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Posted November 24, 2018 BRITISH

Swimming with Men (2018)

CRUMBLIES… I’ve tried to be a fan of synchronised swimming over the decades, but it’s kinda sexless, you know? The women who tend to do it are either distressingly kaleidoscopic, … Continue Reading Swimming with Men (2018)

Posted August 18, 2018 ACTION

The Karate Kid (1984)

CRUMBLIES… My grandson made me watch this. Young Steve, my son, had made him watch it. And… No. Just…no. This is a relive-the-1980s-like-you’re-still-there movie. About teens. Ugh. Steve had assured … Continue Reading The Karate Kid (1984)

Posted July 18, 2018 AMERICAN

Falling Leaves (1912)

CRUMBLIES… Having introduced narrative story-telling to film back in 1896, French producer-director-writer and cracking storyteller, Alice Guy-Blaché developed the form through hundreds more shorts. She married, had kids, moved with … Continue Reading Falling Leaves (1912)

Posted June 15, 2018 ACTION

Dangal (2016)

CRUMBLIES… Oh, the joy! Another sports film from Aamir Khan, but this time he’s the Dad and has had the decency to pile on a ton of weight for the … Continue Reading Dangal (2016)

Posted June 11, 20181 Comment BIOGRAPHY

Mary Kom (2014)

CRUMBLIES… And on went Vibrant Vinay and I, long afternoons of boredom quenched by cupcakes, coffee and three hours of Hindi film goodness. Cue our latest find – nestled in … Continue Reading Mary Kom (2014)

Posted June 6, 2018 ACTION

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)

CRUMBIES… Vibrant Vinay picked a mid-winter night, cold and windy, to get us all huddled around the widescreen in the TV room. The ladies were there, promised a youthful Aamir … Continue Reading Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)