The films and me

No matter where the clock's needles are, I'm game for a film! While I seek refuge in the celluloid products of the 50s, 60s and 70s, I also love the new-age films that are unique, different and intriguing. The romance those days, I feel, was subtle. The stories, convincing, the heroes heroic, the ladies enchanting and the music, haunting!! I love to delve into the golden era of the silver screen and interestingly, the current lot isn't doing bad either... So, let's explore...

Tuesday, 28 September 2010

The hills are alive (Kanchanjangha)

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What a brilliantly multi-layered film Kanchanjangha is. Every frame is steeped in imagery, every dialogue resonating with the inner doubts ...
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Saturday, 25 September 2010

Learning the ways of the house (The Householder)

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The Householder , in my eye, is a coming-of-age tale. A delicate love story that highlights the trials and tribulations of a newly-married c...
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Thursday, 23 September 2010

Glimpses of the Maximum City (The Perfect Murder)

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I just lapped this one up the very moment I got my hand on it. A small film that impinges on you for its vibrant cinematography, real landsc...
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Saturday, 18 September 2010

Saga of sacrifice (Anuradha)

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Anuradha is much ahead of its times. At least in its stark representation of the wrongs doled out to a woman who innocently believed in the...
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Friday, 17 September 2010

Introducing an anti-hero (Kala Bazar)

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Can we call Dev Anand one of the first anti-heroes in the history of Hindi cinema? For, there are roughly three major films where he handles...
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Monday, 13 September 2010

Marriage caper (Chameli ki Shaadi)

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This is a small film set in a small town. It dwells on nondescript people and their tiny aspirations. But the fun derived from watching thes...
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Sunday, 12 September 2010

Check mate (Shatranj ke Khilari)

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Satyajit Ray's films are like onions. With every viewing, they spring new layers. Every film of his guarantee a new thought, a new feeli...
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