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6 Romantic Hollywood Films For A Summer Movie Marathon With Partner
Last Updated: This dreamy romantic plot of Before Sunrise tells the story of two strangers falling in love with each other. There's always something magical about warm summer nights. With a light breeze and the scent of something sweet in the air, summer nights make for the perfect excuse to stay in and cosy up with your bae. Whether you want to escape the heat or are just craving some quality time, a movie marathon is always a good idea. Here are six movie ideas that will be perfect for a movie marathon with your partner: When Harry Met Sally—Amazon Prime Video This timeless classic film follows the encounter between the title characters, culminating in a short-term friendship over their shared drive to New York City. Years later they cross paths again, and they're forced to deal with their feelings for each other. At its core, this classic Nora Ephron film addresses the age-old question, 'Can men and women ever just be friends?" Before Trilogy —Netflix/Amazon Prime Video This dreamy romantic Trilogy tells the story of two strangers falling in love with each other. With Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, and Before Midnight – the movie series explores the twists and turns of the relationship between Jesse and Celine. From meeting on a train journey to getting to know each other and finding comfort and love in one another, the trilogy touches upon every aspect of a budding romance and ultimately provides an honest view of a long-term relationship and the problems that come with it. With deep conversations and emotional confrontation, the film proves that even soulmates need to fight for their love and to stay connected. The Princess Bride – JioHotstar The ultimate fairy tale mashup captures romance, comedy, and adventure with a hint of fantasy as Buttercup, a princess, falls in love with Westley, a farm boy. Their enchanting love story blooms in all its glory as the couple fights all evils to rekindle after a long separation. Gone With The Wind – Amazon Prime Video Adapted from Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel, Gone With The Wind is set against the backdrop of the American Civil War. This epic historical romance follows Scarlet O'Hara, a strong-willed woman chasing her love Ashley Wilkes, who is married to his cousin. With dramatic twists, burning passion, and the grandeur of characters, the film always remains a classic. The Notebook—Amazon Prime Video The classic Nicholas Sparks film follows the love story of Noah and Allie. Hailing from different worlds, the couple faces countless problems as they strive to be together. But their bond endures all heartbreaks and the intense test of time as Noah and Allie end up together forever. The first encounter, 365 love letters, and the iconic rain-soaked kiss culminate into one of the greatest love stories of all time that perfectly embodies the 'till death do us part" emotion. Based on Jane Austen's one of the greatest novels, Pride and Prejudice is the perfect slow-burn love story between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Set against the backdrop of Regency England, Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy's love story unfolds in ballrooms, banters, and against all societal odds. This iconic period drama is a must-watch for couples. First Published:
Time of India
18-05-2025
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- Time of India
When Mani Ratnam's wife Suhasini called out Bollywood's lack of originality: 'Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan do stereotypical roles'
Acclaimed filmmaker and actress , wife of National Award winning filmmaker Mani Ratnam, once stirred conversation with her sharp critique of Bollywood's creative direction. In a 2010 interview with The Times Of India, the National Award-winning actress expressed disappointment with how Hindi cinema often lifts ideas from international films without credit. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Reviewing Anjaana Anjaani, she said it felt strikingly similar to Before Sunrise and The Girl on the Bridge, adding, 'Bollywood sometimes blatantly copies without buying rights or acknowledging the original work.' Criticism of Bollywood Icons and Formulaic Choices Meanwhile in another interview with The Telegraph, Suhasini didn't shy away from criticizing Bollywood's most iconic actors. 'Aamir and are still doing stereotypical roles,' she remarked, also pointing out that , despite his legendary status, stuck largely to his 'angry young man' image. According to her, mainstream Hindi cinema hasn't pushed its stars into unexplored territories, making their body of work predictable over the years. Why She Finds Hindi Films 'Unbearable' Suhasini further revealed she had stopped watching commercial Hindi films years ago, calling them 'absolutely unbearable.' She lamented their lack of regional grounding, contrasting them with South which, she said, reflects its roots more authentically. 'Only now are Hindi films becoming regional,' she noted, citing exceptions like Shahid, but criticized the larger trend of 'pan-Indian' stories that lack cultural depth, such as Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham or Kal Ho Naa Ho. Kamal Haasan's brother and actor Charuhasan hospitalised
News18
18-05-2025
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'Aamir Khan, SRK, Amitabh Bachchan Do Stereotypical Roles': Mani Ratnam's Wife On Bollywood
Last Updated: Mani Ratnam's wife, Suhasini Maniratnam, once criticised Bollywood for lack of originality and stereotypes. Filmmaker and actor Suhasini Maniratnam, wife of director Mani Ratnam, known for her strong and thoughtful opinions, has never held back when it comes to calling out what she sees in the film industry — especially in Bollywood. A few years ago, in an interview with The Times of India (2010), she openly spoke about her disappointment with how Hindi films sometimes handle originality. When asked for her views on Bollywood, Suhasini mentioned she had reviewed the Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra-starrer Anjaana Anjaani and was surprised by how much it reminded her of Before Sunrise and The Girl on the Bridge. 'I realised that in Bollywood they sometimes blatantly copy without as much as buying the rights or even acknowledging the original work," she had said. Still, she pointed out that there were glimmers of hope, praising Dibakar Banerjee's Khosla Ka Ghosla and Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! as 'cleverly written." In a separate conversation with The Telegraph nearly a decade ago, Suhasini took a dig at Bollywood's biggest stars, questioning their range as actors. 'Aamir and Shah Rukh Khan are still doing stereotypical roles. I don't think Amitabh Bachchan attempted anything different — except the angry young man image — in his time," she said. Suhasini also admitted she had stopped watching mainstream Hindi films years ago, calling them 'absolutely unbearable." She further pointed out how Hindi films have traditionally avoided being rooted in specific regions, unlike South Indian cinema. 'It's only now that Hindi films are trying to be regional. They have a typical Punjabi family wedding or a film like Shahid which is about Mumbai and being a Muslim. Otherwise they make only pan Indian films like a Kal Ho Naa Ho or Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham," she had observed. Suhasini Maniratnam is a well-known actress, writer, and director in South Indian cinema, especially Tamil films. She won a National Award for her acting in the Tamil film Sindhu Bhairavi (1985), directed by K. Balachander. Besides acting, she has directed films like Indira and written for both movies and TV shows. First Published:
