Reviews written by Iffrahim Shahzad
There are movies you watch once, and then there are movies that follow you. Inception is the second kind. I remember the first time I watched it, I sat through the credits in silence, trying to figure out if the top kept spinning. But what really stayed with me...
Some movies don’t just entertain, they quietly challenge who you are and what you want. For me, The Social Network was one of those films. I watched it as a student with big dreams and a love for technology, and it made me think deeply about ambition, friendship, and...
The first time I watched The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), I didn’t know whether to laugh, be shocked, or take notes. It’s the kind of film that leaves you questioning your own definition of success. Back then, I was fascinated by ambition, how far people would go to...
The first time I watched The Shawshank Redemption (1994), I didn’t expect it to move me the way it did. I was at a point in life where patience felt pointless and hope seemed like a luxury. But as the story of Andy Dufresne unfolded, something...
There are movies that entertain, and then there are movies that quietly get under your skin. Black Bag (2025) did the latter for me. Watching it reminded me of a time in college when I trusted someone completely, only to find out later that trust wasn’t mutual. That feeling...
After decades of anticipation, Star Trek: The Motion Picture – The Director’s Edition (1979) has finally received the restoration it always deserved. Streaming now in 4K Ultra HD and available on Blu-ray and Paramount Plus, this version brings Gene Roddenberry’s ambitious science-fiction classic back to life with stunning clarity...
It Ends With Us (2024) is a deeply emotional journey brought to life by Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, adapted from Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel. The movie dives into love, trauma, and self-discovery, staying true to the heart of the book while finding its own cinematic rhythm. Directed by...
Oliver Stone’s JFK (1991) remains one of the most potent political thrillers ever made. It pursues the assassination of President John F. Kennedy through the eyes of New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison (Kevin Costner), forcing us to confront uncomfortable questions about government, truth, and power....
Rogue One, A Star Wars Story is a necessary detour from the Skywalker saga and one of the best Star Wars anthology films. The movie reframes the Star Wars universe as a wartime story about ordinary people making one extraordinary choice. It delivers on grit, scope, and emotional stakes...
James Gunn’s Superman lands as a bright, hopeful reboot that mostly charms but never quite finds its center. Released widely on July 11, 2025, the film reintroduces the Man of Steel for a new DC era while clearly staking a claim for the larger DCU. The director...
