This is a classic film which I had never watched before, so it was exciting to get to finally see it! Summary: Ishaan is a young boy who has needed to repeat a grade, and is thought to be troublemaker at school, so his parents send him to a boarding school. There he meets a … Continue reading Taare Zameen Par (2007) – A Sincerely Charming Tearjerker
Category: Classics
Asoka (2001) – A Single Man’s Journey from Blood to Peace
I have never seen this film before, and I felt like it was time that I did. I am thankful that I did, since it is a good film, even though it is far from perfect. Summary: In Ancient India, Prince Asoka is in line for the throne, but when he sent to live as … Continue reading Asoka (2001) – A Single Man’s Journey from Blood to Peace
Mr. and Mrs. Iyer (2002) – Tolerance in the Midst of a Cycle of Revenge
I had heard about this classic, but never got around to watching it. Happy to say it is as much of a classic as described! Summary: Meenakshi S. Iyer, a Tamil Brahmin, is travelling on a bus to Kolkata with her baby, and where she meets Jehangir "Raja" Chowdhury, a Bengali photographer. When on their … Continue reading Mr. and Mrs. Iyer (2002) – Tolerance in the Midst of a Cycle of Revenge
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
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
Fandry (2013) – Humans are Animals Too
There was a list somewhere (Film Companion, most likely) where the director Pa. Ranjith listed the movies he liked or deemed important, and this Marathi film was one of them. Naturally, curiosity took over, and I watched it. Summary: Jabya belongs to the untouchable (Dalit) Kaikadi community in Maharashtra, and he and his family are … Continue reading Fandry (2013) – Humans are Animals Too
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
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
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