Haraamkhor (2016) Film Review

Haraamkhor (2016) Film Review

Haramkhoor is a film that I wanted to watch from couple of years, infact this is a four-year old film, but got it's release now. Infact,with a U/A certificate, which was a joy to see. But sadly a great film like this got so less screenings because of the others films released this week like "Live By Night", "Okay Jannu", "XXX: The Return Of The Cage", and some others, I'm sure none of them would be great as this one. Though haven't seen any of them, gonna watch Live By Night tommorow though.

Haramkhoor is already one of my favourite films of 2017, it is 92 minute film which is at moments joy to watch, but it is completely opposite film then what you saw in the trailer, which was a plus point. I can easily say, this will definetly will make my best films of 2017 already. I just cannot express in words, how much I am amazed by this film. It is so well directed by a first-timer Shlok Sharma, he was an assistant director in the greatest hindi film ever made "Gangs Of Wasseypur" also he directed, beautiful little short film "Tubelight Ka Chand" which you can watch and should watch by clicking here.

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The plot is very simple, In a small town in Gujarati, a school teacher becomes very interested in one of his female students. But, thanks to brilliant screenplay and direction from the same person Shlok Sharma. I can easily say, he has a bright future to come, with his short film and then Haraamkhor, I am already an Shlok Sharma fan. He would certainly be one of the best directors in the near future.

Performances: I don't remember the last time, Nawazuddin Siddiqui gave a bad performance, the answer is never! He is just flawless in this one, really he is so natural, subtle and realistic in this film. He surely is a method actor, and you can completely see the change, if we go by time-wise, you see his transformation of the role he did in Psycho Raman (Raman Raghav 2.0) and this. Shweta Tripathi, I liked her acting in Masaan very much. And, she gives one of the finest female bollywood performances I have seen, in recent time. Others, played the part perfectly. There wasn't a performance whom I thought wasn't upto the mark.

The screenplay is cleverly written, he it matches it tone change perfectly. There were a lot of bits when I laughed, and when the film had to be a little more serious it did. We have seen a lot of city life in bollywood films, but now when films like this show urban life, and when they do it great, it is an accomplishment within itself. This is a film about relationship between a teacher and a student. There are sub-plots, and there are other things running in the film, but I just cannot say that I found a major flaw with the film, it is one of the finest bollywood film of this decade, already.

I highly, highly suggest Haraamkhor. Please do watch this, films like this make bollywood great. Please, don't ignore it, and watching the other blockbuster releasing this week. I am no one to make a comment on them, as it is your choice, but please do find a time for this. If we, make this film earn enough, we will get more films like it. Because, money is a crucial part in filmmaking. Now, there was not a dull moment in the film, it nearly is a perfect film. There is not a particular flaw, I found with the film, just that everything happened quick, but that helped in maintaining the pace, and I loved it very much.

Rating: A-

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Top 10 Movies Of 1940's

Top 10 Movies Of 1940's

I started my decades list in October and did most of them between October and November. I wanted to this list in December, but then programs fell out, and now finally it is being posted. 1940's was certainly and important decade, as cinema become more serious and real. Pre-1940's we have had many masterpieces, but some believe that Post-1940's cinema became much more richer, and In a way it is true. Filmmakers like Michael Powell & Emeric Pressberg enhanced English cinema, and the famous Italian-NeoRealism began in the 40's. I'll be listing my Top 10 Films of the decade followed by some honourable mentions, so let's start-

10. CHILDREN OF PARADISE

Films from France always attract me towards them, because of all them are so great. There were great French films in the 50’s,60’s, 70’s and went on to be one of the greatest forms of cinema. But in the 40’s they had the masterpiece called Children Of Paradise. This is one of the most underrated films, like ever. It is a little more then three hours long, but it never bores me. It is a beautiful piece of work directed flawlessly by the great Marcel Carne. Although I never have been a great fan of the romantic genre, but this definetly is one of my favourite films of the genre, at very near to the top.

