Enola Holmes: Just when we needed a formidable woman detective
‘Enola Holmes’, as a woman, and a film, breaks stereotypes and sets an example of how to craft an empowering narrative without being excessively patronising, and sermonising to women
Nishabdham Review: The silence that went wrong
The film has its high moments and without giving too many spoilers to the not so unpredictable thriller, I shall leave it with just one statement – it has probably worked in the film’s favour that “Nishabdham’ has not had a big theatrical release
Two volumes of Patrice Gueniffey’s ‘Bonaparte’, still less
This biography is more lucid in explaining the Corsican historical milieu; family background, early life and the fiasco of the Egyptian interlude from the standpoint of Bonaparte himself
Notoriously Note Worthy: ‘RBG’ (Netflix)
"Constitution said “we the people” – understand that We the PEOPLE change over time, according to current times, now the people include all, men, women, colored, gay, abled or disabled etc. understand people and respect their choices" - RBG
MUST WATCH DOCUMENTARY: THE SOCIAL DILEMMA (NETFLIX)
The way we interact on social media, our likes and dislikes, and our emotions are captured in algorithms and being sold to highest bidder may be…!!
Taxing narrative, but charming as usual
Shoojit Sircar, the director who got the national award for his film ‘Vicky Donor’ known for his extremely entertaining films like ‘Piku’ and a powerful courtroom drama like ‘Pink’ has made diverse films. The commonalities in his movies are the charming characters set against amazing canvas of life, place and human emotions, the strong and independent women
‘Premam’ versus ‘Premam’
Why this second week commentary on an already released film? It’s weekend again, and if you have not watched Premam, please go and see the film with family. You will all love it
More on life…
Arlene Heyman, in her book of short stories, ‘Scary Old Sex’ dwells deeper into the minds of people, prying open their thoughts on relationships and the role of sex within the complexities of human relations
