“Once Upon A Time…” that is how all fairy tales start, a guarantee of a “Happy Ever After” at the end of the story. Yet in this film one is not sure if justice will be served, since the world of this film is a bleak one, and justice for some takes a long time. … Continue reading Ajji (2017) – Grandmother, What Big Teeth You Have!
Tag: 2017
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
The Most Beautiful Woman in Florence: A Story of Botticelli – A What If Historical Romance of Artist and Muse
I am so happy I finally read this book! I had bought it years ago, but never read it until now, and now I think it might be my favourite historical fiction romance! Synopsis: A girl as beautiful as Simonetta Cattaneo never wants for marriage proposals in 15th Century Italy, but she jumps at the … Continue reading The Most Beautiful Woman in Florence: A Story of Botticelli – A What If Historical Romance of Artist and Muse
Tiger Zinda Hai (2017) – A Spy Matures
And off we are to the second film of the Tiger franchise! This should be fun! Summary: In Ikrit, Iraq, there is a hospital with Indian and Pakistani nurses who are being held hostage by Muslim extremists called ISC and who need to be saved before the USA bombs the city in a week's time. … Continue reading Tiger Zinda Hai (2017) – A Spy Matures
OK Jaanu (2017) – Romantic and Happy
Remakes are a hot topic, be it from Disney's money grabs at nostalgia, a reimagining of a classic movie or just the Hindi remake of a movie from South India. This is one such remake, and one of a successful Tamil movie at that. O Kadhal Kanmani (2015) directed by Mani Ratnam. So, for the … Continue reading OK Jaanu (2017) – Romantic and Happy
Othello: We too have our Othellos (2014) – Shakespeare Turned on its Head
What better way to start a venture in to regional cinema than with a bit of Shakespeare, yet not really an adaptation of one the Bard's plays, but rather a mix of all of them in a flowing narrative. Summary: Three characters come together as they come in and out of each others lives. Bankim, … Continue reading Othello: We too have our Othellos (2014) – Shakespeare Turned on its Head
Loving Vincent (2017) – A Masterpiece of Both Art and Cinema
A big statement for a film that might be too, dare I say, Art House for some, even if it is an Independent Film. Which is now on Netflix and I can't recommend it enough. Mind you, this review ended being more personal than I intended, but I will keep it, because it is the … Continue reading Loving Vincent (2017) – A Masterpiece of Both Art and Cinema
Our House (2017) – Sharing Unnatural Space
This was a watch out of curiosity. And I am glad I did. It is a film made by a relatively new director Yui Kiyohara who has only made one other movie in which information, let alone pictures, are hard to come by. Yui Kiyohara studied under horror director Kiyoshi Kurosawa who has many works … Continue reading Our House (2017) – Sharing Unnatural Space
King Charles III – A “What If” of Shakespearean Proportions
"The Queen is dead. Long live the King!" those words shall be uttered one day and Great Britain will mourn along with many more people. This story takes it to another level and looks at what could happen when Charles is crowned king. Summary: Queen Elizabeth II is dead. Long live King Charles III. With … Continue reading King Charles III – A “What If” of Shakespearean Proportions
Demi-Gods – Mortal Lives, Immortal Attraction
I picked up this book at my local bookstore because it caught my eye. I saw that it had won a prize and the cover was reminiscent of the 1950s, looking back at the synopsis it seemed interesting enough and so I bought it. It was a whim buy and I am glad I did … Continue reading Demi-Gods – Mortal Lives, Immortal Attraction
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