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My Fav TV Shows – 2022
I will start with a disclaimer. I didn’t see everything that got streamed in 2022. I just couldn’t. And I don’t think anybody else could have! While the streaming platforms continued to push the envelope with some complex, convoluted and yet equally entertaining shows, their non-stop assault in terms of the quantity of content they… Continue reading
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Best Music for the Ears – 2022
2022 was, without a doubt, the year of Harry Styles and Beyoncé. Sandwiched, of course, between The Weeknd and Taylor Swift, who released their wonderful respective albums at the start and end of the year. It was, however, still the former band members of “One Direction”(Styles) and “Destiny’s Child” (Beyoncé) who ruled our hearts as… Continue reading
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2022 Bollywood Music – The Year in Review
2022 is almost nearing its end, and like the past few years, music in Indian Bollywood films continues to show an overall declining trend, both in terms of hummable compositions and soulful lyrics. The placement and relevance of music in Indian films, and consequently its overall quality, also continued to decline in 2022 with just… Continue reading
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“Everything Everywhere All At Once” and Lessons in Life
There’s a poignant moment in the astonishing multiverse (No spoilers here!) film “Everything Everywhere All At Once (EEAAO)” when a key character says to another, “Of All The Places I Could Be, I Just Want To Be Here With You”. All our lives we search for a similar clarity of vision…for a moment like that…and… Continue reading
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Discs and Flix Highlights – November 2021
Examples of how a director’s vision shapes the destiny of a film, some missed opportunities for the Indian OTT content, Princess Di and gothic horror, new Taylor Swift and Wes Anderson, and Pritam’s melodious compositions were highlights of an entertaining November for me. Some great recommendations here! DUNE (Theatres / HBO Max) I have not… Continue reading
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Discs and Flix Highlights – October 2021
A goodbye to “Daniel” Bond. The return of Tears for Fears. Sex Education. A terrifying Lamb. Oh…and of course…that Squid Game! Read on about an entertaining October. NO TIME TO DIE (Theatres Only) The final installment of Daniel Craig’s appearance as 007 finally hit the theatres. And despite a pretty long running time and a… Continue reading
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Discs and Flix Highlights – September 2021
A continuing magical run for Ted Lasso and the best Rock song of the Year were the highlights for the month of September for me. And the Marvel/DC fight continued with a couple of interesting releases, to keep the momentum going. Let’s dive in…. TED LASSO S2:E9 – The Coach Beard Episode (Apple TV+) The… Continue reading
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Discs and Flix Highlights – August 2021
Some wonderful films, soul-stirring TV and terrific music continued to keep me entertained in August 2021. Here are some recommendations from what I saw in August….the highlight of the month being the superb movie CODA that is now streaming on Apple TV+. CODA (Apple TV+) A supremely entertaining and thoroughly emotional journey of a young… Continue reading
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Discs And Flix Highlights – July 2021
A few highlights, and some disappointments, from the month of July. In no particular order… STARSTRUCK (HBO Max) An absolutely delightful comedy, starring the New Zealand comedian, show-creator and writer, Rose Matafeo. One of the few TV shows featuring an actor of Indian origin, Nikesh Patel, as a leading character, this one will both tickle… Continue reading
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My Favorite Hollywood Films of 2020
2020 is (thankfully) behind us, and while the pandemic prevented us from going out to the movies, it did not stop Hollywood (and those streaming platforms) from releasing some wonderful stuff throughout the year. As we slowly continue to welcome 2021, I hope that neither quality nor the quantity of films sees any dwindling for… Continue reading
About Me
Avid pop-culture enthusiast, with a passion for world cinema and music.
Vix, Discs And Flix 