Hamlet – Part 2
I have already discussed Hamlet and Lion King, in this article about the similarities. If you haven’t read “Hamlet – Part 1” click the link and read. Similarities of characters…
F.R.I.E.N.D.S – What it taught to us
I started watching F. R. I. E. N. D. S after a lot of pressure from Cousin. She was like, “Why don’t you try watching the series?” Then after a…
Hamlet – Part 1
Hamlet was written probably in 1600. Hamlet ushers in a distinct phase of Shakespeare’s development as a dramatist. Hamlet has, over the centuries, stretched the limits of dramatic representation to…
The Taming of Shrew
There is no New Year celebration in Tamil Nadu without, “Hiii everybody, wish you a happy new yearrrr!” line or ‘Illamai Edho Edho’ song from Sakalakala Vallavan. This particular song…
Romeo and Juliet in Tamil Cinema
Shakespeare’s works came to be depicted in Tamil cinema in three ways — through full adaptation of a story, through the borrowing of famous scenes, and by featuring a very…
Polladhavan – Julius Caesar
On some random day in 2009, I happened to watch this movie, Polladhavan. This movie is Vetrimaran’s first movie. Half of the people adored Dhanush’s acting and the other half…
Laughter is the best medicine
My day started differently. I had a lot of things in my which were entirely useless. I felt I need a break from my stupid thinking. So I thought…
Girish Karnad
I believe a rewrite makes a play that much more powerful. Writers, or for that matter all artists, are considered great because of their ability to tell us things…
Shakespeare – In/On India
“Shakespeare – In India or On India” – Is about Shakespeare’s plays and how they influenced popular culture.
Passengers
Passengers I happen to watch this movie because of one reason; Chris Patt was quiet for the first 25 mins. I felt that one reason was all enough for me…
The Milk Teeth
The Milk Teeth Milk Teeth – Redevelopment and finding strength Book Name: Milk Teeth Author Name: Amrita Mahale Publishing House: Westland Publications Cities adapt to new things. They develop…
Vekkai – A Movie
Vekkai – A Movie The novel Vekkai has spread the heat in my heart. As Stephen King says, “Books and movies are like apples and oranges. They both are fruit,…