Hollywood Rewind
Hollywood Rewind is a weekly special that looks back at some of the best films the Hollywood industry has made over the years. Its attempt is to show how these movies are still relevant to us and perhaps, as a by-product, introduce to the readers a whole series of new films to (re)discover.
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Hollywood Rewind | Ratatouille: Bon appetit, food and film lovers!
Even after 12 years of its release, Ratatouille still stands the test of time because of its extraordinary execution. You know the makers have hit the nail on the head when animated food evokes pangs of hunger.
Hollywood Rewind | Shutter Island: Scary and sentimental, all at once
Shutter Island explores the themes of love, grief and mental illness and does so in an entirely riveting fashion.
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Hollywood Rewind | Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson go head-to-head in the well-written A Few Good Men
The writing is the main hero of A Few Good Men as it delivers the pauses and paces on cue. We have to thank Aaron Sorkin and William Goldman for that.
Hollywood Rewind | Her: A moving portrait of love in the digital age
Also starring Rooney Mara and Chris Pratt, Her bagged five Oscar nominations. It won filmmmaker Spike Jonze an Academy Award for his superbly written screenplay.
Hollywood Rewind | Dead Poets Society: A trip down the memory lane
Robert Sean Leonard as the enthusiastic and creative Neil Perry, Ethan Hawke as the reticent performer and a host of young and talented artistes traverse down the strange and alien path of teenage years and face their fears and misgivings.
Hollywood Rewind | Sleepless in Seattle: Romedy gold
Yeah, it stars Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks and yes, it comes across as your regular rom-com affair. But even if you are a slightly sentimental fool on your best days, you will see Sleepless in Seattle for what it is -- a romedy classic.
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Hollywood Rewind | Waitress: A delectable feast
While Waitress is a warm and delicious film altogether, you would do well to stay away from it if you are trying to watch your health. All those gorgeous looking pies are bound to nudge your hungry bone in the wrong direction. You have been warned.
Hollywood Rewind | Pride and Prejudice: Disdain at first sight
The decades-old story of unexpected love is handled with care by filmmaker Joe Wright. But we all have to ultimately bow down to Jane Austen’s prowess as a writer for penning down a timeless story of human relationships.
Hollywood Rewind | Why Sixteen Candles is an easy film to get behind
The premise of the film in itself is interesting, and Sixteen Candles is proof that if rom-coms are handled with honesty and grace, they will always come through in the end, leaving you smiling wistfully and longingly.
Hollywood Rewind | Finding Forrester: The Gus Van Sant film continues to inspire and resonate
What do you seek when you buy a ticket, or more lately, stream a film? Entertainment, escapism, happiness and a sense of fulfillment. And brownie points if it also manages to move and inspire you. The Gus Van Sant directorial ticks all these boxes.
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