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Hey My Lovelies,

 Today I received my Fab Bag for the month of January 2021, the first bag of the year. In this blog, I will not be briefing you about what Fab bag is and how much is the cost.

 So, this month there was no makeup or skincare choice. Every one will receive the same products but probably random shades. The theme of this month is Re-Set January Fab Bag. Lets start with the review.

 When I received the package, as I unboxed it. I saw 1 tin box and the Fab bag.

 The tin box is the star product of the month. It is a set of 4 liquid lipsticks from new brand called C2P Professional Makeup.

 The lipsticks in the set are the most commonly wearable lipsticks. There is 1 Nude shade, 1 Red, 1 Fuschia and 1 Berry shade. Each bottle has 2.5 ml of product. The entire set costs Rs. 1199. Lets talk about each shade separately.

The shades are namely, 01- Tranquil Brown. It is a lovely Earth-Brown shade.

It is a nude colour that would suit each and every skin tone perfectly.

The 2nd shade is- 02- IMMORTAL RUBY. It is a lovely Ruby Red shade.

The 3rd shade is 03. ARCTIC VINEYARD.This shade is more of a bold berry shade, which is usually my most favourite.

The last shade is 04 LUSTROUS FUSCHIA. A lovely royal Fuschia Pink shade which is wearable by any skintone.

Let us talk about this month’s pouch. Fab bag pouches are hands down of the best quality. This time I received a copperish coloured leather pouch which had a 180 degree zipper, which means that it can hold a lot of makeup ; including the tools. It is easy to carry, open and use. The zippers of fab bag pouches are really of A quality. It was in 4 different colours. Each subscriber will receive a random colour pouch. Well, in my case; I received the Brown one.

Coming to the 2nd product of the fab bag and the 1st product that I saw in the bag, it was a nail lacquer from LA ROY. It is called the HOLO ME GOOD HOLOGRAPHIC POLISH. The shade that I received is called CORPORATE HOLO. Its a lovely Copper nail paint with Golden shimmers in it.

The cost of the nail paint is Rs. 499.

The 3rd product in the fab bag is a night cream by the brand VOTRE. I have already used this product as I had received it in one of my earlier bags. It is very light weight, highly moisturizing. It has a mild fragrance. The price of the product is 699.

The last product of this month is a CUCUMBER and ALOEVERA GEL from SKINLICIOUS.

Hi Guys,

Hi my lovelies,

I am extremely sorry as I was unable to review many things since January, 2021. But I assure you that you will get regular updates may be not daily but every week.

Thank you and keep supporting.

GENRE-  Horror, Supernatural, Drama, Thriller

Streaming On- Disney Plus Hotstar

Language- Dubbed Version (HINDI)

CAST-   Patrick Wilson (Josh), Rose Byrne (Renai), Ty Simpkins (Dalton), Lin Shaye (Elise), Barbara Hershey (Lorraine).

Directed by- James Wan.

Written By- Leigh Whannell.

Plot- Josh and Renai move to a new house, seeking a fresh start. However, when their son, Dalton, mysteriously falls into a coma, paranormal events start occurring in the house.

Review- Insidious is the scariest movie I've seen in years. At first, I thought movie would be simple horror movie with some spooky scenes but I was wrong.  After watching the movie, I can honestly say it's one of the scariest movies I've ever seen. In fact, there were several points during the film where I screamed.

From the opening credits, they created an intense, haunting tension that didn't leave my body so easily. And the movie constantly feeds that tension making the movie more terrifying. The movie was great. It was crazy scary and thoroughly entertaining. This movie really brings chills down my spine when it comes to the jumpscares. It really brings that feeling of anxiety and apprehension throughout the movie because of the level of detail throughout the movie. Throughout the first few minutes of this movie, things get suspenseful, like *SPOILERS AHEAD!* when the child is put in a coma and the father is inside his mind, looking for his son while attempting to stop the enemy in the process. This also gives the idea of another evil something coming one after another. I don't really know, honestly, how to describe this movie in real words. All I can say is that this movie is one of the best horror movies I've seen! I really like, no, love the level of suspense in this movie and how it brings tension to when something sinister is about to happen to one or more of the main or secondary characters.

I really recommend you watch this movie if you want a gore-free but suspenseful movie altogether. I would also persuade you watch this movie if you still want that apprehensive feeling inside, especially the chills down your spine. This movie is especially good at bringing that worrying feeling for the viewer, as if to wonder what will possibly happen to the characters and if the ending will be happy or not. I really love this movie and I hope that the "Insidious" series keeps going because I really want to see what happens next.

