Solace in Cinema

 "The Great Indian Kitchen" certainly sparked important conversations of Gender dynamics in Indian society. Through its portrayal of a woman confined to household chores and traditional gender roles, the film highlights the limitations placed on women by the Indian society and the impact it has on their lives. The film has been instrumental in bringing to the forefront the issue of patriarchal norms and the need for a more equal and just society. The film's success has also paved the way for more films exploring similar themes and a new sub-genre of films focused on highlighting social issues has emerged. Yes, "Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey" is a film that addresses similar themes as "The Great Indian Kitchen" but takes a different approach to story telling. Instead of presenting a dark and serious portrayal of patriarchal attitudes, the film uses humor to make its points. Through the character of Jaya, the film explores the limitations placed on women and t...

  Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum - This anthology starts with the image of the unchanging sea as a metaphor to illustrate the idea that the lives of women remain the same across time and social class. The metaphor suggests that just as the sea is constant and enduring, the experiences and struggles of women are similarly unchanging and ongoing. It's an interesting way to explore themes of gender, labor, and social change through the lens of storytelling.This anthology explores the challenges and experiences of women in different time periods, and how these challenges and experiences have evolved (or perhaps, in some ways, remained the same) over time. Anthologies are a great way to present multiple stories or perspectives on a theme, and this film does a good job of highlighting the diversity and complexity of women's experiences. The first story is about Saraswathi ( Kalieswari Srinivasan), a mother of a newborn, and is set in the 1980s. The story starts when Chandran ( Ka...

Marley and Me is a film about a dog named Marley, a yellow lab, and his impact on the life of John Grogan, a man who adopts Marley as a puppy with his wife Jenny as they prepare for future children. The film follows John from his wedding night to the peak of his journalism career, chronicled in his weekly columns for a Florida newspaper. Marley, the lovable but horribly destructive dog enters their life and over time becomes an important member of the family. Marley is always chewing on something, digging up the yard, or running around the house like a wild animal. He's a beautiful Labrador, but he's also a handful. He's always getting into trouble, but we can't help but love him. He's a big ball of energy and mischief, but he's also loyal and loving. So, even though he's not a "good boy" in the traditional sense, he's still a beloved member of our family. Even though the title of the movie gives a feel that its about the relationship between a...