I was expecting to both be entertained and satisfied and I got both. It is a film by one of my favourite directors working in Tamil cinema today, with one of my favourite actors as well. Summary: Athiveeran "Veera" and his sweetheart Leela have a school teaching those of the lower caste, while his father … Continue reading Maamannan (2023) – The Eternal Battle Between Hogs and Dogs
Month: July 2023
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) – It Is All About Letting Go
There is something magical going into the movie theatre to see a film from a director who you have followed since the beginning and seen all of their films. The first time really enhances the magic as you watch the screen, and there is plenty of magic of both emotion and care in this film. … Continue reading Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) – It Is All About Letting Go
Taal (1999) – A Long Rhapsody on Love
This film is on the list of the first films I watched from Hindi cinema ages, and ages ago. I even have the DVD. It seemed like it was time to revisit this old one I had not seen in a while, and I did not regret it! Summary: In the small town of Chamba … Continue reading Taal (1999) – A Long Rhapsody on Love
Take 2: Om Shanti Om (2007) – Life Affirming Happiness Through Film Magic
-- Starting a new series called Take 2 to make new reviews of old films I have reviewed, since this blog has been going on for a while, and I have grown as a writer and either opinions have changed or I just want to sharpen those criticisms I had of the films. -- There … Continue reading Take 2: Om Shanti Om (2007) – Life Affirming Happiness Through Film Magic
Aayutha Ezhuthu / Yuva (2004) – Red Passion, Green Change, and Blue Romance
I was deciding whether to watch which language version first, the Tamil or the Hindi first since they were shot simultaneously. I decided to watch the Tamil version first, then the Hindi version. The plot is essentially the same in both films, only the actors and style are different to fit both language industries' conventions, … Continue reading Aayutha Ezhuthu / Yuva (2004) – Red Passion, Green Change, and Blue Romance