Shivam Chaurasia

Shivam Chaurasia

Favorite films

  • The Batman
  • Bicycle Thieves
  • Singin' in the Rain
  • Chungking Express

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  • Once

    ★★★½

  • Madgaon Express

  • Interstellar

    ★★★★★

  • Magnolia

    ★★★★★

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  • One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

    One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

    ★★★★★

    "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" (1975) is an American psychological comedy-drama starring Jack Nicholson, based on Ken Kesey’s novel of the same name. When i google it and I looked up the novel, I found out that the title One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest comes from a children’s folk rhyme: "One flew east, one flew west, one flew over the cuckoo’s nest." The phrase "flying over the cuckoo’s nest" is a way of saying someone has gone insane…

  • Chhaava

    Chhaava

    ★★★½

    The story of Chhaava begins after the death of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The title itself means "lion's cub," symbolizing the courage and legacy of his son, Sambhaji Maharaj.
    I still remember back in 4th standard, our Maharashtra Board history textbook was entirely about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. At the time, I never really paid attention in class, but now, as a grown-up, I find it fascinating, especially after watching this film.

    Vicky Kaushal delivers a solid performance as Sambhaji Maharaj. He…

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  • Anora

    Anora

    ★★★★

    This film revolves around a sex worker who marries a boy from a wealthy family, and that’s where the story truly begins. Without giving away any spoilers, I want to say this: people who’ve always treated love as just fun or a transaction might find themselves struggling when it comes to real love.

    If we leave out the beginning and ending, the film has its share of comedy moments, as mentioned in its genre. Comedy, of course, is subjective, and…

  • The Substance

    The Substance

    ★★★★

    This film delves into how greed becomes a byproduct of fame. While other films often try to balance fame and greed, this one focuses intensely on the consequences that come with unchecked greed.

    The runtime is 2 hours and 21 minutes, and it takes its time, never feeling rushed. In my experience, the real impact of the story begins around the 1-hour and 9-minute mark when the setups start to pay off.

    While the genre is sci-fi/horror, to me, it…