Films that Matter

And, let me just refrain myself from hiding an original work under the name of already established, by saying that there is no similarity, but reminiscences. The concept of a figuratively living 'idea' is not so absurd, it is rather a poetic device that the writer-director explores in a visual medium. Unlike the mysterious, dark and trance inducing psychological thriller Capital I, this second feature film by Amartya Bhattacharyya is a celebration of art, dreams, emotions, ideas - all that a creative mind cherishes, in an open and lush green picturesque setting with music that uplifts or tickles playfully. Though strikingly different in many aspects, the two works seem to complement each other. The various shades in the spectrum of work of the maker cannot be understood, only with either. In a place called wonderland, idea is born, we are unsure how it was conceived in the first place, however, we see the idea alive - playing with kids, resting, smiling, but nev

'Sheru' is a Hindi word meaning LION in English, this was the closing statement of the film which stayed with me a lot longer than it's running time. An euphoric feeling of finding something special mixed with an attachment to the characters and story, made me write about it. Even though the structure is that of a typical Hollywood narrative - context, conflict, climax, but the film is more about the emotional depths it touches in that structure. The film left three words in my mouth - 'Brilliant Fucking Acting'. - Read this after watching the film once - As exhilarating it was an experience of discovering one's identity, this film, for it's commercial viability, has been biased to portray a one-dimensional story. However, the director leaves a few cues here and there to instill curiosity in the mind of an active watcher for other characters as well. Nicole Kidman playing the role of Sue Brierley narrates a vision of hers in which She sees a brown

Seldom does a film make you write about it. The occurrence is even slowing with time, however, the edge of the seat situational drama mastered by Asghar Farhadi in his new venture named 'The Salesman' is a light of hope. Who is the author? "Arthur Miller", he says, of a play called the 'Death of a Salesman' that the protagonist, who is also a teacher for young boys (yes, no girls in the class), is going to perform. There is a possible death of a salesman at the end of the film (not in the play), however, this film is about the teacher who plays the salesman. As confusing it may sound, as intricately it has been woven with a packaging of simplicity. There is nothing for you if you haven't watched the film. The characters' psychosis - He is a helpful person, who could risk his life to save someone in need. Hitchcock's ticking time bomb under the table has been realistically executed with a building on the verge of collapsing but in the