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The White Tiger (Movie Review) | Poignant, Funny, and Extremely Well Acted

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Ramin Bahrani, the writer-director who adaptated Aravind Adiga's book The White Tiger, has made some interesting movies (At Any Price, 99 Homes, Fahrenheit 451) that have been on my radar before. But The White Tiger caught my attention because of two cast members, Priyanka Chopra (Isn't It Romantic, Quantico) and Rajkummar Rao (Stree, Omerta) before … Continue reading The White Tiger (Movie Review) | Poignant, Funny, and Extremely Well Acted

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel | Movie Review

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Adapted from Deborah Moggach’s novel These Foolish Things, John Madden’s The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has the starriest cast in British acting legacy. Premise: British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than advertised, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected … Continue reading The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel | Movie Review