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The reality is that no Dark Knight will rise to correct our wrongs… Thoughts on Colorado Shooting… We all need a safer world for our kids to live

There is a reality and that is there is no Dark Knight who will rise and save the city of Gotham. The City of Gotham is a city and environment in our imagination where we think we have a savior who will rise up to beat and ward off the miscreants. The true reality within our imagination is that the existence of the Dark Knight … Continue reading The reality is that no Dark Knight will rise to correct our wrongs… Thoughts on Colorado Shooting… We all need a safer world for our kids to live

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Jism-2 – They could have done better with the plot

The decision to watch Jism-2. The reasons were two. I had liked the movie and plot in the first Jism and then it has Sunny Leone the Indo Canadian Porn star in the lead who is trying her debut in bollywood after her recent appearance in Big Boss in India. Sunny I dont think was chosen to play the role because of her acting skills … Continue reading Jism-2 – They could have done better with the plot

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Bol Bachchan and its Golmaal factor

Bol Bachchan as many might know by now derives the story meat or influence from the Amol Palekhar, Utpal Dutt Classic Golmaal. In other words you could say it is Rohit Shetty’s Tribute to that classic…. However the movie is adapted to the current times and interests of the film goers and so in my opinion a comparison as to which is better would be … Continue reading Bol Bachchan and its Golmaal factor

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Ferrari Ki Sawaari – The Father’s Day Movie

Ferrari Ki Sawaari was a much awaited film at least in our family and for obvious reasons, we are all fans of Sharman Joshi and Boman even before they teamed up in 3 idiots. We have been watching sharman movies from his early 2000s entry and seen him take up comedy, serious and even negative roles with such ease. Boman obviously has been all over … Continue reading Ferrari Ki Sawaari – The Father’s Day Movie

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Shanghai – Another Fast Paced Political Thriller with a Close to Life Look

Shanghai directed by Dibakar Banarjee reminded me a bit about Kahaani, may be because of its rustic, close to life character portrayal. Though it did not have the mystery element that Kahaani had us on the edge, it is a well crafted movie with some nice performances by the leads. It is nice to watch movies with artistic value that also have a good scope to … Continue reading Shanghai – Another Fast Paced Political Thriller with a Close to Life Look

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Copie Conforme – A Movie by Abbas Kiarostami

Copie Conforme (Certified Copy) directed by Abbas Kiarostami is such a delightful watch for me many reasons. The reason I decided to watch is for two main reasons. One of it is that the lead lady character is played by one of my most favorite actresses Juliette Binoche who is always a treat to watch. Remember her acting opposite Johnny Depp in Cocolat. Second it … Continue reading Copie Conforme – A Movie by Abbas Kiarostami

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My Best Friend – Mon meilleur ami – Movie Review

My Best friend (Mon meilleur ami) is a beautiful 2006 french movie about friendship and the lack of it in ones life. The story is about François an Arts dealer who thinks he has everything. Then one night on the dinner table at a restaurant he is challenged by his business partner that he does not have a best friend and they make a bet … Continue reading My Best Friend – Mon meilleur ami – Movie Review

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The First Grader – The story of 84 year old Maruge

The First Grader is a true story about education. It tells the true story of Kimani N’gan’ga Maruge an 84 year old kenyan man and ex Mau Mau freedom fighter who enrolls for primary education when in 2003 the Kenyan government announced free education for all. Maruge gets rejected initially but is enrolled later under the executive decision of a young teacher who could understand … Continue reading The First Grader – The story of 84 year old Maruge

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Rowdy Rathore – “Don’t Angry Me”

Rowdy Rathore is the latest entrant into bollywood that has a big influence of Tamil and Telugu movies. Knowing that Prabhudeva is directing the moving the action was expected just like his earlier movie Wanted. Again a remake of a telugu film Vikramarkudu, the theme gels well for a Bollywood movie.  After the more recent  Singam now you have a new action remake. Since I … Continue reading Rowdy Rathore – “Don’t Angry Me”

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