“Breathe” (2017) is a biographical drama directed by Andy Serkis, marking his directorial debut. It stars Andrew Garfield as Robin Cavendish and Claire Foy as his wife, Diana. The film is based on the true story of Robin Cavendish, who,… Read More »Breathe
“John Q” is a gripping drama that dives into the complexities of the American healthcare system also portraying a powerful commentary on social inequality and the lengths a desperate father will go to save his son’s life. The film stars… Read More »John Q
“Death of Mr. Lazarescu,” directed by Cristi Puiu, is a cinematic masterpiece that offers a hauntingly realistic portrayal of the medical system, intertwined with profound human emotions and existential themes. Set in contemporary Romania, the film follows the journey of… Read More »Death of Mr. Lazarescu
“Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story” is an inspiring biographical drama that chronicles the remarkable journey of renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson. Directed by Thomas Carter and released in 2009, the film offers a compelling portrayal of Carson’s early life… Read More »Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
“Tigers” is a riveting cinematic exploration of corporate malpractice, ethical quandaries, and one man’s courageous journey to confront injustice. Released in 2014 and directed by Danis Tanovic, this thought-provoking drama is inspired by true events and delivers a powerful narrative… Read More »Tigers
The Medical Faculty of the University of Colombo recently transformed into a glamorous Hollywood setting as it played host to an electrifying event that brought together students, faculty, and staff for a night of friendly competition and cinematic knowledge. The… Read More »Trivia Night at the Medical Faculty of University of Colombo: A Movie Buff’s Delight
12 Angry Men is a 1957 American drama film directed by Sidney Lumet, adapted from a 1954 teleplay of the same name by Reginald Rose. The film is set in a New York City courtroom, where a jury is deliberating… Read More »’12 Angry men’: film review
An acclaimed piece of cinematic writing, The Father comprises a star-studded cast giving one of their finest performances yet, in a heartbreakingly poignant tale. It follows the tale of a father and a daughter, the father suffering from dementia and… Read More »Movie Review: The Father
The Sea Inside (Spanish: Mar adentro) is a 2004 Spanish drama film which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. It is based on the real-life story of Ramón Sampedro (played by Javier Bardem), who was left quadriplegic… Read More »‘The Sea Inside’: Film Review
The father is a 2020 drama movie directed by Florian Zeller; a novelist and a playwright and it is his directorial debut movie. This is based on his own award winning 2012 play called Le Père. The movie tells us… Read More »‘The Father’: a poignant portrayal of dementia