9. CASABLANCA

Arguably known as the greatest film ever made, and I found it overrated on the first watch. But, really something happened when I saw it for the second time. It is truly one of the best films ever made, with masterclass acting, and a beautiful screenplay. Ingrid Bergman, is probably my favourite actress and she gives one her very best in this film. All, I could say that this film has so much more to in it, weather it is the romance element or weather it is the political war element, whatever is in the film, it is pulled of in a style like no other, it is a flawless piece of work. 

8. NOTORIOUS

Alfred Hitchcock’s underrated masterpiece, this is one of his very best works, and it looks like very few people have witnessed to believe this film as one of his best. Sure, he did brilliant stuff in the 50’s and 60’s, but here he crafted a brilliant 100 minute thriller, in which you are hooked up right from start till the end. It features beautiful performance from Ingrid Bergman, Hitchcock certainly proved with this film that he is a master, some would believe Rebecca to be his best of 40’s, but for me nothing comes close to Notorious.

7. DOUBLE INDEMNITY

This is certainly one of my favourite films of Billy Wilder, probably number two or three. It follows the story of a salesman, who is planning to murder his client. It is a flawless piece of filmmaking, the pacing is certainly one of the finest I’ve ever seen. It is a perfect film-noir. It is a moody crime story, with extra-ordinary performances from legends such as Barbara Stanwyck's and Fred MacMurray.

6. THE THIRD MAN

The film that enhanced the film-noir genre. Carol Reed’s The Third Man, is one of the finest films my eyes have ever seen. This film is indifferent from all the film mentioned here, It features probably the best performance of Welles after Citizen Kane. The ending itself is a reason for me to include this film in the best films of 40’s. This film not even has a single moment that is dull. It is a flawless film, with perfect neo-noir touch to it.

5. THE LIFE & DEATH OF COL BIMP.

The only directors I can think of having two films in 40’s list are Powell & Pressberg. The Life & Death Of Col Bimp. Is arguably known as their best work, is their most epic film. This film is enjoyable as well as emotional. This is a complete package crafted by the great Powell + Pressberg.The plot is, An aging military man looks back on the loves and friends who shaped his life. This film maybe slightly overlong, but I think it had to be that way.

4. PAISAN

Robert Rosellini played an crucial part in establishing Italian-Neorealism, Italian cinema, I have always stated that, it has had the most impact on me, weather it is the film of Visconti, De Sica or Rosellini. Paisan,  is beautifully structured film. I cannot define this a proper war film, but it is all about the aftermath of WWII. Something like, Ashes & Diamonds, this film contains an interesting plot, which is directed wonderfully. I saw this film when noticing it was in Scorsese’s Top 12 Sight & Sound list, and after watching it, I knew why it was so great.

3. CITIZEN KANE

Known as the greatest film ever made, so there is not a single doubt about the inclusion of Citizen Kane. I understand why it is called the greatest film ever made, this film is perfect in every ways, It has non-linear style of storytelling, which helps in rewatchability factor. It is showcased through the eyes of a journalist. Weather it is the cinematography, the direction or the screenplay, or even the performance, this film is perfect in every single way.

2. THE RED SHOES

Arguably known as Powell and Pressberg’s best film, they were in my opinion the best director in the 40’s, this film is a rich character study of a women. Though musical is probably my least favourite genre, but this is a film that I love and adore. It is a film, with an interesting plot, a ballerina is torn between his art and her romance with a composer. Though, besides the storyline, this film is all about the characters, the movie focuses more on that. Martin Scorsese has named this film in his Top 12 favourite film list, and many critics have praised it. This is a film, that you should not miss.

