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In the quest of finding the extraordinary in the mundane, how mundane can you go? How far can you stretch your observation to grasp and depict the most intricate of patterns in human behaviour? How varied and indulging, after all, can realism be? ‘Sometimes’ by Priyadarshan is perhaps as far as things go in answer... Continue Reading →
I don’t exactly make new year resolutions but the one to be binging on Malayalam movies in 2021 was made under the much welcome recommendations of a student who has breathed down my neck about it. I’ve watched just one Malayalam movie so far and that is Kumbalangi Nights, criticising which I managed to win... Continue Reading →
One of my students asked me to discuss this topic in class, and I assume it came from the then relevant Bollywood controversy centring the ace music director AR Rahman. The loved musician, commonly known for his dignified and calm demeanour, ended up tweeting against the Bollywood lobby that has been trying to defame him,... Continue Reading →
One thing that a lot of Indian movies are successful in doing is reflecting the spirit of the time and place the plot is located in. Bulbbul, a movie that is essentially a feministic message on the twisted yet avowable ability of a woman bound by conventions to break the shackles, also is a feast... Continue Reading →
Impersonating a legendary figure years after his death in a manner that reminds all viewers of him is definitely a testimony to the acting abilities of an actor. Bohemian Rhapsody, as far as I could see, was a lot about Rami Malek and his incredible impersonation of Freddie Mercury. And then, all about Freddie Mercury.... Continue Reading →
I’m a huge fan of emotions in movies. Advanced graphics and powerful story lines are great; but what I feel is the most difficult thing for an actor and a director to do is to bring out intense emotions such that the audience feels every bit of it. Surely, I’m undoubtedly one of those who... 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 →
There’s an elephant we have to get out of the room while talking about Rakshit Shetty movies – ‘it’s different.’ That’s precisely why the Shetty team of the Kannada industry has rose from zero to a clean hundred in a relatively short time. They look good on screen and they do things differently. Kannada film... Continue Reading →