Childhood is all about the mirth and joy of living while being an adult is sulking and complaining about everything in life. Let us admit, we all suck at adulting except for the blessed few. But there are moments in our lives when we are forced to adult and most of us have it the…
Alaipayuthey- How society influences relationships
I watched Aliapayuthey and I am officially spoilt! My idea about marriage and relationships is never going to be the same again. I know I am late to the party, but maybe the occasion was just right to watch it. Everything which has to be said about this movie was already told by a lot…
10 years for Prasthanam
“For once come out of the epics and stories and see by yourself, All the characters Act according to their needs… there are no heroes and villains in the play” The beauty of this dialogue might be lost in translation, but the epic meaning remains the same. I strongly believe these are the most powerful…
Trance- A case study on the harmful effects of the drug called Religion
In a scene where the life of our protagonist Viju Prasad(Fahaad Faasil) is going to be changed forever, A character Solomon(GVM) makes him an offer he can’t refuse. He says he started a venture “To feed people’s emotions with a powerful Drug” “DRUG?” Viju Reacts Astonished “Religion” Solomon casually says, now by the time this…
The Mirror and its social criticism
There is this sense of nostalgia in the film the mirror directed by Jafar Panahi. This film takes you back to those days in school when you used to wait for your parents to come and pick you up as soon as you are done with classes. A flock of girls running out of the…
Nostalgia of The white balloon
It’s been a few days since I wrote something. So, let me break the ice by sharing an embarrassing childhood story. One morning, I woke up craving for some biryani (more like every morning in your life Sagar ;). Back then, the world was a great place because there was no internet to complain about…
1917 – Movie Review- Beyond the mayhem, a tale that celebrates camaraderie
There have been many War films produced and long forgotten, but what makes Sam Mendes’ 1917 memorable is that it doesn’t glorify war. It shows the soldiers at their most vulnerable moments and not when they are upright and ready to satisfy their bloodlust. The film follows two young British soldiers Blake and Schofield who…
Happy Birthday – Movie review – A brilliantly executed family drama amidst the chaos and comedy of a family reunion
Let me begin this review by quoting lines from l’amour a famous song sung by French singer Mouloudji which plays a crucial role in a particular scene in the film. “Love is love when I love you without telling you and when you love me without telling me” the beauty might have been lost in…
I Lost My Body – Movie Review
When you ask me what are the two things that can impact the human mind the most, my answer would be music and Images. The film I lost my body is visual poetry which uses these two elements to its best in telling its story and captures your senses while you are watching it. This…
Sorry we missed you – Movie Review – A captivating yet poignant tale on the life of a delivery worker and his family
Note: A great person once said “everything is a spoiler ” if you believe in that theory, spoilers ahead!!! Sorry we missed you is directed by English filmmaker Ken Loach and written by screen writer Paul Laverty. It is set in New castle (North east England) and is about Ricky and his family who were…
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