“Chekka Chivantha Vaanam” is a subtle, succinct and searing tribute by Maniratnam to Quentin Tarantino. With unmistakable shades of “Reservoir Dogs”, assaulting the viewer in the closing phases of the movie, one of the most acclaimed directors in the annals of Indian cinema both delivers as well as disappoints. The innovative, ingenious and inimitable genius … Continue reading Chekka Chivantha Vaanam – A Drama in Crimson
Day: September 30, 2018
Carlos Castenanda & the Cowrie Shells
(Photo Credit: Susan Spaulding) Ever since Erwin read Carlos Castenada, he had become a believer, a devotee, and an unrelenting worshipper. His only avowed objective and burning ambition in life became a need to connect with the supernatural. He even constructed an architecturally abominable wooden structure – a sanctuary – in the middle of a … Continue reading Carlos Castenanda & the Cowrie Shells