Finding Faith – Interview with Pan Nalin @ TIFF 2013
For all his accomplishments abroad, Pan Nalin can be seen as a hidden gem. His films get picked up for distribution with a snap by people from different countries. And his films are used in the most creative of ways. … [Read More..]
Diana – Not as bad as they say but pretty lacklustre
<Review by: Sailesh Ghelani> Directed by Oliver Hirschebiegel. Starring Naomi Watts, Naveen Andrews, Douglas Hodge, Charles Edwards, Juliet Stevenson You’ll probably see better quality biopic mini series on HBO but Diana isn’t as horrible as everyone says it is. Forget it’s … [Read More..]
Runner Runner – Stays afloat because of Ben ‘I-Deserve-To-Be-Batman’ Affleck
<Review by: Sailesh Ghelani> Directed by Brad Furman. Starring Ben Affleck, Justin Timberlake, Gemma Arterton, Anthony Mackie, John Heard This play-it-by-the-numbers crime drama is exceptionally predictable and somewhat implausible with only one bright spot: Ben Affleck. Movies with voiceovers can … [Read More..]
TIFF 2013 Reporter’s DIARY – Bumping into the stars
By Swati Sharan, our intrepid and meticulous reporter for the Toronto International Film Festival 2013 Each day I spent at TIFF felt like a special gem with every moment feeling precious. So much so, it reminded me of some childhood … [Read More..]
Gravity – A thrilling piece that’s beautifully shot and edited
<Review by: Sailesh Ghelani> Directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney While the 3D isn’t great, the film itself is a short and concentrated burst of thrusters that will thrill you and chill you. ‘In space, no … [Read More..]
About Time – A beautifully made and ‘realistic’ romantic, sci-fi, comedy
<Review by: Sailesh Ghelani> Directed by Richard Curtis. Starring Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Billy Nighy, Tom Hollander, Margot Robbie, Lydia Wilson, Vanessa Kirby I was actually going to skip watching this film but a lonely weekend found me sauntering around Phoenix … [Read More..]
The Wrong Whey – Isopure’s protein supplement caused me to choke!
<Review by: Sailesh Ghelani> I recently started a physical training course just for my own knowledge and because I’ve always been interested in fitness and health. And possibly to do some freelance personal training; one has to find new … [Read More..]
Escape Plan – A pairing that is 20 years too late and a movie that’s just as slothful
<Review by: Sailesh Ghelani> Directed by Mikael Håfström. Starring Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jim Caviezel, Sam Neill, Vincent D’Onofrio, 50 Cent, Vinnie Jones, Amy Ryan, Faran Tahir We’ve seen them together in The Expendables but head-to-head seems to be a … [Read More..]
Opening of the 15th Mumbai Film Festival 2013 with Pictures
<At the event: Sailesh Ghelani> Yet another year and yet another festival of film organised by the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI). This year’s Mumbai Film Festival prime venue is Liberty Cinema near Metro. And Metro Big Cinema is also … [Read More..]
The Fifth Estate – Did the film festivals not watch it before screening it?
<Review by: Sailesh Ghelani> Directed by Bill Condon. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Daniel Brühl, Alicia Vikander, Carice van Houten, Laura Linney, Stanley Tucci, Anthony Mackie, David Thewlis The Fifth Estate is a muddle with metaphors that are ridiculously portrayed and a … [Read More..]
