Roudram – Review
Roudram does exactly what its expected to do. I've watched Ranji Panicker's Commissioner a couple 'o dozen times, same with King and even Bharat Chandran about six times in the [...]
February 2008
January 2008
Oscars 2008: Michael Clayton – REVIEW
Michael Clayton: You are the senior litigating partner of one of the largest, most respected law firms in the world. You are a legend. Arthur Edens: I'm an accomplice! Michael [...]
Blessy’s “Calcutta News” – Review
A newly married couple arrives in Calcutta in the midst of Kali Pooja festivities; the same moody, humid Calcutta we see in every frame. She is an orphan, he is [...]
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 [...]
IFFK 2007 – Day2,Almodovar
Day 2, 12th International Film Festival of Kerala Trivandrum, Dec 8th Got my goodies and the photo Id in the morning before the morning show at Kalabhavan.The film festival has [...]
November 2007
Rock n Roll – Review
Whenever I get a new vehicle I give two coconuts to Pazhavangadi Ganapathi and whenever a Mohanlal movie releases I give Rs. 40 to Thampanoor SreeKumar-SreeVisakh. It is a ritual. [...]
October 2007
NO SMOKING – Review
Hit or Flop, No Smoking is a very important movie. You could call it pseudo-intellectual, but that would be trivialising the effort, thought and courage that went into this movie. It may not be same as "Black Friday", but if anyone wants "Black Friday" there is no choice but to watch the movie again.
Did any of you know?
That, Rajnikant doesn't wear a watch, HE decides what time it is It takes Rajnikant 20 minutes to watch 60 Minutes Where there is a will, there is a way. [...]
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
India’s best kept secret
Forbes leaks India's best kept secret in its 100 most powerful women list (whatever that means). C'mon Forbes, there is a way of saying things. We know. But you could [...]