Maska – A Formulaic Feel-Good Template That Falls Flat
A feel-good film that pays tribute to Mumbai’s iconic Irani cafes, as well as the Pari community, follows the formulaic template where we know what the end will be as…
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She – Intriguing With A Good Plot, Despite Its Many Problems
The plot begins with the major antagonist, Sassya (Vijay Varma) cherry picking prostitutes for his “sessions” – a seasoned regular as he seems to be. Within this catalogue of women,…
Angrezi Medium – Irrfan Owns The Screen With A Stellar Cast, But The Writing Doesn’t Deliver
“Jisko ungli pakad kar chalna sikhaya tha, uska haath chodne aaya hun”, says Irrfan trying to defend himself as he might be charged for being a criminal. In this scene,…
Kaamyaab – A Heart Piercing Ode To The Character Artists Of Indian Cinema
Unlike Hollywood, within the Bollywood industry, it’s all about stars and their stardom. The posters are about them, the interviews are with them, and the power to choose their next…
Guilty – A Compelling Plot Powered By A Battle Of Perceptions
Earlier this year, just after St. Valentine’s birth anniversary was celebrated all over the world, we were heralded with the trailer of Guilty. However, it was much further from the…
Thappad – A Tight Slap To The Deep Embedded Patriarchy
In one of the scenes, Ratna Pathak Shah, tells her husband Kumud Mishra, that women need to have a higher tolerance if they want to keep their houses together, even…
Love Aaj Kal – ‘Not’ A Modern Love Story, With Bad Chemistry And Glorious Mistakes
It is 2020, and we’re still discussing how it is difficult for women to find a balance between career and love, but why aren’t men asked same questions? Why is creepy…
Shikara – A Partial Depiction Of History, Best Enjoyed When Viewed As A Love Story
Like his previous films, Vidhu Vinod Chopra receives flak for not just producing a movie but also directing it. After movies like PK and Sanju, it’s time for the whole…
Malang – With The Potential For A Complex Thriller But Loses Control At Multiple Levels
Mohit Suri’s Malang is like a joint not rolled tight enough with gaps of air that are clearly visible. Clever casting decisions and melodious tracks prove to be the only…
Jawaani Jaaneman – Romantic, Unabashedly Non-Judgemental With Saif Shining Throughout
It is a common phrase that some people age like fine wine – they get better as they grow older, more refined and tasteful. Saif Ali Khan is a prime…