Papanasam
Finally, here is a film in which Kamal Haasan plays a role without showing us flashes of Kamal Haasan anywhere.
Agantuk – Satyajit Ray’s Last Film
Ray has absolutely no hurry in narrating the story. It’s a relief to watch his films after all the swishes and jittery cuts of modern cinema.
Why I Loved Kaakkamuttai
As the director mentioned in an interview, there will be at least one moment that will remind you of your childhood, no matter where and how you grew up.
Two Short Stories by Thi.Janakiraman
Wanted to read stories by Thi. Janakiraman, after writer Baskar Sakthi recommended him, for the natural dialogues he writes.
Caves of Steel – Isaac Asimov
What I admire the most about Asimov is that if he sets a story in the future, he is able to add so much detail to it that it feels real and possible.
Pebble In The Sky – Isaac Asimov
The one portion where Asimov’s talent shines through is the portion in which Joseph Schwartz, a simple tailor from the 1960s, who gets teleported to the distant future, begins to realize his mind’s powers (after being treated by the Synapsifier) and how he learns the ways of the new world.
About Schmidt
I was hooked the moment I saw the staging of Schmidt’s last day at work and the subsequent party that he throws for his friends and colleagues.
Pratidwandi Opening Sequence
To me this shot seemed symbolic of life in the city. Of people clinging onto something steady, in a world where things move fast and anything could topple any moment.
Aval Appadithaan – Notes
This is a film that does not explicitly explain to you what the problem for the protagonist Manju is.
Why I think Kaaviyathalaivan failed
For a film that talks a lot about acting (Nasser saying that superb line about heart and body in sync), I felt this film had some of the worst acting performances.