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Godzilla review: Far better than '98 version, this is worth a watch
The film is definitely very engaging, keeping you at the edge of your seat, biting your nails, wondering whether this is how it all ends.
Kya Dilli Kya Lahore review: An unpolished gem, definitely worth a watch
This is a perfectly respectable and always-relevant film that coasts along with ease.
Kaanchi review: It's time for Subhash Ghai to retire
It may be time for Ghai to hang up his boots before he destroys what remains of his legacy any further, and let his students take over. Surely they can’t do a worse job than this?
Revolver Rani review: An interesting concept that fails to fire
Directed by Sai Kabir with a ton of honesty but lack of confidence, Revolver Rani renders one singular thought throughout its runtime — what a frustrating little movie.
Real life stories can be hits too, says Queen's writer
Shaikh has also written the underrated dark comedy Ghanchakkar. He spoke to Mihir Fadnavis about Bollywood, Queen and the mystery behind Ghanchakkar.
2 States review: Mostly a chore to watch, periodically infuriating
2 States is mostly a chore and periodically infuriating. The filmmakers had a chance to go against all odds and make a classic and they blew it.
2 States Review: 4 things that the filmmakers have no clue about
What could've been a truly engaging and witty look at a clash of sensibilities turns out to be a typically superficial Bollywood ‘entertainer’.
Bhoothnath Returns review: 3 reasons why kids must watch this film
Bhoothnath Returns is a lot of things, but it is not subtle – it is essentially a children’s film that takes the trouble not to insult the intelligence of children .
David Rocco's Dolce India: Easy on the eye and the palate
Not only is Rocco a male version of the delectable Nigella Lawson, he also hosts an excellent food show well worth watching.
Jal review: A beautiful looking but largely unwatchable film
All in all, Jal is a beautiful-looking but largely unwatchable film, one that aspires to be a work of art but fails in some of the most basic aspects of filmmaking.
Noah review: Aronofsky’s Biblical epic is long and flawed
Aside from its wear-and-tear, Noah suffers from the classic ‘too much of one thing, not enough of the other’ problem.
Ragini MMS 2 review: Sunny Leone's sex bomb routine can't save film
Watching Ragini MMS 2 feels like being caned and then ordered by your teacher to kneel down on the floor, because you made the mistake of giving money to the first movie.
Lakshmi review: Nagesh Kukunoor's film on trafficking is just offensive
A rare, powerful story of how a young girl was able to get justice for herself has been turned into a film that tries to cash in on India’s surging interest in women’s rights and violence against women.
Bewakoofiyaan more than just a love story, says director Nupur Asthana
This week’s release, Bewakoofiyaan, is Nupur Asthana’s sophomore directorial effort. Her first film was the teenybopper rom-com Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge. Here are excerpts from an interview.
Gulaab Gang review: Juhi Chawla, from crush to crushing disappointment
As Sumitra Devi, Chawla’s idea of appearing menacing is to continuously arch her eyebrows and smile sardonically, like she's a mixture of Aamir Khan and Jack Nicholson.
Did Freida, Nargis turn KJo into the first closet heterosexual?
Why was Johar so flummoxed by Pinto in a dress that was more cut out and less ‘dress’, and Fakhri wearing a Monisha Jaising creation that was such a close fit, it could be her second skin?
Why Matthew McConaughey deserves the Oscar for Best Actor this year
So why has the world gone bananas over the performance in Dallas Buyers Club? Well, for starters, it is probably because this new and improved McConaughey is the polar opposite of every other variation of him that has existed.
Oscars 2014: Why it's no better than the Filmfare Awards
I hate the Oscars. I passionately hate the Oscars. The Oscars isn’t something unique. It’s just a show and it’s no better than the Filmfare Awards.
Her review: Spike Jonze has made the defining 21st century love story
Her is an ode to urban loneliness and the emotional, existentialist crises brought on by the march of communications technology.
Shaadi ke Side Effects review: Vidya, Farhan make it a fun watch
There are a handful of solid giggles and the film cleverly pushes the right double standard buttons to outrage both sexes, and ties it all up with a neat little bow in the end.
Akshat Singh's got talent, but are audiences laughing at a 'fat' kid?
What I’m waiting to see is how the corporate machine working on Akshat’s behalf chugs on, knowing that there’s a limited window within which to maximize on his fame.
Berlin Diary: Nymphomaniac punctures popular notions of love
Danish director Lars von Trier’s Nymphomaniac is a remarkable film. It explores an obsession of our times — sex — but with absolute dispassion and artistry.
Berlin diary: Alia Bhatt's family connection to the German city
Alia Bhatt, just 20, arrived for the Highway press conference at the Berlin Film Festival, looking ravishing in flaming red Dior suit. It turns out that Bhatt has a Berlin connection in her past as well
Berlin Diary: 'Movies are like infections', says Imtiaz Ali on Highway
This year, 12 films were selected to be screened at the Berlin Film Festival. One of them is Imtiaz Ali's Highway, which premiered at the festival last week.
Berlin Diary: Wes Anderson's at his quirky best with The Grand Budapest Hotel
The Grand Budapest Hotel is an utterly delightful film and one that promises to reveal many more delights upon repeat viewing.
Hasee Toh Phasee review: Parineeti Chopra makes it a fun watch
The dull songs and the unexciting lead actor in particular make Hasee Toh Phasee merely entertaining and it stops well short of being special, which is frustrating for film lovers like me. But balancing some of this out is the Parineeti Chopra factor.
Berlin Festival diary: Imtiaz Ali's Highway, Satyajit Ray's Nayak and more
The 10-film strong Indian package at the Berlinale includes a range of features, documentaries, short and classic films.
Chef Vikas Khanna brings food alive, kills English in Twist of Taste 3
The pièce de résistance in Twist of Taste for me, though, was Khanna’s command over the English language.
Movie review: One By Two does to rom-coms what Alok Nath did to sanskar
One By Two has a few great ideas and can boast of better aesthetics than what Bollywood usually churns out, but it ends up being a victim of its own imagined cleverness.
Take that Hollywood: Six lessons from the Filmfare awards
While the Oscars ceremony is usually peppered with hilarious asides by the host, ours isn’t. It is, however, very educational. Here is what I learnt after watching the marathon called the Idea Filmfare Awards last night.