Trailer Alert: Alone

Something that you may now know about me is that I enjoy Bollywood films. I do not go out of my way for them, but when the local theater gets them, I try to go and see them. They will never be my favorite type of film, but it is interesting to see different ideas on how to make a movie and what should be in them (not to mention how long they should average). Now, the one thing I have not yet seen is a Bollywood horror film. Well, there was Go Goa Gone, which was amazing, but that was more horror/comedy and seemed targeted to a Western audience. Now there is this trailer for Alone.

Movie Review: Dhoom 3

I am hardly one to be a critic of Bollywood cinema, but I do enjoy some of the films and often feel compelled to share some thoughts. I enjoy movies from all over the world, although it seems that in some cases an understanding of the culture is needed to be able to “get” the movies. I find that to be the case with Bollywood films. I do not know a lot about Indian culture, but I do know that the approach to cinema is vastly different than that of Hollywood or many other countries. Still, I do not let that stop me from watching and enjoying the films. The latest one to cross my eyes is Dhoom: 3.

Movie Review: Go Goa Gone

I love being surprised by a movie. I love being caught off guard by something of unexpected quality. Going into something blindly and finding something awesome or classic or entertaining is just a great feeling. It helps explain my reaction to Go Goa Gone, the latest Bollywood import from Eros International to hit local theaters. Now, I have enjoyed going to the Indian imports when they play, they may never be my favorite type of film, but they offer a different cinematic experience. As for this one, it was different in a great many ways. Mostly for the good.

Movie Review: Ek Tha Tiger

I have come to learn that Bollywood films are something of an acquired taste. They are a vastly different beast than Hollywood films. They mostly ignore genre boundaries, usually adding in comedic elements to romances or romantic and comedic elements to action films, not to mention the musical numbers. They will never be my favorite kind of movies, but there is still a lot to like. The latest film I have had the chance to see was Ek Tha Tiger, an action film from the Yash Raj production company.