SandalwoodBeyond Kgf, there are many more Kannada films that deserve to be discovered by those outside the state. Sanjana DeshpandeThe films of a nation become a way for people to delve into its culture and society. Across the globe, among the masses, the Indian cinema industry has always been synonymous with Bollywood. However, India has several film industries and the films that each makes are also unique. Sandalwood got new recognition after the Yash starrer Kgf rose to popularity across the country. Although the period-action drama had elements of a commercial film, it still stood out because of the way in which it was conceptualised, shot and presented. However, it was the story that attracted the audience. But beyond Kgf, there are many more Kannada films that deserve to be discovered by those outside the state. Here are five offbeat films that we would recommend. Shuddhi An Adarsh Eshwarappa directorial,...
- 12/25/2020
- by Sanjana
- The News Minute
Sandalwood Neo-noir films usually have a cynical attitude and revolve around crimeSanjana DeshpandeRooted in the German Expressionist Movement, the style film noir emerged in the United States against the backdrop of the Great Depression which lasted from 1929 to 1933. The noir films usually had a cynical attitude and presented stories of crime. The films were largely associated with the black-and-white visual style and had low-key lighting. Neo-noir was an attempt at revival of the noir. Although the two genres are stylistically the same—replete with low-key lighting, unbalanced framing, Dutch angle, blurry boundaries between good and bad— a distinct feature sets them apart. Neo-noir was rooted more in the French New Wave which emerged in the 1950s. Quite a few Indian films have been made in neo-noir style, and the Kannada film industry too is trying to push boundaries with the genre. Here’s a list of five Sandalwood neo-noir films...
- 12/24/2020
- by Sanjana
- The News Minute
Films The more your film vocabulary expands, the easier it will be to grasp what filmmakers are trying to do and how critics are analysing their efforts.Rajeswari ParasaImage for representation only You may be an avid follower of cinema, but at times, you may feel lost and inadequate when confronted with cinema jargon. For instance, a poster advertising a film as an 'anthology film' or a review where an actor is being praised for her 'method acting' or the film's breathtaking 'cliffhanger' ending. Here's a look at some terms that you may encounter while exploring and reading about cinema. The more your film vocabulary expands, the easier it will be for you to grasp what filmmakers are trying to do with their narratives and how critics are analysing their efforts. Ad lib: When an actor or performer improvises a dialogue on the spot, he/she is ad libbing. Many times,...
- 12/11/2020
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
InterviewAt the heart of the plot is a 36-year-old film editor and her relationship with her husband who is much older.Sowmya RajendranKannada film Arishadvarga released in theatres on November 27. Directed by Arvind Kamath, the film is an intriguing murder mystery which offers differing accounts to viewers. The ambiguous ending makes the audience wish to watch the film again, to find out if their guesses are right. At the heart of the plot is a 36-year-old film editor and her relationship with her husband who is much older. A gigolo, a thief, an aspiring actor and an upcoming director are some of the other characters in the film. And of course, the policeman who is investigating the crime. Speaking to Tnm, director Arvind Kamath discusses the various aspects of the film, the reception it has received and the lack of support from the Kannada film industry. Excerpts from the interview below.
- 12/9/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
InterviewAnju speaks to Tnm on how she got into Kruthi's character, the challenges in doing intimate scenes and her take on the film. Sowmya RajendranActor Anju Alva Naik was on a break from theatre when she ended up doing the lead role in a Kannada film, an industry she wasn't familiar with previously. Anju's performance as Kruthi Bhat, a film editor married to a producer, in the recently released Arishadvarga directed by Arvind Kamath, has been winning rave reviews from critics. The murder mystery shows multiple accounts of the incident, with Anju's character at the centre of it. Difficult to predict and with an intriguing ending, Arishadvarga has got viewers and critics debating on the many layers in the script. In an interview with Tnm, Anju speaks about getting into the skin of Kruthi, her interpretation of the character, the challenges in shooting intimate scenes and more. You've been...
- 12/3/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
ReviewWith unreliable narrators and the story changing depending on who's narrating it, this thriller keeps you guessing till the end. Sowmya RajendranArishadvarga, directed by Arvind Kamath, is that kind of delicious whodunit which invites the viewer to participate in the investigation. With unreliable narrators, coloured narratives and refurbished truths, the screenplay is a mix of fact and inventive fiction that the viewer has to navigate, much like the dour-faced police officer Ashok (Nanda Gopal). It's unconventional to discuss the ending of a film at the beginning of a review. But then, it is the ending which also makes sense of the title, where it all begins. 'Arishadvarga' are the six enemies of the mind -- kama (lust), krodha (anger), moha (attachment), lobha (greed), mada (pride) and matsarya (jealousy) -- which must be conquered for a person to attain moksha or salvation. Each of the characters who are on this chessboard represent these emotions.
- 11/27/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
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