D54 goes where Mammotty leads as we review the dreamlike and deeply engrossing Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam (2022). We discuss Mammootty’s amazing dual performance as James and Sundaram, his prolific output at age 71, and his unparalleled range. We try to solve the unsolvable mystery at the heart of this film, while admiring the gorgeous cinematography and how masterfully director Lijo Jose Pellissery brings to life the world and inhabitants of a rural village in Tamil Nadu. This film delivered an experience that mesmerised and lingered with us. Is this another instant Malayalam classic? Find us on: YouTube | Instagram | Spotify 

Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam

In this weeks episode, Amit and Doug discuss the critically acclaimed autobiographical movie, The Fablemans. Before dissecting this movie, we talk about the influence that Steven Spielberg has had on cinema, and even more so on our lives (especially Dougs). We then go into the movie and discuss how well it has been made, and talk about how gracious it was for Steven Spielberg to make such an honest account of his life. We also talk about why this movie wasn&#39;t a commercial success, and how it impacts the legacy of Spielberg. Find us on: YouTube | Instagram | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Twitter | Tik Tok 

The Fablemans

Amit and Doug are back in the ring and this time we discuss the epic Creed 3. This movie gave us a little bit of everything, and we are here to break it all down. We discuss how this movie separates itself from the Rocky franchise once and for all, Johnathan Majors nuanced performance, Michael B Jordans impressive directorial debut, the emotional impact of this film and what's next for the Creed franchise. All that plus we give our final rating, does this movie deliver a final knockout?  Find us on: YouTube | Instagram | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Twitter | Tik Tok

Creed 3

Amit and Doug do the unthinkable, and review Jurassic Park Dominion. In this review, we discuss why the Jurassic Park franchise captivated us from an early age, and then talk about what we liked and didn't like in this movie. We give the movie credit for it's amazing cinematography and score, as well as some of the storylines it sets up. All that before we delve into what frustrated us most about this movie. We also talk about how we would potentially have fixed some of the movies issues, before predicting what might be might for the Jurassic Park Franchise.   Find us on: YouTube | Instagram | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Twitter | Tik Tok

Jurassic World Dominion

Join the Amit and Dennis as they review the critically acclaimed, "The Banshees of Inisherin". A masterpiece of storytelling set on a small Irish island in 1923, "The Banshees of Inisherin" is an accessible yet powerful art film that explores themes of friendship, family, legacy, and more. Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson deliver powerful performances in this emotional gut-puncher, which offers unexpected comedic touches and breathtaking cinematography. This was easily one of the best movies of 2022, and we break it down for you here on this episode. Music by: March Behalf Cain Find us on: YouTube | Instagram | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Twitter | Tik Tok 

The Banshees of Inisherin

D54 returns to Malayalam cinema with the hugely entertaining ‘Mukunthan Unni Associates’ (2022). Putting the ‘black’ in black comedy, Vineet Srinivasan delivers a masterful performance as an ambitious and deeply sociopathic lawyer who decides that success is his only option. We discuss the film’s depiction of the legal professional, the wonderfully paced story, the terrific supporting cast, and how debut director Abhinav Nayak keeps the audience transfixed despite the increasingly heinous  actions of our anatagonist. Mukunthan Unni Associates paints a relentlessly bleak view of the world. You’ll laugh, you’ll be infuriated and you’ll sit waiting for justice to arrive. It may not, but injustice has never been so enjoyable. Music by: March Behalf Cain Find us on: YouTube | Instagram | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Twitter | Tik Tok

Mukundan Unni Associates

Amit is joined by his old mate, Reese (Reel Reese) to discuss the latest viral sensation, M3GAN. In this review, we discuss Reese's unique cinema experience, how M3GAN mixed in elements of drama, sci-fi and general campiness with deeper questions about parenting and the future of toys. We of course also compare it with other similar horror movies (Chucky, Annabelle and the Orphan Series) and see where this ranks. We also give our final verdict on where we think this sits on the D-Scale rating.  This was a wild one, tune in to let and us know what you thought! Music by: March Behalf Cain Find us on: YouTube | Instagram | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Twitter | Tik Tok

