This is a film I, as well as many, were weary about. The trailer gave very mixed emotions, and I guess curiosity took the best of me. So I watched this film, feeling very weary of what it would be about, since the trailer showed such darkness in an otherwise romantic plot. Trigger Warning: Ableism, … Continue reading Bawaal (2023) – An Unpleasant Jumble of Bad
Month: February 2024
Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022) – The Rise of a Mass Heroine
It has been 2 years since this film premiered, and I watched it then, but found myself only wanting to review it now. Sometimes we need time for growth, and this is the case with the title character as well. Summary: In the 1940s Ganga Kathiawadi is fifteen when she elopes with her lover to … Continue reading Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022) – The Rise of a Mass Heroine
Barsaat (2005) – A Confusing Film That is Confused About Itself
This was just a random film chosen, but I have heard the music before, and thought it would be interesting. I guess there is also a nostalgia for the 2000s as well, and considering the current drought of rom-coms in Hindi cinema one has to look back to get it. Summary: Arav Kapoor designs cars … Continue reading Barsaat (2005) – A Confusing Film That is Confused About Itself
Thattathin Marayathu (2012) – An Unbalanced Love Story About Communal Harmony
Happy Valentine's Day!! For some it is about friendship, others it is romantic love, but for film lovers it is always just an excuse to watch a romantic film! Here is one, and the a landmark film at that, since it began the Malayalam New Wave that is still going strong today. ❤ Summary: Vinod … Continue reading Thattathin Marayathu (2012) – An Unbalanced Love Story About Communal Harmony
Sara’s (2021) – To Have a Child or Not to Have a Child
It has been a while since I've watched a Malayalam film. Thought it would be nice to go see what was in offer, and I found this with one of my favourite new actors. Summary: Sara decided young that she didn't want to have a child. Now working as an assistant in a film production … Continue reading Sara’s (2021) – To Have a Child or Not to Have a Child
Sita Ramam (2022) – A Charming Old Fashioned Love Story Stuck in a Boring Framing Device
After a few days filled with bad or depressing films I thought it would be a nice change to have something light, and I had heard good things about this film for a long while. I just needed the right time, and right mentality to watch it, and now it seems that both are there. … Continue reading Sita Ramam (2022) – A Charming Old Fashioned Love Story Stuck in a Boring Framing Device
Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (1996) – Fiercely Feminist Rani, Regressive Plot and Love (blegh) Solves All
I seem to be in a 90s kick right now, but who can blame me when the current film roster is not as appealing right now, and at school I cannot see the newest releases in the theatre. I guess I am just curious to see the early performances of actors and actresses who we … Continue reading Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (1996) – Fiercely Feminist Rani, Regressive Plot and Love (blegh) Solves All
Dastak (1996) – Mash of Darr and The Bodyguard and Wishing Sushmita Had a Better First Film
There is something fascinating about these films that come and go, that don't become classics. This film is one of those you don't necessary even remember seeing, but one that is a fun discovery later on, even if it isn't of the best quality. Summary: In 1994 Sushmita Sen wins the Miss Universe competition. A … Continue reading Dastak (1996) – Mash of Darr and The Bodyguard and Wishing Sushmita Had a Better First Film
Sawan Bhadon (1970) – Campy Entertaining Fun!!
Curiosity is one hell of a motivator, especially when it comes to seeing these old films that aren't as much in the conversation. The films that are a nice timepass, neither highly regarded classics, but not just bad bad films that are best forgotten either. Sawan Bhadon is such film if you take it as … Continue reading Sawan Bhadon (1970) – Campy Entertaining Fun!!
Sonata (2017) – Three Friends in the Wine Cups of Life
Based on the Marathi play by Mahesh Elkunchwar that premiered in 2001. This is the English (with some Bengali and Hindi) film adaption of it that moves the story to the year 2008. I have not seen or read the play so I will just be going by this film. Summary: Three women; Dolon, Subhandra … Continue reading Sonata (2017) – Three Friends in the Wine Cups of Life
The Little Corner 