Category Archives: 2013

Bollywood Roundup : 2013

Posted on January 4, 2014 by amodini

[amazon_link id=”B00FOP6SOI” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ][/amazon_link]Good Hindi Movies are like a mirage – the closer you get the more it seems to deteriorate. Pickings were slim this past year, but nevertheless, I valiantly cobbled together for you The Best Movies of … Continue reading →

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Best Hindi Films of 2013

Posted on December 29, 2013 by amodini

[amazon_link id=”B00GFLULF2″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ][/amazon_link]2013 was an average year for movies. Lots of big banner films just turned out the same old commercial crap and succeeded (Chennai Express), while others failed miserably. Reasonable films were few and far between, … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Hindi Film Songs of 2013

Posted on December 21, 2013 by amodini

Lately clangy music has started giving me a headache (I think I’m turning into my mother), so most of these songs are on the softer side. Unless of course the number is just too good to be ignored. I assume … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview : Dedh Ishqiya (2013)

Posted on December 10, 2013 by amodini

Another Vishal Bharadwaj movie directed by the director of Ishqiya, this one has a fantastic cast : Naseeruddin Shah, Madhuri Dixit, Arshad Warsi, Huma Qureshi and Vijay Raaz and releases 10th January 2014. I feel good about this one.

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Movie Review : Bullett Raja (2013)

Posted on November 30, 2013 by amodini

Rating : Below Average (2.5/5) Genre : Drama Year : 2013 Running time : 2 hours 18 minutes Director : Tigmanshu Dhulia Cast : Saif Ali Khan, Sonakshi Sinha, Vidyut Jamwal, Raj Babbar, Ravi Kisshen, Gulshan Grover, Chunky Pandey Kidwise … Continue reading →

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What to Watch on Netflix Instant : Edition #14

Posted on November 28, 2013 by amodini

[amazon_link id=”B0014D5RBE” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ][/amazon_link]– Lars And The Real Girl (2007, English, USA) : A guy buys a life-size doll over the internet, and pretends that she is his real-life, walking-talking girlfriend – that’s the premise of this lovely, … Continue reading →

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The International Film Festival of India 2013

Posted on November 23, 2013 by amodini

As I write this, the IFFI 2013 has already begun in Goa. I hope those of you lucky ones who can, are attending it! It will run till the 30th, and among other things : • Has in attendance Suran … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview : Bullett Raja (2013)

Posted on November 21, 2013 by amodini

Bullet Raja is directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia who also made the excellent Haasil, “Paan Singh Tomar” and “Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster“. This looks more commercial masala that the other three, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed. Release date : November … Continue reading →

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Movie Review : Ram-Leela

Posted on November 16, 2013 by amodini

[amazon_link id=”B00FGLOSTC” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ][/amazon_link] Rating : Average (3.2/5) Genre : Romance Year : 2013 Running time : 2 hours 35 minutes Director : Sanjay Leela Bhansali Cast : Deepika Padukone, Ranvir Singh, Supriya Pathak Kapur, Gulshan Devaiah, Richa … Continue reading →