1. THE BICYCLE THIEVES

As far back as I can remember, The Bicycle Thieves was the first non-hollywood and non-bollywood film I ever saw, and it left me speechless. Till date, I have not seen a better foreign film then The Bicycle Thieves. This film is emotionally draining, It is one of those films, which I was very near to crying, though that rarely happens, with me. The first time I saw it, I still remember, Whenever, I watch this film, I end up depressed in a good way. This is a film that always will remain close to my heart no matter what.

So, that wraps up the list. Here are some Honourable Mentions -

• Brief Encounter - One of David Lean's best, infact his second best to me, I still regret not including this.
• The Treasure Of Sierra Madre - Flawless and real Raiders Of The Lost Ark
• The Lost Weekend - One of Billy Wilder's best.
• Day Of Wrath - My second favourite of Carl Theodor Dreyer.
• His Girls Friday - Howard Hawk's romantic-journalim masterpiece.
• The Big Sleep - Howard Hawk's second masterpiece of the decade.
• Straw Dogs - Akira Kurosowa's earlier work but still great.
• Beauty & The Beast - The best fantasy-drama, and certainly the best classical kid film.
• The Maltese Falcon - One of the greatest gangster films of all time.
• It's A Wonderful Life - Find it, a little overrated, but still it is good,
• The Great Dictator - Charlie Chaplin's masterpiece.
• The Best Years Of Our Lives - I love this film so much, that I hate myself for not including this.
• White Heat - Another great gangster flick.
• Red River - One of the best western's ever made.
• Rope - Hitchcock's experimental film, but love it.
• A Matter Of Life & Death - Another Powell and Pressbergs masterpiece.
• Shoeshine - Vittorio De Sica's second masterpiece of the decade.
• Ossessione - Visconti's crime-drama, an early one but great one.

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My Films For Sight & Sound Poll

My Films For Sight & Sound Poll

So, I completed my favourite films series last month, it was fun doing it. Here, is a post, nothing but about the films which I would vote in the Sight & Sound Poll, if I ever get a chance to tell my films for the poll. You may find some films different from my favourite films series, but these are mixture of favourites and greatest. Lately, some of my choices have changed. I have showcased it in a table form and alphabetically as it showcased in Sight & Sound. Also, a person can vote for twelve film at max, hence I followed the rule. It is in a way my dream to tell my favourite films for Sight & Sound, because it is a sign that you are a filmmaker or a critic. Also, it is a magazine I trust and adore. So, I thought it will be lovely to see it like this. and if you want to check out My Favourite Films Series, you can click here to see it.

FILM                         YEAR                            DIRECTOR
Battle Of Algiers, The	1966	Gillo Pontecorvo
Bicycle Thieves, The	1948	Vittorio De Sica
Gangs Of Wasseypur	2012	Anurag Kashyap
Godfather: Part I, The	1972	Francis Ford Coppola
Goodfellas	1990	Martin Scorsese
Leopard, The	1963	Luchino Visconti
Peeping Tom	1960	Michael Powell
Raging Bull	1980	Martin Scorsese
Salvatore Giuliano	1962	Francesco Rosi
Samouraï, Le	1967	Jean-Pierre Melville
Seventh Seal	1957	Ingmar Bergman
Taxi Driver	1976	Martin Scorsese

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Allied (2016) Movie Review

Allied (2016) Movie Review 

Allied was one of those films that I named, I haven't seen when I posted my post about The Best Films Of 2016. It finally got released in India, and with mixed reviews from critics and audience, I went in expecting a good film, if not great. And, I exactly got what I thought after watching the trailer.

Allied is not a great film and neither it's an awfully bad film, it is a good film, with some flaws that's it. Robert Zemeckis is a director whose work I have not exactly loved, but Back To The Future are great and by far his best. It is the only one I love from Zemeckis. He has also created, which I think is the most overrated film like ever, Forrest Gump. His last year's The Walk was somehow not a great film, but his Contact is also which I liked. So, this all being said, I didn't exactly thought that I would like Allied, but in some way or the other I did.

