This is by no means a graphic film, and indeed it shies away from being graphic or brutal in anything but implication. I would say it is a movie if you are an elderly teen and up you should watch, but because of the bleakness of the subject matter of human trafficking and other tragedies … Continue reading Lilya 4-ever (2002) – The Abandoned Are Their Own Guardian Angels
Saiyaara (2025) – Reminded Me Why I Love Indian Cinema
First off, if you have not seen this film, then I highly recommend you do so! No, it does not invent the wheel, but it has so many good things going for it which I get more into in the review. But this is a film that deserves to be seen on the big screen … Continue reading Saiyaara (2025) – Reminded Me Why I Love Indian Cinema
Death on the Nile (1978) – A Visual Treat on a Murderous Leisure Cruise
There are summer movies that are blockbusters, and then there are summer movies like this which take you on vacation with the thrill of a murder mystery there to engage you like a good book as the heat of the sun blares down from above. An Agatha Christie book one could say. Synopsis: Almost everyone … Continue reading Death on the Nile (1978) – A Visual Treat on a Murderous Leisure Cruise
Marie Antoinette (2006) – A Queen Bee in a Gilded Cage
I have watched this film so many times I think I can recount it from memory. I am so happy to finally talk about it! Synopsis: In 1770, Marie Antoinette, an Austrian archduchess, weds the French royal dauphine Louis Auguste. Pressured to bear an heir to the French throne, she is all at ease at … Continue reading Marie Antoinette (2006) – A Queen Bee in a Gilded Cage
Le Bonheur (1965) – Cycles of Eerie Happiness
I love how reviewing something is just a good excuse to watch something, and for me it was to see this classic film once more. Synopsis: François, a happily married carpenter with a young family, falls in love with telephone operator Emilie. As he basks in the joy of his new relationship, his feelings for … Continue reading Le Bonheur (1965) – Cycles of Eerie Happiness
Julie & Julia (2009) – Comfort Food and Blogging for Love
I am so glad and happy to finally talk about this film! Synopsis: Based on two true stories, Julie & Julia intertwines the lives of two women who, though separated by time and space, are both at loose ends…until they discover that with the right combination of passion, fearlessness and butter, anything is possible. Spoilers for the … Continue reading Julie & Julia (2009) – Comfort Food and Blogging for Love
I Am Not a Witch (2017) – Trials of the Outcasts of Society
I am changing up a bit here and will be reviewing more international cinema, not just South Asian or Indian cinema as I have done for most of this blog's run. There are a lot of great films out there, many which I have not yet seen or have seen and want to write about … Continue reading I Am Not a Witch (2017) – Trials of the Outcasts of Society
An Evening in Paris (1967) – Desire and Duality in 1960s Europe
This is a re-review since the one I made long ago I feel was not as good as it could be. Also, it is just an excuse to watch this film again, since it is so much fun! Synopsis: Deepa goes to Paris to find love where she finds the handsome Shyam Kumar who wins … Continue reading An Evening in Paris (1967) – Desire and Duality in 1960s Europe
Aiyyaa (2012) – Desire Amongst the Realm of the Senses
This is a re-review since the one I made before was not really a review or an analysis or anything like that. So, changing that now with this one with more analytical skills, as well as more maturity. Synopsis: Meenakshi is a Marathi Brahmin woman with a bad luck of being rejected by her suitors. … Continue reading Aiyyaa (2012) – Desire Amongst the Realm of the Senses
Veerana (1988) – Wonderful Aesthetics, Weak Plot
Back again with the lower grade Hindi cinema here. This time with an all time classic! Synopsis: Mahakal is is a God in league with the Devil, as well as with Witches who serve him. One night after one of their servants had been killed Thakur Mahendera Pratap Singh goes to seek out the witch, … Continue reading Veerana (1988) – Wonderful Aesthetics, Weak Plot
The Little Corner 