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Film: Bawarchi (Hindi)
Cast: Rajesh Khanna, Jaya Bachchan, Asrani, Usha Kiran, Harindranath Chattopadhyay, Durga Khote and A K Hangal.
Director: Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Director: Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Plot: An ingenious cook (Khanna) comes to the rescue of an ever-bickering joint family. So annoying are the folks of this household that it becomes impossible for any servant to handle the pressure for long. But the introduction of the extraordinary bawarchi leads to a series of fortunate events that bring out the hitherto hidden affection among the family members.
Aces: For starters, it's a Hrishikesh Mukherjee film. You can count on a convincing subject, realistic acting, and an overall charming movie. The subtle humour and feel-good factor provide a great backdrop to the precious message of kindness and acceptance to wipe out domestic woes. Khanna, who collaborated with Mukherjee on Anand and Namak Haram, shed his romantic image to clean utensils and make tea and Bhajiyas for this one. The result? Delectable!
Extras: Available with English subtitles
Film: Prime (English)
Cast: Uma Thurman, Meryl Streep and Bryan Greenberg.
Director: Ben Younger
Director: Ben Younger
Plot: A 37-year-old divorcee (Thurman) gets romantically involved with the 23-year-old son (Greenberg) of her therapist (Streep). If the age gap wasn't bad enough, the divorcee is not Jew -- much to the possible mum-in-law's chagrin. Will it work?
Aces: Younger guy, older woman -- predictable territory, right? Wrong! Prime takes an unpretentious and cheeky look at an odd couple trying very hard to get past the outer and inner complexities of their relationship. The Kill Bill star sizzles in steamy sequences with Greenberg and is equally home during her hilarious therapy sessions with Streep. Cool performances, engaging screenplay and a delightful soundtrack promise a Prime time!
Extras: Commentary by Director Ben Younger and Producer Jennifer Todd, Deleted Scenes and Subtitles in English, Spanish and French.
Extras: Commentary by Director Ben Younger and Producer Jennifer Todd, Deleted Scenes and Subtitles in English, Spanish and French.
Film: Emma (English)
Cast: Gwyneth Paltrow, James Cosmo, Ewan McGregor Greta Scacchi, Alan Cumming, Denys Hawthorne and Sophie Thompson.
Director: Douglas McGrath
Director: Douglas McGrath
Plot: Her favourite game is playing cupid. Though her success ratio is definitely debatable. A string of unsuccessful operations, however, lead Emma (Paltrow)
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