Veyil is a poignant journey about growing up and growing apart
The film’s dream-quality makes Veyil both a difficult and a special film to experience
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Shane Nigam
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Bhoothakaalam Is A Stand-Out Psychological Horror Film
The film is mostly about the dysfunctional relationship between a mother and her son, but it is also about ghosts, literally and metaphorically
Uncovering the mysteries of Bhoothakaalam
Horror was always secondary, I wanted the emotional aspect of the whole film work first, says the writer-director
Shane Nigam on finding the balance between attachment and detachment
What I love is that balance between the artistic element and also a commercial element. If that blend happens, then there is nothing like it…
A solid scary movie, a better dysfunctional family drama
There are many more reasons why Bhoothakaalam works well even when seen simply as a genre film. Rahul Sadasivan builds on his moments with great control and the scares feel earned
Kumbalangi Nights And The Four Pillars Of The Male Psyche
The brothers exhibit similarities to Gillette’s and Moore’s four archetypes and stand in contrast to the antagonist Shammi
6 Characters From Malayalam Cinema Who'd Make For Bad Partners In Life
Whatever be the hero’s mission, in the end he’d manage to woo and walk away with the girl. But do they make for good partners? Meera Venugopal lists a few with whom it’d be impossible to survive this pandemic.
Valiyaperunnal Movie Review: Lovingly Detailed And Overcomplicated
An ambitious vision is palpable in Valiyaperunnal, but it does not come through in the execution, writes Ashutosh Mohan.
Top 10 Malayalam Films Of 2019
Kumbalangi Nights, Virus, Helen, Android Kunjappan 5.25, Ishq, Unda, Mothoon, Jalikkattu, Uyare and Thanneer Mathan Dinangal. Ten films that represented the best of Malayalam cinema.
‘Ishq’, Starring Shane Nigam And Ann Sheetal, Is NOT About Moral Policing…
Rather, it’s about how subtly and insidiously patriarchy manifests itself. (Warning. Major spoilers ahead.)
Ishq Movie Review: On Point, But A Tad Off Edge
Malayalam cinema has mildly touched upon moral policing in various capacities. But in Ishq, they doggedly bring it to the operation table, with the intention of surgically removing it.
Southern Lights: Men, Maleness, Masculinity And Family In Kumbalangi Nights
The many facets of an intricate drama from director Madhu C Narayanan and writer Syam Pushkaran. (Be warned. Spoilers ahead.)
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