PROs-

Extraordinary scary signs and scenes Keeps you glued from the OPENING CREDITS itself. Background score Direction Beautiful.

FINAL RATING-  9.5/10

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Hi my Lovelies,

 So, its that day of the month when I discuss what’s in my Fab Bag.

 The month of March is all about appreciating and complimenting the women of your family, friend Circle and society, keeping the Women’s day in mind the Fab Bag is back with a theme that not only compliments us rather it makes us proud to be associated with this. This month’s theme is THE GLAM-POWERMENT MARCH FABBBAG.

 Let us get into the contents of the bag. We had received a mail for the make up choice this month. Before we get into that lets talk about the pouch that I received.

The pouch is round in shape and the quality is bang on. Its a nice coral pouch.

I received the Orangish bag. The quality of the strap is way too good and it makes it convinient to hold it tight.

 Moving on to the products. The star product and the makeup product that we had to choose is SERY FLASHLITE HIGHLIGHT/BLUSH STICK. I had chosen the bluch stick in the shade B1- BUBBLE BUZZ.

It is a lovely pink blush on. Just tap the stick on the apples of your cheeks, and blend it using your fingers or a beauty blender. It blends like magic and gives a natural fluch of pink to your face. The stick contains 7.5 gms of product and costs Rs. 649/- only.

 Lets get on to the next makeup product that I have received. It is the LAROY CRACKLE ME UP NAIL LACQUER.

 I got the shade in silver, which is called, 059 Rusty Rock. It is a lovely and a beautiful nail paint. One can just put a coat of it and you are ready to go. It looks beautiful on the nails.

The next product that we had received was a Face Scrub by the brand NIRVAANA. It is called The Nirvaana Walnut Scrub. As we all are aware about the benefits of walnuts. Walnuts come packed with plenty of nutrients, making it the perfect skin superfood. It prevents breakouts, helps in sun protection, has anti ageing properties for gorgeous skin.

The 4th product which we received in the Fabbag is THE TRIBE CONCEPTS ROOT STRENGTHENING AND CONDITIONING HAIR MASK. It contains Hibiscus, Bringhraj and neem. All the three are of great benefits to the hair and roots.

And the final product is the duo by Global Beauty Secrets.The set is called GOODNESS OF GREECE KIT. The set contains a face mask and a body moisturizer

The smell of the set is amazing.

 Overall, all the products in the month’s bag are amazing and worth a try.

GENRE- Thriller

 Streaming On- Netflix

 Language- Hindi

CAST-  Anil Kapoor, Anurag Kashyap

 Directed by- Vikramaditya Motwane

 Release Date- 24 December, 2020.

 Plot- A Film maker kidnaps the daughter of a leading Movie Star, and while the star searches for his daughter, the director films the search in real time for his next blockbuster.

 Review- Anurag Kashyap and Anil Kapoor have collabrated in a real life documentary film which is close to realism. 2020’s most bizarre and unique creationof Netflix India. Honestly speaking, I had very less hopes after watching the trailer. One hell of clash between the director and actor, which keeps you on your toes throughout. The background score and cinematography is extremely well-edited to create a realistic documentary. Shot with real names, even realistic dialouges and set, watertight screenplay, and a crazy story, this movie is very believable as well as unique from the very first frame. The twist served by one AK at the end, is icing on the cake. The concept being very unique is fresh and fun and has set a proper benchmark for action documentaries.

Anil Kapoor dominates in AK vs AK. He bleeds, he dances, acts, abuses and does everything in a single movie and OMG! It is terrific. Anurag Kashyap, being a director has done a great job, excluding the fake looking fighting scenes. The movie has a fresh style story-telling, alongwith outstanding acting makes it great for 110 mins engagement.

PROs- Outstanding Anil Kapoor. Cinematography Top-notch. Background Score Amazing.

P.S. As it has Anurag Kashyap therefore, way too much of SWEARINGS.

FINAL RATING-  7/10

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Hey my lovelies,

 Welcome back to Get Set Reviews. In my last Smytten Trial blog I had discussed about a few products that I had bought to try out. This time I have bought a few products to try and test out.

 So, What exactly is Smytten? Smytten is a beauty app where in you can shop as well as purchase sample products to try out. There are different categories to purchase from. It has products ranging from Gourmet to beauty, from skincare to makeup, from beverages to your pet needs. You name it and you will find the category there.

