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Tag Archives: Film
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
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Tagged Cinema of India, Film, film review, Indian cinema, movie review, Movies, Review
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Sheeba Chaddha, the actress.
I first saw Sheeba in Pondicherry in the early 1990s when she came along with Atul Kumar, her then partner, to perform in a play in Auroville. She was young and really the carefree, cool woman, the kind one associates … finish reading Sheeba Chaddha, the actress.
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’
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: Projapoti Biskut
Bengali cinema is now in such an interesting phase that I watch out for any recent releases and I am often pleasantly surprised by the content. This film is produced by Shibo and Nandita who are usually seen as directors. … finish reading Film Review: Projapoti Biskut
Screening of Raja Harishchandra (silent film) at the BFI
On Saturday 20th May, Dada Saheb Phalke’s film “Raja Harishchandra” was screened at the British Film Institute. But it wasn’t an ordinary screening. The silent film was screened with live music and a presentation about the early years of Indian … finish reading Screening of Raja Harishchandra (silent film) at the BFI
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Tagged Cinema of India, Film, film review, Indian cinema, Raja Harishchandra
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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
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Tagged Aparna Sen, Film, film review, Indian cinema, Rituparna Sengupta
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Film review – Queen
Vikas Bahl’s recent release Queen is in a class of its own. It has broken the old stereotypes and tells a story in a refreshingly different way. This is the first film in a long while which I feel like … finish reading Film review – Queen
Rest in Peace Ritu-da
Like everyone else I was very surprised to see the news of Rituparno Ghosh’s death on TV. The same footage and stills went on and on for hours, making it more irritating than informative. I immediately got a copy of … finish reading Rest in Peace Ritu-da
Something more on English Vinglish
As a director, Gauri Shinde is head and shoulders above the better ones in India. Her script is tight and also comprehensive. It doesn’t miss out any important observation. There are moments in the film where you entirely believe that … finish reading Something more on English Vinglish
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Tagged English Vinglish, Film, Gauri Shinde, Indian cinema, Sridevi
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The King is dead, long live the King
Rajesh Khanna is no more. The outpouring of emotions, as the news of his death was announced on television channels, was a proof of how he had always been present in the memory of people. It was not only in … finish reading The King is dead, long live the King
Film Review – Antaheen (Bengali)
Once while zapping through the channels late at night I had chanced on this very unusual film. When I started watching it nearly half of it was over, so I was curious to know how the story starts. When I … finish reading Film Review – Antaheen (Bengali)
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Tagged Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, Antaheen, Aparna Sen, Film, film review, Rahul Bose
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Alexandra David-Neel: the film
At last, we had the much-awaited screening of the film on Alexandra David-Neel’s journey to Lhasa. Although it was held very quietly this was actually the very first screening anywhere in the world. For a long time we had thought … finish reading Alexandra David-Neel: the film
Oscar Night
I woke up a bit late on 27th and found that I had missed the first one hour of the Oscar ceremony but once I found the channel which was telecasting it live I could not leave my seat. It … finish reading Oscar Night
Do Dooni Char
The National Awards this year seem to have brought a few question marks to people’s minds. The one film, however, that seems to have got everyone’s nod is “Do Dooni Char”. I was convinced for all these years that Rishi … finish reading Do Dooni Char
Review: Dhobi Ghat
When this film fist came out I was really not interested in watching it because I had no special feeling for Mumbai. But over the months I was more and more curious to see the performance of Prateik. And that … finish reading Review: Dhobi Ghat
‘The King’s Speech’
The temptation to watch “The King’s Speech” was almost irresistible. So, along with a few friends, I saw the film a week back and felt that it deserved every award that it has won and all the nominations were totally … finish reading ‘The King’s Speech’
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Tagged Film, Helena Bonham-Carter, King George VI, The King's Speech
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