I have watched this film so many times I think I can recount it from memory. I am so happy to finally talk about it! Synopsis: In 1770, Marie Antoinette, an Austrian archduchess, weds the French royal dauphine Louis Auguste. Pressured to bear an heir to the French throne, she is all at ease at … Continue reading Marie Antoinette (2006) – A Queen Bee in a Gilded Cage
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Fire (1998) – Burning Desires
Guess I am on a roll on seeing these films by diaspora directors right now, but some of these I have never seen and this film is one of them. Summary: Sita is married to Jatin, but he does not seem so interested. Radha is her sister-in-law and is married to Jatin's brother Ashok. In … Continue reading Fire (1998) – Burning Desires
The Fall (2006) – Love Letter to Stories and the Wonders of Our World
This film is something which I have long been anticipating coming to MUBI. I've heard so many good things about and it is so nice to finally be able to see it!! Summary: In silent-era Hollywood, stuntman Roy Walker is brought to a hospital after an on-set accident. There, he befriends a young girl named … Continue reading The Fall (2006) – Love Letter to Stories and the Wonders of Our World
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
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
Autobiography of a Princess (1975) – Reminisces on The Raj
Thank you, MUBI, for this find! As a fan of Merchant-Ivory films, it was nice to discover this since I hadn't heard of this film before. The film is only an hour long, but it has so many layers presented in its short time that leave a sweet, if not conflicted, taste in your mouth. … Continue reading Autobiography of a Princess (1975) – Reminisces on The Raj
In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones (1989 TV) – Life is Not Made to Be Designed
I found about this film in a funny twist of coincidence (don't know if the wording is right but it feels so). I have been reading the non-fiction articles and essays of Arundhati Roy, loving her way with words and strong opinions. I am slowly making my way into reading everything she has written and … Continue reading In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones (1989 TV) – Life is Not Made to Be Designed
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
Shiraz: A Romance of India (1928) – A Simple Romance Inside a Historical Fantasy
I've been waiting to see this movie for a while, after seeing that We Are One was putting it on YouTube for free I watched it as soon as I could. Summary: Set in 17th century during the time of the Mughals the story tells of Shiraz who was found as a child in the … Continue reading Shiraz: A Romance of India (1928) – A Simple Romance Inside a Historical Fantasy
Monsoon Wedding (2001) – Intimate Story of Love Inside a Realistic Wedding
It was about time I watched this classic film. It took me a while but I finally watched it and wasn't disappointed. This film, along with Lagaan, brought Indian culture for Westerners in the forefront in the early 2000s. Lagaan was made by Indians for Indians as well as Westerners, this movie though, was meant … Continue reading Monsoon Wedding (2001) – Intimate Story of Love Inside a Realistic Wedding
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