 When you open the app, you will come across 2 tabs named as TRIAL and SHOP. When you select Trial, it will guide you to the trial offers. When you register for the first time on Smytten, you will be credited with 6 trial points, which gets renewed every month. Each product cost a different trial points. You need to pay just Rs 199, and you will have all the trials at home.

 There is also another offer in which you can get Rs. 169 cashback or redeem the exhausted trial points.

 Do check the website below.

https://smytten.com/

 PS- Not a sponsored blog.

 This time for the review I thought to try out a few gourmet items as well as skincare product. So, I bought acne spot corrector gel, a night cream, oregano and chilli garlic olives, ragi crispies, dark mocha instant coffee and organic Arabic Medium Roast Coffee.

 Lets start with the 1st item, which is from The Paradise Tree; it is the Moringa Night Cream. The net weight of the sample is 5 grams.

 The product looks something like this:

It contains Moringa- which boosts collagen and reduces fine lines, white tea extracts- which reduces external and internal ageing, Aloevera- which provides intense moisturizer, Calendula- which has antifungal and Anti-inflammatory properties and Saffron- which lightens the skin.

 It is very light on the face, feels exactly like a night gel. Unfortunately I have used it so much that I have already finished it. :( A huge thumbs up for this product. It has a very natural fragnance which soothes the skin really well.

The next skincare product is from a brand called BODYWISE. It is their ACNE SPOT CORRECTION GEL. The net weight of the tube received is 10gms. The product looke somewhat like this:

 It claims- A high performance formulation, this Anti-acne is designed to reduce the occurence of acne, smoothen the skin, improve the skin texture, eliminate excess oil and give yo a boost of confidence. It is SLS and Paraben free, which is a YAY!! It is also formulated for sensitive skin and does not dry out the skin while repairing it.

 So, I would be honest about this. I haven’t yet tried this product. Once I try, I swear I will let you know the benefits of this and whether or not it is working on my dense ACNE PRONE SKIN.

 These were the 2 skincare products and now lets talk about the gourmet products that I got.

First one being the OREGANO AND CHILLI GARLIC OLIVE DUO by FLAVURE.

 FLAVURE SNACK-ON-THE-GO olives are fresh and exploding with flavours. No liquids, no mess, no seeds! Delicious greek olives seasoned with Oregano and Chill garlic packs a punch that you will love!

It has 100% natural ingredients, it tastes amazing.

  Both have a tangy taste and if you love olives in your pizza and sub sandwich, you will love this too.

The next gourmet product is RAGI CRISPIES PEANUT BUTTERfrom MURGINNS. It cost 1 trial point for 30gms.

The description in the Website is- Made with just Ragi, peanuts and a little sweetness, ingredients you can feel goof about! Perfectly crunchy, Peanut Butter Ragi Crispies are full of protein, good fat and calcium. Enjoy it with milk or straight from the box, you wont be able to stop.

 That’s true. I hate anything made with Ragi, but this is definitely an exception. It tastes somewhat like CHOCOS from Kelloggs, but it is healthier than that. I love it.

 The next trial Product is Bili Hu Organic Arabica Medium roast Coffee. It cost me 1 trial point for 10 gms.

It gives a kick start to the day. It exudes an enchanting aroma and is a mood enhancer. It works well in a french press.

It tastes amazing.

Take 1 pack of coffee powder and add 1 litre of water. Cover and leave it undistributed for 16 to 18 hours. Use steel strainer or muslin cloth to strain.

So, That is it for the review.Overall, I loved the products and the food items.

GENRE- Horror, Mystery, Thriller

 Streaming On- Netflix

 Language- Korean dubbed English

 CAST-  Park Shin-hye as Kim Seo-yeon, Jeon Jong-seo as Oh Young-sook, Kim Sung-ryung as Eun-ae, Seo-yeon's mother., Lee El as Ja-ok, Young-sook's mother, Oh Jung-se as Seong-ho, Lee Dong-hwi as Baek Mi-hyun and Park Ho-san as Mr. Kim (Seo-yeon's father)

 Directed by-  Lee Chung-hyun

Release Date- 27th November, 2020.

Plot- Two people live in different times. Seo-Yeon lives in the present and Young Sook lives in the past. One phone call connects the two, and their lives are changed irrevocably.