The story of intelligence officer Max Vatan, who in 1942 North Africa encounters French Resistance fighter Marianne Beausejour on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Reunited in London, their relationship is threatened by the extreme pressures of the war.

Performances: Brad Pitt is amazing in the film, he gives not one of his bests in this one, but he still rocked the role of Max Vatan. Marion Cotillard, arguably the finest actress working today, she gave a brilliant performance as she gives most of the time. Other's don't have much role in it, this film is mainly consists about these two, and the chemistry between Pitt and Cotillard was pretty good.

What is the part of the film, that I didn't liked? The action, it is done in pretty unrealistic way, they could have gone more safer way to do them. And that might be a major issue with the film, other then that, it is fairly enjoyable. I cannot say, that I didn't had a good time with it. It is a popcorn sort of flick, but a good one of the lot. It had a very noir-essence to it, and it certainly had more potential to be a great film, but the end product that matters. So, I would suggest Allied. Not awful, not great.

RATING: B-

NOTE: This film wouldn't make my list of best films of the year 2016, but certainly would have been in the honourable mentions.

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My Top 10 Favourite Films Of 21st Century

My Top 10 Favourite Films Of 21st Century

I have already done Top 10 list about best films of  2000s and 2010s (So Far..), you can check them out by clicking at them. This is a post I wanted to do for a while now, the best films of 21st century, it the century we currently living in, and we have now about 15 years of it. So, here I'm gonna be listing my ten favourite films of the century, you may take them as the mixture of the two lists mentioned. But there are some new additions, so what are we waiting for, Let's Start!

Note: I have followed one per director rule here.

10. LA LA LAND

Damien Chazelle's latest masterpiece has won critics as well as audiences heart. I almost hate musicals, it is my least favourite genre, but what Chazelle managed to do with this film, was something that is beyond words. Music weren't used just like that, each musical had a meaning to it. Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone manged to capture Chazelle vision of this masterpiece perfectly. It didn't felt like an 21st century film to me, it looked like an 70's film. I can easily say this is my favourite musical of all time, having watched it twice in the theatre. Second time, I loved it even more.

9. ENTER THE VOID

Gasper Noe's films aren't for everyone. He is a director that does all that all other directors don't. Known for his disturbing style of filmmaking, many believe that his Irreversible is his magnum opus, but for me, it is his Enter The Void, that could have it's place just because of the films opening credits. Enter The Void is certainly one of the most beautiful films I've seen in the recent times. The use of colours and stylish look to it, made it more memorising. I love this film so much that, I am just waiting to watch it again, as by one viewing only, this managed to steal the show.

8. INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS

Inglourious Basterds is Quentin Tarantino's best work since Pulp Fiction, but not the only two masterpieces he has created, he has much more to his name. But, Inglourious Basterds was the film that brought back the original Tarantino and the opening scene of this film, is the best way to do so. The first chapter of this film lies in "My 10 Favourite Scene's Of All Time". Inglourious Basterds might be the coolest film of this century. It is a complete blast from start to finish, and it has some of best written screenplay of this century.

7. THE GREAT BEAUTY

Italian cinema has always have a big impact on me as an aspiring filmmaker. Pre-70's, I think Italian cinema was a lot better then any other form of cinema in my opinion, but still after 70's there have been lot's of ups and down. 21st century Italian cinema is not quite great as back then, but the film that regained my trust in the cinema was The Great Beauty. This is a film not for everyone, It has borrowed some inspiration from the classic 8 1/2, but it stays original as it is more colourful and cheerful. This is easily my favourite Italian film of this century and it is a flawless masterpiece.

6. ZODIAC

David Fincher's The Social Network could have made the list, if one per director rule wasn't there, but anyways it's his Zodiac that made the list. It is probably the most underrated film of his. This is a masterpiece without a doubt. Fincher has always weather it's Se7en or Zodiac showed the process of serial killer film through the people investigating it. It is more fun that way as almost all of them show through killer's perspective. I have never seeing a film, got so obsessed with the case of Zodiac Killer, that till the end I didn't had a sigh of relief. David Fincher proved that he is the new master of tension.

