Mangalassery Neelakandan: The feudal Hooligan
Malayalam cinema saw the rise of many feudal lords in films like Padmarajan’s Thoovanathumbikal, I V Sasi – Ranjith team’s Devasuram, Ranjith’s Chandrolsavam. We have…
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Hall Of Fame: When we live within Cinema | Anjali Chakkoth
As a society yearning for attention, fame on social media is one of the biggest standards by which talent and standard of living is measured….
Perceiving Cinema: Social Media Review Writers
“Porinju Mariam Jose” was one of those “hit” movies which had recently disappointed me in cinematic experience. There have been numerous movies which have faced…
Cinema | Art is manipulated in favour of certain groups
Art and literature have been used by certain groups to manipulate a community’s ideologies and value systems. Cinema is the strongest weapon for such manipulation…
Reel or real? The absence of authentic art
Since its inception, cinema has been a major source of entertainment, standing out in the current age alongside technological advancements like e-cigarettes and real-time Uber…
From Rags to Riches: Sunny Leone and Silk Smitha
Milan Luthria’s Bollywood film “The Dirty Picture,” starring Vidya Balan, achieved both commercial and critical success internationally. The movie narrates the tale of Silk Smitha,…
The Theatre Wolves: When will we unlearn?
In an era dominated by foldable smartphones and portable home theatres, the traditional culture of watching cinema in theaters has evolved into a visual culture…
Masculinity and Femininity in Malayalam Cinema
The Malayali audience yearns for a cinematic portrayal like Tessa, who confidently declares her identity as Shruthi from Pondi. Women have played pivotal roles in…