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
Picture This REVIEW – Take Down the Picture
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...
Film Reviews
Trap REVIEW – Josh Hartnett Delivers on the Thrills
M. Night Shyamalan has come to a point in his career where he just makes the films he wants to make - detractors be...
Film Reviews
Kinda Pregnant REVIEW – Kinda Not Good
Considering the state of the Netflix rom-coms of late, we all knew Kinda Pregnant was not going to be good. Besides Trainwreck, Amy Schumer's...
Film Reviews
Companion REVIEW – Good Company
Over a casual brunch with my friend, we discussed the rise of A.I, and the inevitability of robots created specifically to deal with human...
Film Reviews
Back in Action REVIEW – Dull & Drab
It's been about 10 years since Cameron Diaz has been in a movie. Seeing her in this is a reminder of how she's so...
Film Reviews
Babygirl REVIEW – Bold Performances, Uneven Film
The issue with Babygirl is that it's been labelled an erotic thriller, which might lead audience members to go into the film with not...
Fresh Watch
FRESH WATCH: Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989)
Soderbergh's Sex, Lies, and Videotape is credited with ushering in the whole 90s indie movie scene. It took home the top 3 prizes at...