6 Banned Indian Movies
Many movies face challenges and run into trouble for daring to be different from the conventional norms, often presenting violence or sex in a unique…
Columns and Reviews by PS Arjun
Beauty of a Good Script: Nolan’s The Prestige
If you haven’t seen “The Prestige,” come back after watching as we delve into a classic that deserves multiple views. “The Prestige,” a visually stunning…
10 Best Directors Working Today In Tamil Industry | 2015
The frequency of good movies dropped significantly in the early ’90s. However, there was a slow growth during the mid-2000s. This list features a few…
Ennu Ninte Moideen, Forever
“Ennu Ninte Moideen,” a romantic drama directed by R. S. Vimal, unfolds with one memorable scene after another. The film delves into the real-life love…
Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (Review)
A beautiful musical comedy film starring the gorgeous Nayanthara. That’s how you’ll refer to this film post the end title. The scenes are fresh, sweet,…
Talvar (Movie) Review
“Talvar,” written by Vishal Bhardwaj and directed by Meghna Gulzar, is based on a real-life murder case involving the deaths of a 14-year-old girl and…
‘Court’ Is India’s Entry to Oscars
Chaitanya Tamhane wrote and directed “Court” (Marathi, 2014), a courtroom drama that explores the Indian legal system during the trial of an aging folk singer…
Revisiting A Classic: Thoovanathumbikal
The film “Thoovanathumbikal” (1987), written and directed by P. Padmarajan based on his own novel “Udakappola,” centers around Jayakrishnan, who leads a contrasting dual life—one…
Revisiting A Classic – Manichithrathazhu
Not too many movies have the capacity to achieve classic status after their theatrical run, but “Manichithrathazhu” is one of the few. This psychological thriller…
Revisiting A Classic – Dil Se
Heavy raining. Too cold. Amar runs to the station with the tea only to see the mysterious girl moving away by train. ‘This must be…
Shah Rukh Khan – A Super Star, An Underused Actor | Best Movies
All superstars are underused as actors. Superstars often have less to do with talent and more to do with mass appeal. There are many victims,…
10 Most Versatile Actors In Modern Day Tamil Cinema
Acting gives believability to the story and emotional depth to the movie. Great acting doesn’t mean just a get-up change or rolling on mud and…