5. INCENDIES

As for Fincher, Denis Villeneuve's Enemy also could have made the list, but his Incendies is really something else. It is the film that Villeneuve got famous from, and he deserved that. This is one of the most cleverly made film of the century. It has such an interesting plot, with powerful performances and path-breaking direction. No film except Hitchcock & Fincher films had the hype of tension that this film did. It unveiles the mystery very patiently which added more subtle and realistic look to it. I love Incendies so much, that it is one of those films that enhanced my love for dark and mysterious films.

4. WERCKMEISTER HARMONIES

This was not my introduction to Bela Tarr's cinema, but I can proudly say it is my favourite work of his, having seen almost all of his. This is an extra-ordinary type of film, which suprised the hell out of me. It has so much realism to it, that is beyond words. It is slow, as some complain, but that is what Tarr's cinema is. That didn't affected me at all, it is probably the best artistic film of this century. I later found out that, it also went to Cannes in Directors Fortnight Section, the section of Cannes which I adore the most. Werckmeister Harmonies is a film, that is unforgettable, the use of violence in the film is like no other film has able to accomplish of 21st century.

3. CACHE'

Michael Haneke, unarguably the greatest non-hollywood director today, and a director who I adore a lot. What's his best film? It is Cache' by far, though there is no doubt about The White Ribbon being second close. This film is more about characters then any other thing for me, it is sure about the mystery, but the film really deals with characters. The opening shot of the film, I just cannot express how much I was left stunned by the first and last shot of the film. This is what a clever filmmaking is. The still photography in the film, which Haneke often uses creates more curiosity. Cache' is a film that remained with me for a long time after watching and it still is.

2. THERE WILL BE BLOOD

Paul Thomas Anderson is arguably the greatest director working today. This film is his magnum opus. Danial Day Lewis, the legendary actor gives his best performance of all time. This film is flawless piece of filmmaking and single handly the greatest film of 2000s and quite possibly the greatest of 21st century (this list is about favourites). I loved every single moment in the film, this is like in My Top 12 Of All Time. Words are really less to express how much this film has affected me as a person. All, in the end in short I can say is that, when ever I see There Will Be Blood, I become Daniel Plainview, as simple as that.

1. GANGS OF WASSEYPUR

My favourite film of all time after Taxi Driver and The Godfather, that itself explains a lot. The only two films from 21st century that close to being on my favourite lists are 1 & 2. Other are great, but Gangs Of Wasseypur is the only film with Taxi Driver which I have watched about 20 times. This is certainly the most enjoyable film, and the one I go back to almost once a month. I just keep repeating scene's of the film when I don't watch it. It is basically one of those films which I knew the whole script of. Every single scene, ever single dialogue. This is by far the best Indian film to me, nothing else comes close. This has it all, which I love about cinema. I have already said a lot about it, I'll leave it to this Anurag Kashyap, you're the man!

