Posts Tagged ‘Movies’

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    Don’t Blame the Censors, Blame the Greedy Filmmaker!
    The Indian Censor Board has come a long way, a far cry from the group of butchers that it was in the 90s. While an idealist argument can be made that censorship has no place in a true democracy, a regulatory body is necessary in all cinema to make the audience aware of the nature of a film’s content, especially in India where movies are often a family experience. The...
    by Vijay at October 27th, 2009 at 08:10 pm
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    Unregulated Independence
    In no other field of work do you witness such a plethora of posturing, a surfeit of self-serving delusion as in the realm of Independent cinema.  There I have said it! After I had been hired, following yet another terrific round of auditions by yet another Independent Producer/Director all set to make their Film Festival Circuit movie, I got the dreaded, rather by now,...
    by Tori Roy at October 1st, 2009 at 07:10 pm
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    Mohandas – A Film lost in its own nation
    Mohandas ‘the film’ is almost like Mohandas ‘the character’ in the film. As the protagonist clashes with bureaucratic system, the film clashes with nature of our film industry. Mohandas – The film takes on the industry dominated by big names, money and power. Just like the protagonist in the film, it’s a David v/s Goliath scenario…but...
    by niren at September 9th, 2009 at 05:09 am
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    9 Months: I feel born.
    I don’t know what to say or how to start. You can call it a cliché, but sometimes things just fall into place, you don’t really plan them, or think about it. Sometimes these things are really small, sometimes rather big, and sometimes the big things in life don’t matter, and it’s the million little things that create the universe around you. As far back as I can...
    by Jehan Handa at September 5th, 2009 at 12:09 am
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    Tribute to Non-Actors
    To me, everything about cinema is fascinating and most fascinating are the people who work in it. This is a post, about the people, more than the cinema. Specifically, this is a post about people we see on screen. It’s amazing to see and hear those people in normal life, and realize how they get transformed on screen. I used to be amazed to see how Sridevi used to come...
    by A. Singh at August 26th, 2009 at 05:08 pm
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    For all the unlucky Pinki’s… script for a short film
    Prologue: This year, Smile Pinki (by Megan Mylan) got an Oscar for best short documentary. It was about a poor girl, Pinki, who got her cleft lip surgically corrected, thereby saving her from a lifetime of ridicule and ostracism.  http://passionforcinema.com/smile-pinki-2009-and-dr-murari-mukherji-a-pioneer-of-cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery-in-india/ Though I had felt...
    by Rahul Surendran at August 3rd, 2009 at 08:08 am
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    My Journey with Harry Potter So Far…
    As far as I can recall, I never entered the magically magnificent world of HARRY POTTER because of the hype, but it was that I just got a copy of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets from somehere (without knowing that it was the second part). I saw it like fools, without having read the novel or being the part of craze, all I had heard was “Harry Potter” from TV...
    by Shiva Nagri at July 20th, 2009 at 12:07 am
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    zindagi ki kahaniyon ki alag bat hoti hai – anurag kashyap
    The language of the post is Non-English.. only the script is in english. sorry for them,who cant read and understand it. For reading in hindi log on to…http://chavannichap.blogspot.com bahut samanya aur sadharan shabdon mein yahan anurag ne imtiaz ki khasiton ka zikra kiya hai.aap sabhi sudhi darshak aur film adhyeta hain.aap ki rai aur tippaniyon ka swagat hai. imtiaz...
    by ajay brahmatmaj at July 19th, 2009 at 09:07 pm
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    A storyline for a short-film…
    Intro: Female centric plots fascinate me. Unfailingly. So, when I landed this idea, about the chance meeting of two women, courtesy a conversation with one of my lady friends, it was irresistible. So much so that, I wrote it down, straightaway. It was then that I wondered if it couldn’t be made into a short film, and hence this article…  A disclaimer: This isn’t...
    by Rahul Surendran at July 16th, 2009 at 04:07 pm
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    All from an old film song…(An idea remix)
    [A tale adapted from the evergreen Malayalam film song, ‘Vakappoomaram Choodum’, penned by Bichu Tirumala] Prologue: I have this particular MP3 collection in my car, a random assortment of old Malayalam songs from that golden period of Malayalam music, the 1960-1970 range, where legends like Devarajan, Baburaj, A.T.Ummer, Vayalar combined with the inimitable Yesudas...
    by Rahul Surendran at July 9th, 2009 at 06:07 pm
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    Caught in Prosopamnesia
    Having a good memory is a pain This is not a review. This is a post about few movies I have seen long time ago and for some reasons could not forget. May be because I was premature ten years ago and the movies were complex for me to decipher, these movies had an unforgettable impact on me. Presently, I can only recollect the basic storyline and remember few isolated...
    by ~uh~™ at June 29th, 2009 at 11:06 am
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    A new chapter in Tamil cinema? Let’s wait & see!
