Category Archives: Movie Review

City of God (2002) – Brazilian

Posted on October 13, 2013 by workaholicvarun

Alright! This movie is a decade old. And unfortunately I was never aware of this Brazilian jewel! Ayitha Ezhuthu by the genius Mani Ratnam looks strongly inspired from one aspect of this movie. The revolving scene around an accident in … Continue reading →

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Contrary to popular belief, Chennai Express is quite Hilarious and entertaining

Posted on August 12, 2013 by workaholicvarun

Chennai Express is a tribute to the diversity of Indian Languages and cultures in a hilarious way. There are so many people in the same country who cannot understand what their co passenger is talking (rather singing here in Chennai express, … Continue reading →

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Milkha Singh : the National Treasure

Posted on July 12, 2013 by workaholicvarun

Why sing the National Anthem? It’s a song but its not for entertaining the citizens. It’s a celebration of National pride. It’s a song that unifies our hearts and souls. Milkha Singh or the flying Sikh is a National Treasure. He … Continue reading →

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Ghanchakkar – Bollywood’s version of lock, stock and two smoking barrels

Posted on July 2, 2013 by workaholicvarun

Per internet : The most common meaning of ghanchakkar is a person with a very fickle mind. To put it simply, a crazy, mad person. Ghanchakkar – Bollywood’s version of lock, stock and two smoking barrels sans the classic gambling … Continue reading →

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Sandwich Review : Major Ingredients : ‘Bombay Talkies’ & ‘Go Goa Gone’

Posted on May 13, 2013 by workaholicvarun

Alright! What do you do when so many movies are releasing every weekend? Go watch them? Of course, that’s what movie retards like me do! However, for general public, the smart public, the educated public the thumb rule is read … Continue reading →

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Gunde Jaari Gallathayindhe – novel yet entertaining fare!

Posted on April 26, 2013 by workaholicvarun

It’s the time when entire Tollywood does not want to take risks. Only debutant directors are licensed to take risks. Among those who are financing these risks are rare producers who still trust in the magic that telugu movies can … Continue reading →

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“Ek Thi Daayan” (There was a Witch) and boy she does scare you!

Posted on April 20, 2013 by workaholicvarun

Hum cheez hain badey kaam ki.. Yaaram! The movie starts with a funny disclaimer in Hindi saying ‘this movie does not promote witch craft nor does it promote the comparison / portrayal of women as Daayan (Witch)’.  The packed theater … Continue reading →

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Opinion : The Sreenu Vaitla Template

Posted on April 10, 2013 by workaholicvarun

It’s a boon and a bane to be a successful director in Tollywood. Its like opening a school. Every big star in Tollywood wants to join this school, be part of the shooting, give the audience test and come out … Continue reading →

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Django Unchained – Freedom served as main course

Posted on March 23, 2013 by workaholicvarun

It is quite unfortunate that the most eagerly awaited movie of 2012 released only in 2013 in India! That too when one types Django in YOUTUBE you get suggestions of ‘Django full movie’. But still one needs to watch this … Continue reading →

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Zero Dark Thirty

Posted on February 18, 2013 by workaholicvarun

On May 1, 2011 social media reported the death of Osama Bin Laden. What followed was a week full of breaking news coverage on Regional, National and International news channels. People were glued to the updates on Facebook and the … Continue reading →

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