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Hello! I am Hyder and I love all things movies. And books. For that you can check out my instagram dubaiboyreads. In DesertTalkies, I will review movies. Have a look through my reviews below. I hope you enjoy yourself!
Free-riding in Canada with professional snowboarder Jonathan Weiss to catch his flawless lines in the stunning scenery.
2022
JOYLAND
ELVIS
A new telling of the story of 1950s superstar Elvis, from his childhood to the peak of his fame. The movie also explores his complex relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker.
2022
2021
belfast
Set in 1980s Italy, this is a coming of age story about the romantic relationship between a 17 year old boy and his father's assistant.
veer zara
Adapted from the 1957 classic musical, West Side story explores young love in the shadow of two warring and ethnically different groups in New York. As relevant now as it was then.
2004
2017
call me by your name
Set in 1980s Italy, this is a coming of age story about the romantic relationship between a 17 year old boy and his father's assistant.
2019
THE FAREWELL
A bittersweet and deeply moving story of love, family and immigration, centered on a modern Chinese family.
WEST SIDE STORY
Adapted from the 1957 classic musical, West Side story explores young love in the shadow of two warring and ethnically different groups in New York. As relevant now as it was then.
2021
MAULA JATT
A reimagining of the 1970s cult classic, Maula Jatt, this Punjabi language film is larger than life and brings mainstream Pakistani cinema to international audiences.
2022
The legend of
One of the most memorable movies of its era, Vivien O'Leigh shines as the southern Belle who who is facing decline. Based on Tennesee Williams' book of the same name.
a streetcar named desire
1951
crazy rich asians
Introducing a contemporary Asia to western viewers, this romantic comedy-drama was a runaway success and marked a turning point in the acceptance of fully Asian centric films in mainstream cinema.
2018
1972
pakeezah
An Indian movie classic, the popularity of Pakeezah has stood the test of time; its music a constant favorite even with modern audiences.
2021
the eyes of tammy faye
Free-riding in Canada with professional snowboarder Jonathan Weiss to catch his flawless lines in the stunning scenery.
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