Shaurya Chawla
@shauryachawla
Film, TV and Game Critic on YouTube, Contributing Writer at InSession Film and Next Best Picture. Let me entertain you:
Yeah, I'm riding the high of being quoted for a Star Wars show for a long time to come. Also yes, go watch The Ninth Jedi, it's really good!
TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA. With Jane Schoenbrun and Hannah Einbinder. Last night.
Third one is my favorite one, and a pretty fun Man on Fire reunion too!
Tony Stella had so many incredible works, but I had this unused poster for INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY as my wallpaper for very long time. It's how I came to follow the rest of his work. Really kept the old-school artistry alive. A terrific artist. May he rest in peace.
The 4K remaster of SPEED RACER is a work of art. Looked astonishing tonight in IMAX, and the movie remains an absolute delight from start to finish, even 200 watches later. Glad so many more people have come around on it over the years. Can't wait to own the 4K disc very soon.
PROJECT HAIL MARY: there were multiple moments in the book which had tears in my eyes, and there were multiple moments in this movie which had tears in my eyes. That should tell you exactly what I thought of it. Beautiful. #ProjectHailMary
Catherine O'Hara, man. What an absolute legend. A spectacular talent with so many iconic comedic and dramatic performances under her belt. Truly one of the greatest to ever do it. A devastating loss. Rest in peace.
Just watched THE MOMENT. Gotta say, I didn't expect this ending.
Last night's INDUSTRY is an incredible hour of television, brilliantly directed and written, but more importantly, it's got some Emmy worthy work from Marisa Abela and Kit Harrington. Phenomenal performances, particularly in one single take moment. Terrific stuff. #IndustryHBO
Rob Reiner made some of the greatest movies of all time. This is Spinal Tap, When Harry Met Sally, A Few Good Men, The Princess Bride, Stand by Me...all in a league of their own, influencing cinema and inspiring storytellers for decades. A massive loss.
AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH is incredible. An emotionally powerful, terrifically directed and visually spectacular movie, with some of the most compelling storytelling and action of the series yet, building on the characters--old and new--and the world in fascinating ways. Loved it. #AvatarFireAndAsh
Thrilled to now have all the music in SINNERS on disc. Favorite soundtrack of the year. Can't wait to play these loud. #Sinners
Absolutely loved the first two episodes of PLURIBUS. Never doubted Vince Gilligan. Already locked into the bizarre nature of what's unfolding here. Brilliantly directed and written, and Rhea Seehorn is absolutely remarkable. Can't wait to see how the rest of it unfolds. #Pluribus
IS THIS THING ON?: a very somber and heartbreaking, but also very funny and even optimistic look at love and a marriage now on the fringes, led by terrific work from Will Arnett and Laura Dern, some solid dialogue and mature direction from Bradley Cooper. Really dug this one.
Always been in awe of Drew Struzan's work. Some of the most iconic, unique and dazzling posters of all time were made by him, and his artworks continue to be an inspiration and visual marvel to look upon. Rest in peace, legend.
And it was...episode 8 of ANDOR S2. The Ghorman Massacre. A phenomenally directed and staged hour of television, up there as one of the finest achievements in Star Wars. It's things like this where I say this is the bar now for the franchise. Gut-wrenching episode. #Andor
"Take on Me" is legit one of those "enough to make a grown man cry" kind of moments in The Last of Us Part II, so I'm glad that they nailed that in the show as well. One of the game's best scenes, and now one of the series' best scenes too. #TheLastOfUs
I can reveal it now: that scene was in ANDOR tonight. It was the Mon Mothma dance, as it kept cutting back to Cassian and Bix. Incredibly edited moment and a fantastic ending to this first arc. You're gonna like the next few to come too! #Andor
ANDOR SEASON 2: far darker and bolder than its first run, loaded with more mature and thematically powerful storytelling and dialogue, incredible performances, brilliant visuals and emotionally gutting moments that moved me to tears several times. Star Wars at its finest. #Andor
There's too many Val Kilmer movies and roles I've loved over the years, from TOP GUN to HEAT to TOMBSTONE to BATMAN FOREVER to KISS KISS BANG BANG, and the list goes on and on. One of the greatest ever to do it and such an integral part of cinema. Already missing him. RIP.
O'DESSA: part "Beyond Thunderdome", part the rock opera Todd wanted to do in "BoJack Horseman." Doesn't fully work, but the music is good, it's colorful and has solid work from Sadie Sink, Murray Bartlett and Regina Hall. If this was a 90's movie, it'd have a cult following. Maybe it will someday.
NO OTHER LAND: Israel wishes it had even an iota of the strength and resilience Palestinians have in their little finger. They will never be able to take everything from them, as much as they'll try with their bulldozers and weapons. And yes, they will be free, no matter what.
Michael Caine with a few very effective responses to the entire debacle today.
