T.V. Chandran’s Bhoomi Malayalam
TV Chandran’s latest, “Bhoomi Malayalam” [now in theatres] is a relishing movie, which as per the director, tries to take Malayalam cinema and its audience at least an inch forward [...]
May 2009
December 2007
Katha Parayumbol
The story is a little "Malgudy"-esque and has universal appeal. A simple story set in a village with all its innocence and its unique characters The protagonist is Barber Balan (Sreenivasan) who struggles to make a living with his dilapidated saloon which he wants to renovate.
Taare Zameen Par and Aamir Khan
Shoma Chaudury's take on Aamir Khan and "Taare Zameen Par" on Tehelka. An excellent article which stands out for its sensitivity for the psyche of a film maker. It is less [...]
October 2007
Bhool Bhulaiyaa – Good one!
"Bhool Bhulaiyaa" is a scene by scene remake of "Manichitrathazhu", even some dialogues are literally translated. But Priyadarshan is able to add more sizzle and effect to the horror scenes which is consolation for the mallu audience who already know the suspense.
September 2007
Chak De India 20-0
Since August 31st I am hearing these torture and cluster bombing figures about the Indian team in Chennai. India destroy Sri Lanka 20-0 India defeats Bangladesh 6 - 0 India finish [...]
August 2007
Ali Bhai – First Day,First Show
There is a one year old story that Mohanlal dumped "Ali bhai" because the script had nothing new to offer. After watching the movie at Shenoy's yesterday, I wish. Sreenivasan [...]
July 2007
Arabikatha and Cuba Mukundan – Lal Jose delivers
Film makers often fear to touch the communists,(and most often it is for singing praises) - they fear to touch live issues too. Lal Jose does both. Cuba Mukundan, the central character played by Sreenivasan is, when you think about it, the "party" itself. With all that is right about it and many things that are outdated. Lal Jose shows the decay with deep sympathy, as a true artist and like the touching poem in the movie, finds light at the end of the tunnel.
Mission 90 Days – FLAT
Mission 90 Days, In theatres. a Classic reaction, which sums it up - "Worth! Worth" Me: "Is it!!" "Veruthu!Veruthu" Everyone has a right to self-indulgence, good film makers have done [...]