EPEOLATRY

The Little Prince (1943)

by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Drawings are a way of imparting ambiguous knowledge depending on how an observer interprets it and which suits the abstract thinking of a kid. Thus author uses his sketches as illustrations to make the narrator feel like a child. It’s also narrated that how adults in their so pragmatic worlds with dogmas and notions can’t understand the mysterious beauty in the abstract art of a child.  ... Read More

We Have Always Lived in the Castle

by Shirley Jackson

Logan (2017)

Dir: James Mangold

"Nature made me a freak. Man made me a weapon. And God made it last too long."  ... Read More

Unforgiven (1992)

Dir: Clint Eastwood

This is the last movie to remember that legendary classic Westerns by  ... Read More

Art 101: Understanding Paintings

If one is curious to know what art is? this post would be the first steps towards understanding some of the most sublime masterpieces of the world that helps one realize more deeper aspects of life.   ... Read More

Trainspotting (1996)

Dir: Danny Boyle

"Choose life. Choose a job. Choose a career. Choose a family. Choose a fucking big television, Choose washing machines, cars, compact disc players, and electrical tin can openers. Choose good health, low cholesterol and dental insurance. Choose fixed-interest mortgage repayments. Choose a starter home. Choose your friends. Choose leisure wear and matching luggage. Choose a three piece suite on hire purchase in a range of fucking fabrics. Choose DIY and wondering who the fuck you are on a Sunday morning. Choose sitting on that couch watching mind-numbing spirit-crushing game shows, stuffing fucking junk food into your mouth. Choose rotting away at the end of it all, pishing your last in a miserable home, nothing more than an embarrassment to the selfish, fucked-up brats you have spawned to replace yourself. Choose your future. Choose life . . . But why would I want to do a thing like that? I chose not to choose life: I chose something else. And the reasons? There are no reasons."   ... Read More

Moonlight (2016)

Dir: Barry Jenkins

" I should have cried too much. Sometimes I feel like I'm just gonna turn into drops. "  ... Read More

Hacksaw Ridge (2016)

Dir: Mel Gibson

So intense, gripping and touching. Hacksaw Ridge is a true story of American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, the conscientious objector who, at the Battle of Okinawa in WWII, won the Medal of Honour for his incredible bravery and regard for his fellow soldiers. I totally loved Mel Gibson’s ‘Braveheart’ and is one of my favourite films of all time and was expecting something that terrific.  ... Read More

Shakespeare in Love (1998)

Dir: John Madden

This is not an accurate portrayal of one of the greatest writer in English language - world’s preeminent dramatist William Shakespeare; but is a romantic comedy at Elizabethan era with quite accurate historical background. Here, Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes) an out of cash and inspiration - play writer falls in love with a noble woman Viola De Lesseps (Gwyneth Paltrow) and is inspired to create ‘Romeo and Juliet’.  ... Read More

Eastern Promises (2007)

Dir: David Cronenberg

An Arthouse mystery accomplished with criminal history and flourished by Russian culture, language and identity. The movie is themed on Russian mafia, agency and culture set in England. It’s about manipulation of identity in collectivism and illusion of destiny. I haven’t seen any movie of David Cronenberg before; he is so effective in blending art with style, violence and diverse values inherited by people within  ... Read More

Manchester by the Sea (2016)

Dir: Kenneth Lonergan

This was so touching, poignant and utterly fascinating. I wasn't just watching it, I felt totally into it. These can be easily the best performances of this year to say at least; Casey Affleck, Lucas Hedges, Michelle Williams and Kyle Chandler delivers humongous acts.  ... Read More

Winter's Bone (2010)

Dir: Debra Granik

This was excellent, so gripping, gritty, touching as well as inspiring with all the potential of a Western. Jennifer Lawrence is in her best, a totally Oscar-worthy performance by her side even John Hawkes was great as a supporting actor. The overall casting was just great - everyone looked like real village people including child actors as well; even the soundtrack had some good country music. The dialogues were written and delivered splendidly.  ... Read More