July 2019
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
…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,…
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…
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…
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…