This is a film which I have put off reviewing for a long time, because I knew what I would say. But now this film is on Netflix, making it once more having a wider audience. All I will say is that this is more of an analytical essay with sources cited at the end, … Continue reading Padmaavat (2018) – Fascist Aesthetics of a Fantastical Fiction Made into Hindutva History
Category: Deepika Padukone
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) – Love Changes, Friendship is Forever
New Year’s Eve has turned into New Year’s Day and I have once more watched YJHD to celebrate the changing of the year from 2025 to 2026. I cannot remember when it became a tradition for me to do this, but since I am not someone who gets invited to parties much, this is how … Continue reading Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) – Love Changes, Friendship is Forever
Cocktail (2012) – Old Wine in a New Bottle
I needed something light to watch this time. I have been otherwise seeing such dark films, that I just needed a light romance and friendship story. Thankfully this film delivered1! Summary: Gautam "Gutlu" Kapoor is a flirty man who hits on almost every woman he talks to. Meera Sahni is a newlywed who goes to London to … Continue reading Cocktail (2012) – Old Wine in a New Bottle
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
Pathaan (2023) – Powerful Action-Packed Portrait of King Khan
Ok, first off, I have to say that this a gritty, action-packed film in the best way. Sexy, raw, high-voltage and brutal in an entertaining way. Also. DO NOT LEAVE EARLY! Stay through 'Jhoome Jo Pathaan' at the end to see an end credits scene. This is merely the beginning of something great, so best … Continue reading Pathaan (2023) – Powerful Action-Packed Portrait of King Khan
Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013) – High Energy and Brightly Coloured Shakespeare in Bhansali’s Gujarat
Shakespeare's birthday month was coming to a close, and I finally settled into this movie to review for it. So, even if I missed The Bard's birthday, he is still getting an adaption review/analysis of one of his most popular works. Also, my own favourite play, because it can be interpreted in so many ways … Continue reading Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013) – High Energy and Brightly Coloured Shakespeare in Bhansali’s Gujarat
Karthik Calling Karthik (2010) – The Psychology of Isolation with Mental Illness
This was really an isolation watch. I would not have probably never watched it otherwise, but the poster looked intriguing and it had Deepika in it and there is enough time to watch now. So why not? Summary: Karthik is an office worker at a construction company who hates his ordinary life. He does menial … Continue reading Karthik Calling Karthik (2010) – The Psychology of Isolation with Mental Illness
Piku (2015) – A Quirky Tale of Family, Heritage and Hierarchies
This is just a lovely film and all too familiar to many of us. It's the perfect combination of everything I would hope for in a film like this and the way the story goes, its not just watching a film, but watching a family. This time with ALL the flaws to go with it … Continue reading Piku (2015) – A Quirky Tale of Family, Heritage and Hierarchies
17 Indian Rain Songs for a Rainy Day
Because there is A LOT of them! That's why. Even those with water as a large element are a dimer dozen to be found in all Indian films, not just Hindi. It's the old method of using rain as an excuse/reason for the heroine to have her sari wet and queue the romantic/dramatic scene, because … Continue reading 17 Indian Rain Songs for a Rainy Day
Om Shanti Om – Pure Movie Magic As Long As You Embrace All The Emotions
We all have that movie which we love no matter our age. It might be Marry Poppins or any of Disney's and Pixar's lot, maybe it was a classic from old Hollywood, or a foreign film which name you couldn't remember for years, but found again. None-the-less you love it unconditionally, even though you see … Continue reading Om Shanti Om – Pure Movie Magic As Long As You Embrace All The Emotions
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