https://wogma.com/articles/Read all the non-review features on wogma.com.en-usFri, 06 Nov 2020 13:59:07 +0000https://wogma.com/article/watching-ijaazat-2020/I finally watched Ijaazat. My thoughts on watching it as a 46-year-old.meetaFri, 06 Nov 2020 13:59:07 +0000https://wogma.com/article/watching-ijaazat-2020/HindiIndiaRelationshipsRomancehttps://wogma.com/article/tables-have-turned/A counterpoint to Meeta's review of Aiyaary and a comparison with the other film that released on the same day The Shape of Water.JeetThu, 22 Feb 2018 13:32:56 +0000https://wogma.com/article/tables-have-turned/ActionCrimeEnglishHindiIndiaRomanceUSAhttps://wogma.com/article/importance-being-karan-johar/This piece is fanboy material by design - it is for the most part about the influence of his - the Joharian school of cinema -  on me, as someone who grew up in the late nineties as also on our popular mainstream culture - something that our man isn't credited for often and not nearly enough with.Yogesh ParmarThu, 27 Oct 2016 18:25:47 +0000https://wogma.com/article/importance-being-karan-johar/HindiIndiahttps://wogma.com/article/happy-10th/No fanfare, no bells and whistles. Just plain happy to be 10. meetaTue, 13 Sep 2016 10:18:29 +0000https://wogma.com/article/happy-10th/Announcementshttps://wogma.com/article/why-alia-bhatt-self-parody-beyond-awesome/Is it just that Alia Bhatt is a good sport? A very good sport? Is that the only thing that makes her self-parody awesome? I think not. And here's why. meetaWed, 27 Aug 2014 13:34:41 +0000https://wogma.com/article/why-alia-bhatt-self-parody-beyond-awesome/ColumnsJust-a-Thoughthttps://wogma.com/article/7-and-going-strong/happy birthday to me happy birthday to me happy birthday dear wogma happy birthday to me!meetaThu, 12 Sep 2013 11:21:29 +0000https://wogma.com/article/7-and-going-strong/Announcementshttps://wogma.com/article/watch-movies-win-movies/Whether or not you are caught in the exam fever, it hits the cinema freak in you! You are kept away from theaters because there are barely any releases in this season. And pretty much no 'high-profile' films. wogma brings you a 'Beat the Exam Lull' Contest!meetaThu, 28 Feb 2013 12:52:15 +0000https://wogma.com/article/watch-movies-win-movies/Announcementshttps://wogma.com/article/mff-2012-ten-films-made-it-special/For someone whose most intense personal relationships are the ones with the strangers who occupy the remainder of the seats in a darkened cinema hall, for someone who believes that life begins when the lights are dimmed, for someone who quite simply lives and breathes the movies, a film festival is like Christmas. On crack. The recently concluded 14th Mumbai Film Festival wasn't any different. In fact, just the thought of watching the cinema of masters like Loach, Kiarostami and Haneke on the big screen was exhilarating, to say the least. True, some highly anticipated films were underwhelming while some films sneaked up on you and made you fall in love with them. So, below, in no particular order, are 10 international films that were my personal favourites at MFF 2012. And in true wogma spirit, I've given nothing away!Pradeep MenonMon, 05 Nov 2012 09:27:10 +0000https://wogma.com/article/mff-2012-ten-films-made-it-special/BelgiumCanadaChileDanishDenmarkDutchEnglishFestival DiaryFranceFrenchItalianItalyJapanJapaneseMAMI 2012NetherlandsRomaniaRomanianSpanishUKUSAWorld Cinemahttps://wogma.com/article/movie-manners/There's a basic lack of sensitivity to the requirements or even existence of others in a public environment - a basic lack of civic sense. From driving sense to business deals being closed on mobiles in theaters - the 'me' and 'my' is of over-powering importance compared to the inconvenience being caused to others. In fact, there is a very bright chance that you'll be yelled at for asking someone to put their phone on silent in a movie hall. meetaTue, 07 Aug 2012 16:41:11 +0000https://wogma.com/article/movie-manners/Columnshttps://wogma.com/article/moving-towards-healthy-cinema/It’s not that cinema's role is to educate us in the nitty-gritty of all medical conditions that it refers to. But, in this area of our lives specifically, writers and directors need to be a little more responsible in sensitizing