'It's only in the last seven years, I have taken acting seriously.'
'I broke into Hindi cinema with Tere Mere Sapne and the song Aankh Mare become a big hit.' 'And now that song has become a rage again in Simmba.'
Fahaad Fasil tries too hard to prove a point with his acting.
'For the film-maker, as for the photographer, barbershops with their many moments of interest -- wall-to-wall mirrors, shiny accoutrements, beaded curtains -- provide ample scope for mis-en-scene,' says Ranjita Ganesan.
North 24 Kaatham is a sure winner for Fahadh Faasil.
'I have more respect for this kind of cinema,' actress Swati tells Radhika Rajamani.
Ace cinematographer and filmmaker Santosh Sivan is delighted by the government's decision to honour him with Padma Shri.
Paresh C Palicha recommends Anuraga Karikkinvellam.
The major fallout is the complete obliteration of religion and politics from Indian cinema, notes Subhash K Jha.
Malayalam film Bangalore Days boasts of fine performances, says Paresh C Palicha.
Malayalam actor Sharafudheen talks about the films that defined his career.
Only the hardcore Mohanlal fans will like Mr Fraud which is otherwise an uninteresting film.
'I am that person who will ignore hundred good things that are said about me and focus on those three bad things.'
Jamna Pyari remains a mediocre effort that cannot fulfill viewer expectations in this festive season., says Paresh C Palicha.
As much as we enjoy and write reams and reams about our amazement at the Kantara climax, 30 years on from now, will we remember these portions more fondly or the ones where Shiva is simply hanging out with his friends, mulls Rohit Sathish Nair.
Oppam is a must watch, raves Paresh C Palicha.
'We've had quite a few offers to work together.' 'But no, I don't think that's a good idea.' 'The comparisons would be unacceptable to me.'
The hit pair of Indrajith and Murali Gopy combined with the writing talent of Jeyamohan could not save Kaanchi
A Nedumudi Venu character was happiest when moving his head to a piece of music with his eyes closed; or, when inventing off of a note that a co-actor had left unfinished; or, when reciting a poem by Kavalam Narayana Panicker where a hymn about nature descends into a musing about cheating, depression and death, feels Sreehari Nair.
There are a lot many gems he produced long before Naatu Naatu became a worldwide Oscar-nominated (and winning in all likelihood) sensation.
'I want the audience to smile when they see my film.'
As good as Mammootty is playing Sundaram, we see this facet of his performance through two lenses: That of Sundaram being an offset to whatever we know about James, and that of Mammootty doing quintessentially Tamil tics, including enacting scenes from old Tamil movies like solo plays, observes Rohit Sathish Nair.
Manglish is a typical star vehicle that does not deserve a critical dissection.
'I don't know whether this curse will be lifted or not. It's in the hands of the audience.'
The director successfully maintains a fine balance among the three leading men in Amar Akbar Anthony, says Paresh C Palicha.
33-year-old Vivek Harshan bagged the National Award for Best Editor for Jigarthanda.
'I enjoy playing different characters, playing people who are different from me, enjoying getting under the skin of a different mindset.' Malavikaa Nair gets candid about her latest film Kalyana Vaibhogame.
'This is a blip in the 100-year history of cinema.'
The best films are not necessarily the most successful -- that would be another list altogether -- although sometimes quality and commerce do converge.
'The script, the way it has been written, the relationships, the intensity... everything was so powerful.'
Reader Bijoy A K recounts the silver jubilee celebrations of Mohanlal's 25 years in cinema.
Deepa Gahlot picks a list of 10 essential RGV movies though there are 84 to wade through.
Dear Friend is for those who idealised Dil Chahta Hai all out of proportion, and then warmed up to the premise that friendship could be a lot more complicated, and transient, observes Sreehari Nair.
The question 'Who was/were behind Aditha Karikalan's killing?' will continue to remain a historic mystery despite Mani Ratnam setting out to unravel it in his own way, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.
Aseem Chhabra picks the finest Indian films in the 2010-2019 decade.
From world cinema to old-fashioned whodunits, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma makes her recommendations.
Biju Menon excels while Aju Varghese provides ample support in Vellimoonga.
The screenplay moves back and forth in a confusing manner, unnecessarily lengthening the run time of the film, says Paresh Palicha.
'I will miss you, dear Venu. You reached the pinnacle with your talent,' recalls K Kunhikrishnan who knew the legendary actor well.
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