Her orange nightie and petticoat looked clean, her matted white hair was tied up tidily; only her nails were black …
Birth of a Film Psychopath
I must have been about 10 and was at boarding school at Lawrence School, Lovedale. One of the highlights of …
Swimming with Sharks and Playing with Fire – The Revival of BS in Pakistan
The experience of making a feature film in Pakistan and subsequently dealing with Pakistani businesses and conglomerates and government has …
Ladies make Inappropriate Mistakes
I seemed to recognize Isabel Archer from the time I was 19. I didn’t know myself much when I was …
Dus Numbri – Incredible Female Performances
As part of the features section on Upperstall, I have been trying to start a series on Ten Best or …
The Prophet of Doom has spoken… The Writing is On the Wall.
Is it the time of year, or it creeping age or is it just the malaise that comes from living …
The Best Films of 2008
It’s that time of the year again when we pick our favorite Hindi (that is to say, Bollywood) films of …
Quietly Flow the Tears…
There are certain moments in films that get to you, touch you deeply and yes, make you cry. What’s more, …
Star is Kinnnnnng!
The verdict is out. Ghajini’s phenomenal opening has ensured the film is a huge, huge hit. As is Rab Ne …
Before My Eyes: Understanding Mani Kaul
I first saw Mani Kaul’s Before My Eyes, (a film made to promote J & K tourism), in 1989. The …