The Hmong drove away my Torino

Thin Red Line

By Rubberstamp, on April 11th, 2009%

In the early-90s, when Terrance Malick decided to adapt James Jones 1962 novel, “Thin Red Line”, as a movie, Hollywood’s A-list expressed its interest in working on a Terrance Malick’s project. It didn’t matter if their appearance was just few frames. It took 20 years of research for Terrance Malick before he decided to go . . . → Read More: Thin Red Line

Boy in striped Pyjamas

By Rubberstamp, on April 4th, 2009%

“Childhood is measured by sounds and smells and sights, before the dark hour of reason grows”

– John Betjeman

Subtle and Powerful!

The Kingdom

By Rubberstamp, on March 27th, 2009%

“The Kingdom” turned out to be quite an intense movie. If you like Geopolitical movies, like Syriana (more from the secretive Ops side), Charlie Wilson’s War (more from the Capital Hill side), then I would recommend you this one (from the Federal Agents side) . This movie also documents the cultural differences in work environment . . . → Read More: The Kingdom

The Black Monkey

By Rubberstamp, on March 7th, 2009%

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra does it again with Delhi-6. Not as path breaking as his earlier Rang De Basanti, but it is still worth a watch. The best part that I like about his script and direction is his intention to lace a social message. In Delhi-6, he provides a light hearted treatment to a flaring . . . → Read More: The Black Monkey

On a wednesday, Cass stands on a frozen river

By Rubberstamp, on March 5th, 2009%

In the last few months, I have watched quite a number of movies. During this week, I watched Cass, A Wednesday and Frozen River. All these movies belong to a different genre.

Frozen River (a less talked about one) is a documentary type neo-realist film from an independent film banner. Fantastic performance from the protagonist . . . → Read More: On a wednesday, Cass stands on a frozen river

Peculiar movies that leave a strange feeling

By Rubberstamp, on February 9th, 2009%

“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” and “Pan’s Labryinth” succeed in leaving a dull feeling with the viewer.