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
Category: 90s
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
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994) – Sweet 90s Candy-coloured Love
This is a well done movie. It is also a very comforting movie. It has that charm and a kind of innocence on a small scale that the early 90s Indian romantic movies have before the grandeur of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge hit the following year, and after it Yash Chopra's and Karan Johar's romantic … Continue reading Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994) – Sweet 90s Candy-coloured Love
Minsara Kanavu (1997) – A Simple Story of Desire and Devotion
This is just such a simple romance in the best way. There are no Villains, only people with different desires, with the common decency of selflessness. It's people trying to out-selfless each other in their different ways, from the spiritual to the physical acts. Also, very refreshing with the very Christian setting. Kajol is full … Continue reading Minsara Kanavu (1997) – A Simple Story of Desire and Devotion
Latcho Drom (1993) – A Musical Journey of the Romani People
The title means Safe Journey in Romani. And this film is a journey with no other plot than the show of travel of who would become the Roma from Northern India to Spain. There is dialogue and sentences in the language of the real Roma speaking in their respective countries where they live, showing their … Continue reading Latcho Drom (1993) – A Musical Journey of the Romani People
Rangeela (1995) – A Colourful Love Triangle with Two Strong Shades and One Clear One
I haven't done a review in a while. Been in a kind of a slump, partly because I didn't want to burn myself out, then there's the fact that I didn't know what I should review and then - on a personal matter - a family tragedy happened unexpectedly that effected things. Well, now I … Continue reading Rangeela (1995) – A Colourful Love Triangle with Two Strong Shades and One Clear One
Amodini (1994) – Of Greedy Men and Burdened Women in a Satire of Society
Necessary to say because I know hardly a lot of people read these posts about these kinds of Art House films this will be filled with spoilers, but I still urge you to watch the film. It's less than 2 hours long and can be found on YouTube for free. And also if you read … Continue reading Amodini (1994) – Of Greedy Men and Burdened Women in a Satire of Society
Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998) – A Charming Story Of A Little Hero
I've heard of this classic movie one way or another, most likely cultural osmosis and I was so happy to finally see it! And its as beautiful as described. Summary: Somewhere in West Africa a woman is about to give birth when the baby in her stomach decides to birth itself. Coming out in to … Continue reading Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998) – A Charming Story Of A Little Hero
Anastasia (1997) – A Journey to Past Nostalgia
We all have our favourite animated movie that isn't Disney. This was mine as I remember watching this on TV and even remember that it was recorded on Video, then as time went on I forgot the name of this movie but I remembered what sorta happened in it (specifically the ending fight sequence) and … Continue reading Anastasia (1997) – A Journey to Past Nostalgia