THE RISE N FALL OF MAFIA ON SILVERSCREEN

One of my favorite genre has been gangster flicks .They portray the rise of a
common ( sometimes subdued ) individual to a ruthless and notorious criminal .
In most of the crime dramas I have seen , gangsters have surprisingly common
lifestyle as that of any other human being – a family , wife ,kids ,friends and
foes .The only aspect which separates them is the power they have and the fear
they use to get what they want .This continues till someone else comes to
replace them , by choice or by force .
Its always an interesting battle between crime and law .Sometimes both of
these are paths to achieve justice or there might be a face off between the two .

American Gangster , The Godfather ,GoodFellas , Miller’s Crossing , Casino ,
Scarface , Company and Once Upon a Time in Mumbai are few of my must
watch suggestions .Watch them for their style ,performances and dialogues and
not to get inspired .

What makes a movie work ?

For different people this might change as per choice or interest ( may be mood as well ) .As for me ,the following makes a movie interesting
1] A good story ( adaptation from a novel ) or a simple story with good twists and turns .
2] Performances ( which may or may not come from a well known star cast ) .
3] The element of surprise ...... a movie should never become predictable .
4] Well directed and justified role for all the actors .
5] Avoiding the cliche ( expecially when it comes to dialogues ) .
6] Catchy soundtrack
The list may have lot more add .What I intend to suggest is that we don't look for perfection but
genuine effort to make a good movie .

Welcome2mytheatre

Hi ,
Its my day one and post one .I would like to share my top 10 favourite flicks with all the movie lovers .Wish you all the very best .

1] VANTAGE POINT - Cinematic excellence .
2] VACANCY - A low budget but brilliant thriller .
3] EAGLE EYE - Non stop action .
4] TOKYO DRIFT - Love the soundtrack of this movie .
5] DOLORES CLAIBORNE - No words needed for this one .
6] ZODIAC - Great drama .
7] MISERY - Kathy Bates at her best .
8] THE DARK KNIGHT - Masterpiece .
9] THE PRESTIGE - You can't expect whats next .
10 ] WIND CHILL - Very atmospheric .