When have I last asked someone what book I should read next? I don’t remember and don’t ask because there are so many books that I want to read that I might never get time to read. Then what is the point in asking. Also I started reading books religiously much late in life and so there is so much catch up that I have … Continue reading What Should I read next ?
Another International Women’s day and Happy 16th Birthday Rahi…. The other day I forgot why sixteen was such an important birthday here in US. Then I asked Rhea and she said it was because that is when you get a chance to apply for a driver’s license and start driving on your own, though one can start their Driver’s Ed earlier. But that is not … Continue reading Happy 16th Birthday Rahi !
The first movie that I saw of Sarah Polley was ‘Women Talking’ and I also wrote about it. So I had to watch this one when it showed up on my MUBI screen. We must have watched other movies that shows us the effects of Alzheimer’s. Away from her also follows that line but there are some specific points I want to note here. Sarah … Continue reading Away From Her | Canada | Sarah Polley | MUBI
Another thought provoking movie. Between two dawns is a movie from Turkey and tells you the story of a business family that owns a factory and what happens in their factory. A worker is injured and rushed to the hospital. The Business is run by this family of Dad and two sons. The sons manage the day to day running. While they all seem to … Continue reading Between Two Dawns | KI ŞAFAK ARASINDA | Turkey | Selman Nacar | MUBI
A few posts before I mentioned that I have started watching more movies from languages that I don’t know as it adds value to my viewing experience as it bridges between books and movies. It allows me to think deeper and not just an entertaining. I will document some of those experiences going forward. Today it is the movie There is no Evil. The movie … Continue reading There is no Evil | Sheytan Vojud Nadarad | Persian Cinema | Mohammad Rasoulof | MUBI
Why do I post my picture when I do a blog post? I think that is the safest bet and I don’t need to attribute it to anyone except my family who take them for me. For this one the attribution goes to my son who does not really like me using the school drop off time for my little social media run. His issue … Continue reading We all live in moments inside finite time.
This post is more about a person than about the movie. I feel so happy as I write this. Happy for the person and for the movie being such a wonderful watch. It is like I have waited for a long time to write this post. 24-25 years back while working in Bangalore during my visits to Kochi we used to have our drinking sessions … Continue reading Shiv Shastri Balboa and a person behind it
I grew up in Kerala, India without really knowing about Valentine’s day. In fact the only things being celebrated in the west that I was aware of was Christmas and New Year and Easter. None of the other days were known to me. You could call it my lack of reading. Now it looks like everything has a day for itself. The first time I … Continue reading Valentine’s day From India to America.
We watched Sarah Polley’s Women talking last week. It has the Oscar nominations for the best screenplay and best picture and I wish it also wins the same. I think this is a movie you should watch with your whole family. If you think you don’t want your kids to watch I understand. But do talk to them. If you are married or have a … Continue reading Women Talking – Don’t Disturb
2023 started more than a month ago and I have not read any book. Sometimes that fact reflects and haunts you pretty quickly. For me it is in the form of a restlessness. Not the restlessness of not having read anything. But the restlessness of not having spent enough time calmly going deep into something. Without reading regularly everything for me seems superficial. I start … Continue reading Books, Movies, OTT, theaters and my Sunday Times in Four Acts.
Vinod Narayan 