So, that wraps up the list, here are some Honourable Mentions -

• Memories Of Murder - It was very close being on the list.
• Mustang - A beautiful little film.
• Holy Motors - Extra-ordinary film.
• Omkara - Bhardwaj's magnum opus.
• Lagaan - One of the finest Indian films ever made.
• City Of God - Not a masterpiece, but still good.
• A Sepration - No words, a perfect masterpiece.
• Brokeback Mountain - Arguably the greatest love story of 21st century.
• The Tree Of Life - Arguably Malick's best work.
• The Prestige - Nolan's best of 21st century as Memento released in 2000.
• Before Sunset - Linklater's best film.
• The Lives Of Others - The Conversation of 21st century.
• Let The Right One In - An underrated flick.
• The Wolf Of Wall Street - Martin Scorsese's best of 21st century.
• Under The Skin - Been compared to 2001.
• 4 Months, 3 Weeks & 2 Days - Love this film so much.
• A Prophet - Best prison film of this century.
• Mulholland Drive - Find it a little overrated, but still good.
• Mad Max Fury Road - One of the best action films of all time.
• Munich - Speilbergs best for me after Jaws.
• The Fountain - Not Aronofsky's best but still good.
• Nightcrawler - One of the best character studies of recent time.
• Drive - NWR's magnum opus.
• Aligarh - Beautiful Indian Film!
• Shame - Mcqueen's masterpiece.
• Once Upon A Time In Anatolia - Epic Gangster Flick!
• Goodbye To Language - Godard's best film since Breathless?
• Yi Yi - Perfect film.
• The Wind Rises - Best Anime of all time.
• Eternal Sunshine Of Spotless Mind - Science Fiction + Romance.
• Y Tu Mama Tambien - Cuaron's best.
• Tasher Desh - Unconvential Indian flick.
• Fish Tank - Probably one of the best coming of age films.
• Traffic - Showcase of one of the best written stories.
• In The Mood For Love - Beautiful film.
• The Hunt - Emotionally draining.
• Her - Was so close.
• Birdman - Same with this one.
• The Big Short - A fun film, but on a serious topic.
• Head-On - I hate myself for not including this, probably #11.

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My Favourite Directors: Honourable Mentions

My Favourite Directors: Honourable Mentions

Few weeks ago, I did a list about my ten favourite directors, which you can check by clicking here. This post is second part of it, in the sense, I said to name the directors who just couldn't make the list, so here I will be naming those directors and in no specific order. Enjoy :D

MICHAEL HANEKE

As, I quoted for David Fincher, that I love dark films, and If Fincher is best at it, then there is without a doubt Haneke comes next. Michael Haneke is probably the best non-hollywood director working today, film by film, Haneke has proved himself to be a true auteur. Weather it's his first film, of his latest, he never disappoints, and brings uniqueness to each of his project. I still regret not including Haneke in the final list, but that dosen't make him any less, he is a true master. 

Five Favourite Films: Cache, The White Ribbon, Amour, Funny Games, The Seventh Continent.

ANDREI TARKOVSKY

He simply is one of the greatest director of all time, and he is a visual poet, who hasn't made a good film, yet. He simply has made most of the masterpieces and the other's are great too. That itself explains what Tarkovsky was capable of. He has a small filmmography but there is so much to it, and I always find his films rewatchable. He has made some of favourite films of all time, such as Mirror & Stalker. He was complete genius, he is by far the best filmmaker from a great country of cinema "Russia".

Five Favourite Films: Mirror, Stalker, Andrei Rublev, Noshtalgia, Solaris.

DENIS VILLENEUVE

He has shined through the current decade in which we are living in, He has made his masterpieces in 2010's and each and every film of his are some-how dark but they differ from each other. Villeneuve is by far the best director of this decade up till now. He has gone from making Incendies to the latest film which I named the the best film of 2016, Arrival. He has already proved what he is capable of, He is a name which has been underrated, but thanks to Arrival, he explores different genre's and likes to experiment, There is so much to learn from his style of filmmaking. Simply, I could say I have loved everything that he has done till date.

Five Favourite Films: Incendies, Enemy, Arrival, Polytechnique, Prisoners.

AKIRA KUROSOWA

Arguably the greatest director of all time, I saw a lot of Kurosowa films in 2016, and I have to say I was in for anything that Kurosowa had his name in. He is a director who can make you speechless by his Seven Samurai, or can make you cry in Ikiru or also can entertain with his Yojimbo. He is made end number of films, and for now I haven't seen all of them, but whatever I have seen 10+ , I can say he deserves all the praise he has been getting, cause there is no one like Kurosowa, I repeat no one.

Five Favourite Films: Yojimbo, The Bad Sleep Well, Ikiru, Seven Samurai, Rashomon.