 Review- The story wears its female-centric quality effortlessly. Even the secondary cast is fuelled by girl power. Director Lee Chung-hyun, who makes his feature film debut with this film, builds a world that’s both familiar and foreign to us which makes the end product both intriguing and chilling. While we are used to time-travel tropes like how a single minor change in the timeline causes a ripple effect, The Call demonstrates this in a visually stunning manner, while also giving us a peek into Korea’s tradition of how it deals with exorcism. 

I enjoyed Park Shin-hye’s performance as an innocent girl, which is in complete contrast to her role in the recently released #Alive in which she plays a zombie apocalypse survivor. Jeon Jong-seo as Young-sook is the real star of this film and her descent into madness is brilliant performed and hardly betrays the fact that this is only her second film. The opportunities the script gives the lead characters to play both victim and instigator adds a lot of flair to the film.

 PROs-

Extraordinary Acting by all the casts in the quartet. Screenplay top notch. Background score and soundtracks mesmerizing. Direction Beautiful.

FINAL RATING-  8/10

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GENRE- Social, Drama, Short Films

 Streaming On- Netflix

 Language- Tamil

 CAST-  Shantanu Bhagyaraj, Kalidas Jayaram, Bhavani Shre (THANGAM), Kalki Koechlin, Anjali, Padam Kumar ( Love Panna Uttranum), Gautam Menon, Simran, Aadithya Bhaskar ( Vaanmangal), Sai Pallavi, Prakash Raj, Hari Krishnan (Oor Iravu)

 Directed by- Sudha Kongara (Thangam), Vignesh Shivan (Love Panna Uttranum), Gautam Menon (Vaanmangal), Vetrimaan (Oor Iravu)

 No. Of Episodes- 4

Plot- The series is a 2020 Indian Tamil anthology web series directed by Sudha Kongra, Vignesh Shivan, Gautam Menon and Vetrimaan. The series explores how pride, honour and sin influence complex relation of love.

Review- In the latest Netflix anthology film centred around a theme, a trans woman sacrifices her love for her sister, twin sisters tackle their hypocritical father, parents deal with the rape of their teenaged daughter, and a pregnant woman sees her father in a new light. Each of the mini-films, lasting roughly 34 minutes, has been directed by and stars some of Tamil cinema’s most noteworthy talent. Indeed, the first of the four films, Sudha Kongara's Thangam (My Precious), is set in the last millennium. It forays into a village in Covai district of four decades ago, where a transgender man dreams of starting a new life, away from the indignities continually heaped upon him. The only person he shares his innermost feelings with is a childhood friend he hopes to marry after the gender reassignment surgery that he is saving up for. The village treats her as a freak and the macho populace as fair game. Sathaar is in love with Saravanan (Shanthnu Bhagyaraj), but valiantly steps aside when she learns that Saravanan loves her sister Sahira (Bhavani Sre). Mixing stark realism with high-note melodrama, the screenplay, by Kongara, Shan Karuppusamy and Ganeshaa, sensitively brings out Sathaar’s tragedy. Kalidas Jayaram’s moving performance reveals his character’s dilemma: treated as an outcast by most and embraced only by a few, Sathaar must erase her own desires in order to treated as an equal.

In Vignesh Shivan’s Love Panna Uttranum (Let Them Love), a seemingly progressive politician finds a challenge to his public persona right in his home. His twin daughters Aathilakshmi and the city-dwelling Jothilakshmi (both played by Anjali) have dared to choose their own partners. The patriarch’s followers are led by a diminutive man who strongly believes that oranges and apples can never mix. Jothilakshmi finds out the hard way when she visits her father along with her Tamil-speaking friend Penelope (Kalki Koechlin). The risible notes of comedy and the escapist ending fall flat, given the horrors that are being explored.

The most moving film for me was Gautham Vasudev Menon’s Vaanmagal, partly because it is a different kind of ‘sin’ in the context of Paava Kadhaigal, partly because of how it treats every individual in the story. 

In the din of a night, Ponnuthaayi, a 12-year-old with a dream to fly into the outer space, is raped. The film captures how her family navigates the trauma. Bharath, the brother cries for revenge. Vaidehi, the elder sister, is kept in the dark. Sathya, the father, played by Gautham Menon, avoids eye contact, and refuses to talk to her — “go sleep,” he says, almost dismissing her from the room. He feels guilty on behalf of mankind, and helpless as a father. 

