588 Rue Paradis was the first movie I watched of Richard Berry, and what a pleasant experience it was. The film had on its title cover the picture of Omar Sharif who I am fan since Mackenna’s Gold and I have watched him in awe in Doctor Zivago, Monsieur Ibrahim and many others. Omar Sharif for me is one of the finest actors and it … Continue reading 588 Rue Paradis – Loved the Movie…
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
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
I feel bad giving such a title to this post, because I understand the effort, dreams and aspirations that go into making a movie. But sometime you are forced to say so because the makers of the movie think that people who watch will take any crap if they coat it in the beauty of love. But sadly this movie falls flat on the face. … Continue reading Teri Meri Kahaani – 3 Hours of Trash
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
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
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
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
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
Watched the maiden episode of Aamir Khan’s TV show “Satyamev Jayate”. Explosive and charged with facts the message should erupt like a volcano in the minds of the people all around. The topic for the maiden show was on female foeticide an evil practice that has gripped the minds of a large number of people in India. This is a practice that will lead to … Continue reading Aamir’s Satyamev Jayate is a burst of truth into all the blocked veins of India
Vinod Narayan 