Monday, June 21, 2021

That's immaterial: Reflections on material possessions

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I shall get something out of the way.   No, the takeaway from this write-up is not that there are myriad little pleasures in life that money...
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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Off the beaten path: My Memories of Parthiban’s Housefull

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  Prologue It was the Fall of 1998.   My parents and I had just moved to the US after I had completed high school in Chennai.   My Dad’s w...
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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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