This was a true masterpiece. Could have never imagined that something like this was possible in the era of Godzilla-Kong nonsense. This whole movie is a metaphor. Academic essays should be written about it.
Sam Bahadur
It’s good but formulaic. Bollywood needs to come out of the formula based war movies.
Ponniyin Selvan
Truly enchanting. But first read Chola history textbooks, otherwise it can get difficult to follow.
I wasn’t much of a discussion guy, but I met Lord Evans in Ranchi, and his curiosity was so contagious that by the time I left Ranchi, I was a proud nerd. Add to this the diverse exposure to different disciplines: from Maths to commerce to history; so I was inclined to study and understand myriads of themes. This meant I was interested in discussing everything under the sun and beyond. Still, if I must list a few, here is the list:
Microbiology and Genetics:
This is my latest interest, and I am building my fundamentals. What’s most fascinating about this is, all biology, at the most basic level, is chemistry.
Literature
I just love to discuss the novels and the novelists; and everything from the text to the context to the subtext. In fact, I can talk about books all day. I convert non readers into bibliophiles with my talks. They borrow my books. And never return those.
Cinema and Series
Who doesn’t like to talk about cinema?
History
I have an MA in history, and I can’t bear it when people peddle rumours and myths and political narratives as ‘history’. So I can’t help but correct them. The majority of them are already beyond cure, but still, I try to talk sense into the few.
Chess
I am rated 2000+ on lichess. I mostly play blitz, but I never miss a chance to talk people into developing a hobby of chess. I like to talk about its history and the present, and about the players and their genius and their eccentricities.
Cricket
Indians are born to discuss cricket. We discuss cricket everywhere- from melas to morgue.
Politics
Being political is the first sign of being an adult, in my opinion. So we talk about politics a lot. Mostly about the problems with the country’s politics.
I liked the setting and the atmosphere of the film. Reminded me of Fargo. The ending is open to interpretation and Reddit people are debating over it.
MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL by Gilliam and Jones
IMDb: 8.2
A hilarious and nonsensical movie which perfectly depicts what happens when absurdity is taken to its logical conclusion. Not one scene in this movie makes sense. Which is why it’s such a treasure.
ANWESHIPPIN KANDETHUM by Darwin Kuriakose
IMDb: 7.5
A nail biting thriller that kept me on the edge. Malayalam cinema produces 5 gems every year. Must not be missed.
DR. STRANGELOVE by Stanley Kubrick
IMDb: 8.4
Kubrick is a master. Nothing more needs to be said.
Imtiaz is certainly back in form after the Love Aaj Kal 2 disaster. However, certain scenes, and sometimes, the tone, do seem to be inspired by Rockstar. It pales in comparison to Rockstar. But as a distinct piece of work, it is engaging and beautiful.
LOCK, STOCK AND TWO SMOKING BARRELS by Guy Ritchie
IMDb: 8.1
Phir Hera Pheri was “inspired” from this one. A thorough laugh riot.
AAKROSH by Govind Nihalani
IMDb: 7.9
Nihalani’s work is a brilliant attempt at capturing the subaltern voice. Despite the absence of drums and tinsels, it speaks louder and shines brighter than other movies. It also drives the point home too well.
Baba and his four friends were discussing the resignation of an AAP minister like you talk about someone’s death. The party has been tossed into a tempest by the center, a centralising machine, and there are rumours of its undoing in the coming months.
“It seems like the spirit of democracy is gone, all that remains is the ritual apparatus. ” Lamented Baba’s friend as I picked up an elaichi flavored tea. I didn’t know Baba’s friends were capable of intellectual conversations, so this was a surprise.
My healthy-food unbreakable-vow lasted till 5 pm after which I ran to the samosa shop as if my life depended on it. Even in the era of momos, this centuries old delicacy hasn’t lost its charm.
This was followed by a relapse into the old addiction of tea and monaco. My sincere advice to non-tea people: don’t get into this. You can get away with crime, but never with an addiction.
Watched some episodes of Netflix’s Three Body Problem. I think I am not cut out for web/tv series. I have the attention span of a baby housefly. The science part is interesting, but the way the plot has been rushed, it feels like the art part of storytelling doesn’t matter to the makers.
The series was a slow burn, but in the last season, things escalated quickly, to the extent that the last episode felt rushed. The brilliance of Breaking Bad is in its characters charting diverse distinct moral journeys through the episodes.
I liked Pinkman more than Heisenberg. Saul Goodman was great.
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