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Varsha Seshan

Movies and Me

August 3, 2013 by Varsha Seshan 2 Comments

I don’t like horror movies. Or even thrillers, or anything remotely frightening. I don’t find them funny, the way most people seem to. They don’t make me laugh and say, “How lame! That’s not scary at all!” I get scared. It’s as simple as that. I remember a time we got together to watch Hide and […]

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Monsters University

June 27, 2013 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

When humour, action, plot, story, character and setting are all rolled into one, how can I not leave the cinema hall smiling like I have a tummy full of food and am ready to sleep? Monsters University made me happy.  Why should anyone (particularly me) pretend to write a review? I like Mike (and Sullivan). I […]

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The Great Gatsby

May 30, 2013 by Varsha Seshan 3 Comments

Is it fair to compare a book with a movie? Especially a book with such a strong narrative voice? I was a little put-off by the idea of Nick talking to the doctor. But then, that was one way of getting the narrative voice loud and clear, I guess. It was exactly like the book […]

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The Life of Pi

May 29, 2013 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

I like to get involved when I watch a movie. I like to feel with the character, hold my breath during moments of anticipation and cry during moments of sadness and joy. That did not happen with The Life of Pi. Not because of the movie itself but because of the cinema hall. First of […]

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