So, seeing as we are all currently stuck at home, what better to do than to read? The ones stuck in the attic, those books you've been putting off, the thick ones that now seem very appealing considering the circumstances? Here is a list to consider. Agatha Christie Novels From the fancy villas of … Continue reading List of Recommended Books to Read Under Quarantine
Nikaah (1982) – A Sympathetic Divorce Movie About Choices
This is such a satisfying movie. It has the typical sympathetic social consciousness B. R. Chopra's as well a good script and characters in a good drama with good music. Summary: Nilofar comes to the offices of her former college friend Haider. The two begin talking and Nilofar tells about her marriage to Wasim and … Continue reading Nikaah (1982) – A Sympathetic Divorce Movie About Choices
Sunrise (2014) – An Intensely Real Story That Veers Into Fantasy
This is a little treasure of a movie I found on Netflix (Nordic). I am so glad that I watched it because it was worth it. I should say that this is a Marathi film, for those who think it is Hindi or Bollywood, which it isn't. Summary: Inspector Joshi is a grieving father with … Continue reading Sunrise (2014) – An Intensely Real Story That Veers Into Fantasy
Awaara (1951) – A Grand Social Drama and Worldwide Hit
This is a certified classic. A landmark in Hindi cinema history which won the Grand Prize at Cannes 1953, was a massive worldwide hit and was the best-grossing film in the world (yes, even beating out Hollywood where Quo Vadis? earned 30,000,000 Dollars in 1951 while this film garnered a hefty 250 Million Dollars at … Continue reading Awaara (1951) – A Grand Social Drama and Worldwide Hit
James May: Our Man In Japan
This is a documentary is just a bringer of happiness! It aims for naturality, truth - the blunt kind - and looks at aspects and Japan's culture and it's people with respect. The premise of this documentary series is that James May from Top Gear and Grand Tour goes to Japan from Hokkaido in the … Continue reading James May: Our Man In Japan
Little Women (2019) – An Old Story Comes Alive
I finally saw this and I wasn't disappointed! A modern classic for sure and Greta Gerwig should have gotten a nomination for Best Director! Although I have to admit that Little Women got the Best Costume only because it was a period drama, not because the costumes are accurate or trying to be fully of … Continue reading Little Women (2019) – An Old Story Comes Alive
Parasite (2019) – Society Creates the Leeches
If you aren't already planning to see this movie then go see it immediately! As Bong Joon-ho said "It's only a small line to cross to read the subtitles." And this movie is worth it as well as all the awards, also those nominations it didn't receive (Best Acting in Oscars, but they are a … Continue reading Parasite (2019) – Society Creates the Leeches
A New Year – A Slow Start
So, I have neglected this blog for a while. It's just what happened when the Christmas season came, my sister came from Scotland, then it was birthday and now I am enrolled in an online history course. A lot has happened, things needed to be organised and there have been some down times which I've … Continue reading A New Year – A Slow Start
I saw CATS (2019) or How to completely misunderstand the source material and travel to the Uncanny Valley
I sit in my comfortable seat in my local theatre for the first showing where the tickets were available, it is a comfortable lounge style room with reclining large seats and pillows. At least I am going to see this disaster of a movie in the best seats in the house. The music starts, we … Continue reading I saw CATS (2019) or How to completely misunderstand the source material and travel to the Uncanny Valley
Begin Japanology / Japanology Plus – An Insightful look in to EVERYTHING Japanese
This is a fantastic documentary series. Whether you like Japanese culture or not. Filled with insight, heart and a lot of interesting topics to submerge yourself to as the calming music, steady old English man voice of the narrator and the voice of our host Peter Barakan takes through the episodes that are an 101 … Continue reading Begin Japanology / Japanology Plus – An Insightful look in to EVERYTHING Japanese
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