Our feel-good movie of the year is “Slumdog Millionaire,” a Dickensian tale in which we root for an impoverished orphan from Mumbai’s slums to hit the jackpot on the Indian edition of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.” It’s a virtuoso feast of filmmaking by Danny Boyle, but it’s also the perfect fairy tale for […]
Gran Torino (English) – Produced & directed by Clint Eastwood, Gran Torino is currently in limited release in New York and Los Angeles. We’ve seen the trailer and, yes, we liked it. Secuestro Express (Spanish) – A Venezuelan crime film (directed by Jonathan Jakubowicz) that has received critical acclaim. Ghajini (Tamil) – Directed by A.R. Murugadoss […]
Our ‘mission unaccomplished’ blithering idiot of a President George W. Bush threw a $17.4 billion lifeline to Detroit automakers lest they give up the ghost on his watch. To prove yet again that he’s indeed the dodo he’s widely reviled to be, Bush gave the auto industry until March 31 to get its affairs in […]
Hello, did we hear anyone say that only Bollywood movies are crappy and that all Hollywood movies are wonderful? Hey, we are talkin to you. Yes, you. Answer us, buddy. Cat got your tongue now? Well, in that case let’s tell you what we think – Seven Pounds is not a paisa vasool flick. WTF […]
Ghajini Review – Aamir Khan Disappoints in Stolen Shit Ghajini Tamil Movie Review Last night, we sacrificed ourselves on the altar of the public good by watching Ghajini (Tamil) again. Badly bruised mentally by the ordeal, fatigued extremely by the torturous experience and filled with resentment over our fate, we emerged from the mishap in utter […]
Ghajini (Tamil) – The Surya-Asin movie that has now been remade into Hindi with Aamir Khan and Asin. Memento (English) – Directed by Christopher Nolan of Batman Begins and Dark Knight fame. Memento is believed to be the inspiration for Ghajini. Manda Bala (Portuguese/English) Documentary on life in Brazil. This is actually not in the DVD […]