Sapta Sagaradaache Ello - Side A
I knew for a while that this was critically acclaimed movie. On my flight from Chennai to Stockholm I started watching it. The first 20 minutes was a breath of fresh air. The makers have put in their effort and it was showing. The music and visuals were pleasing. I was rooting for the characters. But once I understood where the story was heading I couldn't bring myself to watch the rest of the movie. It was too close to reality, on a topic that was debated and enraged on social media to death. I had to force myself to watch it. Twice. After a while I got hooked to the story again and the love between them was depicted beautifully. The ending was poetic.
I knew for a while that this was critically acclaimed movie. On my flight from Chennai to Stockholm I started watching it. The first 20 minutes was a breath of fresh air. The makers have put in their effort and it was showing. The music and visuals were pleasing. I was rooting for the characters. But once I understood where the story was heading I couldn't bring myself to watch the rest of the movie. It was too close to reality, on a topic that was debated and enraged on social media to death. I had to force myself to watch it. Twice. After a while I got hooked to the story again and the love between them was depicted beautifully. The ending was poetic.
Arcane
This could've been a just-another-fantasy series. But the production quality, voice acting, animation, background music and world detail are so phenomenal that it makes the 2-season TV series one of the best ever in its category. The "elevation scenes" (action sequences, protagonist/antagonist introductions) are too good, goosebumps guaranteed. Indian commercial movies that rely on elevation should take note, this is how it is done.
This could've been a just-another-fantasy series. But the production quality, voice acting, animation, background music and world detail are so phenomenal that it makes the 2-season TV series one of the best ever in its category. The "elevation scenes" (action sequences, protagonist/antagonist introductions) are too good, goosebumps guaranteed. Indian commercial movies that rely on elevation should take note, this is how it is done.
Bluebox
The first manga I read was Akira 15 or so years ago. I read it only because the movie adaptation was in an IMDb list. I "properly" entered the world of manga when my kids were old enough to watch anime. One-Punch Man, Demon Slayer, One Piece are some of my favourites.
Blue Box is a high-school romance drama with a sports backdrop. It has likeable characters, an uplifting & moving story that is on equal parts emotional, romantic, tragic, heart-felt and motivational with a unique art style. I got hooked when I started watching it on Netflix with my daughters. Then I wanted more and continued with the manga. It would take several seasons to catch up with manga, I want to know what happened to them.
The first manga I read was Akira 15 or so years ago. I read it only because the movie adaptation was in an IMDb list. I "properly" entered the world of manga when my kids were old enough to watch anime. One-Punch Man, Demon Slayer, One Piece are some of my favourites.
Blue Box is a high-school romance drama with a sports backdrop. It has likeable characters, an uplifting & moving story that is on equal parts emotional, romantic, tragic, heart-felt and motivational with a unique art style. I got hooked when I started watching it on Netflix with my daughters. Then I wanted more and continued with the manga. It would take several seasons to catch up with manga, I want to know what happened to them.
Kamal Haasan's 70 favourite Indian movies
On 70th Indian Independence Day celebrations, Hindustan Times requested Kamal Haasan (big fan) to curate a list of his favourite 70 Indian films and why. For obvious reasons, the list is limited to movies released till 2017.
The article is lost probably in a website rewrite but wayback machine to the rescue. If wayback machine fails here is my local copy sans images.
On 70th Indian Independence Day celebrations, Hindustan Times requested Kamal Haasan (big fan) to curate a list of his favourite 70 Indian films and why. For obvious reasons, the list is limited to movies released till 2017.
The article is lost probably in a website rewrite but wayback machine to the rescue. If wayback machine fails here is my local copy sans images.
Poor Charlie's Alamanack
The Stripe Mode of this book is something I have never seen before for a book. The pictures, quotes, sections are well designed and it _makes_ you want to read the book. The book itself is a treasure. Don't miss the recommended reading and the Berkshire Mode.
The Stripe Mode of this book is something I have never seen before for a book. The pictures, quotes, sections are well designed and it _makes_ you want to read the book. The book itself is a treasure. Don't miss the recommended reading and the Berkshire Mode.