You know how sometimes you’re reading a classic Russian novel about existential crisis, loneliness, ek tarfa pyaar and you suddenly think, wait a minute… I know this from somewhere. That’s exactly what happened when I read White Nights by Fyodor Dostoevsky. It’s a sad, four-night-long torment of unrequited love, hopeful delusions, and one very lonely man who just wants to be seen. Argh! The number of Nice-Guy-Syndrome and Friend-Zone memes I witnessed when reading reviews of the book had me roll up laughing. As I finished reading, I couldn’t stop but think that the book reminds me of some Bollywood movie that I know of. It took me right about 5 minutes to pin-point, and…
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Exploring The Most Impactful Moments from “Laapataa Ladies”
“Laapataa Ladies” is a heartwarming tale set in two small villages in Madhya Pradesh, India which follows the lives of two newly-wed brides who are unintentionally swapped during their journey back to their in-laws. It uncovers the wholesome bond that they end up creating with the people they are forced to co-exist with amidst societal expectations and personal struggles. The film explores themes of friendship, women empowerment, and self-discovery as these women try to find their way back home. With its blend of humor, drama, and touching moments, “Laapataa Ladies” celebrates the resilience and strength found in female friendships with an amazing touch of suburban setting. 07 Most Impactful Moments…
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You Will Love This Literary Conversation From The Movie ‘The In-Between’ ✨
Skylar: The movie is a bit of a downer, so… Tessa: It’s a love story S: I mean, not all love stories are downers T: The good ones are — Romeo and Juliet, Anna Karenina, The English Patient S: Mm—hmm T: I think it’s the ending of a relationship, that’s what makes a love story so memorable S: What about Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre? Those both have happy endings T: That’s only because the writer chose to end their love stories prematurely S: Wow, that is a really interesting way of not admitting that you’re wrong You can watch this movie on Netflix– it’s been rated a 5.9 on…
