Categories
Tags
Alexandra David-Neel Aparna Sen Art Bengali film biography book books British Museum Cambridge cinema Cinema of India David-Neel English Vinglish Film film review Flowers Gauri Shinde General History India Indian cinema Indian Independence Japan kolam London movie review Movies New Year Oxford painting park Photography publishing Review Rituparno Ghosh road safety SABDA Satyajit Ray Sri Aurobindo Sridevi Stafford Cripps Sunayana Panda Theatre The Mother travel-
Recent Posts
-
New Delhi
London
Archives
-
Category Archives: Review
Film Review: “Past Lives”
This is the first film made by Celine Song, a Korean-Canadian woman living and working in the USA. It is difficult to believe that she has made such a perfect film in her very first attempt. But then she is … finish reading Film Review: “Past Lives”
“Bad Girl” (Mauvaise Fille) French film
On 6th May there was a screening of a French film at the Alliance Francaise of Pondicherry. This was a special screening as the director and the writer of the book on which the film was based were going to … finish reading “Bad Girl” (Mauvaise Fille) French film
“Chhello Show” (The Last Film Show) – India’s entry for the Oscars
When I received a message on my phone telling me that there was going to be a film screening on a Sunday morning at the Alliance Francaise of Pondicherry I was a bit hesitant to go. But I had heard … finish reading “Chhello Show” (The Last Film Show) – India’s entry for the Oscars
Posted in Film, India, Review
Tagged Cinema of India, Film, film review, Indian cinema, movie review, Movies, Review
Leave a comment
Review of Bengali film “Punascha” (2014)
While everyone is speaking of Soumitra Chatterjee’s Apu in Satyajit Ray’s “Apur Sansar” I am going to talk to you about Soumitra’s film “Punascha” which is one of those films in which he worked in the later part of his … finish reading Review of Bengali film “Punascha” (2014)
Raat Akeli hai – a film review
For decades we moaned and cried over the fact that Indian films were so unrealistic, unnaturally melodramatic, over the top in the acting department and so repetitive in the themes. Now we have come to a point where the new … finish reading Raat Akeli hai – a film review
Film review: ‘Thappad’
I assume that by now everyone who wanted to see this film has already seen it and that those who haven’t seen the film are not going to see it. So I am not going to worry about spoilers. The … finish reading Film review: ‘Thappad’
Bulbul Can Sing
Every year I get to see some really interesting independent Indian films at the London Indian Film Festival. This year I saw Rima Das’ “Bulbul Can Sing” which later won the national award of the Best Assamese film. The story … finish reading Bulbul Can Sing
Review of Tamil film “’96”
This is a film that was waiting to be made and C. Prem Kumar was the man who actually went ahead and thought of writing this script and directing the film as well. The difficult part about writing this review … finish reading Review of Tamil film “’96”
Review of the film “Sir”
This film was appreciated at Cannes last year and received many good reviews. So I knew that if I got a chance I would surely watch it. The London Indian Film festival gave me this opportunity. The screening theatre was … finish reading Review of the film “Sir”
Film Review – Mission Mangal
This film celebrates the Indian woman scientist who has remained largely unknown. While we were all admiring the movie stars the Indian scientist remained in the shadows doing her work quietly. She is an expert in rocket science but she … finish reading Film Review – Mission Mangal
Film Review: His Father’s Voice
I just saw “His Father’s Voice” and it fills me with hope for the future because it shows that Indian cinema is now closer to being global cinema in its content and expression. There are all kinds of viewers in … finish reading Film Review: His Father’s Voice
Konttho (Bengali Film) review
If you have had a smoker in your family you will appreciate this film more than those who don’t know what it is to see someone destroy himself with cigarettes. Directed by Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee the film is … finish reading Konttho (Bengali Film) review
Film Review Gully Boy
I am not at all familiar with the rap culture so I started watching the movie without any expectations. But hardly had I been ten minutes into the story I realised this wasn’t only about the Indian rap scene but … finish reading Film Review Gully Boy
Uma by Srijit Mukherjee
I am really sorry to say that this is not my favourite Srijit Mukherjee film. The idea is good but it has been stretched a bit too much. The screenplay is based on a true story of a Canadian boy … finish reading Uma by Srijit Mukherjee
DVD Review – Kadambari (Bengali film) 2015
This film was released last year and I had been eagerly waiting to see it. So I watched it with great eagerness and I wasn’t disappointed at all. The film stars Konkona Sen Sharma and Parambrata. Both are among my … finish reading DVD Review – Kadambari (Bengali film) 2015
Bela Seshe
This film just shows how far Bengali Cinema has progressed when it comes to themes and stories. Bela Seshe is about an old couple who are going to complete 50 years of married life when the man announces that he … finish reading Bela Seshe
Posted in Film, Review
Tagged Bengali film, Cinema of India, Indian cinema, Soumitra Chatterjee, Swatilekha Sengupta
Leave a comment
Bombay Velvet
This is not really one of my usual reviews. This piece is for those who have already seen the movie. I am just sharing my experience. This was a film I was really looking forward to seeing. In fact, I … finish reading Bombay Velvet
Posted in Film, Review
Tagged Anurag Kashyap, Cinema of India, film review, Indian cinema, Ranbir Kapur
Leave a comment
Paromitar ek Din – a review
The purpose of writing these reviews is to give to the prospective viewer the opportunity to know what the film is like. Now that movie viewing is not as it used to be and we end up seeing dvds rather … finish reading Paromitar ek Din – a review
Posted in Film, Review
Tagged Aparna Sen, Film, film review, Indian cinema, Rituparna Sengupta
Leave a comment
Poroma by Aparna Sen, a review
I had seen this film a good 20 years ago but I found the dvd at a friend’s house and thought of watching it once again. Films, like books, should be revisited once every 10 years. What has escaped your … finish reading Poroma by Aparna Sen, a review
Posted in Film, Review
Tagged Aparna Sen, film review, Indian cinema, Mukul Sharma, Parama, Poroma
Leave a comment
Review – English Vinglish
I am a bit disappointed that, at all the glittering award ceremonies that took place recently, English Vinglish did not receive more awards. In my eyes this was by far the best film that was produced from the Mumbai film … finish reading Review – English Vinglish
Posted in Film, Review
Tagged English Vinglish, film review, Gauri Shinde, Indian cinema, Sridevi
Leave a comment
