| Title | Rating | Platform | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Family |
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Hulu | A hilarious and heartwarming sitcom that follows three very different families. The first is a traditional couple with three kids, the second is a gay couple raising an adopted Vietnamese daughter, and the third is an older man with his lively Colombian wife and young son. The writing is witty, sharp, and consistently funny. |
| Panchayat |
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Amazon Prime | A comedy-drama about an engineering graduate who, unable to find a corporate job, reluctantly takes a government posting as a secretary in a remote village. It captures the humor and struggles of rural life with simple story. |
| Death Note |
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Netflix | A gripping anime where a Shinigami drops a Death Note into the human world. Light discovers it and begins using it to eliminate criminals, sparking a high-stakes battle of wits with his brilliant rival, L. A dark, suspenseful story that’s both thrilling and addictive—I binge-watched it in one go. |
| Ne Zha 2 |
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IMAX 3D | Watched in English dubbed. The animation is spectacular and the story is inspired by Chinese mythology. |
| From the World of John Wick: Ballerina |
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Theatre | I love John Wick movies. The cinematography is great and beautiful. John Wick makes a cameo appearance in the movie. |
| Maa (2025) |
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Theatre | Acting by Kajol is superb. The story is gripping. Though the graphics reminds me of Dark King from Game of Thrones. |
| Breaking Bad |
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Netflix | The gripping story of a high school chemistry teacher who becomes a meth kingpin. Brilliant writing with a unique chemistry twist. |
| Friends |
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Netflix | A timeless sitcom about six friends in New York. Funny, heartwarming, and endlessly rewatchable. |
| Kaala Paani |
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Netflix | A gripping drama set in the Andaman Islands. Strong storytelling, though unfortunately season 2 was cancelled. |
| Serious Men |
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Netflix | An underrated film with a sharp story and a strong social message. |
| Narcos |
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Netflix | Based on the life of Pablo Escobar, the king of cocaine. The soundtrack is fantastic and the storytelling keeps you hooked. |
| Misanga |
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Netflix | A Korean drama with a powerful story of perseverance, love, and betrayal. Strong soundtrack adds to the emotional impact. |
| Squid Game Season 1 |
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Netflix | A groundbreaking Korean survival drama. Intense, emotional, and one of the most memorable shows I’ve seen. |
| Squid Game Seasons 2 & 3 |
|
Netflix | Disappointing follow-ups. The story lacks the impact and originality of season 1. |
| Lie to Me |
|
Hulu | A fascinating crime drama about a deception expert who solves cases by reading micro-expressions. Smart and engaging. |
| TVF Pitchers Season 1 |
|
YouTube | A brilliant Indian series about startup founders. Inspiring and funny, with great writing. |
| Ozark |
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Netflix | A financial advisor is forced into money laundering for a cartel. Dark, suspenseful, and filled with twists. |
| Guardians of the Galaxy |
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Online | A fun Marvel adventure with Star-Lord and his team. Entertaining, but the story feels predictable. |
| A Minecraft Movie (2025) |
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Theatre | Decent for kids, but the story is dull and unengaging. |
| Avatar: The Way of Water |
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Dolby Cinema | Visually stunning with breathtaking graphics, but feels like watching an aquarium. The ending is predictable and it lacks the magic of the first film. |
| Avatar |
|
Online | A groundbreaking film with the beautiful world of Pandora. Strong concept and gorgeous visuals make it unforgettable. |
| The Big Short |
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Online | A sharp and entertaining take on the 2008 financial crisis. Brilliant storytelling that makes complex finance both accessible and gripping. |
| Extraordinary Attorney Woo |
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Netflix | A heartwarming Korean drama about a brilliant lawyer with autism. Uplifting, emotional, and full of charm. |
| Roadies Season 20 |
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YouTube | Watched the show as it was debut of Elvish. Stunts were okay and not high budget |
| Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 |
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YouTube | Krishna Shroff made a debut. The stunts were good. |
| Big Boss Season 5 |
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YouTube | Watched only because Sunny Leone was a contestant. The show is torture otherwise and just a shouting match. |
| Office Office |