Madhi, the mother, embodies anger, shame, regret, and even momentary cruelty. There is a scene where Madhi abruptly forces Ponnuthaayi into the bathroom, pours cold water on her head, and tries to violently scrub away the scars on the child’s body. She wishes it would go away. When it does not, she sits down hopelessly, with her head in her hand, as Ponnuthaayi watches confused.

And finally, the fourth and the most hideous sin that is shown. In Vetri Maaran’s Oor Iravu (That Night), Prakash Raj and Sai Pallavi are magnificent as a father-daughter pair whose relationship has been frayed by her decision to marry a lower-caste man. Janakiraman lands up at the heavily pregnant Sumathi’s doorstep to make amends and invite her home for a baby shower. The fate of Sumathi’s journey has already been revealed in the previous film in the series, but there are enough harrowing scenes lying in wait even for alert viewers.

Vetri Maaran judiciously stretches out the agony, refusing to let his characters – and viewers – off the hook. A visual and aural experience, filled with meaningful looks, sinister gestures and strangled cries, Oor Iravu, despite unconvincing closing moments, is hard to watch and even more hard to forget.

PROs-

Extraordinary Acting by all the casts in the quartet. Screenplay top notch. Background score and soundtracks mesmerizing. Direction Beautiful.

FINAL RATING-  9.5/10

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VERDICT- Overall, this quartet will keep you glued to your phone and without realizing you might get tears in your eyes, specially while watching Thangam, Vaanmagal and Oor Iravu. A definite watch.

Hi my Lovelies, 

Welcome to Get Set Reviews. Today I am going to be reviewing about Fab Bag for the month of November and December, 2020. Before we start with the review, let me brief you about what is Fab Bag?

So, Fab Bag is basically a monthly beauty subscription bag, worth Rs. 599/month, in which the subscriber receives 4-5 and sometimes even 6 luxury skincare and makeup products. The products are usually a surprise but every month we also get to choose a particular makeup or skincare product. There are different subscription plans for this bag. You can subscribe this bag monthly, quarterly, half Yearly or annually. I will list the pricing of each product and the plans after the review.

NOVEMBER BAG-

The theme of the November bag was THE HIGH-LIGHT FAB BAG. The bag was stunning. It was a Black-Gold tip top pouch with glitters. The bag really set the mood of the festive season. The special thing about this bag was that we had 6 products, out of which we had to choose 3 products. 

The first product that we had to choose was the TEEN TEEN COLORLIFE NON TRANSFER LIP COLOR shade. There were a bunch of shades. The shade that I chose was EARTH BROWN. The lip crayon is quite luxurious in packaging and the  colour is really beautiful on the lips. 

The 2nd product that we had the option to chose was the shade for SUGAR GLOW AND BEHOLD JELLY HIGHLIGHTER. The shade that I chose was 02- PEACH PIONEER. I love Sugar products a lot. And this highlighter is just another beautiful and amazing product. 

The 3rd product that was in the option to choose was a skincare product. There was Sirona Gold Ore Handmade Bath Soap OR SHAY Heart Soap OR ST. D'VENCE Tea Tree Body Wash with Eucalyptus Oil & Peppermint Oil OR ST. D'VENCE Multani Mitti Lotion. I had chosen St D’Vence Tea tree Body wash, because i already have the other two. It contains tea tree, Eucalyptus Oil and Peppermint oil.

The 4th product that was there in the bag was BIOBLUSH CUP OF COFFEE FACE MASK. The skincare products are usually a bit difficult to like a lot. I have not yet tried the face pack. Once i start it... i will let you know my experience using it.

The last product in the November, fab bag was Baiser India Cherry Blossom Face Toner & Mist. I have used it but still need more time to come up to a proper conclusion regarding it. 

GENRE- Mystery, Drama

 Streaming On- Disney+ Hotstar

 Language- English

 CAST- Herculie Poirot, Penelop Cruz, William Dofoe, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Josh Gad, Derek Jacobi, Leslie Odom Jr., Michelle Pfeiffer and Daisy Ridley.

 Directed by- Kenneth Branagh

 Release Date- 2nd November, 2017.

Plot- Based on Agatha Christie’s celebrated crime mystery novel, the film revolves around the murder of a dubious businessman aboard the luxurious first class compartment of the Orient express. With almost every co-passenger being a suspect, Belgian detective Hercule Poirot’s (Kenneth Branagh) sharp deduction skills are put to test once again.

