This was just a random film chosen, but I have heard the music before, and thought it would be interesting. I guess there is also a nostalgia for the 2000s as well, and considering the current drought of rom-coms in Hindi cinema one has to look back to get it. Summary: Arav Kapoor designs cars … Continue reading Barsaat (2005) – A Confusing Film That is Confused About Itself
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
Sara’s (2021) – To Have a Child or Not to Have a Child
It has been a while since I've watched a Malayalam film. Thought it would be nice to go see what was in offer, and I found this with one of my favourite new actors. Summary: Sara decided young that she didn't want to have a child. Now working as an assistant in a film production … Continue reading Sara’s (2021) – To Have a Child or Not to Have a Child
Sita Ramam (2022) – A Charming Old Fashioned Love Story Stuck in a Boring Framing Device
After a few days filled with bad or depressing films I thought it would be a nice change to have something light, and I had heard good things about this film for a long while. I just needed the right time, and right mentality to watch it, and now it seems that both are there. … Continue reading Sita Ramam (2022) – A Charming Old Fashioned Love Story Stuck in a Boring Framing Device
Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (1996) – Fiercely Feminist Rani, Regressive Plot and Love (blegh) Solves All
I seem to be in a 90s kick right now, but who can blame me when the current film roster is not as appealing right now, and at school I cannot see the newest releases in the theatre. I guess I am just curious to see the early performances of actors and actresses who we … Continue reading Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (1996) – Fiercely Feminist Rani, Regressive Plot and Love (blegh) Solves All
Dastak (1996) – Mash of Darr and The Bodyguard and Wishing Sushmita Had a Better First Film
There is something fascinating about these films that come and go, that don't become classics. This film is one of those you don't necessary even remember seeing, but one that is a fun discovery later on, even if it isn't of the best quality. Summary: In 1994 Sushmita Sen wins the Miss Universe competition. A … Continue reading Dastak (1996) – Mash of Darr and The Bodyguard and Wishing Sushmita Had a Better First Film
Sawan Bhadon (1970) – Campy Entertaining Fun!!
Curiosity is one hell of a motivator, especially when it comes to seeing these old films that aren't as much in the conversation. The films that are a nice timepass, neither highly regarded classics, but not just bad bad films that are best forgotten either. Sawan Bhadon is such film if you take it as … Continue reading Sawan Bhadon (1970) – Campy Entertaining Fun!!
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
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
Mandi (1983) – Shabana Azmi Shines in an Otherwise Meandering Film
With the oncoming release of Heeramandi, I thought I would check out some films about Tawaifs and prostitutes. Found this one, and it is filled with such a star studded cast it was hard to ignore it. Summary: In Hyderabad, the Madam of a brothel, Rukmini Bai, gets a new landlord in Mr Gupta whose … Continue reading Mandi (1983) – Shabana Azmi Shines in an Otherwise Meandering Film
The Little Corner 