There is this one scene of Vivek -” Eppadi iruntha Naan ippadi aayitten” that I search for and watch often. Its a movie set and the director wants him to deliver the line in a particular way .The way he repeats the lines in different tones is hilarious. I honestly keep forgetting the movie name. […]
How do you write, execute and act in a mass transformation scene – The Salaam Kashmier example
Making a transformation scene that leaves viewers in goosebumps in a commercial entertainer is not a mean task . Let’s take the example of Salaam Kashmier and see the six major factors which all in exact proportions should go behind making such a scene:
What really happened in Mammootty’s The Priest- Spoiler Filled Review
*** This is a spoiler filled analysis of The Priest. Read ahead only if you have watched the movie. Also Read: Why did Mohanlal look tensed in the sets of Drishyam 2
Why Aham’s flashback track is one of the underrated sequences in Malayalam
The Mohanlal-Urvashi flashback track in 1992 movie Aham is one of Malayalam’s most well conceived and yet underrated segments. I wonder how Mohanlal couldn’t win any awards for this Also Read : Devadoothan and the frames that were ahead of its time
Joji movie review: Fahadh Faasil and Dileesh Pothan makes their third brilliant film together
**Mild Spoilers ahead ** In a scene from Joji, how Joji(Fahadh Faasil) and Bincy(Unnimaya Prasad) look at each other and walk away without mentioning anything is shown through mirrors. In another scene, Fahadh slowly goes into a room , he does what he intended to do and comes out slowly taking all the time in […]
Irul – A Spoiler filled Analysis
Irul might not be a great movie. It leaves more questions than answers at the end of the movie. It may have more flaws than positives. But I found it interesting that the movies leaves more clues and details on the way from start towards the ending rather than feeding the viewers with a detailed […]
How Lucifer gave fine closure to all its characters
Lucifer brought in a big change to the way big mass commercial entertainers were made. Even when it is a superstar movie and when the focus is on Mohanlal, the movie is not entirely about him . In a refreshing change to superstar movies from 90’s, the dialogues here are sharp and to the point. […]
How to get a Superstar Intro right – Prithviraj’s perfect execution in Lucifer
I remember watching an interview of Vivek Oberoi during the promotions of Lucifer. He said -” I came on the sets on the first day of shooting. I saw how Prithviraj carried out himself, turned to him and asked – ‘ You are bluffing. This is clearly not your first attempt as a director. You […]
Why did Mohanlal look tensed in the sets of Drishyam 2
What did Mohanlal see in his mobile on the sets of Drishyam 2. Why did he look tensed. Read through pics. Also Read: “Trance” aka “Not Everyone’s cup of tea” aka “Fahadh’s eyes can act”
Mohanlal’s terrific return to form as a performer in Drishyam 2
Mohanlal’s terrific return in #Drishyam2 and how the actor uses his eyes to his strength at a time when people are critical of the change in his eyes reminds me of his performance in Chandralekha in 90’s. It again came when people were critical of the change in his voice then, especially during movies like […]