Kadaiseela Biryani, Tamil Movie

Streaming on Netflix

Wild n Wacky

There  seems to be no doubt that this movie is inspired from The Wild Tales, the Argentinian Anthology

There are three 3 scenes which I do not think I will ever forget.

There is a staring contest here between two adversaries which is seen to be believed. A good 17 seconds before one of them relents.

The second is an amazing sequence of an old and infirm lady summoning all the energy in the world to slice a lemon with a blunt knife which seem to take ages. Hitchcock would have approved of the tension, risen from his grave and hugged the guys responsible for this scene.

Third is a spoiler. I do not want to spoil your fun.

I think adults can watch this outrageous film. I think you can still make this movie engaging without the violence with a capital V!!!

Westside Story 2021

Unlimited inspiration 

Last time I was theatre alone with my wife was while watching Home. Alone way back in 1991 in Dallas. Thirty years later got to watch Westside story 2021, with her and 8 others at IMAX at Forum Mall.

On the eve of the music season in Chennai, the lack of endorsement of an extraordinary musical is astonishing. But looks like the box office for Westside story is universally poor. Rather sad for a spectacular effort.

I continue to be inspired by Spielberg. The sheer diligence and detail orientation is inspiring . 100 million dollars in making. The sets are a faithful recreation of its original. The timeless story of love, hatred and the futility of identity is narrated with such great simplicity. It is just impossible for your heart not to be wrenched.

Janus kaminski the cinematographer to me is the hero of the film, your heart flutters along with his camera movement and you are awe struck at those finitely infinite camera angles. 

I am sure the movie will be nominated for several oscars and revisit the halls. 

Do not miss it for the world

Love you Spielberg