Monthly Archives: October 2010

The Road Home

Posted on October 22, 2010 by amodini

The Road Home which is written and directed by Rajiv Gandotra is a short feature, approximately 20 minutes in length. As it’s main character, it has Pico Kapoor (Arrun Harker), a boy of about eight or nine of Indo-British descent. … Continue reading →

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Mini reviews : Date Night, Killers & Smart people

Posted on October 17, 2010 by amodini

As you can probably tell I watch a lot of films :-). I can’t always keep up with reviewing each and every film in lengthy detail, so am going with this mini-review idea. Date Night (2010) : 4/5This one was … Continue reading →

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A musical month

Posted on October 13, 2010 by amodini

September had both Asha Bhosle and Lata Mangeshkar’s birthdays (quite a spate of birthdays, really !). Both accomplished singers, the two sisters celebrated their birthdays on the 8th (Asha – she turns 77) and the 28th (Lata – she turns … Continue reading →

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Movie Review : Udaan

Posted on October 8, 2010 by amodini

Rating : Excellent (4.5/5) Genre : Drama Year : 2010 Running time : 2 hours 15 minutes Director : Vikramaditya Motwane Cast : Rajat Barmecha, Ronit Roy, Ram Kapoor, Ayaan Boradia Kid rating : PG-15 UDAAN : WELL-DONE COMING-OF-AGE DRAMA … Continue reading →

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Tales from the festival (or at the IFFH 2010)

Posted on October 3, 2010 by amodini

As you all know, the 2nd Indian Film Festival of Houston was held the past weekend. Here’s a short review of what went on. It was quite interesting attending. I am so glad that they had film screenings on Saturday … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Films : October 2010

Posted on October 1, 2010 by amodini

Two animated features slated for release this month. Plus the carry-overs from last month, i.e.; Anjaaan-Ankaani is releasing today, instead of last Friday. Am looking forward to Tigmanshu Dhulia’s “Paan Singh Tomar”. Release Date Film Title Genre Director Actors Oct … Continue reading →