M3GAN

The Menu is a wild and entertaining ride that brings together a talented ensemble cast to create a black comedy horror film like no other. Ralph Fiennes shines as a celebrity chef, with standout performances by Hong Chau and Anya Taylor-Joy. Join us as we try and peel back the layers on this incredibly profound movie, and theorise on what we think it's actually all about. Music by: March Behalf Cain Find us on: YouTube | Instagram | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Twitter | Tik Tok

The Menu

Join D54 as we review the film we forgot we were waiting for - Avatar 2: The Way of the Water. We discuss the phenonmeon that was the original Avartar, our expectations going into the sequel, the 13-year delay and James Cameron’s filmography. While we reserve our criticisms for the second half, here we discuss in the groundbreaking and awe-inspiring world of Pandora, how Cameron pushed the limits of film-making, and why no other film can come close to reaching these visual heights. Later on, we discuss where the Way of Water goes wrong. There’s the bloated runtime, the familiar villain, a seemingly unending third act, and half-baked themes. There are also flashes of brilliance here, but even more missed opportunities to have told a story as remarkable as the visuals. We discuss what’s next for the Avatar franchise, and the Way of the D54 scale. Music by: March Behalf Cain Find us on: YouTube | Instagram | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Twitter | Tik Tok

Avatar: The Way of Water

D54 are diving back into Malayalam cinema with Bheeshma Parvam (2022), an atmospheric gangster epic starring the legendary Mammootty. We discuss Mammootty’s towering performance as the head of the Anjootti family, a brilliant ensemble cast that delivers knockout performances, and how director Amal Neerad crafted an action thriller that has you hooked from start to end. From its emotional gut punches to its examination of complex family dynamics, Bheeshma Parvam is unlike anything you’ll have seen recently. And let’s also discuss Shine Tom Chacko’s dancing… Music by: March Behalf Cain Find us on: YouTube | Instagram | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Twitter | Tik Tok

Bheeshma Parvam

"Are you a fan of nail-biting thrillers? Look no further! In our latest video, Amit and Doug review the blockbuster smash hit, Glass Onion. We dive into the latest murder mystery movie on Netflix, with twists and turns that will leave you on the edge of your seat. We compare this movie with it's predecessor, Knives Out, talk about Rian Johnson film making technique, discuss similar movies and theorise what's next for this franchise. All that plus Amit ranting about exposition once again. Music by: March Before Cain Find us on: YouTube | Instagram | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Twitter | Tik Tok

Glass Onion

In this video, I review the latest Bollywood survival thriller on Netflix Mili. From the gripping plot to the electrifying performances, this film had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. But don't just take my word for it – check out the video to see my thoughts on the movie, as well as some of the standout moments and themes. If you're a fan of thrillers or just looking for a movie to keep you entertained, you won't want to miss Mili. Be sure to watch the video and let me know what you think in the comments!   Music by: March Before Cain Find us on: YouTube | Instagram | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Twitter | Tik Tok

Mili

Amit and Dennis review the action blockbuster starting Saul Goodman aka Bob Odenkirk, Nobody. We compare this movie with other classic 90s and 00s action movies, talk about the insane trivia which brought this movie to fruition, Bob Odenkirks badass performance and discuss how well this movie was put together. We also talk a little but about how we would handle the scenario of home invasion, and what we would do if we were in Hutch's shoes. Find us on: YouTube | Instagram | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Twitter | Tik Tok

Nobody

Amit reviews one of the latest anime series to hit Netflix, Lookism. This might be the surprise of the year, as Amit discusses the serious nature of this show and it's layered approach to discuss teenage bullying, the difference's he noticed in Korean amine, the impressive writing and how closely it ties to the webtoon, and hopes for a second season. This show was seriously impressive! Find us on: YouTube | Instagram | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Twitter | Tik Tok

Lookism

Amit and Sunny review the Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s long awaited superhero blockbuster, Black Adam (2022). We discuss Johnson’s charismatic performance as the overpowered anti-hero, a plot that feels 20 years old, the supporting cast of Marvel-esque superheroes, and that iconic (in a bad way) DCEU CGI. Is this Rock Bottom for DC? Or is this a welcome change of direction for this maligned franchise? Take a listen and find out! Find us on: YouTube | Instagram | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Twitter | Tik Tok

Black Adam

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