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The review of "Wake up Sid" highlights its themes of rebellion and the glamorization of creative professions over traditional jobs. The protagonist, Sid, embodies laziness and entitlement, ultimately finding success in photography. The author argues that such portrayals negatively influence youth perceptions of education and responsible careers, contributing to an educational crisis in India.
Back when I had watched The Great Indian Kitchen, I ended up writing a review with mixed views because as important and well-made as the movie was, there was a diversion that I could not ignore so I made a mention of it. [Review attached below.] Now, however, when The Great Indian Kitchen has been... Continue Reading →
Kalki 2898 AD, directed by Nag Ashwin, marks a significant experiment in Indian cinema, blending science fiction with religious themes. The film portrays a dystopian future filled with class struggles and ethical issues, presenting Kalki as a technologically enhanced hero. Despite narrative flaws, it successfully sets the stage for future sci-fi exploration in India.
Laapataa Ladies being India’s official entry to the Oscars persuaded me to watch the movie. I believe that it is one of the well-made films of the year but I cannot decide if there’s hope at the Academy Awards.
Daily writing promptWhat is your favorite genre of music?View all responses As a 90's kid, I feel like I grew up during Bollywood's most romantic era. 2000s was when the mega stars like the Khans and Hrithik Roshan ruled the industry in association with Yash Chopra and Karan Johar making hyper-realistic films. Music really had... Continue Reading →
How the Indian audience evolved and hyper-realistic film makers were left behind There was a Karan Johar era of romance in India when the Khans and the middle aged biggest stars still holding on to the illusion of stardom today were at the peak of their cinematic careers in India. This era can be traced... Continue Reading →
The nepotism debate spiked after Sushant Singh’s death in Bollywood and the major part of the population is done for good with the kind of counters that come from star kids in defence of nepotism. ‘Actor ka beta actor kyun nahi ban sakta’ and ‘why wouldn’t we make the most of what we’re blessed with’... Continue Reading →
When Bollywood makes movies based on Indian accomplishment stories, they’re generally much awaited despite the fact that the entire viewer base already knows the story. We love to cherish the country’s accomplishments and are willing to pay to watch a story retold in a visually elaborate manner. It makes us feel like we’re watching history... Continue Reading →