-fiction novellas in the You Decide series. ‘You Decide: Wounded or Wise? Reflections of a Counsellor’, was published in June 2023. It opened to #5 in the Counselling category in Amazon Australia.
‘You Decide: The Universe Provides! Reflections of a Life Coach’ was published in April 2024. It opened to #3 in the Social Psychology & Interactions category and #7 in Self- Esteem Self-Help category in Amazon Australia.
‘You Decide: Affirm | Align | Manifest. A Collection of Affirmations’ was published in February 2025.
He has completed writing an alternative history genre novella and working on a children’s illustrated book.
He changed careers from the advertising/media industry and is now a mental health counsellor in Melbourne, with bases in Mumbai and Dubai as well.
Enjoy this blog—his web home for his thoughts and musings, short stories and snappy critiques of the films, shows and books he enjoys and his reflections on life. Visit the series website to know more about his literary journey and the counsellingLIFE website to know about his work as a counsellor and life coach.
Joker: Expectations were riding high on this character, with references to the performances of Heath Ledger and the legendary Jack Nicholson.
Joaquin Phoenix makes the character his own from the very beginning, holding a mirror to society’s perception and treatment of mental illness, physical symptoms of injury or just being vulnerable.
As the story progresses, we see what motivated him to become the Joker, what were his feelings and emotions that led him to rely on anarchy as a coping mechanism.
Not only is it a commentary on the breakdown of society, but a true reflection of the current scenario in many countries that pride themselves on their supremacy.
A disturbing yet insightful watch.
4/5
Not Normal: Wanda Sykes hits it out of the park once again, with themes that are not only hilarious but insightful as well. A laugh riot!
Can I touch it: Whitney Cummings gives us a peek into the future of intimacy, the present treatment of women and fills it with enough punches and laughter along the way.
Brad Pitt shows us a very long journey outward to complete a difficult journey inward. Set in the future, he’s an astronaut chosen for a mission to deep space. He subconsciously carries his issues from Earth all the way there and has to face them. An introspective film which puts our current political, climate, personal, economic issues in perspective.
3/5
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