    I must confess, this was a first. Never have the newspaper ads of a movie bewitched me so. The day the first posters of ‘Aaranya Kaandam’ were published in the papers, I couldn’t wait to watch the movie (just my luck, looks like my wait will continue for some more time). Before I say anything more, it is only fair that everyone gets to have a dekko at...
    by venky at June 12th, 2009 at 03:06 pm
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    Do You want to make a film (Open Cinema Foundation)
    “Reasonable people adapt themselves to the world. Unreasonable people attempt to adapt the world to themselves. All progress, therefore, depends on unreasonable people.” – George Bernard Shaw. Think Different. “Do You want to sell sugared water for the rest of Your life or do You want a chance to change the world?” -Steve Jobs We, who love...
    by Subhasish Chakraborty at March 26th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
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    2 Days in Paris…
    After a successful run in Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore,2 Days In Paris – a romantic comedy directed by Julie Delpy releases today in Kolkata. The movie was screened at the 2007 Berlin International Film Festival Click here for show timings Below is an interview with the Academy Award Nominated Director, Julie Delpy (click here for more interviews) Q: Why did you decide...
    by NDTV Lumiere at March 20th, 2009 at 03:03 am
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    Gulaal Review- Indian cinema is freed.
    I watched Milk and Revolutionary Road over the last weekend. From the first scene to the last, Milk looked like one of those timeless movies which even while you are watching, you know is landmark. I watched Revolutionary Road the very next day. On the basis of personal experiences, the movie was so relatable that it disturbed me immensely. It was such an assault, it took...
    by Subhasish Chakraborty at March 13th, 2009 at 11:03 am
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    Chronicles of Transformation:Life to Movies
    *Disclaimer Number One: This post has no whatsoever connection with Chronicles of Narnia. ** Disclaimer Number Two: The post doesn’t talk about cinema, but my road to cinema, so those not interested, don’t scroll further. “All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in...
    by Jehan Handa at March 7th, 2009 at 09:03 am
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    DAMfest09 – The Events!
    DAM 09 is here, and the digital entertainment world receives its second annual tribute from the hills of Lavale. Here is more than a sneak peek at what is in store for the three days of digital madness: DAY 1: The day begins innovatively with the crisp snap of clapboard by the chief guest declaring the festival open. SEMINAR I: THE DIGITAL BUSINESS The Digital medium...
    by DAMfest at January 31st, 2009 at 08:01 pm
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    Irreversible : The pornography of Art… or is it?
    Art can take several forms, serve several functions. It can reveal or emphasize an expression, an emotion or a mood, or it can tell a compelling story. All cinema is essentially art. However, art house cinema is simply a term used to describe a genre of cinema not bound by box office returns, saleability of stars, censorship issues and global reach. It is a genre of cinema...
    by Suprateek Chatterjee at January 31st, 2009 at 03:01 am
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    Dev.D – Before the dawn.
    Dev.D – Before the dawn. There are lots of interesting things going so right for Dev.D that there’s this audacious hope that it’s going to be that outrageous piece of art which is also going to rake in the box office riches. Recently I was in a north India trip and I saw the curiosity among the youth. The college goers and the Young professionals in their...
    by Subhasish Chakraborty at January 29th, 2009 at 10:01 am
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    Thanks to In-Flight Entertainment
    I would probably be among the few who cope very well with long flights as I look forward to discover and check out some good movies in their In-Flight entertainment. If I don’t find something new and worthwhile, I am sure to find some good ones to revisit. It was the same the last time as I watched quite a few movies. Many couldn’t last my patience and sleepy...
