Once there was a Hushpuppy, and she lived with her daddy in The Bathtub. Even after a million years, the scientists and moviebuffs of the future will be delighted to know it. Directed by Benh Zeitlin, ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild‘ is a compelling piece of art about a mystical land of the beasts and…

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…

Thought Provoking | Mystery | Adventure INK (2009) is well conceived and equally well presented. Written and directed by Jamin Winans, this movie blends innocence, mystery and suspense in all the right ways to deliver an engaging and thought provoking watch. Having said that, INK (2009) may not appease everyone for it demands a certain…

There are two reasons why Bollywood churns these no-brainer multi-starrer movies every 15 days. One is to make a lot of money and the other is to make a point – “Bloody hell, I can do it. So what are you going to do about it?” Khiladi 786 throws that question in your face right…

*** This is not a movie review but an analysis with spoilers on the plot and the other nuances of movie experience. If you haven’t watched the movie and intend to do so, please skip reading this. *** There are two kinds of movies that the connoisseurs relish. The ones that awe you with a…

The Expendables 2 (2012) is silly and nostalgic. Silly to the extent of being humorous and and nostalgic to the extent of gratification. However, in spite of a zero-plot and sub-zero intelligence, the movie still manages a visit to unexplored territory.  The most ostensible aspect of the movie is it’s star-cast; which respectfully is a…