Tag Archives: Lubezki

The Revenant (Innaritu, 2015)

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Kamran Ahmed

Like Birdman before it, this beautifully shot and highly sensationalized film captivates in the moment but disappears into soulless immemory shortly after the curtains close. With each feature film, Innaritu has become more arrogant and mean-spirited, with little love for … Continue reading →

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Knight of Cups (Malick, 2015/16)

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Kamran Ahmed

Easily Malick’s most impenetrable film, as well as perhaps his most visually breathtaking. The subject matter is rather scattered, with little of a sense of grounding in the lead character’s life. Instead it uses poetic devices and artful cinematography to … Continue reading →

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Oscar Predictions (86th Academy Awards)

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Kamran Ahmed

Here is my official selection for the 86th Academy Awards! Best Visual Effects Gravity The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Iron Man 3 The Lone Ranger Star Trek Into Darkness And the winner is… Gravity This is not only the … Continue reading →