Reviews
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Dolores Claiborne: Audiobook vs Movie
One aspect of making movies from a book that fascinates me is how it is adapted. How does a director, who probably works with a screenwriter and an editor, make decisions on what to keep, what to change, and what to leave out in the plot? Among the characters, does she preserve all the ones Read more
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Burritos Tacos y Mas
One of my many pastimes is to seek out and try new restaurants in the area. This little gem that offers Mexican cuisine is located in a strip mall in Morgan Hill. It is hard to pick between this restaurant and Ricky’s, which I reviewed earlier. Burritos, Tacos y Mas offers a wide range of Read more
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Film Noir Guide Part-5: The Men
Today, we will look at the male protagonists who occupy the Film Noir Universe. Let’s examine Encyclopedia Britannica’s view of the Film Noir man. “The heroes of noir generally share certain qualities, such as moral ambiguity, a fatalistic outlook, and alienation from society. They also exhibit an existential acceptance of random, arbitrary occurrences as being Read more
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Movie Review: Por Thozil (2013)
It is not often that one sees such a classic movie, or a trendsetter such as this in Indian Cinema. The combination of veteran actor Sarathkumar, rising star Ashok Selvan, Vignesh Raja’s direction, a taut screenplay, and merciless editing makes Por Thozil a winner. Por Thozil (roughly translates to Art of War) is more than Read more
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Film Noir Guide Part-4: The Women
In this section, let us delve into the types of women we could meet in the film noir universes. They can broadly be broken down into three archetypes. While it is impossible to cover all the great women of film noir, I will attempt to present some of the very best actresses and their iconic Read more
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Park Lane Lounge, San Jose
5152 Moorpark Ave #20, San Jose, CA 95129 Park Lane Lounge is a great sports bar located on Park Lane Plaza. If you’re looking to unwind on a weekday evening with your significant other or a small group of friends, this could be the perfect spot for you. I particularly love the decor in this Read more
Bay Area Bloke 