Elephant Boy (1937) Review: The Good, The Bad & How to Watch

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  Elephant Boy (1937) Review: The Good, The Bad & How to Watch  British Film, Adventure Venice Film Festival, 1937- 2 wins including: Best Director National Board of Review, 1937- Winner: Top Foreign Films Long before CGI could conjure up entire jungles at the click of a button, cinema had to rely on the real deal. In 1937, Robert Flaherty and Zoltan Korda teamed up to deliver Elephant Boy , an adventure film that stands as a fascinating bridge between raw documentary realism and classic Hollywood storytelling. More on Wikipedia or Mubi The Raw Magic of Elephant Boy  The movie is adapted from "Toomai of the Elephants," a short story out of Rudyard Kipling’s iconic The Jungle Book . It follows a young, spirited Indian boy who dreams of becoming a great hunter, just like his father and grandfather before him. When a massive elephant hunt is organized, Toomai sets out to prove his worth, forming an unbreakable bond with a legendary, giant elephant named Kala Nag. W...
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Cannes Film Festival, 2025- My Final Thoughts: Until Next Year, Cannes!

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Cannes Film Festival, 2025- My Final Thoughts: Until Next Year, Cannes!

As the final credits rolled on the 78th Cannes Film Festival, it was clear this edition was a vibrant, complex tapestry of cinematic brilliance, bold fashion, and pressing global conversations. From the powerful, politically charged Palme d'Or win for Jafar Panahi's Un Simple Accident to the dazzling, rule-bending red carpet moments, Cannes 2025 proved that it is more than just a film festival – it is a cultural phenomenon.

It was a year where art defiantly pushed boundaries, even as red carpet rules attempted to rein them in. The festival highlighted the enduring power of cinematic legends like Robert De Niro and Denzel Washington, while also celebrating the raw talent of emerging directors and performers. Cannes served as a crucial platform for artists to speak out on global issues, reminding everyone that cinema is not just entertainment but a powerful tool for empathy, understanding, and even protest.

Despite the occasional wardrobe malfunction or logistical hiccup, the spirit of Cannes remained undimmed: a celebration of storytelling in all its forms, a place where the magic of film intertwines with the glitz of celebrity, and where every moment, whether on screen or on the Croisette, feels utterly unforgettable.

Until next year, Cannes, you have once again captured hearts and minds! 

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