PRITHVI K RAJ

In an era where many thrillers follow predictable structures, Strange Darling stands out as a film that trusts its audience to engage, question, and piece together its twisted puzzle, it’s a narrative experiment that challenges traditional storytelling norms. By using a nonlinear timeline and shifting perspectives which creates a uniquely unsettling experience The film manipulates perspective, constantly challenging our understanding of its characters. Initially, the narrative may present one character as a victim and another as a predator, but as the film progresses, these roles blur The shifting perspective is what  keep the audience on edge and  makes Strange Darling so gripping. It constantly challenges who we think the "hunter" and "prey" are, making us question our own biases. The way it plays with time and perception adds layers to the suspense—it’s not just about what happens but how we experience it The film plays with this generational shift beautifully. T...

Cinema is often thought of as a passive medium stories unfold before our eyes, and we simply absorb them. But certain films challenge this notion, forcing viewers to question reality, participate in unraveling the narrative, and make their own judgments Akira Kurosawa’s "Rashomon" (1950) and Rahul Sadasivan’s "Bramayugam" (2024) are two films that actively engage the audience by distorting perception, manipulating truth, and leaving interpretation open-ended. While one is a psychological drama and the other a supernatural horror, both demand that viewers take an active role in making sense of their stories  Kurosawa’s Rashomon revolutionized storytelling with its use of multiple conflicting perspectives. The film presents a crime a samurai’s death and the possible assault of his wife through the eyes of four different characters, each telling a contradictory version of events The audience is placed in a unique position rather than being passive spectators, they beco...