Hassan Hassan
Why Pakistani Cinema Needs Bollywood to Survive
Cinema has the remarkable power to transcend borders and cultures, connecting people through storytelling and visual artistry. In the context of the revival of Pakistani cinema, Bollywood, the Indian film industry, has played a...
Lollywood Remakes and Sequels That Can Revive The Local Cinema
Since the beginning of time, human beings have been fascinated by the art of storytelling. While the number of stories told may be innumerable, the same can’t necessarily be said for the types of...
Sar Kata Insaan Is Back to Rekindle the Glory of 90’s Lollywood
Amongst all the chaos and uncertainties, the Pakistani cinema from 90s continually created gems that audiences remembered for long.In the arena of Pakistani celluloid, "Sar Kata Insaan" stands at a unique and prestigious ground....
Piracy Begins To Spell Havoc For Major Pakistani Releases
If challenges like COVID, low screen count and low ticket sale were not enough for the local film industry, a new plague has risen. The nascent film industry saw a little boost, courtesy two...
Maula Jatt Trailer Hints At Gritty, Fascinating Origin Story
Waar director Bilal Lashari's ambitious magnum opus "The Legend of Maula Jatt" has finally dropped its long awaited trailer. The film enjoys the rare status of a cinematic outing that's universally and anxiously awaited...
Kamli (Review): Sarmad Khoosat Weaves Soulful, Must-Watch Art
Film: KamliRelease Date: 3rd June, 2022Director: Sarmad KhoosatReview by: Hassan HassanEdward Munch was a 19th century Norwegian painter, widely known for one of his spectacular artworks titled, "The Sick Child."A Small History LessonThe painting...
Parde Mein Rehne Do Tackles Infertility In Impactful Narrative
Film: Parde Mein Rehne DoRelease Date: 3rd May 2022Director: Wajahat RaufReview by: Hassan HassanThe Indo-Pak cinematic landscape has always had a penchant for films with social themes and messages at its core. Socially...
Dum Mastam, With Strong Performances, Is Held Back By Screenplay
Film: Dum MastamRelease Date: 3rd May 2022Director: Mohammed EhteshamuddinReview By: Hassan HassanDum Mastam, the Imran Ashraf-Amar Khan starring big screen debut, alongside critically acclaimed actor, Adnan Siddiqui's maiden production venture, was one of the...
Chakkar (Review): A Flawed, But Thrilling Murder Mystery Must-Watch
Film: ChakkarRelease Date: 3rd May 2022Director: Yasir NawazReview By: Hassan HassanWitnessing an artist's experiment with his work and exploring his range is indeed an exciting affair for both the artist and spectator. A Pakistani...
Ghabrana Nahi Hai (Review): Must-Watch Entertainer With Great Teamwork
Film: Ghabrana Nahi HaiRelease Date: 3rd May, 2022Director: Saqib KhanReview by: Hassan HassanAfter watching "Ghabrana Nahi Hai", and leaving the theatre, carrying amused thoughts, the man behind films like "The Bourne Identity" and...