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hemanth has written 18 posts on Crux of Bollywood.

I am Hemanth, currently working in a firm based in Hyderabad, India. Passion for movies and writing is something which has kept me going ever since I graduated from college. I also blog on http://hemanthology.wordpress.com You can reach me at hemanth.cr@gmail.com.

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Firaaq: Movie Review

Posted on 26 March 2009

Directed by Nandita Das, the film’s an emotional tale of the anger, shame, guilt, indifference felt in the aftermath of the riots…read more…

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Vicky Cristina Barcelona : Movie Review

Posted on 20 March 2009

There is a quote in this film : “Life is short. Life is Dull. Life is full of pain. This is a chance for something special.”-Juan Antonio while trying to seduce Vicky and Cristina. This take on Life has been of particular interest to Woody Allen. In his career spanning over 30 years he has [...]

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Revolutionary Road: Movie Review

Posted on 18 March 2009

There’s something about history which intrigues me. One reason is that it holds the key to the present and another is because it answers every “How” in your thoughts. Back in the 50’s when the world was just about managing to stand up and look ahead towards a promising future, something strange happened to the [...]

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Curious Case of Benjamin Button : Movie Review

Posted on 17 March 2009

“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” based on a short story by F.Scott Fitzgerald is an unconventional take on one man’s life who ages backwards. Directed by David Fincher, this film starring Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett and Taraji P. Henson narrates the life of Benjamin Button as he starts growing younger with age and the [...]

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Gulaal : Movie Review

Posted on 17 March 2009

Barely a month after creating waves with Dev D, Anurag Kashyap is in the limelight again with his highly charged, at times provocative rendition on love, revolution and power in “Gulaal”. It’s a film set in a fictional town, Rajpur in Rajasthan where caste and patriotism to the land reigns supreme over law and democracy. [...]

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The Wrestler : Movie Review

Posted on 27 January 2009

“The Wrestler” is a tale of loneliness, isolation, tragedy, pain, desparation…and Mickey shines in his Oscar nominated role. It ends up asking us a simple question…what is it that you are looking for? And how far can you go to seek Love. Pain. Glory….

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The Road to Oscars…

Posted on 27 January 2009

Riding on its success at the Golden Globe awards, Slumdog Millionaire was nominated in 10 awards but this time, Curious Case of Benjamin Button (starring Brad Pitt) leads the race with a total of 13 nominations…

Raaz-2 : Movie Review

Posted on 26 January 2009

Boring…Cliched…shameless ripoff of several horror flicks, Raaz-2 fails to impress. With no performances to boast of and an all the more terrible script, only the music of the films comes to the rescue. Definitely a competitor for one of the most cliched movies of the year…

Slumdog Millionaire : Movie Review

Posted on 22 January 2009

Danny Boyle’s “Slumdog Millionaire” is a endearing testimony of love, joy, tears and the resilience of human spirit. It’s about how far can you go for the one you love.

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Is India still the “Slumdog”?

Posted on 19 January 2009

As the world celebrates the optimism and overwhelming sense of joy and love of “Slumdog Millionaire”, India debates of the cultural and social impact of the film. Join the debate and share your thoughts…read on…

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Slumdog Millionaire nominated for 11 BAFTA Awards

Posted on 17 January 2009

Slumdog Millionaire is nominated in 11 categories including best film, best british film, director, actor, actress, music, editing, cinematography

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Chandni Chowk To China : Movie Review

Posted on 16 January 2009

What a way to start a new year!!! One of the most anticipated movies of the year, just turned out to be the blandest possible tale of a warrior! Chandni Chowk 2 China afterall is dumb, stupid and boring…

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Ghajini: Movie Review

Posted on 29 December 2008

Finally, after having cleared all the commotion before the release, the much awaited flick, Ghajini, has hit the screens across the world.

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Movie Review: Burn After Reading

Posted on 19 December 2008

Once in a while, a writer sitting in some dark corner of his room comes across an idea! And there it is, it goes on to become a masterpiece.

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