Tag: movies

Man’s Inhumanity to Man: Emotional Suppression and the Machinery of Control in “Equilibrium” (USA, 2002)

Despite lukewarm reviews and poor box-office performance in 2002, Equilibrium has captivated audiences and become a cult hit in the decades since its release. That isn’t to say it’s a film without issues; the main one is that it is quite derivative at times, with echoes of Fahrenheit 451, 1984, and The Matrix, but it runs with these inspirations, crafting a unique aesthetic and universe.

Filmi Ladies: Silver Films

At Filmi Ladies Podcast, friend of the Gutter Pitu Sultan and the Gutter’s own Beth Watkins continue their Watching the Rainbow film series with Shaan and Enthiran (Robot). “We’ve reached the SHINY part of our rainbow series: silver! In Indian movies, it can be futuristic (like the tech […]

Filmi Ladies: Khiladi Films, Part 2

At Filmi Ladies Podcast, friend of the Gutter Pitu Sultan and the Gutter’s own Beth Watkins continue their look at the Khiladi film franchise! “Time for some 90s nostalgia with this very fun franchise where none of the movies are connected to each other! It’s an Akki fest […]