This is a dark film, just don't watch it if you are not in the mood. This film does not pull any punches son the subject matter, so watch it with caution if you cannot take it. Summary: Sonia's father sells her sister Preeti to pay off his debts. Sonia tries to follow the clues … Continue reading Love Sonia (2018) – It Takes a Village to Do Evil
Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare (2020) – Femininity and Freedom
I had not yet seen this film, yet it was kinds lying on the search bar of Netflix for me. I guess because 2020 was the kind of year it was that there was so much going on, that I missed this film all together, and only years later have the time to watch it. … Continue reading Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare (2020) – Femininity and Freedom
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
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham… (2001) – A Modern Classic That is Hard Not to Love
I had to get to the classics eventually, and I suppose what better to start with than the film we all have seen many times and love from our younger years. Summary: Rohan Raichand is returning from school back home when he makes a stop to greet his grandmother Lajwanti "Lajjo" Raichand. When he is … Continue reading Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham… (2001) – A Modern Classic That is Hard Not to Love
Joji (2021) – One Man’s Madness Into Murder
A long time ago I heard some really good things about this film. I had high expectations, especially since it is inspired by Macbeth by William Shakespeare. Summary: It is the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in India and on a rubber plantation in Kerala lives the Panachel-family; Jomon, the eldest with his son Popy; … Continue reading Joji (2021) – One Man’s Madness Into Murder
NH1O (2015) – Wild Wild Country
This is a brutal film, which I would not suggest seeing with a full stomach, and it hits on very important points as well, which makes it an interesting watch. Summary: Arjun and Meera are on their way to their holiday on the highway NH10 from Delhi when they witness an honour killing. Things spiral … Continue reading NH1O (2015) – Wild Wild Country
Noor Jahaan (2018) – More a Romance Than a Remake
This film is based on the Marathi film Sairat (2016) (my review in link) and since I have already seen the Hindi remake (my review in link), I thought I'd watch the Bengali version of this story to see how much they altered or did not change from the original film. Summary: Noor is a … Continue reading Noor Jahaan (2018) – More a Romance Than a Remake
Ullozhukku (2024) – Falling Rain, Rising Tensions
It has been a while since I have watched a Malayalam film, and I thought I'd better start with something recent, and this looked like a very interesting film. Summary: In Alappuzha, Kerala, Anju is married to a sick Thomaskutty. When Thomaskutty dies, secrets start to rise with the floodwater of the rains between her … Continue reading Ullozhukku (2024) – Falling Rain, Rising Tensions
Eklavya: The Royal Guard (2007) – A Shakespearean Dharma Drama
This has to be one of my favourite films of all times. So happy to finally talk about it here! Summary: In the kingdom of Devigarh, Queen Suhasinidevi dies, and with her death secrets begin to open about the royal family. There is something rotten in the kingdom of Devigarh, and Vidhu Vinod Chopra has … Continue reading Eklavya: The Royal Guard (2007) – A Shakespearean Dharma Drama
Laapataa Ladies (2024) – Simple Feminism in a Sanitised Village
It seems that India has chosen this film to represent itself in the 2025 Oscars. So, I thought I'd check it out and review it. Summary: In the Nirmal Pradesh in 2001, Deepak is travelling with his new bride Phool Kumari to his village after the wedding ceremony. They get into a train, and as … Continue reading Laapataa Ladies (2024) – Simple Feminism in a Sanitised Village
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