Category Archives: mini-reviews

The Best Hindi Movies of 2019

Posted on December 31, 2019 by amodini

10. Mardaani 2 Rani Mukerji’s cop drama takes up the last slot. Interesting, but not as impressive as its prequel, Mardaani 2 is a relevant for-the-times drama featuring a fearless policewoman in pursuit of a cold-blooded killer. 9. Super 30 … Continue reading →

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What To Watch on Netflix and Amazon Prime – Edition #33

Posted on December 1, 2019 by amodini

-Unbelievable (Netflix, Series) The series is based on the true life story of Marie Adler, a young woman who’s moved from foster home to foster home. She’s finally starting to find friends and some confidence as she settles into a … Continue reading →

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What To Watch on Netflix and Amazon Prime – Edition #32

Posted on April 7, 2019 by amodini

– Made in Heaven (Amazon Prime, Series) From the makers of Gully Boy comes Made in Heaven. Zoya Akhtar, Alankrita Shrivastava (director of Lipstick Under My Burkha), Nitya Mehra (director of Baar Baar Dekho) and Prashant Nair direct. MIH is … Continue reading →

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Large Short Films

Posted on February 17, 2018 by amodini

Ever think we need well-made Hindi films with great story-lines and less of the frivolous dramebaazi and naach-gaana? And yes, wish they were shorter? Well, your prayers have been answered. Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films gives a platform … Continue reading →

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What To Watch On Netflix Instant – Edition #25

Posted on April 10, 2015 by amodini

[amazon_link id=”B006INDMEE” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ][/amazon_link]The Debt (US, 2010) The Debt is a spy film about three Mossad agents who try to apprehend a dangerous Nazi criminal in 1965’s East Berlin. The three are considered war heroes at home when … Continue reading →

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What To Watch On Netflix Instant – Edition #24

Posted on February 21, 2015 by amodini

[amazon_link id=”B00HYTOUCE” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ][/amazon_link]The Prey (“La Proie”, France, 2011) Frank Adrien is serving his jail sentence for a heist attempt, but breaks out of jail when he perceives a threat to his family. Now he must fight off … Continue reading →

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What To Watch On Netflix Instant – Edition #23

Posted on January 9, 2015 by amodini

[amazon_link id=”B0069IZHTQ” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ][/amazon_link]- The Heir Apparent : Largo Winch (“Largo Winch”, France, 2008) If this were not in French, I could almost mistake it for a Bollywood movie, so masala-packed is this film. Billionaire Nerio Winch is … Continue reading →

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Best Hindi Films of 2014

Posted on December 28, 2014 by amodini

Yes, I know you have been waiting for this post all year (with bated breath etc.) so I will get to it. But instead of doing the mini-review thingy like I usually do, I’ll tell you why the film made … Continue reading →

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What To Watch On Netflix Instant – Edition #22

Posted on December 19, 2014 by amodini

[amazon_link id=”B00IIUATDM” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ][/amazon_link]- The Wolf Of Wall Street (2013) Based (loosely, I assume) on Wall Street conman Jordan Belfort, this is a 3 hour long ride, featuring lots of over-the-top sexual situations and Leonardo DiCaprio in his … Continue reading →

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What To Watch On Netflix Instant : Edition #21

Posted on October 31, 2014 by amodini

[amazon_link id=”B00H86UD4M” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ][/amazon_link]- In a World (UK, 2013) Carol Solomon is a vocal coach who’s constantly being told by her father that she is not good enough for her chosen field, that she should leave the big … Continue reading →