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
Category: Indian Cinema
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
Aayirathil Oruvan (2010) – An Epic Journey to the Haunted Past
This film...just blew me away. I had heard it is a classic and I can see why. It does not pull any punches and filled with atmosphere it was the smoothest 3 hours I spent staring at the screen. Somehow it balances so many things, yet still stays consistent, and looks absolutely stunning! Though, I … Continue reading Aayirathil Oruvan (2010) – An Epic Journey to the Haunted Past
Tara Vs Bilal (2022) – A 2000s Rom-Com With a Refreshing 2020s Heart
This is a film that gave me a feeling I thought had been lost, the warm fuzzy feeling in your chest as you laugh at the screen. It kept me smiling all the way through. Summary: Tara Kaul is a Kashmiri Pandit living with her grandfather in Delhi until she gets married to Vijay Sharma … Continue reading Tara Vs Bilal (2022) – A 2000s Rom-Com With a Refreshing 2020s Heart
Kadaisi Vivasayi (2022) – A Quiet Natured Existence
This was a movie that I liked a lot. It probably won't be for everyone, there isn't any mass moments and the stars that do their cameos filter through the narrative without much fanfare. It is a quiet film, yet it keeps you engaged from start to finish, soon enough entangling you with the emotions … Continue reading Kadaisi Vivasayi (2022) – A Quiet Natured Existence
Mili (2022) – A Diluted Remake That Does Not Bite Even In The Cold
A part of me wishes I would have loved this as much as others did, but here is my honest opinion about this film. Having watched the original did impact on this. Still, a remake should work on its own to keep the heart of the original story intact and find new avenues to explore … Continue reading Mili (2022) – A Diluted Remake That Does Not Bite Even In The Cold
Qala (2022) – Empathic Story of Music, a Mother and Mental Illness
This movie made me cry. It laid its gentle hand against my chest and made me cry even after I had put on the lights of my apartment. I had wanted to watch this film, concentrate on it completely, because it is what it deserves. It deserves our attention, nothing less. So, after having come … Continue reading Qala (2022) – Empathic Story of Music, a Mother and Mental Illness
Sufiyum Sujatayum (2020) – Love in Sacrifice
This is a beautiful movie, both visually and just by its essence. It is deeply poetic, almost like a short story or a folk take told anew. One with its heart in the right place as gently, sweetly worms your way into your subconscious until you cannot think of anything else. Like the Sufi Dervish, … Continue reading Sufiyum Sujatayum (2020) – Love in Sacrifice
Naane Varuvean (2022) – The Second Half Saves The Day
First off, before getting into the review, I have to give some context for those unaware. This movie was released a day before Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan: Part I came into the world, and made history with conquering the box office like a monster does a mere mortal. I have no idea why they thought … Continue reading Naane Varuvean (2022) – The Second Half Saves The Day
Mahaan (2022) – Between Abstinence and Excess, Family Battles Rage
Such a good movie! And also a good strong script. It feels like a classic from the past, but with a modern twists and themes. Very much an enjoyable ride from beginning to end, even when the plot gets a bit complicated, it is still easy to follow. Summary: In the 1990s, Gandhi Mahaan is … Continue reading Mahaan (2022) – Between Abstinence and Excess, Family Battles Rage
The Little Corner 