    by Anand Bharadwaj at January 26th, 2009 at 03:01 am
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    DAMfest09 – Dibakar, Oye Lucky! Digital
    Global warming has taken its toll even on our beloved film industry. With alarmingly declining green cover and rapidly multiplying population, dancing around the trees and fluttering translucent coloured dupattas in fertile fields is no longer an option for filmmakers. So what do they do? Tough to answer. After all, this is the phase in which Hindi cinema had been stagnating...
    by DAMfest at January 23rd, 2009 at 09:01 pm
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    Discoveries of 2008
    2008 was a very low key year as far as music & movies goes in my life. Esp after last 2 years of marathon movie watching & discovering music. But I would still go ahead & write a diary similar to last years Discoveries of 2007. Books - I read a lot of books this year. I tried to read of lot from the Random’s 100 list. 1) Animal Farm – George...
    by Mainak at December 29th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
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    “Ghajini”: Aamir Khan and joie de vivre
    I’m part of a theatre troupe in my college. I remember, about 18 months ago, it was my first day in the group, and the very first thing I was told was “exaggerate”…… A.R. Murugadoss sure seems a guy who knows the meaning of that word! For “Ghajini” is exaggerated with a capital E…..and this is likely to be the bone of contention...
    by Aditya Mani Jha at December 27th, 2008 at 04:12 am
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    Dasvidaniya 2008
    Disclaimer:  This  is my personal view point of  Bollywood in 2008,  of the movies  i have seen.  As far as Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi is concerned, my take is  not  great, not bad,  just plain average, but considering that  lot has been said, nothing really of value from my side.   And  lastly  i  feel  absolutely stupid putting up this disclaimer, but  considering...
    by Ratnakar Sadasyula at December 16th, 2008 at 08:12 am
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    Jingoism & The Movies
    Hullo Hullo Hullo. Been a while and well why I am writing on this?? Two reasons actually. One being that I was sent a “Gentle” reminder by the “OZ” (I know not what it is) that am going to be kicked out soon If I do not write and two was this is one topic that has sort of been discussed but not at length. The definition of Jingoism as per Merriam...
    by Thermoman formerly known as Deepak at November 18th, 2008 at 03:11 am
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    The Persepolis Experience
      Okay, so nowadays I am on a graphic novel spree. Having devoured Art Spiegelman’s “Maus” (although an outstandingly original work,Persepolis is unmistakeably influenced by “Maus”) Alan Moore’s “From Hell” and closer home, Sarnath Bannerjee’s refreshing debut “Corridor” in the last few weeks, I have read...
    by Aditya Mani Jha at November 13th, 2008 at 09:11 am
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    4 Quick Ones: Short Films about AIDS
    Before we sink our teeth into the film bit, I have to mention this pleasant surprise I had yesterday. I was in Bhubhaneswar for an open quiz along with a couple of my friends…. the quiz was really exciting, and after a nail-biting tie-breaker with a team from Infosys, we won….but it got better. The mild-mannered, soft spoken guy in glasses sitting at the table...
    by Aditya Mani Jha at November 2nd, 2008 at 12:11 pm
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    Sorry Bhai Teaser and PFCOne Winner’s Experience
    Safat Ali, from Rajasthan, had blown us away with his one minute movies he had submitted last year to PFCOne 2007. He won the Silver Minute award for his hard work. So when we approached him with our list of awards to choose from, we did not realize that he was a big fan of Onir’s work. From the entire range of internships with writers and directors that we offered...
    by oz at October 25th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
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    The Master At Work: A.R.Rahman’s “Yuvvraaj”
      There is a very good reason why I have titled this post A.R.Rahman’s Yuvvraaj……because considering Subhash Ghai’s track record of late, (the seeped-in-cliches “Black and White” and the-lesser-said-the-better “Kisna” )the odds are that “Yuvvraaj” will be another Ghai film which will flatter to deceive…..and...
    by Aditya Mani Jha at October 22nd, 2008 at 07:10 am
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    The Legend Of Johnny Depp
    Let me preface my first article as a PFC author by saying that it is a heady feeling to be sharing this forum with the people whose writings I have been following avidly, not to mention people like Anurag Kashyap and Sudhir Mishra,  whose films have enthralled me time and again. I am sure I’m gonna have lots of fun! I was about 10 when I saw “Edward Scissorhands”...
    by Aditya Mani Jha at October 13th, 2008 at 11:10 am
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