Author Archives: amodini

Movie Review : Sita sings the blues

Posted on April 26, 2010 by amodini

Sita sings the blues is quite unlike anything I’ve seen before. First off it’s an animated film for adults, based on Indian mythology, and is a feminist take on Sita’s predicament. It also mixes the mythology with a modern day … Continue reading →

Posted in animation, recommended | 5 Comments

Movie Review : Loins of Punjab presents

Posted on April 15, 2010 by amodini

Rating : Above average (3.8/5) Genre : Comedy Year : 2007 Running time : 1 hours 28 minutes Director : Manish Acharya Cast : Shabana Azmi, Darshan Jariwala, Loveleen Mishra, Ayesha Dharker Kid rating : PG-13 I’ve heard this movie being … Continue reading →

Posted in 2007, 2010, All Netflix, bollywood, drama, Hindi movies on Netflix, Netflix Recommendations, recommended, WhaTWON | 3 Comments

Movie Review : Green Zone

Posted on April 9, 2010 by amodini

“Green Zone” comes from the director of two of the Bourne series : “Bourne Supremacy”, “Bourne Ultimatum” – Paul Greengrass. Thus it is but natural that he bring to this film the tight story-telling and intense action that was so … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Films : April 2010

Posted on April 6, 2010 by amodini

Honestly, Vivek Oberoi’s Prince looks like a dud. It’s too bad really that a potential star, he started off well with Company and Saathiya, but is now doing films directed by Kookie Gulati, while his ex-girlfriend, because of whom he … Continue reading →

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Movie Review : Chance pe Dance

Posted on March 24, 2010 by amodini

Rating : Above average (3.5/5)Genre : All-in-oneYear : 2009Running time : 2 hours 12 minutesDirector : Ken GhoshCast : Shahid Kapoor, Genelia D’Souza, Parikshit Sahni, Mohnish Behl, Vikas BhallaKid rating : PGCHANCE PE DANCE (CPD) : Predictable plot, average entertainer … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010, bollywood, dance, family-friendly, rating-PG, watchable | 2 Comments

Movie Review : Gran Torino

Posted on March 11, 2010 by amodini

Gran Torino is a clichéd redemption tale, with Clint Eastwood playing the character of an abrasive, bigoted old war veteran. And while it might not be a pioneering film, because we’ve seen it all before, it is still entertaining, partly … Continue reading →

Posted in drama, english, hollywood, recommended | 2 Comments

Movie Review : Moon

Posted on March 8, 2010 by amodini

I came by this film while browsing through Netflix. I didn’t see it on any Top 10 lists, and I wonder why; it seems like a film like this should have had more buzz surrounding it. “The Moon” is science … Continue reading →

Posted in drama, english, hollywood, outstanding, recommended, sci-fi | 8 Comments

Upcoming films : March 2010

Posted on March 5, 2010 by amodini

An interesting bunch of films this month; besides a horror film which is kind of unusual, and the usual dramas and romances, there are a few outstanding directors to look forward to. There’s Shyam Benegal, who returns after 2008’s “Welcome … Continue reading →

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Movie Review : Karthik calling Karthik

Posted on March 3, 2010 by amodini

Rating : Above average (3.75/5) Genre : Thriller/Fringe horror Year : 2010 Running time : 2 hours 15 minutes Director : Vijay Lalwani Cast : Farhan Akhtar, Deepika Padukone, Shifaali Shah, Ram Kapoor Kid rating : R Karthik Narayan(Akhtar) is a … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010, bollywood, drama, rating-R, recommended, thriller | 4 Comments

Movie Review : Dev.D

Posted on March 1, 2010 by amodini

Rating : ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2 Genre : Drama Year : 2009 Running time : 2 hours 18 minutes Director : Anurag Kashyap Cast : Abhay Deol, Mahi Gill, Kalki Koechlin, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Parakh Madan Kid rating : R DEVD : THE … Continue reading →