Pranav Batra

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The film is good, the message is good, the acting is good, the music is superb, the lyrics are superb, maybe the screenplay could have been better, I'm only saying this in term of an audience point of you. Really liked the message of the movie, the whole metaphor that was around drinking as well as the pink buffalo and how the film ended. I am very disappointed by the ratings that I could see on Google. Overall a must first time watch, could be seen again if you are interested but the whole story line does not have that pull that would make you to watch it again. The songs are bangers though. Full marks for the attempt though and that too when we are seeing that such movies are not present in today's era.

Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola

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Rog

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I've been waiting to watching this series for a long time as I've heard many quotes for it and they were witty and funny. The real idea behind this series is to know that it gets better (eventually) and it's not a new concept (either to watch or to hope for). I think the best part of this series is it's narration, the bits and pieces where the protagonist aka Claire interacts with the viewer, that's the masterstroke. Except that the series is quite all right, it's here and there and she actually sums it up with a psychiatrist by saying, 'I have had a lot of sex, I'm trying to fill the void that I've in my heart' (this is close to what she said). And I think this is what this series is all about. The humor is a plus (which she has) but it isn't the first time that I've watched/read a cleverly written story, as like every clever story, the main point of the story is to say it cleverly rather than saying something new or exceptional or truly moving. At the end it's the way, that's get sold. I liked the series but I'm not a fan, it's quite right.

Fleabag

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Just finished the book, it was a quick read (for me). Nothing especial in terms of ending and storyline but in terms of writing, it's good. It's regarding the basic struggle of a kid acknowledging and accepting the already cut or modelled society (as per norms and rules). The kid is suffering from alienation which made him inclined towards 'calling out the phoniness' in the entire world. I haven't read about anybody where he didn't say something he didn't like about the person (except his sister) but that too because he aligns towards her. The story is simple and plain, the writing is funny and at someplaces insightful but in the end, it's kind of memoir of a kid going towards adulthood (understanding himself while aligning himself in his surroundings). He's questioning everything and everyone and in the end, it's her sister that pulls him ashore which is reasonable as he's only 12 yrs old. *****spoiles ahead***** It's a one time novel for me and I might not read it again but yeah, the writing was interesting, some scenarios were relatable but in short it fell a little away from the expectations I had from this book. This book doesn't have an ending but an understanding and the kids journey to psychiatric help. It's one time read for me. My rating: 3/5.

The Catcher in the Rye

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Just searched for Season 3 and found out that it had been cancelled. Don't understand why when the last episode was sort of a cliffhanger. Regarding the show, it's light, funny, odd, wholesome (here and there), original and has a sort of well-rounded episodes. The only thing that I don't like in this small run of seasons is why they didn't define Maggie's Jail Sentence and Jessica and Neird's relationship. So, there are some loose wires here and there but I liked the series. I liked the relationships, the dialogues, euphemisms, hypocrisy and small moments of disbelief and that too spiked with punches. Not a fan of the writing team (for the flow) but it's a must one-time watch (if hooked, I'll not be surprised).

Space Force

I've had a mix of emotions while and after watching this documentary. Though I think that Jim wasn't Jim (seriously) when he was playing Andy as he felt liberated when he wasn't himself (how many actors feel on stage but they go on/off but Jim found liberation which he couldn't let go). Though some might say that Jim's method was little overboard but it wasn't a role for him but a way of life, a feeling of life which he was exploring. We don't know what happen with actors when they play someone, like the characters they play or lost in the transition so I think we should leave this at that. At the end of the documentary Jim replies to a question that whether he misses Andy or not and he said, 'No.' So I think he'd a phase as Andy and he understood himself more at that time till he left him and couldn't even come as Andy for one shot. PS Though I think Jim was more himself than he was Andy. PPS Be gentle when someone is not himself.

Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond

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Though I liked the movie but the storyline of this movie could be just split open on a Yes and a No. If Peter would have listened to Strange or... well the answers and assumptions are many. The highlight of this movie was of course the spidermen but except that, the movie was not that impressive. The craze for this movie was justified because of our man Tobey but except that, the movie was quite plain (except the mirror world scenes). The plot and idea behind the movie were quite good though but not handled that well but still, I really enjoyed the movie but sadly it's only an on-time watch and not a cult one.

Spider-Man: No Way Home

I have finished this movie today and this is the first take of words that I'm giving here. The collection of stories in this film are different from each other but still settles at one point which is the journey of understanding and confronting oneself. The first story is about two men and one woman, all searching for acceptance of themselves and also confirmation of love by the other half. Where one man is confronting his sexuality, the other searching for someone who understands him and his sexuality and a woman, who's between these two men finding and mending the cracks of her life. The second is a man, who wants to pursue his life as an actor yet has never given his full push towards it. The man who sees life as a hard journey where he sacrificed his love for money but still hasn't given up on his dreams. The third is different in this respect, a boy who has released his dream of life. Got inspired to believe in himself and ignore the comments from others, 'not a common choice or this is not what boys do.' A bold yet inspiring film. The fourth goes for the struggle of a fan and his son. The journey to realize that the world does revolve around Cinema. What a collection.

Bombay Talkies

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Just finished Jack Snyder's Justice League and let me tell you, this is awesome. The one that released in 2017, I'll call it a Promo(Which had everything yet nothing). The 2017 film was o-k which if could be summarized, a letdown for/to all DC Fan. I heard a critic calling it a movie in a darker shade than that of the 2017 movie but I think they might be wearing glasses for that effect. Sydner's cut did justice with the plot, the action, the storyline and the ending(I loved the ending). If I hope, it would be that, I should have seen this first and would have called the previous movie a movie with lighter shades(just kidding). If DC could keep such a casting like they had in this one(As superman has left and we have a new Batman on the way), I really hope, the future DC movies would be as good as it previous ones(if I'll hope, better). PS If you're deciding to watch this movie, go ahead; you'll love it. DC!!!

Zack Snyder's Justice League

Just watch this show. I don't want to give it a kick-starter hype that 'This show is superb' etc. But yes see this show is very good. The jokes are new considering the fact that it has been made long back(Started in 2006, not in BC) but still. You will love Moss, Jen and Roy with a cherry on top ( the two Bosses, you will get it). I completely adore this show and you would too. It's one of those show which needs just a click and you would watch it till the end(Sometimes on a loop).

The IT Crowd

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