MICHAEL POWELL & EMERIC PRESSBERG

The best duo directors ever, and yes I also can say by far. They have made films which not only dealt with realistic and subtle issues but also which were enjoyable to watch. I can easily hail them the king of the decade 1940's, whenever I set to make a top 10 of 40's I end having half of their films in it. They both directed like no other, and there films never fail to entertain me. Even after they stopped directing together, and went in their own directions, they still managed to do great. Two of their films lie in my Top 15 of all time. I can simply put and say that I love and adore them, and whatever they have done.

Five Favourite Films: Peeping Tom, The Red Shoes, The Life & Death Of Col Bimp., A Matter Of Life & Death, Black Narcissus.

TERRANCE MALICK

The most extra-ordinary director? Arguably Yes! Terrance Malick is an auteur, he infact has a very little filmmography even though, he has been working since 1970's. But that is what is special about Malick, even his small filmmography needs a lot of patience to understand. His films are not those, which you watch once and get satisfied. He requires patience and later rewards the audience as the film grows old. In other word, he is like a wine. The more said about Malick is less, He films are like visual poetry. I have never seen, that every film of a director being visually stunning and beautiful always, and yes Malick does that every time. I have never seen a more beautiful film then The Tree Of Life.

Five Favourite Films: The Thin Red Line, The Tree Of Life, Days Of Heaven, Badlands, The New World.

PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON

Paul Thomas Anderson is certainly and arguably known as the greatest mind working today. Paul Thomas Anderson is a director who is like Lumet, Kazan, he brings out the best performances from their actors. The way that Paul Thomas Anderson directs a single scene, it feels like a legend is directing it. He is already known as legend, and he deserves that tag.  His films have always a unique feel to them. I love every single film which Paul Thomas Anderson has directed, he has yet to have a B grade film under his name, that itself is an accomplishment.

Five Favourite Films: There Will Be Blood, The Master, Magnolia, Boogie Nights, Hard Eight.

VITTORIO DE SICA

I have always admired Italian cinema, it is the form of cinema which I have learned about films the most. Vittorio De Sica was my introduction to Italian cinema, when I watched The Bicycle Thieves, it is a film that changed my as a person in a way. I rarely get emotional in films, but I have to see De Sica films have the power to do so. He made low-budget films, which always added realism to them. I cannot say I adore every single film made by him, but when he set to make a great film, he did and that's what I love and adore De Sica so much.

Five Favourite Films: The Bicycle Thieves, Umberto D., Shoeshine, Two Women, The Garden Of The Finzi-Continis.

BELA TARR

I watched a lot of Bela Tarr films recently, but I witnessed that Tarr is like the director who makes my type of films in a way. They are firstly dark, which I always the thing I love. Secondly, his films showcase violence like no other. Thirdly, because they are black and white, which makes a more memorising experience. Tarr films gives the feel of an old film, which very few directors infact none of the directors are able to accomplish. His films are little slow at times, but I can say that dosen't count when I see the beauty of his films.

Five Favourite Films: Werckmeister Harmonies, Sátántangó, The Turin Horse, Damnation, The Man From London.

QUENTIN TARANTINO

He is the director I didn't quite get, why does he let's his character talk so much. But I saw his films as a kid, later when I rewatched them, I got it. The long talks, stretching one scene for a lot while, showing extra violence, his characters that is all what is special about Tarantino. There is so much to learn from him, and his films are rewatchable and enjoyable. Now, he may not be as great as he was back in the 90's (I loved The Hateful Eight), but his Pulp Fiction itself can make him on the list, though that's not it. I loved him a lot a little while ago, but now having seen much more cinema, he is great and cool, but gone down a little. But that dosen't mean that I do not adore him.

Five Favourite Films: Pulp Fiction, Inglourious Basterds, Reservoir Dogs, Jackie Brown, The Hateful Eight.

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