Avinash Ramachandran
Biography:
Understanding cinema, one film at a time
Stories on the scribe
The writer talks about the journalism movies that shaped his idea of the field, and how Maaran, in a single clean sweep, does a major disservice to journalism
17 Mar 2022
Jhund Movie Review: Nagraj Manjule, Amitabh Bachchan join forces to kick the ball over the wall
Nagraj Manjule, in the company of a towering Amitabh Bachchan and a sprightly cast and crew, conjures a smart sports drama that is a smarter social commentary
11 Mar 2022
Etharkkum Thunindhavan First Impression: Suriya shines in an effective social entertainer
A quick mini spoiler-free write-up of the Pandiraj's Etharkkum Thunindhavan, starring Suriya, Priyanka Mohan, Vinay, Sathyaraj, and more
10 Mar 2022
Valimai First Impressions: Ajith Kumar and H Vinoth deliver a bumpy adrenaline rush
A quick mini spoiler-free write-up of the H Vinoth's Valimai, starring Ajith Kumar, Huma Qureshi, Kartikeya and more
24 Feb 2022
Vishal Venkat: I have all the flaws of my film’s characters
Debutant director Vishal Venkat who has made heads turn with his film, Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal, speaks about his journey, the film’s, and what he believes lies ahead for him
07 Feb 2022
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal Movie Review: A heartwarming exploration of guilt, rage, and atonement
The deliberate pacing in this 140-minute-long film allows the characters the space to finally achieve inner peace, and us... ours
28 Jan 2022
Scream Movie Review: A fine addition to the multiverse of slash-ness
If the Scary Movie franchise parodied Scream and its offsprings, this film half-spoofs and half-reinvents the franchise for audiences of the digital age
28 Jan 2022
Vishal: My role as a producer keeps the actor in me alive
Ahead of the release of his upcoming film, Veeramae Vaagai Soodum, Vishal talks about working with debutant filmmakers, issues plaguing Tamil cinema, and more
24 Jan 2022
After Life Season 3 Review: A warm goodbye to one of the warmest creative hugs of our times
After two seasons of Tony (Ricky Gervais) using every opportunity to share his grief with the folks at Tambury, Ricky allows the spotlight to rest firmly on the other inhabitants of this warm town
21 Jan 2022
Kombu Vatcha Singamda Movie Review: A subdued Sasikumar shoulders an okayish Sundarapandian reboot
Sasikumar and SR Prabhakaran seem to have come up with Kombu Vatcha Singamda as an answer to the criticisms that their first film, Sundarapandian, revelled in casteist undertones.
15 Jan 2022
Enna Solla Pogirai Movie Review: A harmless romcom that misses a few beats
Enna Solla Pogirai is essentially a story of two strong-willed women who are briefly thrown off track of their lives by the intrusion of a charming yet superfluous personality
14 Jan 2022
Vasanth Ravi: I am not even 1 per cent like Rocky
Following the release of his second film Rocky, Vasanth Ravi opens up about getting into the role, response to the film, and more
11 Jan 2022
Hiphop Tamizha Adhi: Why care about trolls when there is so much love?
Hiphop Tamizha Adhi talks about his latest release Anbarivu, responding to criticism, his love towards independent music and much more
09 Jan 2022
A solid sophomore — Kashmira Pardeshi on Anbarivu, and more
Kashmira Pardeshi talks about the experience of working in the upcoming rural entertainer, Anbarivu
05 Jan 2022
CE Year in Review: Here's looking back at Tamil Cinema in 2021
Superstar returns, a bunch of comebacks, a set of new talents, and the pan-Indian appeal… Though the year 2021 wasn't the best for Tamil cinema, it did find ways to thrive, and how!
30 Dec 2021
