Interstellar
Following a devastating dust bowl, a group of astronauts is sent across various regions of the universe in search of a new place inhabitable for humans. With stunning visual effects and background score, Christopher Nolan blends fiction with science.
Saving Private Ryan
‘Saving Private Ryan’ 
A troop is assigned the task of searching Private James Ryan, whose three brothers have already been killed in the war. A masterpiece directed by Steven Spielberg, the film has splendid cinematography.
The Dark Knight
‘The Dark Knight’
Jocker, a psychopath, creates ruckus and chaos in the Gotham City, which leads to many socio-political issues. The Oscar-winning performance by Heath Ledger and the gripping screenplay take the film to a different level.
Avengers: Infinity War
‘Avengers: Infinity War’
Avengers, planet Earth’s mightiest heroes, take a stand to prevent the mad titan Thanos from hunting for the powerful six infinity stones. It delivers a once-in-a-lifetime experience and a spectacular conclusion to Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) infinity saga.
Whiplash
‘Whiplash’
The story is about the relationship between a drummer who aspires to become like Buddy Rich, his harsh and abusive mentor. Brilliant sound mixing and Oscar-winning performance of JK Simmons are the highlights.
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