Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Parinda, 1942: A LOve Story, Devdas, Kareeb, Mission Kashmir, Munnabhai MBBS, Rang De Basanti, Delhi 6, Bhag Milkha Bhag, Kalank... all bear the visual stamp of Binod Pradhan's genius.
Good performances, a well-written screenplay and great comedy make Vasanthamani's Vetrivel a decent watch, writes S Saraswathi.
Despite the poor technical support and the monotony, Radha Mohan's Uppu Karuvaadu leaves you with a smile, says S Saraswathi.
Two Kannada releases this Friday
It has been 20 years since the Kargil War. Sukanya Verma look back at Lakshya, Farhan Akhtar's memorable film that was inspired by the war in the icy heights where young Indian soldiers fought tireless battles to evict Pakistani troops from our territory.
It's time to move on from fights and dances and clich, says Kshmaya Daniel.
The 90th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold.
Akshay Kumar is King of the box office!
The film appears more colorful and vibrant but drags a bit in the second half, writes S Saraswathi.
It is pleasantly surprising that the makers got it right, feels Shubir Rishi.
Moothon's script won the Sundance Institute's Global Filmmaking Award. Geethu Mohandas's movie is now coming to a theatre near you.
Dunkirk may have been missed at the year's earlier awards shows, but thanks god, Chris Nolan's classic gets enough play at the Oscar noms.
Theri rests entirely on Vijay's shoulders, feels S Saraswathi.
The collection of the Tamil and Telugu versions of the film are weaker than the Kannada version.
Director Shyamaprasad's Artist is one of his best works till date.
A look at the hits and misses of the week.
'I have been a part of more than a dozen films as a cinematographer but this was the smoothest shoot of my life. There was not a single day, when I wondered how a particular shoot would be done.' Meet Running Shaadi director Amit Roy.
If a film has its heart in the right place, it *will* weave magic on the big screen. And Dhanak exactly does that.
The 91st Annual Academy Awards was anything but boring, feels Aseem Chhabra.
Director Ashwin Saravanan's Maya is a gripping supernatural thriller. S Saraswathi recommends.
Meanwhile, the three-member committee constituted by the information and broadcasting ministry to examine the "ground situation" at Film and Television Institute of India submitted its report.
The 13th edition of Mumbai International Film Festival honoured several women documentary filmmakers recently.
Tamil film Thani Oruvan is perfectly executed, says S Saraswathi.
The Gift is much more than a boilerplate Hollywood horror film, says Raja Sen.
Though Katham Katham moves at a brisk pace, it is predictable and long, writes S Saraswathi.
Director Sarkunam's Chandi Veeran is worth a watch, says S Saraswathi.
Bollywood makes way for regional cinema at the 65th National Awards.
A look at the hits and misses of the week.
A look at the hits and misses at the box office this week.
Kahaani 2 could have been a great film, but it isn't.
Jayraj's Camel Safari fails to connect with the youth at whom it was aimed to.
Flirting, persistence and longingness comes alive in Mani Ratnam's Kaatru Veliyidai, feels Divya Nair.
Margarita, With a Straw's is admirable in its handling of its protagonist and cerebral palsy, says Paloma Sharma.
Anaarkali Of Aarah is a tale well told.
Aseem Chhabra gives us the top films that enriched his year.
Tamil film Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum is a tedious watch, says S Saraswathi.
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