A part of me wishes I would have loved this as much as others did, but here is my honest opinion about this film. Having watched the original did impact on this. Still, a remake should work on its own to keep the heart of the original story intact and find new avenues to explore … Continue reading Mili (2022) – A Diluted Remake That Does Not Bite Even In The Cold
Tag: A. R. Rahman
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
Minsara Kanavu (1997) – A Simple Story of Desire and Devotion
This is just such a simple romance in the best way. There are no Villains, only people with different desires, with the common decency of selflessness. It's people trying to out-selfless each other in their different ways, from the spiritual to the physical acts. Also, very refreshing with the very Christian setting. Kajol is full … Continue reading Minsara Kanavu (1997) – A Simple Story of Desire and Devotion
Raanjhanaa (2013) – Mad Toxic Love
I will be thanking Atrangi Re (2021) for making me want to watch this movie after a very long time. I had the faint memory of feeling disappointed when I first watched it. This time though, it wasn't the case and I was pleasantly surprised. It even made me cry in the end. Summary: In … Continue reading Raanjhanaa (2013) – Mad Toxic Love
Atrangi Re (2021) – Love, Sacrifice and Magic
Aanand L. Rai is an odd director for me. I have only seen his Raanjhanaa (2013) and even that was a long time ago. The Tanu Weds Manu movies did not appeal to me (except one song from the second movie) and I doubt I will ever watch them now. Zero (2018) was one I … Continue reading Atrangi Re (2021) – Love, Sacrifice and Magic
17 Indian Rain Songs for a Rainy Day
Because there is A LOT of them! That's why. Even those with water as a large element are a dimer dozen to be found in all Indian films, not just Hindi. It's the old method of using rain as an excuse/reason for the heroine to have her sari wet and queue the romantic/dramatic scene, because … Continue reading 17 Indian Rain Songs for a Rainy Day