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We talk about directors who aced this not so explored genre in Tamil cinema - GVM, an obvious choice, and two lesser remembered directors, Kathir and Jeeva. How they made stories that characterised city life, and relationships, and the marvellous music that lifted the storytelling. Use headphones for best experience. Audio is in English.…
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We talk about what was awesome in Minnale, the debut for GVM, Harris Jeyaraj and many others and the cult rom com. From Vivek's comedy to Reema Sen salary to GVM themes and Harris debut, Minnale has much to discuss and laugh about. This is a collaboration with Recorded Sessions, who regularly discuss the fun in news, politics and movies. Follow Amr…
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We talk about the intense and rugged Telugu movie 'Palasa 1978' - and how it is the first Dalit, sub-altern voice from Telugu voice. Podcast covers social themes and markers, Palasa in real life, comparisons with Pa Ranjith, caste dynamics in Telugu cinema and the impact of the movie. Ravi Teja Rambarki, a sociolgy student, who looks at the interfa…
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We talk about how Mani Ratnam has the most diverse collection of stories made in India, and has touched topics no one else has. Also some thoughts on an article where he is accused of being a silent pusher of Right Wing propaganda? https://www.huffingtonpost.in/entry/the-right-wing-hindu-hypernationalist-politics-of-mani-ratnam-s-films_in_5f382534c…
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In part 1 of an extended interview with #BaradwajRangan, we talk about how someone considered to be a misfit in Tamil cinema made it big, the democratization of movie reviews, influence of social media in a movie's performance and the process that goes into his reviews and interviews. For best experience, listen with earphones/headphones. Interview…
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Rakshit Shetty, one of the flag bearers of the new wave in Kannada cinema, discusses his recent release Avane Sriman Narayana, which we had discussed in our last pod. We also talk to him about the cult Ulidavaru Kandante, the massive block buster Kirik Party, how he works on his acting and writing, his love for music and his vision for himself and …
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We talk about fond memories of this ‘proper’ rom-com starring. Top notch comedy, well written characters and fantastic soundtrack – what’s not to love! This movie will remain a beloved artefact from our teenage school and college days. Podcast is in Tamil/English. Use earphones/headphones for best listening experience. https://southtalkies.home.blo…
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We talk Hey Ram completing 20 years of release, that is turning out to be timeless. Fanboying about Kamalhassan’s peak in acting, directing, writing, and the incredible symbolism.Podcast is in English. Use earphones/headphones for best listening experience.https://southtalkies.home.blog/2020/03/28/hey-ram/…
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We talk about the brilliant black comedy on death and how it affects Eeshi, the eldest son of Vavachan, his family and the entire village. Death, dark humour, friendship, and family – we agreed that we have never seen a movie like this before. Podcast is in English. Use earphones/headphones for best listening experience. https://southtalkies.home.b…
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We talk about Rajni’s films from 2010-2019. And what the future holds. We don’t agree to disagree on whether he turned the tables, set a trend, move to doing different films or did template roles. Also should Rajni retire? Podcast is in Tamil/English. Use earphones/headphones for best listening experience. https://southtalkies.home.blog/2020/03/28/…
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We talk about the emotional story of a truly broken family coming together. Kumbalangi Nights asks questions about masculinity – is it being an alpha male or being a good man? Definitely in the top 10 across all films in 2019. Podcast is in Tamil/English. Use earphones/headphones for best listening experience. https://southtalkies.home.blog/2019/11…
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We talk about the 2014 neo-noir crime drama anthology film, The story of a gangster’s murder in a small, sleepy fishing town near Mangalore. Refreshingly original, neo-noir, new age Kannada cinema with pop culture references ranging from Pulp Fiction to Agneepath. Podcast is in English. Use earphones/headphones for best listening experience. https:…
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We talk about Mani Ratnam’s Iruvar, which, in our view is the only honest political film made in India. Based upon the life of real life stalwarts MGR and Karunanidhi, Iruvar is a masterpiece in storytelling, acting, visuals and music.A solid array of actors and performances brings a classic real-life rivalry alive on the screen.Podcast is in Tamil…
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We talk about the 2017 Kannada movie – a very realistic portrayal of an average Indian male’s struggles through arranged marriage, finding love, his hypocrisies and the eventual happy ending. Probably the only Indian movie which stars an actual bald man (!) as the hero. Podcast is in English. Use earphones/headphones for best listening experience. …
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We talk about the most awesome hero entry scene in Tamil cinema, how Kamal elevates GVM’s police procedural to another level with his presence and acting chops and Thamarai’s best ever work. Podcast is in Tamil/English. Use earphones/headphones for best listening experience. https://southtalkies.home.blog/2019/08/10/vettaiyadu-vilayadu/…
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We talk about how May Madham, that released 25 years back, is a rom com that was way ahead of its times. Scintillating music by ARR that will still enthral you. Highlights of the film – ‘punny’ dialogues by Crazy Mohan, beautiful visuals by PC Sreeram and solid secondary performances by Manorama, Sundararajan, PC Ramakrishna and Anand Krishnamoorth…
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We talk about a cult classic in Tamil cinema, that still makes its fans amaze and despair. Could have been a classic, a magnum opus, but teetered off into an ‘Icarious’ like, yet fantastic attempt.Podcast is in Tamil/English. Use earphones/headphones for best listening experience.https://southtalkies.home.blog/2019/05/15/aayirathil-oruvan/…
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