Archive for Film Reviews
WWC: Wild Wild Here and Now
Niyam's take on the showing of the Netflix series Wild Wild Country and the resulting global interest in Osho and his books.
WWC: The bottom-line: What did they miss? – by Bhagawati
Bhagawati's take on the Netflix docuseries, Wild Wild Country: "The enigma that wasn’t even remotely touched by this series: the deeply significant meaning of the master-disciple [...]
WWC: Zen cowboys in the naked city – by Harp
Harp writes on the new docuseries: "For Wild Wild Country viewers to conflate what became a treacherous power struggle of 'us versus them' with the ethos and character of the [...]
WWC: A footprint in consciousness – by Purushottama
Purushottama writes, "After watching the entire seven-hour documentary on Netflix - Wild Wild Country - the following poured out. Pranam to All."
WWC: Wired, Wired Country – by Dhiren
The first thing is, have you binge-watched it yet or not? Just tracking the publicity leading up to Netflix's launch of the 6-part docuseries, 'Wild, Wild, Country', had certainly [...]
WWC: Wild Wild Country – by Roshani
Roshani Shay PhD reviews the six-part Netflix documentary series on Rajneeshpuram: “Wild, Wild Country certainly conveys the grandness of the experiment that was Rajneeshpuram."
Downsizing
Madhuri reviews Alexander Payne's 2017 film, played by Matt Damon, Kristen Wiig, Hong Chau and Christoph Waltz.
‘Loving Vincent’ is unique in many ways
Kul Bhushan writes about the extraordinary experience of watching this new movie which is presented entirely as an animated painting.
The Circle
Navyo reviews the recently released techno-thriller starring Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, John Boyega, directed by James Ponsoldt and based on Dave Eggers' 2013 novel.
Mountain
Vandana describes her experience watching the new documentary, ‘Mountain’ shown in concert as a collaboration between the Australian Chamber Orchestra and filmmaker Jennifer [...]
Walk with me
Sneha reviews the recently released documentary about Thich Nhat Hanh and his Plum Village located near Bordeaux in southwest France, the first monastic community founded by him in [...]
I Am Not Your Negro
Gyanodaya reviews the 2016 American documentary film directed by Raoul Peck, based on James Baldwin's unfinished manuscript, 'Remember This House'.
Hidden Figures
Madhuri reviews a film that came out in January this year; the story of a team of female African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of [...]
Silence
Ghoshen reviews the latest film by Martin Scorsese, with Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver and Liam Neeson as actors.
The Commune
Navyo reviews Thomas Vinterberg's film: "Refreshing and familiar, it asks us to look at where we compromise in our lives for the sake of security and society, cutting off the [...]
Alone in Berlin
Bhagawati reviews a gripping and haunting movie that shows much to reflect on.
The coming war on China
Bhagawati reviews John Pilger’s 60th documentary, which presents an urgent wake-up call to humanity.
The Young Pope
Navyo reviews Paolo Sorrentino's new television drama series: "It's a must see."
The Man Who Knew Infinity
A review by Ghoshen: "...it is a jolly fine film!"
The Queen of Katwe
A new movie directed by renowned Mira Neir shows a real life family action about a chess prodigy from Uganda’s slums. Kul Bhushan wrote the review.
The Danish Girl
Navyo reviews a film based on a true story directed by Tom Hooper.
Pilgrimage
Ghoshen talks about the TV series 'Sacred Journeys' and the film 'The Way' - and about pilgrimage in various cultures.
The Great Beauty: A visual feast
Navyo reviews Paolo Sorrentino's film 'La Grande Bellezza'.
The Mosque in Morgantown
Prem Geet reviews this brave, no-holds-barred documentary from 2009 that is currently broadcast on PBS in the USA. It is about Islam, feminism and change in a West Virginia Muslim [...]
Mango Dreams
Pankaja reviews John Upchurch’s film about a Sikh and a Muslim on a journey in a rickshaw.
Osho’s Unhurried Rustic, Sensitive Childhood
Kul Bhushan reviews the movie 'Rebellious Flower', released on January 15, 2016 in India.
Experimenter
Bhagawati reviews Michael Almereyda's movie (based on a true story) starring Peter Sarsgaard and Winona Ryder.
Youth (La Giovinezza)
Navyo reviews Paolo Sorrentino's new film: "A gem!"
The Walk
Ghoshen's review: "Film of the year!"
One Track Heart
Bhagawati reviews the film - the story of Krishna Das.
The Goob
Prem Geet reviews this stunning first feature film.
The Giver
A film review by Ghoshen.
Whiplash
Bhagawati reviews a film by Damien Chazelle, starring J.K. Simmons (who just won this year’s Oscar for Best Supporting Actor) and Miles Teller.
Mr. Nobody
Ghoshen reviews a film by Jaco van Dormael, starring Jared Leto, Sarah Polley, Diane Kruger.
Samsara
Bhagawati reviews an inspiring documentary.
The Railway Man
Ghoshen reviews a movie that culminates in forgiveness and healing.
Holy Motors
Film review by Ghoshen.
Vision – From the Life of Hildegard von Bingen
Ghoshen's review on the film by Margarethe von Trotta.
‘Gravity’: Blending Science with Spirituality
Kul Bhushan reviews the movie ‘Gravity’
The Strange Case of Wilhelm Reich
A review of the movie by Dr. Benajir Wolf.
‘Cloud Atlas’, Osho, Karma and Reincarnation
Kaiyum reviews the film ‘Cloud Atlas’
Searching for Sugar Man
Review of the Oscar winning documentary about Sixto Rodriguez's life.
Nuclear Savage
Bettina's thoughts on the documentary by Adam Horowitz.
The Love Play of the Gods
Bhagawati's review of Vimlan's inspirational Khajuraho documentary.
Unmistaken Child
Review of a documentary about a Tibetan monk who had served his Lama for 23 years and is given the task to find the reincarnation of his master.
The End Is My Beginning
Review of the book and film featuring Tiziano Terzani’s talks to his son about his life and the greatest journey of all, death.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
If you are homesick of India, this movie is a must!
Reiki DVD by Tanmaya
An inspirational DVD by world-acclaimed author Tanmaya Honervogt in German language
Lamu – Kenya’s Magical Island
Review of Oscar's documentary of the island of Lamu
Home, the Movie
Review of the documentary 'Home'