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YouTube | A classic Hindi sitcom satirizing government bureaucracy. Simple yet timeless comedy. |
| Flop Show |
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YouTube | A cult comedy by Jaspal Bhatti. Raw, witty, and still hilarious after all these years. |
| The Good Place |
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Netflix | A clever comedy about the afterlife with philosophical undertones. Funny and thought-provoking. |
| Misaeng: Incomplete Life |
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Netflix | A realistic Korean drama about corporate struggles and life in the office. Relatable and moving. |
| The Sound of Your Heart |
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Netflix | A goofy Korean sitcom with over-the-top humor. Fun but hit-or-miss. |
| Mind Your Language |
|
YouTube | A classic British comedy about adult students learning English. Lighthearted and nostalgic. |
| The Family Man - Season 1 |
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Amazon Prime | A gripping Indian action-drama about a secret agent balancing national duty and family life. |
| Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story |
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SonyLIV | An excellent retelling of the Harshad Mehta scam. Strong performances and a brilliant soundtrack. |
| Game of Thrones |
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HBO | An epic fantasy series with politics, betrayal, and battles for power. Gripping from start to finish (at least the early seasons). |
| Mob Psycho 100 |
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Online | A funny and action-packed anime about a boy with psychic powers. Great mix of comedy and heart. |
| Kiki's Delivery Service |
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Online | A beautiful Studio Ghibli film about a young witch finding her way in the world. Wholesome and enchanting. |
| The Irishman |
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Online | A long Scorsese crime drama with stellar acting, but it drags and feels overly stretched. |
| Castle in the Sky |
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Online | A magical Studio Ghibli classic. Strong opening, a slower middle, but a fantastic ending with a beautiful closing song. |
| Train to Busan |
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Online | A thrilling Korean zombie film. Intense, emotional, and brilliantly executed. |
| Taare Zameen Par |
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Online | A touching Indian drama about a dyslexic child and his teacher. Emotional and inspiring. |
| A Beautiful Mind |
|
Online | A powerful biopic about John Nash. Emotional and inspiring. |
| A Chinese Odyssey Part 1 |
|
Online | A classic Stephen Chow fantasy-comedy. Whimsical and fun, though a bit chaotic. |
| RRR |
|
Online | An over-the-top action epic. Fun in parts, but exaggerated and exhausting. |
| I Lost My Body |
|
Netflix | A French animated film with a unique premise. Beautiful and touching. |
| A Chinese Odyssey Part 2 |
|
Online | A continuation of the first part. Okish though not as good as the first. |
| A Taxi Driver |
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Online | A brilliant Korean film based on true events where journalist and a taxi driver cover the Gwangju Uprising. Emotional and powerful. |
| Oppenheimer |
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Theatre | A political-heavy biopic about J. Robert Oppenheimer. Less about science, more about Oppenheimer's personal and political struggles. Didn't do justice to the nuclear bomb tragedy. |
| Barefoot Gen |
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Online | A harrowing anime about the aftermath of the Hiroshima bombing. Better than Oppenheimer movie |
| Aligarh |
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Online | A moving film based on a real story where a professor was suspended because he was homosexual. This was before homosexuality was decriminalized in India. |
| The Pursuit of Happyness |
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Online | A great movie based on a true story. Will Smith's acting is superb. It's an ultimately inspirational film. |
| Ankhon Dekhi |
|
Online | A thought-provoking Indian indie film. Philosophical, warm, and beautifully acted. |
| Arrival |
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Online | A stunning sci-fi film about communication and time. Intelligent and emotional. |
| Bheja Fry |
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Online | A hilarious Indian comedy of errors with Sanjay Mishra stealing the show. |
| Blade Runner 2049 |
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Online | A visually breathtaking sci-fi film with Ryan Gosling. Slow but rewarding and profound. |
| Bol |
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Online | A powerful Pakistani film tackling social issues. Bold and emotional. |
| Django Unchained |
|
Online | A Quentin Tarantino movie that's both thrilling and entertaining. The soundtrack is spot on and movie is great |
| Planes, Trains and Automobiles |
|
Okay movie — had a few laughs, but felt slow and didn’t grab me much. |
Rating Legend:
Torture
Meh
One time watch
- Highly recommended
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