Bombay Velvet succeeds in being quite boring
The problem with Bombay Velvet is simple…. it makes a 2 hour movie look like a 5 hour and still not ending. A Period crime drama that also thanks Martin scorsese so it could use some of the scarface sequence which it made look so silly. Honestly I have no idea what happened in that 2 hours. The director probably tried something interesting, I will … Continue reading Bombay Velvet succeeds in being quite boring
Piku takes you to that innocent yesteryears
I don’t think the world is anymore this innocent and smooth flowing. And that might be the reason why movies like Piku should be made. When I used to watch Amol Palekhar and sanjeev Kumar starrers back then, when hrishikesh mukherjee used to weave stories around the common me and you; I never thought how unreal. Today when I watched Piku, I don’t know why I … Continue reading Piku takes you to that innocent yesteryears
Avijit, Washiqur and now Ananta; Bangladesh; Wake up & Voice up
The religious minority world over cry that their religious freedom is curtailed and they are being victimized for their beliefs. And understandably the religious world every time comes together and rebukes these actions. But my question is what about the religion less, the atheists, the skeptics, the rationalists, the humanists, the secularists who are slaughtered one after the other. Bangladesh, you need to answer… Avijit Roy, … Continue reading Avijit, Washiqur and now Ananta; Bangladesh; Wake up & Voice up
Shobana’s Krishna – A brilliant Capsule of a long and colorful epic saga
Shobana the film actress has always been one of my favorite since my college days, having seen more than once many of her memorable performances. I always knew that acting and films was one side of Shobana and dance is what she has dedicated her life to. But with some people they excel in all the field they embark on. While her acting and national … Continue reading Shobana’s Krishna – A brilliant Capsule of a long and colorful epic saga
The Royal Baby does not have a Poem and now there is a competition for one – WTF
I just read that the Royal baby Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana does not have a poem. How sad… sorry, How wicked :)….. Carol Ann Duffy the UK poet laureate declined to write a poem commemorating the birth of the new royal baby.. The spectator readers are being called to write one in a competition How primitive does one go to prove a point And I wish to … Continue reading The Royal Baby does not have a Poem and now there is a competition for one – WTF
Why Everyone should watch “The Imitation Game”
Many of you might have seen the movie, I got to see it yesterday. The movie is a must watch for everyone. Everyone who types on a computer without knowing where to go back in time. Not just that, it tells you that there are some efforts, some secret triumphs, that we all as human beings are indebted to. Some unfairness that has happened in the … Continue reading Why Everyone should watch “The Imitation Game”
Uthama Villain is for film lovers to watch and appreciate the art and one man’s passion for it
Uthama Villain is not your typical movie, it is a ride with two images running parallel on either side, a real story and a fantasy. And once you see it you will know why only Kamal can make it. When I look at the Indian film industry and think about people who are immersed fully in films, like film flowing in their veins, A few … Continue reading Uthama Villain is for film lovers to watch and appreciate the art and one man’s passion for it
Sorry Sallu: This Mallu is not with you – #SalmanVerdict
The Indian court determines that Salman Khan the Bollywood superstar is guilty as charged for driving his car under influence and running over street dwellers sleeping on footpath. This incident 12 years ago killed one person, another person lost his leg and some were injured. The long justice process, the verdict and the reactions of many of his film fraternity after the verdict is in the … Continue reading Sorry Sallu: This Mallu is not with you – #SalmanVerdict
You should watch Alice Goffman’s TED Talk
It is true that many of the people living in US are not aware of the real numbers… but United states stands second, next only to seychelles in the number of incarceration per 100000 population. United states has 707 people behind bars for every 100000 people that is roughly 2.2 million people who are kept away from the society so safety can be guaranteed. I will not … Continue reading You should watch Alice Goffman’s TED Talk
What if after death you find God exists?
What if after death you find God exists? Would you believe in him? As an atheist and humanist these are questions I often get from friends and always I answer them and it is kind of getting boring, anyway I am writing this post so I can direct them here next time. For the people who ask this question I will make a few statements that can in … Continue reading What if after death you find God exists?
Vinod Narayan 