Malayalam writer and director Siddique’s Bodyguard, a remake of his remake (the Tamil Kaavalan) of his own original film (the Malayalam Bodyguard) is now out in Hindi, starring Salman Khan as the security person to whom the title refers, and Kareena Kapoor as Divya, the object of his protections. Though an August 2011 release, it […]
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Once Upon a Warrior / Anaganaga O Dheerudu
On July 26th, Disney made cinematic history when they simultaneously released two Hindi films (Do Dooni Char, Zokkomon) and one Telugu film (Anaganaga O Dheerudu / Once Upon a Warrior) on DVD, digital download and video-on-demand in the US. I opted for the Siddharth swashbuckler directed by Prakash Kovelamudi that had its theatrical release in […]
Anurag Kashyap & Kalki Koechlin film premiere at the Asia Society
Last night New Yorkers had a chance to see That Girl in Yellow Boots when it had its worldwide premiere at the Asia Society, more than a week before it releases across the US and India. The film was the opener at last year’s SAIFF and created much excitement there. (By the way, there was […]
Disney releasing three Indian films in North America
Two weeks from today Walt Disney Studios will take a historic step forward with the release of three Indian films in North America. On July 26th, Disney is simultaneously releasing Do Dooni Char, Zokkomon and Once Upon a Warrior on DVD, video-on-demand, and digital download. They will also be featured on iTunes that day. The […]
Jig & the Global Appeal of Irish Dancing
To make this documentary, Jig, Scottish director Sue Bourne was able to do what no one else had done before. She approached An Commissiun – the governing body of the annual World Irish Dancing Championships – to request, and ultimately be granted, access to the 2010 “Worlds” (as the competitors and their retinues of parents […]
Aaranya Kaandam
Just some quick thoughts based on seeing the film Aaranya Kaandam at last year’s SAIFF. Am going back tonight for a second viewing now that the film is out today. What has stuck with me since that night seven months ago is this: I recall a gritty, stylish, violent and often funny story of […]