Based on a novel by the same name, ‘Silver Linings Playbook‘ may not be the most memorable of movies. But it definitely has an inescapable charm driven by an ensemble of affable characters and sterling performances.  A testimony to that being the 8 Oscar nominations including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor…

It wouldn’t be just to review this movie in isolation to the masterpiece from Victor Hugo. So, I wouldn’t even attempt to do it. All the more when Les Miserables (2012) remains so faithful to the novel. After all, who dares flirt with near perfection. The Plot: For the unaware, Les Miserables is a timeless…

Yes, the old jungle saying is still true.”Nobody can film a bloodbath better than Tarantino and none can spill blood more beautifully than his characters“.  Surprise to none, Django Unchained, written & directed by Quentin Tarantino is indeed a glorified account of blood sputtering revenge; set in an age of nobody’s seen no nigger on…

Lincoln (2012) infuses life into the history books; unlike any other on this topic. This winner from Steven Speilberg is a delight for historians as much as the Oscar jury. With a total of 12 nominations that include Best Picture, Best Direction, Best performance in the lead and supporting roles, Lincoln leads the race for…