The 18-Day Battle in 18-Episodes The number 18 holds deep numerical significance in the The Mahabharatha—the epic is written in 18 parvas or chapters; The Bhagavad Gita, a discourse from Lord Krishna to Arjuna, that elucidates the core philosophy of the epic (and life itself), consists of 18 chapters; the Kurukshetra battle too was fought … Continue reading
Memories Lost and Found A film is – or should be – more like music than like fiction. It should be a progression of moods and feelings.-Stanley Kubrick Sporting a rugged, yet boyish look, carefree Krish Kapoor (Ahaan Pandey) whizzes across the corridors of a Mumbai art-deco building in his Harley-Davidson X440 while Vaani (Aneet … Continue reading
How Late-Stage Capitalism Killed the Chef in The Menu Do you ever feel guilty about eating food at an expensive five-star hotel or fine dining restaurant? If not, you will after you watch chef Slowik (an intensely terrifying Ralph Fiennes) serve you a five-course meal in The Menu. Celebrity chef Julian Slowik invites a group … Continue reading
Kantara, Bhuta Kola, and the Collective Unconscious “Wait!”, warned my better half, “fold your hands before the Kshetrapala before you enter the divine precincts of our Daiva.” I complied, yet protested: “What for, it’s just a stone?” “It is He who protects this forest. Without His permission even the winds dare not pass,” she replied. … Continue reading
What Motivates This Macbeth? Warning: Extreme Spoilers Ahead. Yes, we all know Fahadh Faasil’s eyes speak volumes. Even in a state of paralysis he acts with nothing but his eyes. Joji, interestingly, is more about Joji, the character, and not just yet another feather in Fahad Faasil’s acting cap. What immediately grasps you when watching … Continue reading
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