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 …
Two Thumbs Up for Roger Ebert
“The movies won’t be the same without Roger.” This was a part of Barack Obama’s statement on the passing of …
Reading Ray
Reading Ray has always been as delightful as watching his films, be it fiction or his articles on cinema. His …
In Search Of Strawberries
When I joined Rajen Kothari as an assistant some 15 years back in an outdoor, the first thing he told …