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Ishq Vishk Rebound's Love Narratives: Recognizing Tokenism in Bollywood
Ishq Vishk Rebound's Love Narratives: Recognizing Tokenism in Bollywood The latest romantic release 'Ishq Vishk Rebound', delves into the complexities of modern relationships and the blurred lines between love, friendship, and heartbreak. Co-written by Vaishali Naik, Vinay Chhawal, and Ketan Pedgaonkar, the film navigates the confusion surrounding love in today's society. Following the story of childhood friends Raghav, Sanya, and Sahir, played by Rohit Saraf, Pashmina Roshan, and Jibraan Khan respectively, 'Rebound' explores the dynamics of their intertwined relationships. As Sanya and Sahir's tumultuous romance affects Raghav and Riya, played by Naila Grewal, the friends find themselves entangled in a rebound romance that threatens to jeopardize their bond. Can their 'ishq vishk' fling survive the test of time, or will it ultimately tear them apart?
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "I Have Some Questions For You" by Rebecca Makkai
Now the reason I found this book was again, as always, it was in my Amazon Recommendations. However, when I read the blurb of it, I kind of wondered why since when I bought the book I was sort of on a horror binge. This book was very clearly a crime novel. Initially I was against reading a crime novel purely because I was either reading horror novels that were twisted and folkish or I was doom-reading myself into political philosophy oblivion. Ultimately, I decided to give it a go because it was cheap (used) and the book was nice and big. Spanning over 400 pages and in a hardback meant that it was a nice book to snuggle up with on a weekend morning before I had to get up.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "My Husband" by Maud Ventura
I came across this book after searching for books that might read like Virginia Feito's Mrs March. Now, when it comes to Feito's book, I absolutely loved it and it was one of my favourite books that I had read that year. I have not though been able to find anything quite like it even though I've been searching through lists and lists. I came across Maud Ventura's book not long ago but never really got around to reading it until now and let me tell you this, though there are some clear signs that this book is like Feito's novel, the similarities end with neuroticism. By the end of the novel, I felt a bit cheated out of a good story. A classic case of a good novel that went nowhere.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Thaw my heart
I've had this story in the backburner for a while after playing Batman Arkham Knight. In the game, Nora is kidnapped by the militia in an attempt to get Mr. Freeze to kill Batman. Victor rightfully distrusts the militia and instead implores Batman to help him retrieve Nora. Of course Batman is able to do so. But with Nora now awake, she makes the decision to stop letting Victor try to save her and they ride away in the sunset to be with each other with what little time they have left. Batman respectfully leaves them alone knowing Victor will not come back to Gotham. I absolutely love this ending, however I'm not the biggest fan of ambiguity. So this inspired me to write my own ending for Victor and Nora heavily inspired by this ending.
By Dyllon Rodillon2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "The Last Time I Saw You" by Jo Leevers
Now, I loved Jo Leevers' first book entitled Tell Me How This Ends. One of the best novels of its kind that I have read for a very long time was followed up by another novel which is just as strong. The themes that pervade the novel The Last Time I Saw You are cyclical in their natures: motherhood, rumour, distrust and secrecy. Much like her previous novel, we have a secret buried deep in the past which, as the time structures change, can put characters in mortal danger.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Blood Brothers by Willy Russell
A representation of its times, ‘Blood Brothers’ was composed in the early 1980s by Willy Russell and subsequently, after a moderate success, made it to the West End in 1983. It has been renowned as one of the greatest musicals ever made, even winning the Olivier Award of the same name. The musical has been made and remade by many different theatres over the years and I myself have seen it a couple of times on the stage. It is such a great thing to witness as the values of nature vs nurture come into the equation of how a child is raised to become someone. It really makes you think about the book ‘The Social Distance Between Us’ by Darren McGarvey and how social inequality is basically bad for everyone. Nobody gets a happy ending and we better get used to it because absolutely nobody is solving the problem.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Apple and Knife" by Intan Paramaditha
I had never heard of this book before I managed to find it whilst scrolling through obscure lists about books in the online realm. Especially books about fairy tales and folklore. We all know how much I love my folklore and so, it was only natural that I would choose a book like Apple and Knife. I was actually probably most suprised by the fact that this book was so easy to read considering the depth of the stories. Each one having some sort of violence within, kind of like reading The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter. I read Apple and Knife fairly quickly because of its short narratives - but that does not mean that I was not really looking at what the author was doing here. This not only contained violence, but it also contained these almost static voices in which this kind of violence was not shocking but a bi-product of the story being told. I thought it was very clever and it drew me in immediately.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Self" by Barry Dainton
I'm starting to like books which purposefully confuse me. When I was a teenager, I saw no value in contemplating existence and often dismissed it as an idea for idle minds. Philosophers were necessary reads to understand other books but to me, they didn't have anything serious to say and many of them were repetitive. It probably wedged its way into the ideas surrounding why I was so bored with it in university - western philosophy was something I was good at but I still held it in very little regard in comparison to my literary pursuits. It was only when I started putting them together on my undergraduate degree that I felt like I was making headway and everything, then became far more interesting.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "The Sea Gate" by Jane Johnson
Now, I have been a bit curious about the other writings of Jane Johnson after reading her novel The White Hare. For those of you who don't know, The White Hare is a cross between a coutryside novel and a folk horror, coated in mystery and strangeness with something being uncovered at every corner. I decided I would give The Sea Gate a try and immediately I knew that this was not going to be my usual read. It took me a long time to try and figure out how I felt about this book and honestly, I'm not too sure how I feel about it now. It's a middle of the road thing, it is neither good nor bad and yet, it is completely away from the sort of thing I would normally read. I think I will have to give Jane Johnson readings a bit of a break before I ruin it for myself I think.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Invisible Doctrine" by George Monbiot and Peter Hutchison
Full Title: Invisible Doctrine: The Secret History of Neoliberalism by George Monbiot and Peter Hutchison ‘Profitable components of public services are wrung dry, while essential but unprofitable aspects are dumped. People with complex health conditions are either abandoned or returned to the state for treatment, sewage treatment plants are bypassed and left to deteriorate, bus services to smaller towns and communities are slashed.’- "Invisible Doctrine" by George Monbiot and Peter Hutchison
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Unraveling the Notions of Love and Capitalism through The Maxton Hall Series
We all love the romantic trope of enemies to lovers that serves a slow burn, leaving us gasping for air amidst the sizzling chemistry of the main characters, diving us deep into the escapism of their romance. Adolescent angst and feelings take centre stage in this show, which is perfect if you enjoy typical high school teen dramas. Your heartstrings will be pulled by the series' poignant depiction of love. The series is unique because of its sharp lines, which strike a deep chord with us. Amazon Prime’s most recent release Maxton Hall embodies the romantic dramatism of the pro-capitalist enemies of lovers James and Ruby, giving us a breathtaking onscreen presence yet the predictability of the plot and the fine crevices of incompleteness in the evolution of the subplots hampers it from being a massive feature of swoonworhty foes to romantic partners. Let's dive deeper into the nuances of the series
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Geeks
