M (1993)

M (1993)
Director: David Cronenberg
Cast : Jeremy Irons

Usually when the movie begins, the color, texture, sound, feel, of how the movie unfurls, I decide, whether I am going to like the movie. And unlike other usual movies which I have liked in the past, I was unsure if I would like this one. But considering it was David Cronenberg movie, I decided to give it some more time. Well, that was good decision. The movie moved me, and I could feel what Jeremy Irons felt…and that’s what I like so much about this movie…how I was able to feel what Jeremy felt. I am saying things all over again, because that is all that I can think of when I think of M.

East is East (1999)

East is East (1999)
Director : Damien O'Donnell
Cast: Om Puri, Linda Bassett, Archie Panjabi

I thought it was an internationally acclaimed movie, but when I read about it on wiki, I figured out, I was partially mistaken, if not completely. I liked Linda Bassett performance, and stolen glances, and occasional concealed smiles. I liked the kid across the street who used to greet Om Puri. A lil exaggerated but still funny and enjoyed this repeat watch.

Conversations with Other Women (2006)

Conversations with Other Women (2006)
Director: Hans Canosa
Cast: Helena Bonham Carter

Very interesting plot, and it unfolds in a very unique way..Most of the action happens overnight, and I would say a good watch, not a great one though.

Gold Rush (1925)

Gold Rush (1925)
Director, Cast: Charlie Chaplin

It was welcome break to see this silent movie. All that I would like to say, Charlie Chaplin, entertains, always. Period.

Wings of the Dove (1987)

Wings of the Dove (1987)
Director: Iain Softley
Cast: Helena Bonham Carter

Compared to Golden Bowl, this one has a very strong recall…I would say more than the movie per se, it is the plot that I still re-collect. More than the performance, it is plot which I feel is the highlight. In a way the performance too was really moving, I clearly remember how I felt when I watched the movie. That’s what I really like such movies, the emotions it is able to build on recollection.

Helena Bonham Carter: Fight Club. Till date nothing beats that for me.

Golden Bowl

Golden Bowl
Director: James Ivory
Cast: Uma Thurman, Kate Beckinsale

Another work from the James Ivory/Ismail Merchant duo, not matches up entirely to their previous films I have seen. It’s just 2 to 3 weeks since I saw the movie. I remember the plot, yet it does not have a great recall for me. It does not bring back any profound memories and feelings, whatsoever. That definitely is a measure of the impact that film had on me…Want to hear if it had an effect otherwise for anyone.

Uma Thurman – Pulp Fiction. Nothing beats her role in Pulp Fiction.