Let’s take a look at 6 romantic scenes from movies that Gopi Sunder has given background score to. ….. ” Before this, I have not seen her or talked with her . I don’t even know who she is. But I think I am in love”. When Anwar learns more about Ayesha and leaves from […]
Malayalam Cinema 2016 Roundup – 12 Things that stayed with us
Malayalam Cinema had a great 2016. It saw the rise of some young talented film makers, record breaking blockbusters, impressive scripts and memorable performances. Here is a look at 12 things that perhaps struck us most as the year ends (P.S – they are in no specific order) Oppam’s thrilling interval block – Mohanlal takes few […]
Charlie – A Movie and a Performance that still keeps growing on me !
When I watched Charlie first, I liked the movie. But it did not really look like one that I may want to revisit again. I then happened to watch it few months back and found it more endearing. I had then watched it a couple more times. Few movies in recent years has kept growing […]
Aamir Khan – The Most Trusted Brand in India when it comes to Cinema
When PK became the biggest grosser in Indian Cinema in 2014, it was always a given that it would be only another Aamir Khan movie which would break this record in future. For 2 years , PK’s records remained intact .Now all eyes are on Dangal which opens this Friday if it would be able […]
What makes Georgekutty the finest Malayalam Movie Character this decade
“I have never considered police as fools. Instead, I have only considered them as protectors of people. Which is why I strongly believe you and this police station would protect me” Georgekutty says this to the police inspector and starts walking outside the police station. We are all curious still where Varun’s body was buried, […]
Nivin Pauly’s Mantra to Success – “Be Extremely Selective. Be Extremely Successful”
Let’s start taking a look at Nivin Pauly’s movies in last 3 years. 2014 – 1983 (Jan), Om Shanti Oshaana (Feb), Bangalore Days (May) 2015 – Mili (Jan), Oru Vadakkan Selfie (Mar), Ivide, Premam (May) 2016 – Action Hero Biju (Feb), Jacobinte Swargarajyam (Apr) There is a specific pattern you would notice in this list […]
Kahaani 2 deals with Child Sexual Abuse deftly
2012’s Kahaani had a climactic twist you never saw coming. It adapted the iconic Usual Suspects’ technique when it first showed us a set of flashbacks narrated by the main character that we had no option but believe it. At the end you were suddenly told that it was all a lie and you were […]
Is Ananthan Nambiar Malayalam Cinema’s Most Hilarious Character ever ?
Nadodikattu is one movie that created several iconic characters. In Daasan and Vijayan, we have perhaps the most popular on-screen duo in Malayalam Cinema. Even Characters like Gafoorka and Pavanaayi who had only limited time on the screen were talked about lot for years. But my most favorite character in this classic, one whom I […]
Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan Short Review
There is this extremely hilarious scene in Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan . Vishnu Unnikrishnan and Dharmajan during an exam in their school days open their question paper and see the questions.Their expressions change and “Pramadhavanam” music starts in the background. Nadhirshah’s strength is that he sticks to his roots and does not miss on any opportunity […]
If Social Media existed when “In Harihar Nagar” released in 1990
I think we are too much critical to this era’s successful movies. People complain movies like Premam and Aanandam send a wrong message to today’s youth . When Malayalam blockbusters cross 50 or 100 crore, some people ask what novelty or message do they have. I wonder how some of our old classics would have been treated […]