tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post7243909716680611820..comments2024-03-23T16:19:36.154+05:30Comments on A Potpourri of Vestiges: Barefoot to Goa (2015): Praveen Morchhale's poignant film about life and familial bonds that give life its true meaningMurtaza Ali Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09747183316188241022noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-64338113951430502462015-06-01T15:34:26.416+05:302015-06-01T15:34:26.416+05:30Well, the noir influences are all over the movie a...Well, the noir influences are all over the movie and I just don't mean Private Eyes or Femme Fatales. The brooding mood, the brewing tension, the nauseating smoke, the seductive air and the deceptive shadows are all film noir signatures. It's amazing that Dibakar himself denied the film noir influence on DBB in an interview to The Hindu. Maybe, he didn't want to overwhelm the Indian audience or maybe he wanted to appear more original in the eyes of the media after Shanghai which we all know was a rip off of Z. It's quite interesting that two major Bollywood productions delved into the noir territory: first Badlapur and then DBB. But, in terms of pure Film Noir experience, I will certainly rate DBB higher. Mind it, since it was not shot in B&W, it cannot be described as a perfect film noir and since the setting is early 40s, it would be difficult to call it neo-noir (it is a whodunit but again not a typical one as there is more suspense than mystery) and so I think it's not a very easy thing to classify. Nonetheless, it is heartening to see the contemporary Hindi cinema finally come of age.Murtaza Alihttp://www.apotpourriofvestiges.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-89421389400890228732015-06-01T15:33:10.842+05:302015-06-01T15:33:10.842+05:30Point taken and completely agreed. Since we are on...Point taken and completely agreed. Since we are on this topic, how would you rate it in terms of being a good quality film noir. Noir, incidentally, is my most favorite genre and hence am looking for your opinion on whether it satisfies the basic qualities required to be called a noir in terms of atmosphere, lighting and characterizationSayan Chattopadhyaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-52487064999798703492015-06-01T15:29:07.089+05:302015-06-01T15:29:07.089+05:30Well, as I mentioned in my review, the purists wil...Well, as I mentioned in my review, the purists will certainly not appreciate Banerjee's rendition. And it's absolutely fine... Dibakar here has done everything to annoy the traditional Byomkesh Bakshi fans and maybe he went a bit too far given the attachment of the Bangla people to their literary characters (even Ray's son wasn't spared for what he did to Feluda). The only way to appreciate this movie is to treat it as a separate entity... Dibakar too primarily was targeting the new audience... as for the enthusiasts, it's certainly an insult of sorts but I for one (as a film critic) had to assess it from the cinematic point of view and so I couldn't help but appreciate the maker's vision.Murtaza Alihttp://www.apotpourriofvestiges.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-71268204742519941642015-06-01T15:27:29.000+05:302015-06-01T15:27:29.000+05:30excellent review- one question . are you comfortab...excellent review- one question . are you comfortable if a director takes a character's name and brings in a completely new storyline the way say a Guy Ritchie has done ? In that case, is it even fair to compare betwen the film's character and novel's character and pass comments as some reviewers have done in this case?Sayan Chattopadhyaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-22341212511569012102015-05-19T12:53:57.822+05:302015-05-19T12:53:57.822+05:30Yes, Mr. Raghavan proves himself before, but this ...Yes, Mr. Raghavan proves himself before, but this time he did something above the mark and with this he set a benchmark for himself too. N yes I agree with you that this kind of cinema really make a difference in Hindi or in larger context, Indian cinema.Chandan Kumar Dekanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-48519966961217609532015-05-19T12:38:37.873+05:302015-05-19T12:38:37.873+05:30I couldn't have agreed more, Chandan... Nawazu...I couldn't have agreed more, Chandan... Nawazuddin Siddiqui was once again brilliant and people don't compare him with the great Naseerudding Shah for no reason. As for the film, I feel Sriram Raghavan is a great filmmaker and there are few in this country who can approach such complex themes with such finesse and panache. Badlapur is certainly a breath of fresh air for Hindi cinema.Murtaza Alihttp://www.apotpourriofvestiges.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-80975038585575859722015-05-19T12:02:37.154+05:302015-05-19T12:02:37.154+05:30Once again he done it with this movie.....he is th...Once again he done it with this movie.....he is the master of his craft. Again and again he do it with his best & every time I wondering how ? Hats off Nawazuddin Siddiqui. This time it is 'Liak'. Everyone justify their respective roles, but he again steal the show. After came out from the theater I remember 'Liak' more than 'Raghu'.<br />Like this movie for showing a new perspective of 'Revenge'. Its a slow paced film. <br />So if anyone like to see a revenge story with high voltage drama, thrill or action....its not for them.Chandan Kumar Dekanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-60797948548438747722015-05-14T19:37:45.352+05:302015-05-14T19:37:45.352+05:30Perhaps, I will start taking your advice seriously...Perhaps, I will start taking your advice seriously once you have watched half as many movies as I have... besides, aren't you the same person who was so full of praise for Dabangg? :-PMurtaza Alihttp://www.apotpourriofvestiges.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-2250349535645004632015-05-14T19:32:58.894+05:302015-05-14T19:32:58.894+05:30Nope. Perhaps you need to stop being too lenient w...Nope. Perhaps you need to stop being too lenient with these mediocre films. :PSarthak Brahma Srivastavanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-90075805732597040742015-05-14T18:36:46.401+05:302015-05-14T18:36:46.401+05:30Perhaps, you need to watch it again! :-)Perhaps, you need to watch it again! :-)Murtaza Alihttp://www.apotpourriofvestiges.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-74406824643790386792015-05-01T19:59:13.611+05:302015-05-01T19:59:13.611+05:30"Welles’ characteristic use of shadows and si..."Welles’ characteristic use of shadows and silhouettes, (it’s difficult to not to think of films like Touch of Evil and The Third Man while watching "Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!")"- You certainly speak too highly about it. It's almost like I have seen a whole differebt movie #js :PSarthak Brahma Srivastavanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-30340633961716844572015-04-19T17:41:16.702+05:302015-04-19T17:41:16.702+05:30Well, at the end of the day it's a matter of p...Well, at the end of the day it's a matter of personal choice... one man's meat is another man's poison! :-)Murtaza Alihttp://www.apotpourriofvestiges.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-84200198886890326072015-04-19T17:30:20.237+05:302015-04-19T17:30:20.237+05:30Totally disagree. It was a total waste of 150 minu...Totally disagree. It was a total waste of 150 minutes and $10. He tried to create suspense and thrill but failed miserably. I was desperately waiting for a turning point in the movie which didn't come once. Extremely slow paced for a thrill. Overall, I would give 2/10 (one point for the first 3 minutes, which created some sort of interest)Huzair Ali Khowajanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-31308580703680317982015-04-11T13:28:25.185+05:302015-04-11T13:28:25.185+05:30Thanks Emmanuel for featuring it in your bloglist!...Thanks Emmanuel for featuring it in your bloglist!Murtaza Ali Khanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09747183316188241022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-43465385267145705502015-04-11T13:25:38.304+05:302015-04-11T13:25:38.304+05:30Your blog is in my blogs list in order by the most...Your blog is in my blogs list in order by the most recently updated.<br />http://emmanuel959180.blogspot.in/Emmanuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18254306677930480750noreply@blogger.com