Dipankar Sarkar

FTII alumnus and freelance writer. My articles have appeared in Scroll.in, The Hindu, Livemint.com, The Quint, The Tribune, Upperstall, among other publications.

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Barbie (2023) Review: Dollhouse To Dreamhouse

With gorgeous animation and a compelling plot, Greta Gerwig’s fantasy adventure Barbie whisks you off…

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Oppenheimer (2023) Review: Extravagant, Profoundly Impactful

Christopher Nolan’s latest outing is a thought-provoking exploration of the complex motivations and inner conflicts…

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17 Best Nicolas Cage Movies, Ranked

From Moonstruck (1987) to Leaving Las Vegas (1995), here are the best Nicolas Cage movies,…

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10 Highest Paid Actors In Hollywood (2023 List)

From Tom Cruise to Dwayne Johnson, these are the highest-paid actors in 2023.  You know…

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13 John Cusack Movies Ranked From Worst To Best

From Being John Malkovich (1999) to High Fidelity (2000), here are 13 best John Cusack…

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One Fine Morning (2022) Review: Thoughtful, Astute, Intimate

French filmmaker Mia Hansen-Love has been a tour de force in global cinema for decades…

Close (2023) Review: Devastatingly Brilliant

Belgian filmmaker Lukas Dhont’s Oscar-nominated film Close charts the emotional journey of two close friends,…

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Women Talking (2022) Screenplay Analysis

Sarah Polley’s third feature film as a writer-director, Women Talking is based on an epistolary novel…

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Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022) Review: Wild, Inventive Action Adventure

Director duo Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert’s multiple Oscar winning Everything Everywhere All At Once…

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Aftersun (2022) Review: Enigmatic, Minimalist Drama 

Charlotte Wells’ astute debut feature Aftersun (2022) rings with a rare authenticity in its flawless…

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Great Freedom (2022) Review: Love Amid Oppression

An unflinchingly crafted prison drama based on true events, Great Freedom centers around an ill-starred…

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Happening (2022) Review: Timely, Gripping Abortion Drama

French director Audrey Diwan’s sophomore film Happening, which won the Golden Lion at the 2021…

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Playground (2022): A Child’s Perspective On Bullying 

A tender and poignant portrait of childhood, Playground is characterized by its exploration of universal…

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Argentina, 1985 (2022) Review: Clarion Call Against Terror

Argentina, 1985, a Spanish courtroom drama directed by Santiago Mitre, depicts the country’s historic Trial…

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Why ‘The Fabelmans’ Will Win Best Picture Oscar

This year’s Best Picture Oscar nominations are a mixed bag. There are big-budget box office…