Natasha Alvar
Natasha Alvar became an English Lit teacher because of Dead Poets Society, only to realise that maybe no one cares about dead poets like John Keats. An idealist, a lover of rom-coms and chocolate cake, and takes fiction way too seriously for her own good. Find Natasha @litmysoul
Film Reviews
Another Simple Favor REVIEW – An Entertaining, Bloated Mess
I enjoyed A Simple Favor: a cosy, domestic thriller that brought the twists and the fashion. Another Simple Favor attempts to go bigger, bringing...
Film Reviews
Sinners REVIEW – A Cinematic Blessing
Every year we beg for more original movies to save us from the graveyard of reboots, sequels and regurgitated content that's being shoved down...
TV-Show Reviews
Black Mirror: Season 7 REVIEW – Mirror Image
Season 6 of Black Mirror was met with some trepidation, since the show seemed to be headed in a new direction, with episodes like...
Film Reviews
A Nice Indian Boy REVIEW – Delightful & Sweet
We need more mainstream LGBTQ+ rom-coms. In recent years there's been Fire Island, Happiest Season and Bros - I don't count Love, Simon as...
Film Reviews
Holland REVIEW – A Wilted Effort
Fresh was amazing - a subversive fun horror romp with the incredible talents of Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan. Such a stellar start for...
Film Reviews
The Electric State REVIEW – Not Electrifying At All
The Electric State is the worst kind of film; it's emotionally hollow every step of the way, embarrassingly mediocre, yet it cost US$320 million...
Film Reviews
Picture This REVIEW – Not Picture-Perfect
I always lament that we don't have more English-speaking rom-coms with a South Asian female lead. Off the top of my head, the ones...
Film Reviews
The Gorge REVIEW – A Delicate Balance of Romance & Horror
The Gorge captured my attention through sheer word of mouth. People on Twitter were talking about it, it was one of the top-streamed movies...