Author: Rad

Fast Cuts – Sillu Karupatti and K.D. – Two beautiful movies on human connection and love

Two movies. Two different directors. Directed by women directors, Madhumita (K.D. engira Karuppu Durai) and Halitha Shameem (Sillu Karupatti). Released in a space of a month. Both the directors clear on what they wanted to say, and had given us two beautiful movies on human connection and love. Directed with grace and elegance, strong writing, and a fantastic performance from the cast. Official Trailer: Sillu Karupatti Sillu Karupatti is an

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Veil of Thoughts

(Author: Jay Ramalingam) As I stirred up from sleep, half awake Not ready to sit up yet Got lost for know not for how long… When I realized that The rhythm of my heart Whoosh of my breath Ticking wall clock Whirling ceiling fan Chirping bird outside Were not synchronous and yet Made a strange symphony Then I knew that my pointless thoughts Were veiling my precious reality Of me

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Parasite – the question is who are the parasites?

Official Trailer: Bong Joon Ho tackled Climate change and social hierarchy in Snowpiercer, an engaging movie where train compartments are used effectively to show the social divide while it speeds around the world impacted by global warming. By the time Bong Joon Ho made Snowpiercer, he was already famous, made his stamp with Memories of Murder, and The Host. With his latest work, Parasite, he has pushed himself a notch

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Fast Cuts – Helen and The Aeronauts

Living in cynical times with the nation taken over by CAA-NRC rhetoric, lethal mix of politics with religion Othering and dividing the population, what could be more satisfying than watching movies that gives you hope and make you feel positive. As Amelia Wren and James Glaisher soar up in the skies to fly higher than anyone else in history and advance scientific discovery overcoming challenges, it did provide a ray of

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Look! It is Majestic! (A short story)

(Author: Jay Ramalingam)                                                                      Source: Wikimedia Commons     I felt cramped inside the warm shell.  I started to wiggle and peck at the wall and it was really good to finally crack the shell so I can

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Fast Cuts – Jack Ryan, and Family Man

Jack Ryan and Family Man, both series from Amazon Prime, are fast paced spy thrillers, edge of the seat dramas. In both protagonists are catapulted into deadly cat and mouse game with terrorists, interesting twists and turns that work most of the time. Focus is not just on action. Both the series takes the time to show various sides of the conflict. Villains are not shown as one-dimensional, invests the

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What we want to be remembered for?

CAA & NRC acronyms have driven the country to turmoil last two weeks. Protests keep spreading across states. Students are at the forefront leading the protests. 24 people have lost their lives so far, as I write this, across the country. Teargas shells thrown in the university library. There are claims and counterclaims as to who started the violence first. Internet shutdown has become a norm now. Metro stations locked

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How dare she? (A short Story)

(Author: Jay Ramalingam) Akilan came running from school very angry, barely able to control himself from crying out aloud. Mom was at their humble home getting ready to cook dinner. As she was carefully trying to sift away little stones and chaff from rice bought from the ration store, all she could hear was Akilan muttering ‘how could she? how dare she?’ Mom quietly asked, “What happened at school Akilan?”

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Lost and Found (a short story)

(Author: Jay Ramalingam) Selvan was very thrilled about the neighborhood library that was about to open in the next few days. He was looking forward to spending a lot more time in the modern library that was coming up, to learn more about the wondrous world and ways of living well. Finally, the day arrived and Selvan went early to the 11 am library opening with a lot of anticipation.

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Jallikattu – An entertaining, high energy sound and light spectacle

Official Trailer: I was impressed by the uniqueness of the sound design that accompanied the visuals when I watched the trailer. I loved Lijo Jose Pelllissery’s earlier movies Angamaly Diaries and Ee.Ma.Yau. So, naturally I was looking forward to Jallikattu. This director has a special talent with directing crowds. If you have watched Angamaly Diaries and Ee.Ma.Yau, you know what I am talking about. Even with so many characters, and

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