Tag: movies
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Life Lessons from a Father: Through Movies and Comics
I grew up watching movies with my dad. And those are the memories I hold close to me. Movies are an education on the good, the bad and the ugly. It’s an education no child should be denied along with Enid Blyton, Tarzan or Superman. Allowing him or her to grow and create his own […]
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Maharaj (Hindi, 2024, Netflix)
‘Maharaj,’ directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra and produced by Aditya Chopra, is a movie I would not give much thought to if not for its metaphors and underlying narrative, which reflect modern Indian society. On the surface, it’s a typical Yash Raj production with overacting and perfectly manicured performers without a hair out of place. […]
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The Stunning Cinematography of Lawrence of Arabia in the Age of Netflix
I am watching Lawrence of Arabia on YouTube on an ultra-high-definition television in my living room. As I watch the protagonist crash and die on a motorbike, I realise true cinephiles would call out this crime. The crime of watching a 70 mm epic on a digital platform and on YouTube nonetheless, home to an […]