Usha Subramaniam

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The three of us is a soft, tender, reflective kind of film that envelopes you in warmth, much like a hug from a loved one ! It's about an ordinary, woman, who, faced with early onset of dementia, decides to revisit the place of her childhood, where some crucial & significant life events had happened to her. During that journey, she not only finally accepts all that happened 28 years ago, but also liberates herself from perceived or real guilt/ disappointments. So, it's a story of acceptance as well as letting go and finding closure. While there are many reasons why one should watch this film, I list 3 important ones here : 1. Fantastic, natural, subtle & understated acting by the 3 main characters. Shefali let's her eyes do most of the acting & it's an absolute pleasure to watch her!! 2. The beautiful Konkan coastal area and it's people, culture & traditions so wonderfully captured. 3. A story told so honestly, without the usual cinematic gimmicks & exaggeration that one can connect to it with both the heart & brain. All in all, this slice of life film is certainly worth a watch. Do see it please.

Three of Us

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The Archies

It's stunning. Usually, I'm terrified of watching movies/ shows based on Books that I have read & loved. Invariably, I'd be disappointed with the movie/ show adaptation. But, All the light we cannot see is an exception & how. The main characters Marie, Werner, Etienne & Daniel are so real that I never felt they were acting. And the horrors of WW II, especially the madness of the German Nazis, which I had a tough time imagining when I read the book, have been portrayed so realistically that my heart went out for youngsters like Marie & Werner....I just wanted to hug them & tell them that Iam with them... A really well made, well crafted series with exceptional acting by all concerned. Please watch.

All the Light We Cannot See

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Let me start by saying that I got hooked to the book from the very first sentence. And, once finished, what are my thoughts on the book ? Well, what can I say ? The book is comic, tragic & melancholy. Though one knew that there could not be a happy ending, like the protagonist, one kept hoping for a happy ending. Alas. It's truly a slice of life kind of book. The characters so real, the circumstances which lead to the non discovery of the missing man so believable & the reactions of the people in the ship once they find out that their fellow passenger has fallen overboard so relatable that I could vividly experience all the emotions as though I was actually there in the ship. But, the book did leave me feeling sad & melancholy. That's life I guess. Do read it. It's after all a very short book.

Gentleman overboard

I watched Article 15 yesterday & what can I say? I was simply blown away. Dealing with one of the most disturbing, sensitive & touchy issues - casteism- , the film could have become very theatrical or unrealistic, but it was not. It is so realistic that for the entire duration of the movie I was actually present in that little village in U.P. living the lives those people were living. The acting, directing, cinematography all exceeded my expectations. But, the single most important take away for me from this movie was : If you have sincere, non biased, humane Govt Officials, be they Police Officers, Ministers, beaurocrats, MLAs etc, most the issues plaguing our country can be solved. That is a hugely positive message!! We need more police officers like Aayushman Khurrana's character & more Nishads, Shastris. We will overcome, people......

Article 15

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Shab is obviously not a family entertainer! It is a dark, difficult movie which forces you to accept & think about human relationships & emotions that are a bit unconventional, nonconformist....but they do exist certainly. We have consistently brushed such situations under the carpet. This movie forces you to think about them, accept that they do exist & that we as a society have to think about them without being judgemental. To that extent, I liked it. Kudos to the Director for having the courage to explore this dark theme. For Raveena's performance alone too, its worth a watch.

Shab

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