Published April 21, 2021, 9:27 PM
For today, we have a wonderful three-episode nature documentary, and a colorful depiction of a young, bisexual American-Jewish girl. And there’s a third film, that’s an anthology about Love, set in modern India.
Life in Color with David Attenborough (Netflix) – This Natural History documentary series drops on Netflix April 22; and it’s hosted by the indefatigable 94 year old Sir David Attenborough. It’s a 3-episode series that dwells on the various ways Color is used in the Animal Kingdom. For the first time, they utilize special ultraviolet-filtered cameras to simulate the way certain animals view the world, and it helps us appreciate better just how intricate and diabolical Nature can be. The third episode might be considered as filler as it basically explains the cinematography and makes use of footage we’ve already seen in the first two episodes. But there’s no denying just how wonderful this all will be for those into natural his
Director: Shashank Khaitan, Neeraj Ghaywan, Kayoze Irani
There is something about anthologies that I really like. It’s difficult to decide if it’s how the storytellers manage to express themselves in a short period of time but with greater impact, or how the short films come together beautifully as a whole. It’s also a difficult balance to maintain- one slightly off film can make you feel bored, or one odd placement can also ruin the experience. I have also wondered if it’s the ease of taking breaks in between, and letting the film and the story sink for sometime before I move on to the other, which may or may not hit with equal impact! Dharma has kind of been the forerunner in bringing out anthologies in Hindi film industry and today, it released Ajeeb Daastaans- a tale of love, deceit, hatred and everything in between woven so delightfully that each short would remain with you long a
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