Okay! I am aware of the Filipino culture and their language – which could be one of the reasons why I happened to be amused by Jeffrey Jeturian’s EKSTRA (The Bit Player) when I caught it at the 6th Bengaluru Film Festival. But, that is not entirely the reason why the […]
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‘Like Father Like Son’ review – a delicate film on parenting
Like Father Like Son (そして父になる), a Japanese drama film directed by Hirokazu Koreeda, juxtaposes a been-there-seen-that idea to an unusual yet believable premise. The film, just as the title suggests, is all about parenting. As far as the message is concerned, this is one film where the director safely relies […]
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‘Room’ review – a powerful, disturbing story of survival
Room. Not ‘the’ room or ‘a’ room. Well, I haven’t read the book. I don’t intend to either. But Lenny Abrahamson’s feature film is one that tugs our heartstrings. Be it the tautly adapted script, commendable direction, or the heart-warming performances, the film sets new benchmarks for the drama genre. […]