Review-  Loaded with mysterious intentions, cheeky humour, clever repartee and an ensemble cast that comprises some of cinema’s biggest names, Murder on the Orient Express makes for an intriguing watch. Strangers being stranded on a stalled train makes for a great premise, given the thrill of finding a killer lurking around.

However, this dangerous train ride has its own delays if not derailment. Kenneth Branagh who plays the most crucial character of Poirot and directs the film as well, looks like he is trying to bite off more than he can chew. While he manages to infuse the necessary underlying tension, awkwardness and silence between his characters, he and his dramatic moustache and accent struggle to make this retelling of 1930s whodunit, appeal to the contemporary audience. To set an entire movie in just one frame (train compartment) and yet make it look engaging is another challenge. Branagh wins some, loses some. We particularly liked how he captures his characters as they steal a glance at each other. You wish the story played around their unspoken emotions a little more before diving straight into the investigation. Character buildup seems hurried and thus ineffective. Speaking of Poirot and his obsession for ‘balance’, only if Branagh had maintained that as a director as well. Barring Michelle Pfeiffer and Branagh himself, most talented actors like Judi Dench and Penelope Cruz get lost in the crowd.

 PROs-

l Intriguing mystery and Brilliant Performances

l Multiple Twist and turns.  

 FINAL RATING-  8/10

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This is one of the most popular festivals of Odisha, peculiar to the region. This is the eighth day in the month of Margasira in which the eldest child of the family is honoured. He or she is given new clothes and is made to sit on a wooden pedestal (Pidha). In fornt of him/her an earthen pitcher, full of water is placed on handfuls of paddy. Above it a branch of mango leaves and a cocoanut is placed. Then, the mother or any other elderly lady wishes him /her long-life and good health by praying Sasthi Debi, the Goddess that protects children. The social significanc of this festival is that the first-borns are brighter and it is ultimately they who take up the burden of the family after the death of the parents. According to psychologists the first-borns are mostly healthy, obedient and tradition-bound. Therefore, the family tradition is maintained through them. For such obvious reasons the eldest child is honoured to occupy the respectable place in the family after the death of the parents.

A special variety of cake is prepared on this occasion which is known as 'Enduri'. The cake is offered to the Goddess of Sasthi and then taken by all. In the temple of Lingaraj at Bhubaneswar, the festival is observed with great devotion. On this day the repesentative deity of Lingaraj is taken out in a palanquin to a tank called "Papanasini" which is situated just behind the temple.

As per tradition, new clothes along with sweets and other delicacies arrive from the maternal uncle’s house for the firstborn or the ‘Pratham’. Kids also visit their uncle’s place to feast on various Odia delicacies on this day. Maternal uncles, aunts, and grandparents also pray for the good health of the firstborn.

GENRE- Thriller, Suspense, Drama

 Streaming On- Zee5

 Language- Hindi

 CAST- Pulkit Samrat, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Harshvardhan Rane, Kriti Kharbandha, Jim Sharbh, Zoa Morani, Neha Sharma, Amit Sadh.  

 Directed by- Beejoy Nambiar

 Music- Background Score- Gaurav Godkhindi, Govind Vasant. Songs- Raghav Sachar.

 Release Date- 29th October, 2020.

 No. Of Episodes- 6

Plot- A revenge drama between two families living in SouthHall, London; which comes into existence when Sunny, friend of Rohan beats up Palin’s elder brother and hell breaks loose.

Review- Taish is a slick intense drama thriller which has revenge written all over it. The title suggests a fit of rage and atleast two of the principal characters here are driven by it. This is the first time a feature film has also been introduced as a mini series consisting of six episodes. I watched the mini series as it seemed like a more detailed version.

The series revolves around two families in London. While one is engaged in a grand wedding ceremony the other is grappling with an ongoing feud between two sulking brothers. A shocking disclosure about a haunting past leads to an uncontrollable situation involving both the families. What follows is a series of chaotic events. The story keeps moving back and forth in time rapidly only to slow down during the middle portions but gathers steam again towards the later part.

 The three main characters of Harshvardhan Rane, Jim Sarbh & Pulkit Samrat get equal opportunity to shine and they all deliver excellent performances. Rane particularly steals the show with an intense brooding performance. Sarbh is not far behind and it was good to see Samrat in an intense action avatar. Amongst the female characters Kriti Kharbanda & Sanjeeda Sheikh stand out. Kriti looks beautiful and does well in a meaty part. Sheikh lets her eyes do all the talking. Rest of the supporting actors are good. The whole cast looks great on screen.

