This film is truly a trip! Something so specific, yet speaking of such human emotions within its story, except it does not fully embrace its empathy for the most fascinating character of 1970s Hindi cinema. Spoilers for the film below! In Montreal in Quebec, Canada the Jaiswal family is in turmoil as the mother and … Continue reading Haré Rama Haré Krishna (1971) – A Sibling Search in the Hippies Shangri-La
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Chandni (1989) – Red Roses, Monsoon Rains, and Goddess Sridevi
This is a re-review since the one I made a long, long time ago was not good, and honestly I did not analyse or give the film its due. I do love how re-reviewing these films gives me the excuse to watch them once more, but with a sharper eye. Spoilers for the film below! … Continue reading Chandni (1989) – Red Roses, Monsoon Rains, and Goddess Sridevi
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) – The First Time I Saw Myself In A Film
I have seen this film multiple times and will probably many times more. This is a classic for a reason, and it has been analyzed to death by this point. Last year was its 30th anniversary, which was celebrated with a statue in Leicester Square in London. It is a film that means many different … Continue reading Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) – The First Time I Saw Myself In A Film
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham… (2001) – A Modern Classic That is Hard Not to Love
I had to get to the classics eventually, and I suppose what better to start with than the film we all have seen many times and love from our younger years. Summary: Rohan Raichand is returning from school back home when he makes a stop to greet his grandmother Lajwanti "Lajjo" Raichand. When he is … Continue reading Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham… (2001) – A Modern Classic That is Hard Not to Love