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What to Watch on Netflix Instant : Edition #5

[amazon_link id=”B001KVS4SS” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ][/amazon_link]- Sliding Doors : Ever wondered about second chances? The ability to walk back and choose that different path? The heroine of this film has it and we the viewers can see what would have … Continue reading

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Movie Review : Dharm

[amazon_link id=”B001KQFARG” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ][/amazon_link]Rating : 4/5 Genre : Drama Year : 2007 Running time : 2 hours 10 minutes Director : Bhavna Talwar Cast : Pankaj Kapoor, Supriya Pathak Kapur, Hrishitaa Bhatt, K.K. Raina Kid rating : PG … Continue reading

Posted in 2007, All Netflix, bollywood, drama, Hindi movies on Netflix, outstanding, rating-PG, social issues | 1 Comment

Movie Review : Saaransh

Rating : 4/5 Genre : Drama Year : 1984 Running time : 2 hours 17 minutes Director : Mahesh Bhatt Cast : Anupam Kher, Rohini Hattangadi, Soni Razdan, Madan Jain, Haider Ali, Akaash Khurana, Nilu Phule, Suhas Bhalekar Kid rating … Continue reading

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Movie Review : Paan Singh Tomar

Rating : 4/5 Genre : Drama Year : 2012 Running time : 2 hours Director : Tigmanshu Dhulia Cast : Irrfan Khan, Mahie Gill, Zakir Hussain, Vipin sharma, Jahangir Khan Kid rating : PG-13 I’ve been hearing of this movie … Continue reading

Posted in 2012, action, bio-pic, bollywood, crime, drama, rating-PG13, recommended, social issues | 7 Comments

Movie Review : Khamosh Pani (Silent Waters)

Rating : 4/5 Genre : Drama Year : 2003 Running time : 1 hours 45 minutes Director : Sabiha Sumar Cast : Kiron Kher, Amir Ali Khan, Shilpa Shukla Kid rating : PG-15 Silent Waters is a much acclaimed film, … Continue reading

Posted in 2003, All Netflix, bollywood, drama, Hindi movies on Netflix, historical, outstanding, rating-PG15, recommended, social issues, women | 2 Comments

Movie Review : Shor in the City

Rating : 4/5 Genre : Drama Year : 2011 Running time : 2 hours Director : Krishna D.K., Raj Nidimoru Cast : Tushar Kapoor, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Sundeep Kishan, Radhika Apte, Zakir Hussain, Pitobash Tripathy, Nikhil Dwivedi, Preeti Desai, Amit Mistry, … Continue reading

Posted in 2011, bollywood, crime, drama, humor, outstanding, recommended, social issues, thriller | 12 Comments

Movie Review : No one killed Jessica

No One Killed Jessica is not quite the super-slick film, but it does pass muster. Direction is average, and the supporting cast is weak. Continue reading

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Movie Review : Udaan

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

Posted in 2010, All Netflix, bollywood, drama, film festival, Hindi movies on Netflix, outstanding, rating-PG15, recommended, social issues | Tagged , | 7 Comments

Movie Review : Peepli Live

Rating : Above average (3.8/5)Genre : (Dark) ComedyYear : 2010Running time : 2 hoursDirector : Anusha RizviCast : Raghuvir Yadav, Omkar Das Manikpuri, Naseeruddin Shah, Shalini Vatsa, Malaika ShenoyKid rating : PG-15 PEEPLI LIVE : A SATARICAL LOOK AT CORRUPTION … Continue reading

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Review : Amu

Rating : Average (3.4/5)Genre : DramaYear : 2005Running time : 2 hrs and 22 minutesDirector : Shonali BoseCast : Konkona Sen Sharma, Brinda Karat, Subhasini Ali, Ankur Khanna AMU : IMPORTANT SUBJECT BUT FILM FALTERSI’m watching Amu in 2008, while … Continue reading

Posted in 2008, bollywood, drama, rating-PG, social issues, watchable | 2 Comments