Fictional series very popular on Netflix is ‘The Queen’s gambit’. It is a story of Beth Harmon struggling with addiction in aquest to become the greatest chess player in the world. Knowing her strength & going for it was very new then. Although the series is fictional we do have a real queen among us.Continue reading “The “Queen””
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Move to Heaven
Watching the last episode made me think of what to watch next. It ends on a positive note. The pace is cool & never wavers. Uncle starts thinking of him as family. The greatest achievement is a culprit getting involved with his ‘special’ nephew. When he lets his father go, hugs the tree, that isContinue reading “Move to Heaven”
And then the tears started…
Olympic Gold medalist, a seven time winner Simone Biles breaks down in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I believe is one moment when we need to pay close attention to the state the women are! It is 2021, we are yet to give justice to all the women wronged. Several athletes complained & yetContinue reading “And then the tears started…”
Hospital Playlist
No surprises there. One doctor is wounded & brought to the hospital. Lee Ik jun is hit on his head & has to be hospitalised. His motor movements are fine. No damage. Dr Song then sits up by his bed side for three nights. Awkwardness between Jun wan & Lee Ik sun is endearing. TheyContinue reading “Hospital Playlist”
Filhall 2
After the stupendous success of the first song, we fans were all waiting for the sequel. Akshay Kumar, Nupur Sanon again. The teaser was out, but due to the covid situation the shooting got delayed. Thank God for it. We lived in the bubble for longer. It released on 6 July 2021. No reviews meantContinue reading “Filhall 2”
A Decent arrangement
A film of 2014 with Shabana Azmi, I had to watch it. It is a story of an Indian -American copywriter who comes to Chandigarh. His cousin, Shabana Azmi, has shortlisted a few girls for him. He meets one Amita, who he finds is a decent girl, to marry. Then he meets with Lethia Nall,Continue reading “A Decent arrangement”
Dubki
A short film made in 2021 exposes the sad state of the police system in the state. The young police constable is being harassed by her superior. Her complaints fall on deaf ears. The superiors are insensitive. In the office & at her place her ‘sir’ comes & goes as he wishes. The ones whoContinue reading “Dubki”
Rim Jhim song…
Song by Khan Saab is not the interesting fact. The story is. We anticipate the end correctly & yet it is nice to follow it. Released in 2014, it is a story of a girl who runs away from her marriage mandap. She walks along the railway track but is saved timely by a youngContinue reading “Rim Jhim song…”
The Best K Dramas ever…
Reading the list of the best five Kdramas, I realised I haven’t seen only one. Seo joon’s ‘Fight my way’. It is the next on the list. The others like ‘Boy’s over flowers’ or “Heirs” are a cult. In the newer dramas we do see a shade or two of the old ones. “Goblin’ &Continue reading “The Best K Dramas ever…”
Baat Ban Jaye
A 1986 Hindi film is inspired from the 1064 Hollywood film ‘What a way to go’. Utpal Dutt, Mr Singh, lives a wealthy lifestyle. His only relative is his niece, Nisha, Zeenat Aman. Singh wants to see her married but she hates wealthy men. He decides to find a poor, honest man for her. HerContinue reading “Baat Ban Jaye”