Just a superior movie in all levels from acting, storytelling, dialog, character building. Great movie.

GVM is all style no substance man, he didnt even know how to organically portray a toxic relationship and it came off as cartoonish compared to the realistic scenarios and dialogues we see in Lover.

Great movie.

Born in the 90s, I left India in my early teens. My understanding of the Tamil world, its culture, and its vibe was largely shaped by the movies of the late 90s and early 2000s. These films became my lens, influencing how I saw relationships, aspirations, and even fashion. Now, as I approach my 30s, revisiting these movies, or even watching newer ones, evokes a strange sense of… displacement. It's like trying to grasp a feeling that's slipping away.

I recently visited India after 15 years, and the experience was eye-opening. The world has changed so much. Maybe it's just me, but I find myself missing how things looked back then, the visual aesthetic that those movies captured so perfectly. It's not just the fashion, though that's a huge part of it.

The way people dressed, the specific "fit" of clothes, the hairstyles, the overall vibe – it all contributed to a unique aesthetic. And let's be honest, a lot of my fascination with that era stems from those very visual elements.

Think about it: the crisp cotton sarees and kurtas in Mani Ratnams and Gautam Menon’s films, the recurring motifs of sunsets and trains, these became the blueprint for my understanding of life,romance, of style, of everything. And now, as a grown-up, I can see the lines between youthful fascination and reality. I understand that those cinematic portrayals weren't necessarily accurate reflections of everyday life. Maybe some of that fascination now seems a little…silly. But even with that awareness, there's a strong undercurrent of "I wish I could go back."

It's a strange paradox. We grow up, we gain perspective, and we realize that the world isn't always as it's portrayed on screen. But that doesn't diminish the emotional connection we have to those formative experiences. And for me, a huge part of that connection is tied to the visual language of 90s and 2000s Tamil cinema. The fashion, the settings, the overall aesthetic – it all created a world that felt so real, even if it was ultimately a construct.

There's a certain comfort I find in those older movies. They transport me back to a time that, even if my memory is romanticized, feels more tangible. The 90s aesthetic, that specific blend of tradition and modernity, feels almost lost. It's like a piece of my identity is tied to that era, and seeing how much things have changed is something unsettling.

That specific visual language of earlier Tamil cinema ( barring problematically themed movies) – is it just me who misses it? Do you ever feel this way about the movies that shaped your youth? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

TLDR- Let’s rekindle your thoughts about the movies that shaped you!

Manikandan

Harish

Ashok

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Which of the 4 is the best rn and most potential? For me manikandan

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I remember how there were so many horror-comedy movies that followed after the success of Kanchana. Rarely have I seen movies revive a genre.

Am I the only one who feels like Sithira Puthiri feels very AI-esque? Not saying they used AI, but the specific type of filmmaking they went for (the unusual angles, the amount of blurring, the locations, VFX, etc.) all just feels very AI?

I watched Sookshmadarshini (Malayalam) today, and it was truly captivating. However, it inadvertently reminded me of a Tamil movie I had seen a few years ago during the initial COVID pandemic. This offbeat film featured an unfamiliar protagonist. The narrative begins with an agonizing scene of parents arriving at the police station or a police officer lamenting the death of his daughter. As the investigation unfolds, we discover that the police officer is grappling with personal troubles, possibly a past relationship or some other unresolved issues. Despite these challenges, he manages to solve the case. Surprisingly, it turns out that the parents are the perpetrators, and the case involves an honor killing, similar to the one depicted in Sookshmadarshini. I could wrong about some details because my memory is faint.

Pavalakkodi (1934) – His debut film, based on a stage play.

Sathyaseelan (1936) – A social drama.

Chinthamani (1937) – A massive hit that established him as a superstar.

Ambikapathy (1937) – A romantic historical film.

Sathyavaani (1939) – A lesser-known but significant film.

Haridas (1944) – One of the longest-running Tamil films, known for its songs.

Ashok Kumar (1941) – A mythological film.

Sivakavi (1943) – A highly successful film with popular songs.

Krishnan Thoothu (1943) – A devotional film.

Amarakavi (1952) – His last film.