The Curated Corner
Thoughtful reviews on books and films — from an introvert who’d rather stay in
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- Dhurandhar Review: When Espionage Loses Its Glamour and Reveals Its Cost
- Finding My Way Back After a Pause
- Sathyan Anthikkad’s Hridyapoorvam: An Emotional Masterpiece
- From My Dear Kuttichathan to Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra: How Malayalam Cinema Keeps Redefining Indian Film Innovation
- Thoughts While Reading Sophie’s World
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Category: Film Review | Genre: Spy Thriller | Language: Hindi Watched Dhurandhar yesterday, and I needed to sit with it for a full day before I could even begin to articulate what I felt. This is not just another Bollywood spy movie—it is a deeply unsettling, emotionally exhausting, and ultimately cathartic experience. The premise of…
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The past two months have been a whirlwind — personally and professionally. A few health-related concerns needed my attention, and at the same time, work brought its own set of responsibilities, including a branch shift and the usual rush that comes with it. In between all of this, I realised I needed to step back…
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I walked out of the theatre at 8:30 PM after watching Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra, and I knew I couldn’t sleep without writing down what I felt. This wasn’t just another movie experience—it was the kind that leaves your heart racing, your mind buzzing, and your faith in cinema completely renewed. Before I dive…
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I’m a feast-or-famine kind of series watcher. Either I binge an entire show in a few days, or I take a “short break” that somehow stretches into months, and by then… interest lost. So, when When Life Gives You Tangerines dropped, I hesitated. I adored IU in Hotel Del Luna, but Park Bo-gum? My previous…
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The National Awards are meant to celebrate the best of Indian cinema — the craft, the courage, the stories that stick. But this year? It felt more like a highlight reel of political appeasement and PR deals. Honestly, you couldn’t make this up if you tried. I wasn’t even planning to post about this award…
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“My father, James Witherspoon, is a bigamist.” — the opening line punches you, but the emotional bruises unfold slowly, and painfully. I just finished Silver Sparrow, and I feel gutted. This book was heavy—not just in subject but in truth. Tayari Jones doesn’t give you easy characters. She gives you people who make impossible choices,…
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“Do we have to go through life alone? Isn’t life more enjoyable when you have people you love and can rely on unconditionally?” Tastefully Yours had been on my watchlist for a while. The trailer on Netflix was intriguing, and I’ve always had a soft spot for K-dramas that revolve around food—because when it comes…
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Everyone has their own way to unwind, right? For me, it’s curling up and bingeing on K-dramas. After the daily whirlwind of work, chores, and family life, I crave stories—heartwarming, dramatic, or even totally unrealistic—that let me escape reality for a while. Now, I don’t just watch anything—I scout for good content (picky viewer alert).…
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Hi, I’m Revathy, and I’m thrilled (in a quiet, introverted way) to welcome you to The Curated Corner — my cozy little space on the internet where I talk about books I read, movies I watch, and all the fictional drama I enjoy from the safety of my bed. If you’re here, chances are you…
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