 The series has been stylishly shot with a terrific background score. The soundtrack is lovely with songs intelligently placed along with the story. Bejoy Nambiar doesnt disappoint both as a writer and director. He shows his class as a story teller with a technical finesse. This fast paced revenge saga has a lot of factors going for it and should be on your watch list this weekend. Streaming now on Zee5.

Overall, Taish is an extremely well made movie which shines in performances, music and direction.

  PROs-

l Stylish, Brilliant Cinematography, Performances  

 FINAL RATING-  8/10

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GENRE- Biography, Drama

 Streaming On- Netflix

 Language- English

 CAST- Sacha Baron Cohen as Abbie Hoffman, founding member of the Youth International Party (Yippies), Eddie Redmayne as Tom Hayden, a leader and one time President of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), Alex Sharp as Rennie Davis, organizer in Chicago for the National Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam and the national organizer of community organizing for the SDS, Jeremy Strong as Jerry Rubin, founding member of the Yippies

John Carroll Lynch as David Dellinger, leader of the National Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam (MOBE), Noah Robbins as Lee Weiner, Daniel Flaherty as John Froines

 Directed by- Aaron Sorkin.

 Music- Daniel Pemberton.

 Release Date-  25th September, 2020.

Plot- The story of 7 people on trial stemming on various charges surrounding the uprising at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.

Review- In 1969, American Activist Fred Hampton was shot and killed in his own apartment by the Chicago Police Department. This tragic event was followed by Black Panther Party leader Bobby Seale being bound and gagged in the courtroom for taking back to Judge Julius Hoffman. What happens 51 years later? In March of 2020, a 26-year-old African-American Woman by the name of Breonna Taylor was shot and killed in her own apartment by the Louisville Police Department. This tragic event was followed by another tragic event of a 46-year-old African-American Gentleman by the name of George Floyd being restrained and eventually murdered by the Minneapolis Police Officers. What distinguishes these tragic events that are 51 years apart from each other? Has history been used to create a better future? Or has it been used to mirror the future? These are the pivotal questions that Aaron Sorkin posses with his masterful drama about the trial of seven anti-Vietnam war activists being put on trial by the federal government for conspiracy and for crossing state lines in order to incite a riot. Aaron Sorkin’s masterful storytelling blurs the lines between the events that occurred in 1968 and the events that have occurred these past four months.

The film is a classic Sorkin drama. It has all the exciting ingredients that make Aaron Sorkin the most respected and loved screenwriter working today. Rapid-fire, quick-witted dialogue, non-linear storytelling, repetition – all the delicious tropes that craft a compelling Sorkin drama are embodied in this film. After making an impressive debut as a director in the exciting 2017 film Molly’s Game, Aaron Sorkin returns as the captain of the ship and the individual behind the camera. There were moments where Sorkin’s direction stood out more than the dialogue. Take the scene towards the beginning when the first day of the trial is about to begin; in a single shot, the camera fluidly moves across the front of the courtroom showcasing every member of the trial preparing themselves for the notorious events that are about to unfold in front of them. It almost felt like a moment from a play, except rather than just solely relying on the staging and blocking of the actors, the movement and vocabulary of the camera accentuated the feeling of immersing the viewer in the rapid sensation of anticipation.

Or take the scene when Bobby Seale (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is just terrific) gets gagged in the courtroom; there is pure silence except for the haunting sound of Seale’s handcuffs and footsteps. Aaron Sorkin has truly grown as a filmmaker; his sense of staging and blocking a scene in order to be in harmony with the words he has written on the page are evolving into, just like his writing style, a rhythmic and musical style of filmmaking.

          The Trial of The Chicago 7 is a moving and haunting portrait of the frightening parallels that run between the 1960s and 2020. It is the perfect story to be told in times like these. Aaron Sorkin’s watertight screenplay and direction, the terrific performances from an incredible ensemble cast, the fast-paced and rhythmic editing, and the terrifying relevance and parallels between the events portrayed in the film and the events that have occurred in the past four months culminate to make The Trial of the Chicago 7 the most timeless reflection of today's times.

 PROs-

l Casting, Direction and Performance= Ek number.  

 FINAL RATING-  8/10

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Hi all, 

As I had already told you that I had bought a few stuffs to try out from #Smytten and that I will use it and let you know after a few weeks. 

