Psycho Analytical Movie Reviews

Film Reviews are no more an analytical criticism of the Contents but a hype for the product

Film Reviews are no more an analytical criticism of the Contents but a hype for the product In the present state of Bollywood when the success of a film is only gauged in terms of Box Office; no wonder almost all Media, whether Print or electronic; take services of mere REVIEWERS and not Media Critics. No brownie points to have courage of conviction to say that in a few instances, a ‘Readymade’ review with graded stars is simply handed over by the Producer’s PR machinery written under a pseudo name.

Short but Frank and Fearless Review of Film “Bombay Talkies”

To commemorate the completion of 100 years of Indian Cinema, four media favoured over hyped film makers made a compendium of four short films, each on a different subject, conjoined into one of two hour feature film named as “Bombay Talkies”. The short films are the creations of Karan Johar, Dibakar Bannerji, Zoya Akhtar and Anurag Kashyap, recently eulogized for their “Hat ke Film” concepts, but tom-tommed as the ‘100 year Celebration of Indian Cinema'.

Review & Comments on film “Delhi Belly”

Review / Comments on film "Delhi Belly” and Collated opinions from the Audience

(Warning: This is with “A” tag. Only adults should read)

Hollywood Block buster film "Avatar" vs. small Indian docu-film "Mine"

Hollywood block buster James Cameron film “AVATAR” and mere eleven minute Indian Docu-film on a burning issue titled “MINE”

A very relevant and logical comparison is put on the blog spot by freelance journalist and activist Ms. Priyanka Borpujari. Also we are pleased to publish a few comments on it by the wellknown Human Rights Activist/Fighter Dr. Leo Rebello, as preface and in between the blog article indicated in brackets...

HARUN-ARUN

Vinod Ganatra’s children’s film “Harun – Arun" Wins Liv Ullmann Peace Prize in International Competition

Liv Ullmann Peace Prize is given to the film which positively addresses to children’s difficult topics, such as racism, prejudice and abuse, conservation of the planet; alternative dispute resolution (of individuals, organizations, and or countries) or the exploration of any topic which brings children closer with an understanding of the global culture in which they function.

KAMINEY

KAMINEY - A “Kaminii” film

(I write my views about the film “Kaminey” as I wanted to be genuine and different from other film critics as a common filmgoer)

SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE - POST OSCAR COMMENTS

(AFTER SWEEPING OSCARS, "SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE CREATES INDIA AS BRAND)

The Editor

The Times of India

Mumbai

India is Branded now

SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE

SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE (SDM)

A PSYCHO-ANALYTICAL REVIEW BY FILM CRITIC – ANALYST MOHAN SIROYA

“THERE IS A VAST DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CREATIVITY AND CINEMATIC LIBERTY”

VITTORIO DE’ SICA

“IN A FILM WHEN DRAMA ENDS, AUTHENTICITY STARTS”

MARK GIBSON

About Author

Mohan Siroya - the owner, editor and writer of shadowplayindia.com,

MR. MOHAN SIROYA, academically a double post graduate, has been freelancing as a FILM JOURNALIST / CRITIC for last 40 years. He has been a prolific writer, having written critical articles, features, reviews etc. on Films, Music and TV in numerous English periodicals in India like The Indian Express, Film Fare, Film World, Picture Post, Cine Advance, Screen, The Hitavada, Lokmat Times, The Twin City Times, Film Industry Journal, Day After, Femina, Eve’s Weekly, Free Press Journal, Blitz etc.

Presently he is a regular columnist for a couple of journals and the Founder, Editor, Writer, Critic of the journal SHADOW PLAY. So far Mr. Siroya has written about 7000 articles on films. He is the founder president of FREELANCE FILM JOURNALISTS COMBINE (FFJC), a registered association of Freelance film journalists all over India.