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Varsha Seshan

The Pursuit of Happyness

August 9, 2013 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Yes, I know I ought to have watched this long ago. Yes, I know that practically everyone has already watched this. But it moved me to tears, and I cannot […]

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Movies and Me

August 3, 2013 by Varsha Seshan 2 Comments

I don’t like horror movies. Or even thrillers, or anything remotely frightening. I don’t find them funny, the way most people seem to. They don’t make me laugh and say, […]

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Monsters University

June 27, 2013 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

When humour, action, plot, story, character and setting are all rolled into one, how can I not leave the cinema hall smiling like I have a tummy full of food […]

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The Great Gatsby

May 30, 2013 by Varsha Seshan 3 Comments

Is it fair to compare a book with a movie? Especially a book with such a strong narrative voice? I was a little put-off by the idea of Nick talking […]

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The Life of Pi

May 29, 2013 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

I like to get involved when I watch a movie. I like to feel with the character, hold my breath during moments of anticipation and cry during moments of sadness […]

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