us to the plight of others.meetaSun, 29 Jul 2012 18:26:45 +0000https://wogma.com/article/moving-towards-healthy-cinema/Columnshttps://wogma.com/article/sports-cinema/Sports films are action films which have stunts that SHOULD be tried at home.meetaThu, 23 Feb 2012 13:33:57 +0000https://wogma.com/article/sports-cinema/Columnshttps://wogma.com/article/raone-review/Rating: The keen must watch on screen; else DVD (Action/VFX buffs might prefer a theater watch) Quick Review: Ra.One is a good concept that packs in enough set-pieces to make it a fair enough one-time watch on the big screen. However, the film will not make you truly go WOW, because it lacks the emotional punch to do so. The VFX are of a level that a good chunk of the Indian audience would not have been exposed to before, but still fall short of international standards. The music, the good looking cast and some scenes make the film watchable, but not unmissable.Pradeep MenonFri, 28 Oct 2011 19:13:50 +0000https://wogma.com/article/raone-review/ActionAdventureFantasyHindiSci-fihttps://wogma.com/article/filmytee-design-contest-winners/And the winners of the FilmyTee Design Contest are .... Dhai Kilo Ka Haath; Mere Paas Maa Hai; Eyes of the Future; Picture Abhi Baaki Hai Mere DostmeetaWed, 14 Sep 2011 12:46:03 +0000https://wogma.com/article/filmytee-design-contest-winners/Announcementshttps://wogma.com/article/happy-5th-dear-wogma/Five years. Five years! That is a long, long time, no? The highlight of this birthday is some spontaneous gifts given by people who care about wogma.meetaTue, 13 Sep 2011 15:28:45 +0000https://wogma.com/article/happy-5th-dear-wogma/Announcementshttps://wogma.com/article/count-down-being-5/Design a t-shirt!! And win awesome prizes!! 1st Prize: Rs. 5000 + Your winning Tee + Royalty 1st Runner Up: Rs. 3000 + Your winning Tee + Royalty 2nd Runner Up: Rs. 2000 + Your winning Tee + Royalty meetaFri, 29 Jul 2011 11:55:32 +0000https://wogma.com/article/count-down-being-5/Announcementshttps://wogma.com/article/making-social-network-dvd-review/If you loved the The Social Network, you will enjoy sitting through this feast of a documentary about the film’s making. It’s a fitting tribute to a movie that is set to rule the Oscars this year. The documentary is available as a bonus disc on the film’s DVD and is as gripping, interesting and informative as the film itself. Students of cinema, movie buffs, budding actors and script-writers, you will have attained David Fincher-nirvana after you’ve seen this one. The most paisa-vasool home video purchase in years!Arcopol ChaudhuriTue, 15 Feb 2011 09:08:20 +0000https://wogma.com/article/making-social-network-dvd-review/DocumentaryUSAhttps://wogma.com/article/flash-forward/This article was written for Pune Mirror for their 2011 new year issue. The topic assigned was Bollywood and Hollywood - 10 years gone by 10 years to come. * January 1, 2001Imagine the world of a half tech-savvy/gadget freak. No Wikipedia. No iPod. And google barely existed.About 10 years …meetaThu, 20 Jan 2011 11:06:18 +0000https://wogma.com/article/flash-forward/Just-a-Thoughthttps://wogma.com/article/list-time/It's that time of the year, sorry decade. As unbelievable as it may sound, I feel like I have seen far fewer films this year compared to the past 3-4 years. I've heard, "You haven't seen this one! Come on, how could you miss it?" way more than I'd like. …meetaThu, 30 Dec 2010 17:49:40 +0000https://wogma.com/article/list-time/USAWorld Cinemahttps://wogma.com/article/reader-reviews-and-ratings/User is kinng! So, what if it is my site, it doesn't mean only opinion should matter, right? You there nodding your head in agreement, I have something very special for you. Now you can leave your 100-character review and rating for each film. No-no, no registeration, login, etc. meetaTue, 12 Oct 2010 09:43:05 +0000https://wogma.com/article/reader-reviews-and-ratings/AnnouncementsSite Infohttps://wogma.com/article/twitterverse-verdict-and-chat-wogma/Here's the second roll out of new features at wogma. We have two to announce today and an update on the "Listen to wogma" announced earlier this weekmeetaFri, 17 Sep 2010 13:47:00 +0000https://wogma.com/article/twitterverse-verdict-and-chat-wogma/Site Info