This film...just blew me away. I had heard it is a classic and I can see why. It does not pull any punches and filled with atmosphere it was the smoothest 3 hours I spent staring at the screen. Somehow it balances so many things, yet still stays consistent, and looks absolutely stunning! Though, I … Continue reading Aayirathil Oruvan (2010) – An Epic Journey to the Haunted Past
Tag: 2010
Raavanan (2010) – Falling Into Shades of Gray
This is a film I have rewatched more times than I can count. I even have the Tamil DVD of it, which I hold onto dearly. First time I saw this I was on a search for retellings of the Ramayana, having watched the Toei adaptation of it many times already, and I found this. … Continue reading Raavanan (2010) – Falling Into Shades of Gray
Antardwand (2010) – The Patriarchy Bites Its Own Back
This is all Art House and Social Issues filled movie that is very well done. I was surprised I liked it so much but seeing all the wreaths on the poster of all the film festivals it had been in it's no surprise. Summary: Raghuveer and his Delhi girlfriend decide to get married since she … Continue reading Antardwand (2010) – The Patriarchy Bites Its Own Back
Karthik Calling Karthik (2010) – The Psychology of Isolation with Mental Illness
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 ordinary life. He does menial … Continue reading Karthik Calling Karthik (2010) – The Psychology of Isolation with Mental Illness
Easy A – Fun Madonna-Whore Critique With A Literary Edge and Social Commentary
John Hughes is in fashion now-a-days isn't he? Especially his movies. Since the directors who grew up with his movies starting from the 80s are all grown up and are making films now with homage after homage its practically spot the reference. This seems like one of the earliest homages (from what I saw), coming … Continue reading Easy A – Fun Madonna-Whore Critique With A Literary Edge and Social Commentary