Reminiscences of John Watson, M.D. at the Talkies While Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Holmes requires no introduction, Guy Ritchie’s Holmes is, as expected, a tad bit unlike the literary genius Sherlock Holmes. And so is Dr. John H Watson. But how different? To understand this, let’s presume a conversation between the literary characters Holmes and … Continue reading
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Avatar (2009)
Avatar: Reincarnation of Formula Films Remember the infamous film cliché — formula film? Every producer and every director, especially in Bollywood, has a formula for success. This formula was, and still is, often repeated without thought in the hope that a formula film will spell success at the box office. Let’s look in to the … Continue reading
Signs (2002)
More Than Just ‘Expecting the Unexpected’ If an unanticipated climax, suspense and a supernatural concept are the only reasons you think Signs made it big, then think again. There’s more to the movie than just the ‘expect the un-expected’ outlook. Set in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Signs is about Graham Mess (Mel Gibson), a recently widowed, … Continue reading
The Matrix (1999)
Wake Up Neo! “Wake up, Neo!” No, this is not just one of the opening dialogues from The Matrix. This is a wake-up call for those in deep slumber, oblivious to the bondages of the “world”. A wake-up call for those who know the questions but not the answers; a wake-up call for those who … Continue reading
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