The past is forevermore informing the present, yet nothing quite comes close to the title of the shadows of the ancestors which are in the background of this tragic love story. Spoilers for the film below! The story is based on the 1911 book of the same name by Ukrainian writer Mykhailo Kotsiubynsky. In a … Continue reading Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors (1965) – Remembering the Past to Fight the Present
Category: 1960s
Le Bonheur (1965) – Cycles of Eerie Happiness
I love how reviewing something is just a good excuse to watch something, and for me it was to see this classic film once more. Synopsis: François, a happily married carpenter with a young family, falls in love with telephone operator Emilie. As he basks in the joy of his new relationship, his feelings for … Continue reading Le Bonheur (1965) – Cycles of Eerie Happiness
An Evening in Paris (1967) – Desire and Duality in 1960s Europe
This is a re-review since the one I made long ago I feel was not as good as it could be. Also, it is just an excuse to watch this film again, since it is so much fun! Synopsis: Deepa goes to Paris to find love where she finds the handsome Shyam Kumar who wins … Continue reading An Evening in Paris (1967) – Desire and Duality in 1960s Europe
Gumnaam (1965) – A Masala Thriller With Fun Songs
Venturing again into the 1960s with this classic film! Synopsis: A man named Khanna arranged the murder of Seth Sohanlal and who makes three mysterious phone calls after the event after paying off the driver who hit the drunk man. Khanna then calls Seth Sohanlal's niece Asha who screams from shock and then a mysterious … Continue reading Gumnaam (1965) – A Masala Thriller With Fun Songs
Faulad (1963) – What if Moses Had the Power of Abs?
I am kinda on a roll in watching these ye olde B-grade Bollywood films, and this being of a particular niche which I am sure those are into sports would appreciate. Synopsis: The Maharaja hears of a prophecy, which tells about a low-caste man marrying his daughter and dethroning him as king in 18 years. … Continue reading Faulad (1963) – What if Moses Had the Power of Abs?
Devi (1960) – One Is Not Born, But Becomes A Goddess
This was the first Satyajit Ray film I ever saw, and I captured my attention from the first. Now, reviewing/analysing it, it is wonderful to return to this small, but impactful film. Synopsis: In rural Bengal in the 19th century, Doyamoyee is a wife to Umaprasad, the son of the zamindar Kalikinkar Roy who worships … Continue reading Devi (1960) – One Is Not Born, But Becomes A Goddess
Khamoshi (1969) – Madness In Heartbreak
It was Waheeda Rehman's birthday a few days ago. I thought it would be nice to see one of her earlier films, and it is clear she is such a star of an actor. I just picked this one at random. Summary: Nurse Radha works at a psychiatric ward in a hospital, but who has … Continue reading Khamoshi (1969) – Madness In Heartbreak
Benazir (1964) – Wise Women, Foolish Men
I do not know what makes the Muslim Social films such a comfort watch, but there is just this air to them that just soothes on a rainy day. Yes, there are some heaviness to be expected on the emotional side, but mostly there is just this lightness and feeling that (almost) everything will turn … Continue reading Benazir (1964) – Wise Women, Foolish Men
Last Night in Soho (2021) – Mirror Images and Broken Fantasies
There are very few occasions when I say that it seems like a movie was crafted for me. This is one of those moments. It ticks all the boxes I love when it comes to horror. I will give already a warning for a lot of blood, flashing neon lights and many cases of sexual … Continue reading Last Night in Soho (2021) – Mirror Images and Broken Fantasies
Charade (1963) – Trust No One And Every One
This certainly was a film with twists upon twists and I am not sure how I will make a good enough summary and not spoil the plot completely. This is one of those movies where everything is a spoiler and there are so many twists upon twists that honestly if you figure out the plot … Continue reading Charade (1963) – Trust No One And Every One
The Little Corner 