Do you believe in love? “It’s love, not Santa Claus”, says Tom, in a pivotal scene in the movie. But hey, it just might be something like that. Love is probably like this largely brilliant conspiracy we are all made to believe. Or is it not?
Though it has been categorized under the romcoms, (500) Days [...]
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September 16, 2009
(500) Days of Summer
September 12, 2009
Into the Wild(2007)
The sea’s only gifts are harsh blows, and occasionally the chance to feel strong. Now I don’t know much about the sea, but I do know that that’s the way it is here. And I also know how important it is in life not necessarily to be strong but to feel strong. To measure yourself [...]
August 14, 2009
Kaminey
This one stays in your mind. For much longer, after the end credits. You have no idea what just happened but when you look back, the whole thing falls into place beautifully. This one makes you do a lot of work. It doesn’t spoon feed you a single thing.
I remember after watching Lock, Stock and [...]
August 13, 2009
Why Jack Bauer is Way Cooler than James Bond..
“Right now, terrorists are planning to assassinate a presidential candidate. My wife and daughter have been kidnapped… and people that I work with may be involved in both. I’m Federal Agent Jack Bauer, and today is the longest day of my life.” – Jack Bauer monologue in the opening episode of most seasons.
What is it [...]
August 7, 2009
The Root of the Problem
There is a scene in Love Aaj Kal, where Jai (Saif Ali Khan) is discussing his problem with Veer Singh (Rishi Kapoor). Now the fact is, Imtiaz Ali can write kickass lines straight out of your daily life. Jai says, ” Zyada der dukh nahin rah sakta. Defective piece hoon main. Phat se teek ho [...]
July 19, 2009
Th HP6 Reaction
The Potter crazy world is actually divided on Half Blood Prince, the book. A large section of it believes that it is one of the weakest links because A) Nothing much happens, very little action, B) Too many pages devoted to snogging etc. C) Voldemort doesn’t make an appearance.
I loved the book! I remember reading [...]
May 12, 2009
Pasanga
There is a thoughtful ringtone running gag in the movie. It jumps at you suddenly and you think it is one of those set pieces incorporated by separate comedy tracks using scores from old movies to create the comic mismatch effect. But it is not. It is the ringtone playing and provides for some original [...]
April 23, 2009
Almost Famous: A Synopsis
(This was written as part of the application process for Chennai International Screenwriting Workshop. It’s not 200 words, as the rules say, but I chose to keep the full version for the blog. Hat Tip: Maami.)
Almost Famous would never miss the list of my Top 5 favorite movies. Probably because it combines two of my [...]
December 13, 2008
Slumdog Millionaire – The Movie
A breathtaking celebration of romance, determination, destiny, and believe it or not, wit.
Jamal Malik is all intelligence and wit. The consistency of that character from being a mischievous kid in the slums of Bombay to the guide and pilferer at the Taj Mahal and till when he is on the hot seat in Who Wants [...]
November 27, 2008
Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!
Please welcome, possibly, the best movie of the year. After Aamir and Jaane Tu Yaa Jaane Na, here is another movie worthy of that nomination. Oye Lucky, Lucky Oye, simply put, kicks ass.
As the title credits roll with the Chahiye Thoda Pyaar number, after a slick introduction to Lucky Singh, you reailize that this movie [...]
