This is a well done movie. It is also a very comforting movie. It has that charm and a kind of innocence on a small scale that the early 90s Indian romantic movies have before the grandeur of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge hit the following year, and after it Yash Chopra's and Karan Johar's romantic … Continue reading Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994) – Sweet 90s Candy-coloured Love
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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
Gehraiyaan (2022) – Cycle of Waves and Trauma
First off, this is not a story about Heroines or Heroes in the traditional sense of Good and Evil. This is a story with complicated people, flawed people, but who still deserve understanding and empathy. It is a cocktail of both growing anxiety, lies and mesmerising relationships. It may start out as a romance, but … Continue reading Gehraiyaan (2022) – Cycle of Waves and Trauma
Hasee Toh Phasee (2014) – Imperfection is Perfection for Somebody
This a comfort movie for many people, including me. Sure, if you think logically it will make you angry - with an illogical plot involving China and highly incorrect medical issues. But the emotion is still true and delicate in what it deals with. In truth, if it wasn't for those two issues within the … Continue reading Hasee Toh Phasee (2014) – Imperfection is Perfection for Somebody
Sanam Teri Kasam (2016) – True Emotion, True Love, True Sincerity
I had this film recommended to me by a friend (Thank you, Margaret!), saying that I would love it. Lo and behold, I did love it. By the way, if you are in to sweet, sincere, sappy and VERY romantic movies, then this is for you! This is the ultimate female fantasy movie! Do you … Continue reading Sanam Teri Kasam (2016) – True Emotion, True Love, True Sincerity
In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones (1989 TV) – Life is Not Made to Be Designed
I found about this film in a funny twist of coincidence (don't know if the wording is right but it feels so). I have been reading the non-fiction articles and essays of Arundhati Roy, loving her way with words and strong opinions. I am slowly making my way into reading everything she has written and … Continue reading In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones (1989 TV) – Life is Not Made to Be Designed
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
Dia (2020) – It’s the Little Things that Matter
This is the first Kannada film I have ever watched. It is an industry that seems rarely to get any attention, with the Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi industries getting most of it. I heard good things about it. The film is a bit slow-paced, so might not be for everyone, but the characters keep … Continue reading Dia (2020) – It’s the Little Things that Matter
Natyam (2021) – Change is for Growth
I do love a good dance movie, preferably one with a predictable formula. This has it, but the emotional stakes are strong, even if the plot is one used in so many other films. The dances are beautiful, the music makes you want to dance with the film and the performances are all on point. … Continue reading Natyam (2021) – Change is for Growth
Karnan (2021) – An Epic of Small Proportions
I do love "punching up" stories, where those who are oppressed are fighting against powers stronger than them - Les Misérables, all those kinds of stories. This movie has to be one of my favourites of that kind. Not only is it artistic, very Masala and epic in the best of ways possible. Also, the … Continue reading Karnan (2021) – An Epic of Small Proportions
The Little Corner 