This is the story of a writer who confronts not just his characters, but also his own biases and prejudices. The inventively made film doesn’t preach, but it […]
AR Raghavendra’s ‘Mayakoothu’ is a clever mix of storytelling, philosophy, and politics Read More
The film is about a number of characters in a number of relationship conflicts. Some are treated seriously, some are treated comically, and there’s definitely a vision –
Shiva, Grace Antony, and Mithul Ryan play an urban family that, like the title says, learns to fly away. The sweet, gentle, musical feel of the film makes
Ram’s ‘Paranthu Po’ is a beautiful, kind, funny road movie about the ups and downs of life Read More
The readily identifiable story is about moving out of rented houses and buying a home. And despite the many issues faced by the family, the director ensures that
The film had its world premiere at the New York Indian Film Festival. On the surface, it’s a genteel Agatha Christie-type murder mystery set in a small town.
Aamir Khan plays a basketball coach who is asked to train a team of special-needs people. Everything is very broad and generic, but the feel-good factor holds it
The story is about an evil, rich man who recruits a beggar for a job, and the film wants to be a fable with a moral about haves
It’s a great idea to examine what a child means to its parents, and to shape this dramatic idea into an investigative thriller. But the result doesn’t add
The story gets going when a baby gets “stolen”, but along with the investigative thriller, we get a superb micro-portrait of the rich and the poor. The rest
The story is about two cops patrolling a small town, and the many things they encounter over the course of one night. But slowly, we become aware that
The story is about a group of youngsters from very humble backgrounds who want to set the stage on fire in the Michael Jackson era. As always in
Vinod AK’s ‘Moonwalk’ is a delightful time machine that makes us relive the breakdance era Read More
The concept is solid: a man keeps trying to avoid death, and death keeps coming at him in every direction. But despite strong filmmaking, the narrative remains emotionally
