“Artist”… When the world turns Prussian blue!
Shyamaprasad knows his niche in Malayalam cinema. What he has in store, no other film maker has. The themes he…
A Flying Jatt – The gawky superhero is half funny, the film is not!
Remo D’Souza’s A Flying Jatt is one film that reminds why we shouldn’t underestimate India’s child brigade and their choice of…
Ekstra (The Bit Player) – Not another festival flick!
Okay! I am aware of the Filipino culture and their language – which could be one of the reasons why…
Apur Panchali – One of the finest Indian biographical films ever!
Ever wondered what the kids of American sitcom “Small Wonder” could have grown up to? Or closer home we have…
Pinneyum: Once Again (പിന്നെയും) – Of subtexts and great acting!
I have a new accomplishment – of having watched an Adoor Gopalakrishnan film in Mumbai on its release weekend. The show almost…
Happy Bhag Jayegi – Not a happy ride this is!
It is difficult to make people laugh. More so when the makers are burdened with too many check-boxes to tick. Mudassar…
Raise your hands, if you love Jaan-e-mann’s music…
Shirish Kunder’s debut directorial venture Jaan-e-Mann released during Diwali 2006. The film’s soulful soundtrack was set to tune by maverick composer Anu…
Ijaazat – Sensitivity, empathy, Gulzar…
Ijaazat. Gulzar knew how to name his films. As a matter of fact, the title is almost a counter-statement on…
10 luminous characters, one gifted actor – Manisha Koirala…
Manisha Koirala – One of the finest female actors commercial Indian cinema has ever seen. A face that could launch…
Rustom – An earnest Akshay Kumar makes it work…
1959’s Nanavati Case is not to be forgotten easily. Two Bollywood films (Yeh Raaste Hain Pyar Ke, Achanak) have already…