Author Archives: amodini

Persuasion: Modern take with a wry, witty heroine

Posted on June 23, 2023 by amodini

This modern take is a great watch mostly because of Dakota Johnson’s charming performance. Continue reading →

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Movie Review : Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga (2023)

Posted on April 7, 2023 by amodini

Rating: 3.5/5. A mid-air heist with diamonds and desperation, Chor Nikal ke Bhaaga is an enjoyable, unpredictable thriller. Continue reading →

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Movie Review : Gargi (2022)

Posted on March 31, 2023 by amodini

Rating: 3.5/5 . Gargi is a remarkable film about sexual crime. Continue reading →

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Series Review : The Romantics (2023)

Posted on March 24, 2023 by amodini

Rating: 4/5 . The Romantics is glossy and rosy-hewed – it’s all heart and pearls of wisdom, from the perspective of an ardent fan. Continue reading →

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Movie Review : Selfiee (2023)

Posted on March 10, 2023 by amodini

Rating: 2.5/5 . Selfiee suffers from the same over-done-ness that dogs a lot of such Southie-remakes. Continue reading →

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Series Review : Rocket Boys (2022)

Posted on March 3, 2023 by amodini

Rating: 4/5 . Engrossing series about Homi Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai’s contribution to India’s technological growth! Continue reading →

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Series Review : Farzi (2023)

Posted on February 24, 2023 by amodini

Rating: 4/5 . Farzi is an action-filled series with an interesting hero and his equally charismatic nemesis. Highly recommended! Continue reading →

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Movie Review : Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey (2022)

Posted on February 17, 2023 by amodini

Rating: 3.5/5 . This movie works because it has a good balance between depicting an important social issue and light humor. Highly recommended. Continue reading →

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Movie Review : Maja Ma (2022)

Posted on February 10, 2023 by amodini

Rating: 1/5 . Maja Ma has good intentions. Also many flaws and a lot of stupidity. Continue reading →

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Movie Review : Mission Majnu (2023)

Posted on February 3, 2023 by amodini

Rating : 1.5/5 . Mission Majnu is yawn-inducing! Continue reading →

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