Claire | February 11, 2010
Imagine Leonardo DiCaprio, never fallen from the wave of his Titanic popularity and still a popular darling to end all popular darlings. Then imagine Tom Cruise, on steroids which double his charisma and acting ability. Now combine those two, and you’ll come pretty close to Shahrukh Khan. Shahrukh Khan isn’t just a legend in India [...]
Claire | February 1, 2010
Like your romance repressed and sizzling? You’re in the wrong place. Head over to my period drama post and make yourself right at home. Like your romance nuanced and well-developed? Go check out my Asian drama posts. If, on the other hand, you prefer your romance epic and fiery, Bollywood is right up your alley(I [...]
Claire | December 27, 2009
Re-posting this review from an older blog. Rating:4/5 stars Who knew that Bollywood(Indian) romance could be so good? Winner of 11 film awards and a classic of Bollywood, I had never heard of this film(translated, The Brave Heart will Take the Bride) and stumbled across it by accident on Netflix, getting it on a whim. [...]
Claire | December 27, 2009
Bollywood: Chalte Chalte – even Shahrukh’s excellent acting couldn’t save this film from extreme mediocrity and lack of plot/romantic tension Devdas – an overlong film choking on its own emo. I know it’s considered a classic, and it had a few brilliant scenes. But the connection between the two main leads which should have grounded [...]
