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25th Hour (Lee, 2002)

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Kamran Ahmed

Overall an excellent film with stylistic tendencies and visual appeal. Spike Lee’s direction is fluid and committed, giving the viewer a strong sense of his aims and themes. In spite of this, the film suffers from some notable pacing issues, … Continue reading →

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Tangerine (Baker, 2015)

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Kamran Ahmed

I don’t really understand the unwavering critical praise. Along with Son of Saul, this is the biggest disappointment of the year vis-a-vis acclaimed cinema. I was a bit skeptical when I heard that it was shot with an I-Phone, but … Continue reading →

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Intouchables (Toledano & Nakache, 2011)

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Kamran Ahmed

The three themes of the French flag—liberty, equality, fraternity—are brought to life in this heartwarming tale. A pragmatic tetraplegic who has lost his will to fly free again is revived by a socially unapologetic and unabashed freewheeler. Qualities of an … Continue reading →