Salim Mikaeel

I just happened have re-watched Krzysztof Kieslowski's Blue from Colours Trilogy. The film is subversively moving, the cinematography certainly is beyond hypnotic. From capturing the mirage of an object or person either through Iris or Spoon's steel surface the whole camera work engulfs you in its dripping and moving frames. Story follows Julie, who lost her husband and daughter in a hideous car crash. Haunted by her grief, lives in distraught and incognito. We barely see Juliette Binoche crying, predominantly not until the crescendo comes before the epilogue. The main term is to hide the pain, bear it and suppress it within the galaxies unfathomable abyss. There is a continent of emotions, the strenuous willingness of harbouring the pain which refrains the main character from showcasing the inherent conflict within her. One of the most effective moments from the film where Julie asks Marie "Why are you crying?" "Because you are not", Marie replies. "Blue" is the emblem of liberty. She has still found a new kind of freedom even that born of emptiness and despair. Juliette Binoche, in "Blue" has the liberty after her loss of husband and child to start a life again, or not at all.

Even watching it exactly after 6 months yet it feels same as fresh as the aroma of petrichor. Like a morning breeze that swiftly touches & shelters inside your skin pores. A transcendence cinematic experience that cannot be replicated nor be faded with time but ululates in ecstasy and I'll treasure it deep inside core of my heart. ______ Your Name (2016)

Akshay Khanna as Sid was complling, lwas unable to decipher the nuances during my first encounter with Sid's character. Looking on the illustrations colored by Sid, you could tell how perplexed his character is. "Darwaza Khula Nahi Hai, Andar Koi Aa Nahi Sakta." None could infiltrate and sabotage the harmony he has inside coz he never lets them to do so. He thinks he is vulnerable, concerns about the ramifications, if he disentangles the doorways "something unbearable might happen?". "Bakse ko Kaske Bandha hai, Koi Chori Nahi Kar Sakta." Sid cherishes his dreams and looks forward to them being pursued by him. He is fragile, indeed. 'Baksa' is like his heart, and he has enclosed his dreams inside that box, fearing by any chance they might get shattered or torn apart. You can call me drunk or stupid enough to be, the way I have deconstructed Siddarth's character in a way that likely to appear mediocre or mundane. Sid easily gets offended, he is self-absorbed, he doesn't seem to be living his life to the fullest and lastly he doesn't tend to hear anything terrible about his loved-one's. Sid is you, me and every one of us. He is us. Do watch the film 'Dil Chahta Hai' and get enchanted by his character.

I saw the movie Cast Away for the very first time, and I'm very much gotten attached to the character of Chuck which I believe was a very complex in itself. But, the ending really got me as very ambiguous and almost cryptic, and left me in a constant state of mystification. When he gets home every thing that has been suppressing him, once withheld him together has now utterly untangled him. He's almost like a castaway, lost in life and now he's alone again. Feels the same agony, once he felt when Wilson's leaves him. At the end when that girl drives off, "angel wings" hit him like epiphanic optimism and finally Tom Hanks character feels freedom, short-lived life tragedies happens to appear like awakenings, the enlightenment from benightment. Chuck may choose any path and go anywhere and do anything. Just like Chuck says "I have to keep breathing, moving forward". Every second of your life was meant to be befilled with your charm & presence. You just have to wait for the right moment. A empathetic masterpiece whose spell lingers long after its enigmatic final image.

Pichku, The Hero Not all hero wears cape. From being embarrassed by friends, till monopolizing the western throne(Toilet). Thus, he proves that hero can be anyone. Pichku tries to enlighten us by offering the closest landscape of ill-functioned society and how the subject could imperil the lives of slum. 'Open Defecation' the inherent weakness of country's rural regions.

In the exploration of cinema, you come across such cinema that desert you on the island of thinking. Where, no matter how hard you strive, you end up exhausted finding the way out of those questions you ask yourself. Predominantly, Kadvi Hawa, is one hell of a kind movie. As beautiful as to be introspective, devoid of stretchy songs. Sanjay Mishra's performance was nothing least of an exception, without a shred of vanity about him. All the respect to Nila Madhab Panda who, gleefully strays out from the typical commercial bollywood stereotype and elaborate some commendable allegories every time. Tagging him as one of the finest filmmakers of India wouldn't be an exaggeration at all.

"Lekin Ye sab mera nahi hai" "Arre ya sab tere Chacha ka hi to hai" "Lekin Chacha Mere Kahaan". When your own blood relatives behave like strangers, ultimately no one seems to mind hearing your helpless shrieks, born out of that feeling of being isolated, in the city's stark cacophony.

An austere tale that hits you with a sledgehammer’s epiphanic force. It profusely accentuates what needs to be emphasised. Believe me, no dream is great-fetches if you get busy living. Ashwini Iyer Tiwari’s unobtrusive allegory induces question’s beyond limitations to your conscience. If you're looking for a piece having deeper, hidden meaning then probably you should give it a watch.

Why is it when someone dies they happens to be found immensely enthralling. Having watched it, I realized that Irrfan's innate aptitude had never fetched my attraction while he was alive but as he's gone what I have discovered is that Irrfan Khan was extraterrestrial priceless talent 🙏 Irrfan Bhai's character made me laugh & weep more than usual maybe bcoz you don't comprehend their value unless you begin to lose them... Angrezi Medium is one of kind farewell to Irrfan Bhai that you may have gone but you'll be remembered till dusk of universe 🖤🐐 RIP

Nagraj Manjule had deep down enveloped a very indelible message for his viewers, once you be able to coax out what that it is, you'll get connected with the main character. I felt myself in Jabya's shoes and I also felt the animosity of society towards his family and why Jabya abhors the feeling of being patronised by the same so-called secular hedonists they live along. IMO Fandry is a true cinematic excellence, I could give hundreds of reason why 👍