Monday, May 17, 2021

Un paere theriyadhu - A compilation of brief but impactful roles

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Have you ever watched a movie and reflected on a small moment that either touched you or made you smile?   Not one featuring the lead actor ...
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Friday, April 30, 2021

Wit and Wisdom: A detailed analysis of Manivannan's Amaidhi Padai

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The Tamil Nadu assembly election results are due in May.   That seemed like a good enough excuse – not that I need one! – to revisit the bes...
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Thursday, April 8, 2021

Shot Stories – A compilation of 10 unbroken takes in Tamil Cinema

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Having just finished reading Glenn Kenny’s intricately detailed book, “Made Men” on the creation and enduring impact of  The Goodfellas , I ...
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Sunday, March 21, 2021

Smiles and Levity: Thoughts on Sathi Leelavathi

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From time to time, I revisit at least bits and pieces of films that resulted from the legendary combination of Kamal Hassan and Crazy Mohan....
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Guest Post by Nand Kumar: Maestro's Gambit

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A seismic event in tennis is about to happen this week. I am exaggerating of course, but when Roger   F ederer is primed to step on the tenn...
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Saturday, February 27, 2021

Missed Spotlights #7: Chokkalinga Bagavathar in Veedu

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“Are Tamil indies finally having a moment?” tweeted film critic Baradwaj Rangan.   Looking at his tweet, I was feeling rather wistful thinki...
Monday, February 8, 2021

Wrists and Risks: A fanboy's perspective on Mohammad Azharuddin

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Feb 8 th , 1993.   I was supposed to have been in a cheerful mood, but I was feeling and acting rather crabby.   It was my Mom’s birthday.  ...
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