The Irishman, Streaming on Netflix

Strictly for the patient, the discerning and lovers of Pure Cinema

In 'SIlences', you had to be jolted out on the very last scene, The Irishman tests your patience a bit more than 'Pather Panchali', but the last 30 minutes is worth the wait of three hours of viewing.

While the movie is set in 1960s, this is a timeless tale, exploring the sanctity of relationships.  

Given the last 30 minutes, I just thought that this was the most spiritual gangster movie ever made!!!

Somehow, I was reminded of Ben Hur. But Scorsese will not have us rejoice,but leave us with very important questions about life itself.

Thought provoking!!!

A perfect Christmas gift served on the eve of Thanksgiving!!!.

P.S: Robert De Niro, will be a very strong contender for the Best Actor, with Al Pacino and Joe pesci vying for the best Support Actor roles.

Ford v Ferrari

The best entertainer of the year is all Style, Swag and  Substance

Over the last several years, Hollywood films in India have been essentially restricted to Super Hero Movies, Horror movies, Kids movies, Action flicks like the Bond/Mission Impossible movies or probably a few weeks  of Oscar probables. A lot of good mainstream Hollywood do not make it. 

Thankfully, Ford Vs Ferrari makes it to the Indian markets. Easily the best entertainer of the year. The conflict between Ford and Ferrari, and their fight for supremacy at the 24 hours of Leman's( world's oldest active sports car race in endurance racing, held annually since 1923 near the town of Le Mans, France. It is considered one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world and has been called the "Grand Prix of Endurance and Efficiency") , is narrated in an most elegant manner, without any clutter. 

The story telling is fascinating, keeping the right balance between the human drama and the sporting spectacle. A generous dose  of engineering and design gets easily ingested in a narrative that has its heart in the right place.

Christain Bale, reminds you so much of Robert Shaw. The body language and intensity of Bale makes Ken Miles come alive.

I particularly liked the poignant ending. I have several times wondered, how the wooden faced Matt Damon emotes. Damon dazzles in the climax, choking the audience, without an iota of sentimentality.

Do yourself a favour, Catch Ford V Ferrari on Imax!!!!!

Section 375, Hindi movie streaming on Amazon prime

A very important, relevant and well made film. Must watch for all adult audiences. A classic example of how Cinema can be exploited to have meaningful conversations in the society at large

22 July, Has been streaming on Netflix for a while

Conversations on Identity, Ideology and the triumph of human spirit

This movie is strictly for patient, discerning and those who enjoy solid film making skills

22 July is a 2018 Norwegian-American crime drama film about the 2011 Norway attacks and their aftermath, based on the book One of Us: The Story of a Massacre in Norway — and Its Aftermath by Åsne Seierstad.[

This attack can happen anywhere in the world and is therefore relevant to all.

But the interesting aspect, is the angle of how the victim fights back. While the physical fightback is a major effort, the fightback at the mental level happens to be the major challenge.

For a man, who directed the racy Bourne supremacy and Captain Philips, with those frenetic cuts, the man departs to sit down to narrate a solid, slow burn, a delight to the discerning movie goer.

Should be on your watch list