CategoryINDIAN

Posted July 6, 2018 DRAMA

Natsamrat (2016)

CRUMBLIES… Growing old is a tragedy. Just wander these corridors and you’ll see the agonies of decrepitude. From Shitsome Sid, careening his way out of this life on a sea of … Continue Reading Natsamrat (2016)

Posted June 23, 20181 Comment COMEDY

3 Idiots (2009)

CRUMBLIES… There’s a thing about getting older: we grind to a halt, encrusted with old beliefs and resistance to change. We become cruel – I see that all the time … Continue Reading 3 Idiots (2009)

Posted June 20, 20182 Comments COMEDY

Piku (2015)

CRUMBLIES… Now here is a lovely, lovely film. Dump this review and get your arse over to Amazon Prime and watch it. Are you an ageing father? Are you a … Continue Reading Piku (2015)

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)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5yvpAatpXI 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 … 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)

Posted May 31, 2018 ACTION

Ghajini (2008)

CRUMBLIES… Wow. I mean…genuinely…wow. That just happened. Watch Ghajini. The 2008 version. You’ll need three hours, but they’ll fly by and I’ll have gotten over my bed-bath. Health took a … Continue Reading Ghajini (2008)

Posted May 28, 2018 COMEDY

English Vinglish (2012)

CRUMBLIES… Oh, the agony. I happened upon this film a few days ago, taking up Vibrant Vinay’s challenge to wander Indian cinema and take another look at the world. And … Continue Reading English Vinglish (2012)

Posted May 22, 2018 DRAMA

The Lunchbox // Dabba (2013)

CRUMBLIES… Vibrant Vinay said this one had caused a row. The goodly film folk of India had the option to submit this terrific film – sweet, bittersweet, sad and lovely … Continue Reading The Lunchbox // Dabba (2013)

Posted May 18, 2018 COMEDY

Dharam Sankat Mein (2015)

CRUMBLIES… Vibrant Vinay was very keen that we watch another film with Naseeruddin Shah in it, so we jumped straight into what turns out to be an Indian remake (or…version, … Continue Reading Dharam Sankat Mein (2015)

Posted May 18, 2018 COMEDY

Waiting (2015)

CRUMBLIES… Old Jack here has been remiss. I hold my hands up and admit my knowledge of Indian film is lamentable. So, a quick show of ignorance, context and the … Continue Reading Waiting (2015)