Haven’t we celebrated the best of Bollywood a little too often? Considering there are half a dozen award shows celebrating …
When Bollywood Nearly Shutdown
Film trade magazines usually have a ‘this day in history’ sorta section full of useless interviews, facts, and box office …
Once Were Children
The transition of child actors to adulthood is often painful and has seen many, many careers round the world die …
Celluloid Man: A Perfect Paean to the Pictures
Of the more than 1000 films that were made in the silent era in India, only twenty nine exist today. …
Countdown – The Ten Worst Movies of 2013
10. Race 2 Plot: A and B are rich, C is very rich. They have girls attached: secretary, sister, girlfriend: D, …
The Best of 2013
Independent cinema came to the rescue of what was an indifferent year for the Hindi film industry. Not box-office wise, …
The Top 5 Performers of 2013
In no particular order… Deepika Padukone She was the best reason to watch Chennai Express, her absurd accent only adding …
The Top 5 Films of 2013
5. Madras Café Despite the film ever-so-slightly under-delivering, Madras Café’ makes the list because it marks a big step forward …
Director’s Note: An American in Madras
It sounded almost unbelievable – An American? Who made Tamil Films in the 1930s and 40s? Directed the great MGR …
What the &@%$ is Om Darbadar and Why You Should Watch It
Cult. That’s the word that sums up Om Darbadar, Kamal Swaroop’s absurdist drama. Why is this almost incoherent and decidedly …