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How Neelofar Romanticises Male Self-Absorption

It took me a while to muster the energy to watch Neelofar, and even longer to write about it because, much like the film itself, my thoughts lacked clarity. I didn’t enjoy it but I could not pinpoint why. The poetry, music, cinematography, nostalgia and animated transitions meant to evoke

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Rung Breaks Ground for Pakistani American Voices
Houston, We Have a Story Houston isn’t the first place you’d expect a film festival dedicated to Pakistani American stories—but that’s exactly why Rung works. Held on April 19–20, 2025, at the MATCH theater, the Rung Film Festival broke new ground as North America’s first festival focused entirely on...
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Must Listen: Mrs. Bibi Turns the ‘Aunty’ Trope Inside Out
While screens dominate our lives and visual content floods every feed, audio remains an intimate, raw, and wildly underexplored medium—perfect for the kind of stories that don’t need spectacle to hit hard. Enter Mrs. Bibi. Starring the powerhouse Nimra Bucha and created by award-winning writer-director...
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Cooking Isn’t Oppression, But Gender Roles Are—The Mrs. Debate Explained
It’s that time of year again: when pundits argue over the discourse on domestic labor, gender roles, and so-called ‘toxic feminism’. Most of us are used to the backlash that comes with demanding basic rights—especially when it comes to domestic labor. Every year, posters advocating...
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Farha is a difficult but worthwhile watch
Set against the harrowing backdrop of the 1948 Nakba—the Palestinian exodus—Farha tells the poignant story of a 14-year-old girl who becomes an unwitting witness to one of the countless acts of brutal violence and ethnic cleansing that marked the creation of the Israeli state. Written and directed by...
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Kattar Karachi: Mafia, Music, and Mixed Reviews
So Kattar Karachi dropped on December 20, 2024, and it’s making all the right kinds of noise. But, is it the action-packed thriller it’s cracked up to be, or is it just another glorified music video? Directed by Abdul Wali Baloch and inspired by rapper Talha Anjum’s hit album, the film promised to show...
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Can Deemak Elevate Pakistani Horror to Global Standards?
Horror has long struggled to find its footing in Pakistani cinema. Despite a rich tradition of ghost stories and supernatural lore, mainstream films have rarely done the genre justice. But with Rafay Rashidi’s Deemak slated for a 2025 release, there’s a flicker of hope. Could this be the film to redefine...
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We wish you a very desi Christmas
There’s something special about curling up with a good festive movie, especially when it offers a fresh twist on familiar tropes. South Asian characters in Christmas stories have brought a new flavor to holiday media, blending predictability with subversive expectations. What could be more desi films...
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The Edgiest Films of 2024 according to John Waters
John Waters, the renowned filmmaker celebrated for transgressive cult classics like Pink Flamingos and Hairspray, has unveiled his top ten films of 2024 in Vulture. Known for his taste in “feel-bad, risk-taking, ratings-defying art flicks,” Waters’s shines a spotlight on indie films that...
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Seemab Gul's Haven of Hope continues to shine
Pakistani cinema might be having a hard time finding its footing domestically, but its documentary scene is telling some of the most compelling stories out there—and the world is noticing. Take Haven of Hope, a project by the London-based filmmaker Seemab Gul. The film has just been selected for the...
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Stardom Wasn’t Enough for Ali Kazmi
Ali Kazmi was practically born a star. Starting his career in an entertainment industry founded by his parents, he has forged his own name—in multiple languages and platforms. Voice acting? He’s done it. Theatre? He’s done it. Commercial cinema? He’s done it. Versatile doesn’t even begin to cover this...
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