So, in that trial pack, I had bought Kama Ayurveda Lavender face mist, Soultree Hand and Foot cream, Sage Aromatics Vitamin C and E serum and a make up pouch. 

Lets start the review with my favourite product the KAMA AYURVEDA Lavender face mist. 

Oh My God!! This feels so fresh. I love all the products of Kama Ayurveda, be it the Rose water, lavender or Vetiver water mist. It does not have any artificial fragrance. Though it is a trial bottle, but still the sprayer is of an amazing quality. 

Highly recommend you to use it. 

Coming to the second product. It is the Soul Tree Hand and foot cream. It contains the richness of mountain Rosemary, Kokum and softness of honey. During these Covid times, when it is highly important to wash or sanitize your hands at regular intervals, it is essential to carry a hand cream for moisturizing your hands as well. 

This intense care and repair cream has ultra-moisturising properties that keep the skin deeply nourished. Enriched with Kokum Butter, Organic Honey, Aloe, Turmeric and a blend of organic Sesame Oil, Coconut Oil, Apricot Oil and Almond Oil, it soothes dry and cracked skin and leaves it feeling soft, smooth and hydrated. 

Love the product. 

Last but not the least the final Vitamin C 20% Face Serum by Sage Apothecary. I am not so sure that i have come up to a proper decision whether or not to use this serum. So, I would prefer not to talk about this product. 

But seriously i do not find any difference after using this. But still I will talk about it in my future posts. 

Overall I loved the trial packs. And would love to try more new products in future. 

GENRE- Comedy, Drama

 Streaming On- Netflix

 Language- Hindi

 CAST- Abhishek Bachchan, Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Sheikh, Pearle Maany, Rajkumar Rao, Rohit Saraf, Aditya Roy Kapoor.  

 Directed by- Anurag Basu.

Release Date- 24th April, 2020.

Plot- A dark comedy anthology, which was supposed to be center on unavoidable jeopardize of life. And has 4 different stories set in a quintessential Indian Metro.

Review- As unpredictable as a game of Ludo itself is Anurag Basu’s (Ludo). It's Hands Down one of the best Bollywood films of 2020. 4 Divergent stories beautifully embedded into a single narrative. With four key players and one man, Sattu Bahiya (Pankaj Tripathi) a local gangster rolling the dice, Ludo is a crazy rollercoaster adventure with impressive performances. It's a Brilliant Dark comedy with Spellbinding writing & masterful direction by Anurag Basu. He is truly the King when it comes to making Anthology Films.

All the characters are very interesting and the manner in which the different tracks intersect is totally unpredictable. Hence, despite the long length (150 minutes), it keeps you hooked. As the name suggests, it's exactly like a Ludo game, every character's (Dress and surroundings) is described as the colour of each Ludo house. A true cinephile will understand and get the gist of the film immediately.

 Dialogues are written very well. The Cinematography is visually stunning and beyond Amazing. The entire album of the film is Pure Gold. Each and every song is uniquely addictive and infused situationally, making it a sweet musical comedy-drama as the film progresses. There’s thrill, emotion, drama, humour, and romance tightly packed together with an absurd climax where the key players strive to survive. Abhishek Bachchan & Rajkummar Rao deliver exceptional performances, Pankaj Tripathi is hilarious and once again impresses us with his acting skills. The youngest member of the cast Inayat Verma as Mini is truly a revelation and will make you fall in love instantly.

Since it's a Dark Comedy, there are a couple of adult scenes and a few cuss words so unfortunately, you can't watch this film with your family.

 PROs-

l Fast paced Screenplay

l  Wacky Humour

l Performances

 FINAL RATING-  8/10

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Every time the situation can't be same neither the time will but what about all those promises, talks,trips we planned,all those dates,keeping priority as each other, those chats,those calls everything we all remember it right???

Unfortunately it's yes we do remember but why is it like this:

Why we think that staying away from her/him is always right, can't we at least think that still that person always stays in our hearts.

Why we always think that if it's breakup with her/him then the person should immediately get blocked, can't we just give her/him time and asked them to just stay friends.

Why we always have that 2am person who don't forget to take care of us but we just forget to ask them when they need the most.

Guys,examples can be given more based on friendship,realtionship, siblings, family, society or online people ,Bestfriends etc...

But remember one thing never ever leave a person alone because when the person is alone he/she just remembers you and all those memories which just gives flash back make the person more lonely.

In this world,nobody is alone but we people just makes them realise that they are alone.