Category: 2010s
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24. The Irishman (2019)
There is as much passion amongst fans about the sports they follow as there is about the movies they watch. As someone who follows both, I sit at the intersection of these two fan bases. Although the level of love for your favorite sportsperson or artist may be the same, there are a few differences.…
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22. Interstellar (2014)
Climate change has been one of the most commonly discussed topics in the last decade or so. Despite the severe warnings of the dangers this phenomenon possesses to the very existence of humanity, the general public doesn’t seem to be very worried about it. The reason could be partly attributed to its overuse in the…
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14. Beasts Of No Nation (2015)
*This review contains mild spoilers and description of violence* The two decades following the World War II saw the release of several war movies that are now considered classics. The Guns Of Navarone (1961), The Great Escape (1963), The Dirty Dozen (1967) and Where Eagles Dare (1968) are a few examples where the underlying theme celebrates the heroic acts of…
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4. El Ciudadano Ilustre (The Distinguished Citizen) (2016)
I came across this movie while searching for the best Spanish-language movies on Netflix (at the time of writing)…and it did not disappoint. It’s about the experiences of a Nobel laureate author who returns to his Argentinian hometown after 4 decades. Daniel Mantovani (played by Oscar Martinez) is an accomplished fiction writer who lives in…
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3. Nebraska (2013)
In this era of sequels, superheroes, and more-stunning-than-ever visual effects, it’s refreshing to watch movies that focus on human emotions and drama. ‘Nebraska’ – released during the 2013 holiday season (obviously with an eye on the award season) is just the type of film…
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2. Senna (2010)
Along with movies, I am an avid sports fan. I follow Cricket, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Auto Racing,Olympics, Golf and Tennis to some extent. So when a documentary like ‘Senna’ comes along…
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