My Ode to Cinema, the timeless Enchantress!

 I am genuinely curious now at the content process of Netflix. So this movie just dropped, 'Do Patti' which I would have probably skipped if not for the review by 'Tried & Refused Productions'. However I wouldn't consider this a review as one, I dont have much to say about the movie and two, I have watched 2 hours and 7 minutes movie in 1 hour 10 minutes or so. But I keep wondering if there are some elements of writing that are unique to Netflix like, 1. Rushed creation process: So it is a business, everyone agrees. I have spent considerable time with business writing, either myself or working with other writers. I know the way it works and how it hinders actual process of creation. On top of that, Google and Meta and their antics. From Do Patti I can definitely gather the rush from the wobbly script that was built. A story and script that otherwise could have been a delight. 2. Need for integrating unnecessary stars for the pull: This again derails the writing ...

In a recent conversation with one of my friends, we were debating the success of South Indian commercial movies and how its attracting masses across India. Their conviction was that the directors from South are new to the industry and from modest backgrounds while the current directors in the Bollywood are not. There is a disconnect with the mass audience when you are brought up with Western ideas and thoughts. While in itself this is a wonderful topic to deep dive into, my happy surprise is the entry of new directors in the Tollywood space who are steering away from misogyny. Look at movies like Zombie reddy or Adbutham, the lead women have such a great presence in the movie with defined (atleast partially) personalities. Either having a dream of their own or revenge, having a "bad" habit they are away from the purity of previous generation portrayals of lead women. Earlier they were shunned, shamed or lectured for their traits and making own decisions. Trust me I do get tha...

You know you are smitten if you find yourselves giggling in the middle of the day. Finally we have a winner on Netflix. ' Nobody Wants this ' is the best so far for me, from Netflix's content, may be adjacent to 'The Chef Show'. But more importantly God, we millenials missed Rom-Com as a genre so much. I grew up watching so many memorable 'chick flicks' of 90s and early 2000s in my dorm room for whole days and lately, there has been very little to consider. 'Upgrade' from this year was a pleasant surprise but it wasn't entirely 'there'. Even the Indian cinema hasn't done great work in this department in the past decade or so. But 'Nobody Wants This' hits the right spot. Must watch if K-drama isn't cutting for you yet mainstream romance feels too abrupt and shallow. (Heavy spoilers ahead) So the main point I couldn't shake off from the series, like aside from the fine wine that is Adam Brody , is the chemistry between M...

Taare Zameen Par 3 Idiots Whats the point? Leave the young ones be themselves. Appreciate their uniqueness and build their strength. And then Aamir Khan's Dangal father does exactly the opposite and there is critical acclaim for that too. So no one is able to see here what I see? A father who wanted to achieve great things and could not, pushing his daughters to achieve that for him. Isn't this same as every other Indian parent who could not become a doctor, IAS, get into prestigious schools or study abroad and want their kids to fulfill these wishes? The sport itself or patriotism should not drive the conversation away from the helplessness of young girls who are deprived of their femininity and are pushed to be something they did not choose to. Yes, after a while, the girls do like the magic in the sport and become competitive. That does not and should not prove that it is ok to push the children for a 'greatness' you perceive. But my problem is not simply the pushy f...