This is a really REALLY good script. Not the usual “obstacle, overcome, obstacle” sort of script, more a free floating series of events tied together by a central character conflict. And the character conflict is REAL. It’s not a “stupid people plot” reason, it’s a real life thing that is a real life problem. Until the end credits song which doesn’t even seem to fit with the depth of the rest of the film.
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Pathaan Review (SPOILERS!): An Elderly Humanist Action Hero Who is Also Sexy!
I’m gonna spoil this movie, but you can’t really spoil it. It’s all about the crazy action moments and sexy chemistry and stuff. You may actually WANT to spoil yourself, so you can relax about any perceived jingoistic plot twists, and how the romance happens, and those stressful things.
Continue readingDouble XL Review: Small, Simple, Charming, if a Bit Shaggy
Thank you for the watchalong that got me to watch this! It’s a very pleasant happy little movie, I’m glad I saw it. Not groundbreaking art or anything, but very very pleasant.
Continue readingCirkus Review (SPOILERS): Uneven, Uneventful, But Not Unworthy of Watching
Sooooooooo tempted to do a snarky “three ring fizzle!” kind of title. But that’s just not me, why beat up a helpless little film when instead I can try to give it a chance to find love? Yes, it’s not the best movie by a long long shot, but it’s harmless and trying.
Continue readingThank God Review: A Hallmark Christmas Movie, But Indian! Or, an Indian Gods Movie But Modern!
This was a lovely movie to watch virtually with a friend in the middle of a blizzard. all warm and cozy and happy.
Continue readingPhone Bhoot Review (SPOILERS): An All India Ghost Movie!
This was fun, this film consciously tried to include multiple regional ghost traditions, AND explained what they were to us in the audience, which I deeply appreciated.
Continue readingThe Legend of Maula Jatt Scene By Scene Summary: Whole Last Half! Because My Memory is Fading!
Ugh, I hate this! Stupid movie theater scheduling means I could only see it once and now my memory is rapidly fading in terms of exact details (thank goodness I took notes so I’m not totally at sea). I’m gonna try to finish the whole thing with minimal reveries on the meaning of that one shadow in the corner or whatever.
Continue readingThe Legend of Maula Jatt Scene By Scene Summary Part 3: True Identity Discovery, Big Bloody Fight, Big Family Fight, Love Scene
Woot! Fight fight fight! And, a Deewar homage! All the good things in one place. And ending with Mahira!
Continue readingThe Legend of Maula Jatt Scene By Scene Summary! Part 1, Prologue, Childhood, and FIGHT!
Woot! A scene by scene for the first time in AGES! Because we have a movie that is the magical combo of interesting to everyone/hard to watch for yourself so you will appreciate a scene by scene.
Continue readingBhool Bhulaiya 2 Review: A Clever Good Time Ride, with Excellent Red Chillies Double Role VFX!
That was a very pleasant movie experience. I wish I’d watched it in a group, or even better in the theater. It was definitely set up for group laughter and enjoyment. Still fun on my own, but less fun. Anyway, I recommend it if you are looking for a light harmless silly comedy! And want to appreciate Shahrukh’s VFX team, as I am sure we all do.
Continue readingPonniyin Selvan Review (SPOILERS): Read This Before You See the Movie If You Want a Cheat Sheet
When I was growing up, before we went to see a Shakespeare play, my Mom would always read the synopsis aloud to us. Because you don’t want to be distracted by trying to follow the guaranteed-to-be-complicated plot while enjoying the performances and everything else. This is very much that kind of a movie, super SUPER complicated plot and it’s gonna be easier to appreciate the experience if you can relax and know who everyone is without trying to follow things.
Continue readingBrahmastra Review (SPOILERS): This is What Happens When a Narcissist Makes a SuperHero Movie
Ugh, I did not like this movie. I did not like it so much that I couldn’t sleep last night. So I am writing this review on very little sleep, therefore very grumpy, and hating it even more than my last review when I compared it to vomit. What a fun read this will be for all of you!
Continue readingWedding Season Review (SPOILERS): Wait, Why Were They Fighting?
This is gonna be a pretty short review, not a lot to talk about Deeply. But I know a lot of us have already watched the movie and I wanted a place for us to chat without ruining things for the others.
Continue readingDarlings Review (SPOILERS): Too Much Dark. Not Enough Light, Makes Everything Muddy
Okay, Spoiler time!!! I already put up the No Spoilers review if you just want a quick idea of what the film is like to decide if it is for you. Now, SPOILERS!
Continue readingHeropanti 2 Review (SPOILERS): A Script that Could Have Been Saved By Acting, But Unfortunately It Is a Tara Sutaria Movie
UGH! This was so FRUSTRATING! In my No Spoilers review I talked about how it is like a bad 90s movie, but such a mess and without standardized character types and things that it wasn’t fun-bad, it was just confusing 2020s bad. Now, in the SPOILERS review, I get to talk about how if it had been cast with actors who had the charisma and charm and willingness to go all in that is required, it could have worked. But Tara Sutaria is where charm goes to die, and Tiger struggles with…..everything.
Continue reading’83 Review: Perfect Fan Cosplay of Every ’83 World Cup Cricket Match
I did it! I watched ’83! And I spent the whole time feeling like they are expecting me to have WAY more knowledge of Cricket than I actually have. Also, interest in.
Continue readingRRR Review (SPOILERS): A Happy Little Slice of Fictional History!
What a delightful movie this is! I am so excited to force all my friends to go see it with me! It’s totally ridiculous and happy and silly and entertaining.
Continue readingBadhai Do Review (SPOILERS): Love in All Colors of the Rainbow
What a lovely movie. Literally lovely, it is full of love. Love of every kind, except the kind we normally see, between a man and a woman.
Continue readingRadhe Shyam Review (SPOILERS): You Know the Way a 3 Year Old Tells a Story? With All the Pauses and Backtracks and Cul-De-Sacs? That’s This Movie
Here I am, trying to make this movie into some kind of logical narrative. A well-nigh impossible endeavor!
Continue readingGangubai Review (SPOILERS): Let’s Watch Alia Swear a Lot!
Welp, time for the spoilers review! Which won’t give you a heck of a lot more than the no spoilers review, because there isn’t really much of a beginning or an end to this story, it all is just sort of a goes along without a point.
Continue readingFame Game Alternative Ending Post/What We Want for Season 2!
Well that ending wasn’t….great. But good news! I think we can fix it if we just think it through a little bit.
Continue readingFame Game Last 2 Episodes! Spoilers and Whole Series Discussion
Well this was FASCINATING!!!! And I am sure I am going to continue to have thoughts over the next few days, especially as I discuss it with you.
Continue readingFame Game Episodes 5 and 6: All About the Kids, and then All About the Mothers
Okay, two episodes left and I still have NO idea what the ending will be! That is a sign of a very well constructed series.
Continue readingFame Game Episodes 3 and 4: Themes! Prostitution and Giving to Others
Huh, this series is surprising me with how good it is. I thought it was just gonna be a fluffy thriller with Madhuri at the middle, but it’s really digging deep on some interesting things. Also, seriously, even if you don’t watch the whole series, go 33 minutes into episode 4 and watch that scene. It’s no spoilers, it’s fine out of context, and it is just beautiful.
Continue readingThe Fame Game on Netflix Episode 1 and 2: Characters Introduced, Setting Established
Oh goodie! Let’s all watch together and discuss in episode pairs! It’s legitimately good too. Not Made in Heaven good, but closer to it than most other things. Plus, tons of in jokes for industry obsessed folks like on DCIB.
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