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A Breath of Fresh Air in Kannada Cinema

A Breath of Fresh Air in Kannada Cinema : My quick take on “O2” (theatrical release) In the realm of cinematic innovation, PRK Productions has emerged as a beacon, fulfilling its promise to nurture budding filmmakers. “O2” stands tall as a testament to their commitment, ushering audiences into uncharted territory within the Kannada film industry. This medical thriller, helmed by the dynamic duo…

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Langur Lunacy !

Langur Lunacy : My quick take on Dev Patel’s “Monkey Man” (Theatrical Release) Dev Patel’s grand directorial debut, “Monkey Man,” has graced the screens of Dubai, leaving audiences in stitches and scratching their heads simultaneously. I’m not entirely certain if this cinematic gem has hit the shores of India yet, but after witnessing this masterclass in questionable characters, controversy…

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Rebelगढ़ के वासी

Rebelगढ़ के वासी : My quick take on movie “Rebel Moon – part 2 – The Scargiver (Netflix) “Rebel Moon – Part 2, The Scaregiver” rides on the coattails of a plot that’s been recycled more times than your neighbor’s old newspapers. Zack Snyder, known for his flair with zombies and comic book adaptations, brings his signature visual style to this futuristic flick. But let’s not kid ourselves – the…

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Madness Expressed !!

Madness Expressed : My quick take on “Madgaon Express” (theatrical release) In a world where comedy often stoops to new lows, ‘Madgaon Express’ delivers a refreshing dose of madcap hilarity without resorting to double entendres, below-the-belt humor, or cringe-worthy sex comedy. Move over, Sajid Khan, there’s a new king of clean comedy in town! Kunal Khemu trades in his comedian hat for a…

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Ranga’z Boyz

Raanga’z Boyz : My quick take on movie “Aavesham” (theatrical release) Step right up, folks, for a rollercoaster ride of mediocrity and mayhem in the much-hyped “Aavesham”! Strap in as we embark on a journey through the land of wafer-thin plots, mindless action, and a generous serving of slapstick comedy. For all you FaFaFa fans out there (yes, that’s Fahad Fasil for the uninitiated), rejoice!…

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The Maiden Legacy

The Maiden Legacy : My quick take on movie “Maidan” (Theatrical Release) Looks like we have a Bumper harvest of Biopics in Bollywood, after Veer Savarkar, The Goatlife, Chamkila now comes Maidan, a biographical account of Indian Football coach Syed Abdul Rahim who gave us the ‘Golden phase’ of this great game. In a cinematic landscape often dominated by tales of individual heroism, Maidan…

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Sparkling Chamkila!!

Sparkling Chamkila: My quick take on movie “Amar Singh Chamkila” (Netflix) “दिलजीत दोसांझ ने दिखा डाला,इम्तियाज़ अली ने रोशनी फैला डाला।ए.आर. रहमान ने माहौल सजा डाला,इरशाद कामिल ने शब्दों को खिला डाला।सब मिलकर क्या नहीं बना डाला,एक बार पुनः चमकीला हो जाये जियाला।” Step into the mesmerizing world of ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’, a musical journey that transcends time and borders, directed and co-written…

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Reuse, Recycle and Refurbish

Reuse, Recycle and Refurbish : My quick take On movie “Bade Miyan, Chote Miyan” (BMCM) {theatrical release} Yesterday i was spoilt for choices, one side there were two giant animals (Godzilla and King kong) fighting it out, other side were two Miyas, plus our Singham the coach in Maidan. I preferred BMCM because the movie tagline was “The world is about to end, and our heroes Will rise”, i…

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“Crook-ed” affair !!

“Crook-ed” affair : My quick take on series “Crooks” (Netflix) Too many cooks may spoil a broth, but here is a case of too many crooks making to series spicer 🤣🙃😋. The 8-episode-long German web series (nicely dubbed in English and a few other languages) is available on Netflix, the plot and premise of the series are not yet all novel but the makers have made each episode so interesting that I…

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दिमाग़ में कीड़े 😜 : My quick take on web series “Parasyte : The Grey” (Netflix) Last time Koreans brought us “Parasite” and won an Oscar. Now, they’re back with “Parasyte,” but this time it’s six episodes long. Not sure if it’ll infect you like a parasite! Koreans seem to have a thing for zombies or zombie-like creatures, so here we go again. This time, it’s a sci-fi horror series where…

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Womb for lease/rent

Womb for Lease and rent : My quick take on movie “Dukaan” (Theatrical release) yet another movie on subject of surrogacy. Last time Kirti and Pankaj Tripathi tackled this surrogacy and went on to win accolades and National awards, so was its original Marathi version मला आयी व्ह्ययचय. I was bit surprised as to why the celebrated script writers Siddharth and Garima chose to do this not-so-novel…

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आडूजीवीथम movie is अद्भुतम !!

आडूजीवीथम movie is अद्भुतम: My quick take on Blessy’s “The Goat Life” (theatrical release) Watched this survival drama on wide screen of a theater, which can be termed as a ‘kalapaani in a place where there is no paani”. National Awad winning director Blessy chose to adapt the true story of Najeeb Mohammed which is published as a novel titled “Aadujeevitham” (The Goat life). I should confess…

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The Glitter and glitch

The Glitter and glitch : My quick take on movie “Crew” (Theatrical release) Saw the movie “crew”, It was like a concoction which didn’t “brew”, Charming sanon, ravishing bebo joined with tabu, Their antics were wild, whacky but failed to create hullabaloo! Pathetic script, matching screenplay made the movie askew ! Few punch lines were funny, alas such moments were few!! Had great Kapil…

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मेरा alien घर आया , ओ माओ जी 😁

मेरा alien घर आया , ओ माओ जी 😁: My quick take on web series “3 body Problem” (Netflix) Move over from makers of Game of Thrones, and make way for the intergalactic rollercoaster that is ‘3 Body Problem’! Because why settle for dragons and political intrigue when you can have Shan-ti aliens with their eyes set on turning Earth into ‘Ashan-ti’? 😜 Brace yourself for a plot thicker than a bowl of…

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Laapata lady astronaut

Laapata lady astronaut : My quick take on mini web series “The Signal” (Netflix) The German origin of series gave a good “signal” , thought it will be similar to “Dark” or “1899” While the trailer gave a misleading “signal” of being similar to Manoj Shyamlin’s “Signs”. This sci-fi turned out to be less convoluted than “Dark” , pretty straightforward as compared to time-bending “1899”, and less…

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True Patriot

Swatantrata Veer Savarkar – True Patriot : My quick take on the movie (Theatrical release) Step into the arena of history, where giants clash and ideologies collide! ‘Swatantra Veer Savarkar’ is not just a movie; it’s a monument to the indomitable spirit of a nation. Randeep Hooda’s magnum opus shines as a beacon of courage and conviction, portraying the life of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar with…

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Ode to unsung heroes : My quick take on “Ae Watan Mere Watan” (Amazon Prime)

Ever wondered what happens when you mix patriotism and a dollop of uninspiring acting? Well, welcome to the world of ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ where even the most inspiring stories of unsung heroes can’t escape the curse of lackluster performances. Kudos to KJo for attempting to enlighten us about the forgotten freedom fighter Padma Vibhushan Usha Mehta. It’s like getting a pat on the back for…

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