New Year’s Eve has turned into New Year’s Day and I have once more watched YJHD to celebrate the changing of the year from 2025 to 2026. I cannot remember when it became a tradition for me to do this, but since I am not someone who gets invited to parties much, this is how … Continue reading Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) – Love Changes, Friendship is Forever
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Laal Singh Chaddha (2022) – Please All, Offend None, Centrist Filmmaking
So this is a long review/analysis that borders more on the analysis part. It is a bit long, I had a lot to say, and after watching the film a couple of times I finally landed on my thoughts on it. Years later after the film came to OTT but better late than never! Synopsis: … Continue reading Laal Singh Chaddha (2022) – Please All, Offend None, Centrist Filmmaking
Tiger 3 (2023) – A Faltering Film that Collapses Under its Own Weight
And here we have the latest in the Tiger trilogy! Summary: In 1999 Zoya is recruited into ISI by Aatish Rehman. In the present, Aatish Rehman is back, and he uses Zoya and Tiger in order to get what he wants, and become the new ruler of Pakistan. To get straight to the point, this … Continue reading Tiger 3 (2023) – A Faltering Film that Collapses Under its Own Weight
Cocktail (2012) – Old Wine in a New Bottle
I needed something light to watch this time. I have been otherwise seeing such dark films, that I just needed a light romance and friendship story. Thankfully this film delivered1! Summary: Gautam "Gutlu" Kapoor is a flirty man who hits on almost every woman he talks to. Meera Sahni is a newlywed who goes to London to … Continue reading Cocktail (2012) – Old Wine in a New Bottle
Merry Christmas (2024) – A Love Story First, a Cozy Murder Mystery Second
This film really missed the opportunity to be released at Christmas, it truly would have been nice to see this when there was snow on the ground. Alas, it is now on Netflix, which means I can see both the Hindi and Tamil versions of this film. I will also be reviewing both iterations of … Continue reading Merry Christmas (2024) – A Love Story First, a Cozy Murder Mystery Second
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) – It Is All About Letting Go
There is something magical going into the movie theatre to see a film from a director who you have followed since the beginning and seen all of their films. The first time really enhances the magic as you watch the screen, and there is plenty of magic of both emotion and care in this film. … Continue reading Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) – It Is All About Letting Go
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
6 New Years Party Songs to Blast with the Fireworks!!
Happy New Year everyone!! I mostly listen to Indian music so this list is going to be full of those songs I wish played at the clubs or at least more internationally (or at least in Finland) so I wouldn't look too weird in recommending these songs and being the only one who lip-synchs along … Continue reading 6 New Years Party Songs to Blast with the Fireworks!!