Indian Express
17-05-2025
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- Indian Express
Mani Ratnam's wife Suhasini once called out Bollywood for ‘blatantly copying' Hollywood films; criticised Priyanka Chopra-Ranbir Kapoor's film
Director Mani Ratnam's wife, Suhasini Maniratnam, has always been vocal about her opinion on cinema, and more so on the state of the Hindi film industry. A few years ago, when Suhasini was asked about the state of Bollywood, she did not shy away from calling out filmmaker for plagiarism. In a chat with The Times of India in 2010, when Suhasini was sked about her opinion on Bollywood, she said that she reviewed Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra-starrer Anjaana Anjaani, and noted its similarity to the films Before Sunrise and The Girl on the Bridge. 'I realised that in Bollywood they sometimes blatantly copy without as much as buying the rights or even acknowledging the original work,' she said. But she quickly added that she was still hopeful as she was impressed by Dibakar Baneerjee's films Khosla Ka Ghsola and Oye Lucky Lucky Oye as she called them 'cleverly written.' ALSO READ | 'Today, Shah Rukh Khan probably wouldn't greet me like he used to': Abhijeet Sawant reflects on declining fame, recalls hobnobbing with stars during prime In another interview with The Telegraph about a decade ago, she called out stars like Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan for not reinventing themselves and said that they were doing the same roles over and over again. 'Aamir and Shah Rukh Khan are still doing stereotypical roles. I don't think Amitabh Bachchan attempted anything different — except the angry young man image — in his time. Independent cinema still has to fight with mainstream films. I stopped seeing mainstream films 15 years ago. They are absolutely unbearable,' she said. In the same chat, she said the Hindi films were largely 'pan Indian' and did not cater to regional audiences, but she brought it up with regard to their setting. 'It's only now that Hindi films are trying to be regional. They have a typical Punjabi family wedding or a film like Shahid which is about Mumbai and being a Muslim. Otherwise they make only pan Indian films like a Kal Ho Naa Ho or Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham,' she said. Suhasini married Mani Ratnam in 1988. They have a son named Nandan.
San Francisco Chronicle
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Which Bay Area theaters have the best projection and sound?
Dear Mick LaSalle: Which theaters have the best projection and sound? Teresa Concepcion, Emeryville Dear Teresa Concepcion: Well, in one sense of the word 'best,' I'd say the Roxie Theater, the Stanford Theatre, the Rafael Film Center and the theater inside the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive have the best projection, because they project the best movies. But in the sense that I think you mean it, the best sound and picture is at the private Dolby Theatre on Market Street. As for what's available to the public, I have no love for the Metreon, but its IMAX theater is very good. Dear Mr. LaSalle: I was surprised to learn from your article that apparently lots of people spread out a movie over several nights. I thought I was one of the few lazybones who did that. Michael Biehl, San Francisco Dear Mr. Biehl: Everybody does it, but it doesn't mean they should. True, 95 times out of 100, it doesn't matter, because most movies are unremarkable. But with great and near-great movies, watching them over several nights on a small screen – that is, watching them in the wrong way – can bland out the experience and make real greatness seem merely good. Cinema is an art form that assumes and needs a captive audience. Movies are made with the assumption that you're small and the screen is huge, and that you're staying in your seat, that the volume is turned up, and that you can't rewind anything, so you have to pay attention. Even with all those conditions in place, movies face a hard climb, because they're trying to make you believe in an imaginary world and care about the people in it. But strip away those conditions, and their task becomes even more difficult. The sad part of this is that some of the best films are subtle and most are in need of being met halfway. I mean, you can half-watch 'The Avengers' and get the idea. But a quiet masterpiece like 'Before Sunrise' requires that you actually watch, listen and take it in. Otherwise, it might seem like endless, pointless conversation. And no, checking your phone to read about the movie as it's playing doesn't count as watching the movie. Still, we all do it, probably for the same reason that there's a certain resistance to being hypnotized, and in the same way that it requires an act of will to take a nap in the middle of the day, even if you're sleepy. There's an inertia that must be overcome in order to let go of the state we're in, even when we want to or need to. Dear Mick: I just watched 'The Vanishing' (1988) and found the ending very disturbing. The kind of movie that stays with you but not in a good way. Have you watched any really creepy movies that you wished you had not watched? Joyce Harvis, Stockton Hi Joyce: Yes. I have one, and it's the same as yours – 'The Vanishing.' It's a seriously unsettling film, and while I can't say that I wish I never saw it, I can confirm that the movie's disturbing quality doesn't go away, ever. I saw 'The Vanishing' when it was released in the United States in 1989, and a few months ago I made the mistake of thinking of the movie's ending right before bed, and I couldn't sleep. Talk about a lasting impact. Here was this movie keeping me up some 35 years after I saw it. I won't reveal the nature of the ending here, because there may be hearty souls out there willing to risk it. Consider this a combination recommendation/warning. Also, readers should note that we're talking about the original 1988 'The Vanishing' from the Netherlands, and not the idiotic American remake from 1993.
