Sensitivity is not a Sanjay Gupta specialty. Even when he happens to make a heroine-centric film (Khauff, Jazbaa) or one around the differently-abled (Kaabil), Gupta goes all out hitting extremities. It is less about his abilities as a filmmaker, but more about the thought process behind the way his films […]
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“Raees”… High on Shah Rukh…
The age-old allegation remains – Bollywood glorifies criminals. However, Rahul Dholakia’s protagonist in retro gangster drama Raees operates strictly within a thin framework of conditional righteousness. Playing the titular part, Shah Rukh Khan’s Raees convinces us of his mother’s theory – “Har dhandha bada hota hai. Dhande se bada koi […]
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‘Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol’ review – Sizzling chemistry saves the day
If made well, there’s no genre as effective as relationship drama. Their emotional resonance lingers, thus rendering them repeat value. When Malayalam cinema’s much-loved pair Mohanlal and Meena decide to reunite with one such film, expectations hit the roof. Yes, the film has a lot of romance satiating many thirsty […]
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“OK Jaanu”…. Nothing is okay in this stagey, monotonous remake!
Shaad Ali’s directorial debut Saathiya is one remake that achieved a rare feat. Not only did it match the original in all departments, but it also abridged its tonality to suit the new target audience while staying true to its realistic backdrop. Saathiya boasted of a solid music score, a […]
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“Haraamkhor”… Windmills, barren heartland and an illicit affair!
A cluster of running windmills form backdrop to Shlok Sharma’s unlikely drama Haraamkhor set in what seems like contemporary Madhya Pradesh. Drawing its mood heavily from the windy, atmospheric terrain, the film is all about 15 year old Sandhya (Shweta Tripathi) who develops a forbidden relationship with her teacher Shyam (Nawazuddin Siddiqui). […]
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25 Non-Indian Films from 2016 you must watch
The biggest insight that cinema from the world gives you is about filmmakers and their freedom to express. Unlike a lot of Indian films, the ones listed here do not bury themselves at concept level. Many orthodox minds must have been hurt but not at the cost of someone else’s creative freedom. Makers […]