From The Editor’s Mac- Ananya Grover
As a child, I adored going into stores selling books, films, and CDs. I could spend hours browsing through their collection, gazing at the covers of films or DVDs, and then not buying anything. I still love the feeling of…
3 Idiots- A Millionth Re-watch – Aarnav Gupta
Okay, before I start, let me make something very clear. I am the biggest 3 Idiots fan in existence, and there’s going to be no debate about that. You just can’t claim to be a bigger fan than me, BECAUSE…
Dear Shutu- Anwesha Samanta
Dear Shutu, It’s been ages since I last saw you. How’s the afterlife treating you? I’ve been meaning to revisit you for a long time, but I suppose I’m still reeling from the last time we met. I’ve wanted to…
The Anatomy of a Director | TCWL – Siddhant Chandak
To Cinema, With Love Episode 8: The Anatomy of a Director ————————————— I wonder what gave Reflections Magazine the idea of calling their issue for this month ‘To Cinema With Love’. Well, in an issue surrounded by films, I would…
Beyond the Lens- Yashasvini Verma
“ACTION!” he yelled loud and clear, The director’s voice cut through like a spear. Into motion it set the lighting crew, Who bathed the stage in sunset’s vibrant hues. The actor stood up, personifying his character, As he looked into…
Why I’m Convinced That TV Adaptations of Books are Better than Movie Ones (With Special Emphasis on Good Omens) – Rimjhim Sayana
{Song recommended for background: From Eden (Hozier)} “People don’t read any more. It’s a sad state of affairs. Reading’s the only thing that allows you to use your imagination. When you watch films, it’s someone else’s vision, isn’t it?” Isn’t…
The Art of Cinematography- Udaybhanu Singh
Cameras are the most essential components of any cinematic production. Cinematography can be defined as the art of handling cameras and framing scenes. The screenplay, the acting and the VFX would not carry any substance unless the camera movements carry…
Cinema Through the Ages – Vaasvi Sethia
Everyone’s been to the movies. Whether it’s for a first date or to hang with the crew, the movie theatre is always a fun time. Sure, the popcorn is overpriced, the sodas are weirdly large, and there’s always some idiot…
My Love for Doctor Strange – Syed Basit Naqvi
It had been some time since I had been to the flicks, and thus, I fancied seeing a movie not long ago. It might sound cliché, but it really is true. My favourite motion picture was Doctor Strange, which premiered…
A Cult Classic: Andaz Apna Apna- Tanvi Jain
Released two decades ago, Andaz Apna Apna, starring the Khans of the era, Aamir and Salmaan, paired with the talented and glamorous Raveena Tandon and Karishma Kapoor, and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, was a promising film that spelled success. Astonishingly,…
I Remember – Ananya Yadav
I forgot… I remember ….. I’m lost…..I don’t know my address….I remember….I am driving but I don’t know where was I going… I remember…. What is my name… I don’t know how to walk anymore… I have forgotten how to…
Cut! Cut! Cut! Make it Short! – Vrinda Rastogi
“I think that short films often contain an originality, a creative freedom, an energy and an invention that is inspiring and entertaining. I think they are, as Shakespeare put it, a good deed in a naughty world.” – Kenneth Branagh…
Genre-Breaking Films – Siddhant Chandak
Genres are basically categories of art forms that have similar attributes. But every once in a while there comes a film that challenges and breaks apart from its genre, while somehow still staying true to its genre. Following are some…
Review- Five Feet Apart- Ishani Singh
“We need that touch from the one we love almost as much as we need air to breathe. But I never understood the importance of touch. His touch. Until I couldn’t have it.” – Stella What’s love without touch? Is…
The Soul and Cinema – Vaishant Thakur
If I were to review cinematography, I’d be dumbstruck, even though I would know what it would do to me. The concept to visually analyze and sense another conscience’s story keeps me ‘seated’. The lessons I have learnt, the lives I…
…And Action! – Romita Handa
“Run mad as often as you choose, but do not faint”- A dialogue which I use for relaxing myself in times of crisis. I have always been a filmy person, giving comebacks in the form of dialogues or expressions from…
Brooke Davis: A Multi-dimensional Character- Tarusha Singh
First off, if you haven’t watched One Tree Hill, I highly advise you to drop your candy bar and spend your time on something worthy, which is very obviously, a television drama series. I mean yes, knowing about the endocrine system…
A Perfect Romance- Simran Tokhi
NOTE: This article assumes that you have seen the movie ‘Aisha‘, starring Sonam Kapoor. If you haven’t, this discussion of the film’s central love story will make little sense to you and would spoil the plot for you. Whenever…
Silent Talks – Vanya Tandon
I chose to review this movie because of several reasons. The main reason being, it portrayed a disability in a way I could never imagined. Barfi, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Ileana D’ Cruz came out in the year…