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, 26 April 2011

Community feeling (Biradari)

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There is a magnanimous old woman, who is forever kind to her poor and helpless tenants. There is a handsome young man who is impressed with ...
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Wednesday, 20 April 2011

A peek into domesticity (Abhinetri)

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Wonder what kept me away from this Subodh Mukherjee film till now? I had heard about this film ever since they played the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa son...
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Monday, 18 April 2011

When the past haunts (Humjoli)

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I am not too fond of Jeetendra. Rather, I cannot brook Jeetendra. I think that he being called "The Jumping Jack" is no exaggerati...
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Friday, 15 April 2011

Hey baby!! (Tum Haseen Main Jawan)

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I call this a bubblegum film. Nothing is serious here. Even when the villain is trying to bump off an infant, you know at the back of your m...
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Thursday, 14 April 2011

Almost nothing to like (Sharada)

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Those of you who have seen Sharada and have liked the L V Prasad flick, please pardon this blogger. I too, like all you old film buffs want...
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Wednesday, 13 April 2011

Toying with melodrama (Khilona)

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There are times when I'm game for a film where I wouldn't have to put in much thought and reasoning. I'd only have to go with th...
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Tuesday, 12 April 2011

Women's lib (Pati Patni)

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If you discount the main leads in this S A Akbar comedy, you are in for a jolly good time. Not that the main story is bad or the cast dismal...
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