Christina Daniels Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

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A lighthearted political satire

January 14, 2013 Christina Daniels

It’s a new genre for Vishal Bharadwaj, and he makes the transition gracefully. Go watch! It’s entertaining cinema.

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Bollywood ends 2012 on a high note

December 17, 2012 Christina Daniels

Aamir Khan is in a police uniform again – for the first time since Sarfarosh – and he plays his part with conviction.

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In talaash of cinema without hype!

December 2, 2012 Christina Daniels

On TV, Bollywood barrage is news! Thankfully, in print, entertainment is most often treated as a feature story.

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Lekhana: A literary weekend for Bengaluru

February 8, 2012 Christina Daniels

A host of writers from around the country are meeting in Bengaluru this weekend in a first-of-its kind event. Author C K Meena is excited.

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DiCaprio saves J.Edgar

January 24, 2012 Christina Daniels

If there are moments of brilliance in this film, they come from Leonardo DiCaprio’s spellbinding performance.

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aPaulogy: Bengaluru’s gallery of curious memories

January 12, 2012 Christina Daniels

Artist Paul Fernandes celebrates the nostalgia of the 70s Bangalore with watercolour paintings.

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BIFFES 2011 runs to full houses, wins applause

December 27, 2011 Christina Daniels

BIFFES was more accessible and more inclusive compared to the previous years. And Iranian films continued to mark their presence at the film festival.

Bengaluru’s annual film festival returns with a bang

December 14, 2011 Christina Daniels

Opening on December 15th, about 175 feature films from around the world are screening in Bengaluru over eight days. These include 130 foreign, 30 Indian, 15 Kannada films.

Vidya Balan makes an outstanding picture

December 4, 2011 Christina Daniels

Milan Luthria plays to the gallery, but makes his questions relevant to his audience. Vidya is bold, provocative and even outrageous, but she is never vulgar.

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New German cinema in Bangalore

November 30, 2011 Christina Daniels

With Germany’s renewed focus on the technology of film-making, new opportunities for collaboration between Germany and India might open up in the years ahead.

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Rockstar: Some music, much noise

November 15, 2011 Christina Daniels

Gloom, turmoil and good intentions alone don’t make a great film. The only saving grace is Ranbir Kapoor. What’s all the fuss about?

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Ra.One: 20 years too late?

November 3, 2011 Christina Daniels

Bollywood’s most expensive film ever, doesn’t deliver the best sci-fi film. It is not even the usual entertainer that one expects from a film with SRK in the lead. Graphic novel though has potential.

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Mausam: It’s a ride through rough weather

September 29, 2011 Christina Daniels

In a film ridden with melodrama and many old clichés, the only redemption lies in the film’s sophisticated production values and spellbinding choreography. Both make for extremely watchable cinema.

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Lifeu Ishtene: Contemporary, youthful cinema

September 20, 2011 Christina Daniels

Pawan Kumar’s directorial debut is made for the generation next, with a unique perspective.

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Whitefield on film, future and past

September 13, 2011 Christina Daniels

Whitefield’s disappearing history and evolving multiple futures find expression in Whitefield Diaries, a series of six short films. The film series premiered on September 10th at the Whitefield Club.