Viewers Talk

‘Slumdog’ is a brilliant film, says Maniratnam

Feb 24th, 2009 | By editor | Category: Viewers Talk

Chennai (PTI): Noted filmmaker Maniratnam, who introduced A R Rahman to the film industry through ‘Roja’, said he was proud of the music maestro, whose work has been recognised “internationally” after the double Oscar win.
“He is special. Thats all. It doesn’t matter which award he gets. All that matters is that his work had been […]



A film on how the Iraq war is brutalising U.S. soldiers

Feb 10th, 2009 | By editor | Category: Viewers Talk

Hasan Suroor
It is a searing comment on the effect of war on young soldiers who soon find they are not on a mission to restore democracy or protect their country, but to kill or be killed.
Can there be a greater indictment of a system than that the very people who make it tick and without […]



Panorama showcases India’s diversity: Anand Sharma

Nov 24th, 2008 | By editor | Category: Viewers Talk

Panaji (PTI): The Indian Panorama section of  International Film Festival of India (IFFI) opened with the screening of ‘Yarwng’, a feature film in Kokborok, a tribal
dialect in Tripura.
“Indian Panorama is an important aspect of IFFI which brings together filmmakers from different parts of the country. India is a multi-ethnic, multi-lingual nation with
rich and diverse culture. The […]



IFFI : Accomodation could be big problem

Nov 19th, 2008 | By editor | Category: Reports, Viewers Talk

Panaji (PTI): Finding accommodation during International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Panaji this year will be difficult as hotel owners here have decided to down their shutters in protest against the civic administration’s decision not to lift their garbage during
festival days.
The corporation of City of Panaji (CCP) has decided not to lift the garbage […]