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Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013) – High Energy and Brightly Coloured Shakespeare in Bhansali’s Gujarat

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April 26, 2020

Shakespeare’s birthday month was coming to a close, and I finally settled into this movie to review for it. So, even if I missed The Bard’s birthday, he is still getting an adaption review/analysis of one of his most popular works. Also, my own favourite play, because it can be…
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2010s, 21st Century, Analysis, Classics, Indian Cinema, Malayalam, Movies, Reviews

Helen (2019) – A Woman’s Everyday Survival

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April 22, 2020

This was recommended a lot and I finally found the movie and watched it. It did live up to the hype! So good! Summary: Helen lives with her widowed father Paul in a conservative Christian household. She works at the local mall’s chicken fast food restaurant The Chicken Hub and…
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2010s, 21st Century, Deepika Padukone, Hindi, Indian Cinema, Movies, Reviews

Karthik Calling Karthik (2010) – The Psychology of Isolation with Mental Illness

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April 10, 2020

This was really an isolation watch. I would not have probably never watched it otherwise, but the poster looked intriguing and it had Deepika in it and there is enough time to watch now. So why not? Summary: Karthik is an office worker at a construction company who hates his…
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Life, Writing

Staying Home like all of you should if you can

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April 8, 2020

This is just a write-up post about what’s been going on in my life. No review or analysis or anything. Since I am currently unemployed, am not in any university and living with my parents now until 2 of those formerly said things happen at the same time for me…
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19th Century, 21st Century, Analysis, Classics, European Cinema, Movies, Regency, Reviews

Emma. (2020) – A Feast For The Eyes and Romantic Heart

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March 29, 2020

I am so glad this movie is for rent now considering the circumstances. It would have been grand to see this on the big screen, but it works as good as on the TV screen. Prepare for a long review/deep analysis of this movie, because I find I have a…
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Books, Life, Writing

List of Recommended Books to Read Under Quarantine

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March 22, 2020

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 …
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21st Century, Analysis, Art House, Independent Film, Indian Cinema, Marathi, Movies, Reviews

Sunrise (2014) – An Intensely Real Story That Veers Into Fantasy

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March 13, 2020

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…
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Documentary, History, Miniseries to Seasons, Reviews, Travel

James May: Our Man In Japan

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February 29, 2020

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…
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Classics, Hollywood, Movies, Reviews

Little Women (2019) – An Old Story Comes Alive

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February 20, 2020

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…
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21st Century, Analysis, Asian Cinema, Classics, Movies, Reviews

Parasite (2019) – Society Creates the Leeches

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February 5, 2020

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…
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