Kirubhakar Purushothaman
Email ID : kirubha.trichy@gmail.com
Biography:
An engineer-turned journalist cliche. Expects a lot from cinema and little from life.
Oh Manapenne! Movie Review: A decent remake that misses few beats
The success of Pelli Choopulu was more to do with the treatment than the story. It is more about ‘how’ it is told than ‘what’ is being told. Kaarthik understands it and that’s why Oh Manapenne! works
22 Oct 2021
Claire Cahill: We were as invested as police in finding the criminals
The producer of Crime Stories: India Detectives talks about the challenges, the unprecedented access, and a bit more in this conversation with CE
12 Oct 2021
A Quiet Place Part II Movie Review: An engaging sequel that’s as taut as first part
Despite adhering to many usual tropes of the genre, A Quiet Place Part II turns out to be a rewarding watch
08 Oct 2021
The Guilty Movie Review: An affecting one-man show from Jake Gyllenhaal
The quality of Jake's performance is such that his anxiety seeps out of the screen affecting the viewer. It is immensely contagious, and every time Joe took a puff out of his inhaler, I felt relieved
04 Oct 2021
Bigg Boss Tamil house turns more royal this season
Here’s a glimpse into the renovated Bigg Boss Tamil house for the fifth season
04 Oct 2021
Free Guy Movie Review: A fun, even if superficial, ride
Free Guy is perhaps the fun experience we have craved to escape reality just like the video games it is based on
17 Sep 2021
Dikkiloona Movie Review: Karthik Yogi and Santhanam mistake silliness for humour
The problem with Santhanam's Dikkiloona is the paucity of creative writing
10 Sep 2021
Delhi Ganesh: Kamal Haasan films brought me the most recognition
Delhi Ganesh talks about his recent release Navarasa, his acting process, and his inspirations
30 Aug 2021
Boomika Movie Review: A taut horror drama with some interesting ideas
Some interesting ideas and writing set Boomika apart from many run-of-the-mill horror films that Kollywood has churned out in the recent past
22 Aug 2021
Art director T Ramalingam: Sarpatta brought me more recognition than Kaala
Art director Ramalingam recounts the challenges he faced in recreating the 70s of Chennai for Pa Ranjith’s Sarpatta Parambarai
06 Aug 2021
‘It’s another blow to the film fraternity’
Filmmakers speak out against the proposed Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2021 that would arm the union government to recertify films that have already been censored by CBFC
30 Jun 2021
Pieces of a Woman movie review: Vanessa Kriby shines in this moving drama
Kornél Mundruczó's film is a shattering story of a mother’s loss, her mourning, denial, and final redemption
23 Apr 2021
Minari Movie review: A poignant drama about the power of hope
Lee Isaac Chung, in this seemingly modest film about an immigrant South Korean family, imparts bigger thoughts and gives us a story that is heart-breaking and optimistic at the same time
19 Apr 2021
Sheela Rajkumar: I was not aware of Draupathi’s politics
Actor Sheela Rajkumar speaks about her journey in Tamil cinema, and the contrasting politics of films like Mandela and Draupathi
13 Apr 2021
Nomadland Movie Review: A brilliant exploration of the idea of home
Nomadland, one of the strong contenders in the Oscar race, brilliantly explores the idea of home from the perspective of the modern-day vagabonds
02 Apr 2021
