IMDb calls this movie a 'comedy-drama', another review calls it a stirring satire and Rotten Tomatoes says it's a cultural renovation. I say it's a bit of all the above. But mainly it's a film that makes you question stereotypes and prejudices. Your own, that is. But let's start at the very beginning. Axone or … Continue reading Axone- A Review
I remember a time, long, long ago, way back, when I had just entered the teaching profession: summer holidays used to be eagerly anticipated and each day relished to the fullest. So that, once school re-opened, we were re-energized and ready to take on the new academic year. Oh, and summer holidays used be for … Continue reading The Changing Face of Summer Holidays
For a film that released in 1974, this one was remarkably ahead of its time. It addressed campus issues like stalking, harassment, bullying, sexual assault and victim- shaming. And it also dealt with teacher- student relationships in a surprisingly refreshing manner, while keeping away from stereotypes and heavy-handed, preachy scenarios. The best part of the … Continue reading Imtihaan – A Review
Based on the novel written by Jhumpa Lahiri, The Namesake is a gentle, evocative film. The pace is slow and lingering, with no dramatic moments or dialogues. But it's a film that stays with the viewer long after it gets over. The film is set in New York at a time when the dollar was … Continue reading The Namesake- A Review
The second wave has swept across the country and it is sparing no one. We are not living in just a lockdown, we are living in a permanent state of fear and dread. There is no normal any more. How can there be- when 'positive' has become a negative. When oxygen is not something that … Continue reading Dodging Bullets in a Pandemic
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