The overwhelming emphasis on dualism is ingrained everywhere, which only happens to be a primitive binary lens we visualize the world with. This or that. An illusion that allows us to believe that we have the universe sorted out in the most sophisticated way possible, all the while stifling progress and evolution. Power is under … Continue reading Breaking Dualism
Nonfiction
Parasakthi (1952)
Parasakthi is a 1952 Tamil drama film directed by Krishnan-Panju, which sparked a revolution and ushered in a new era in Tamil cinema. Based on a play of the same name by M.S. Balasundaram, the brilliant penmanship of M. Karunanidhi breathes life into the story. Set in the backdrop of WWII, the story revolves around … Continue reading Parasakthi (1952)
A Tryst with the Jurassic
The deadly velociraptor, with its gaping jaws and menacing features, inches closer to Dr Alan Grant (who slowly recedes holding back Tim, Lex and Dr Ellie Sattler behind him) with every passing fraction of a second. Before anyone could comprehend what was happening, the tyrannosaur appears in the scene and sinks its huge teeth into … Continue reading A Tryst with the Jurassic
Candled
Certain scenes diffuse visual divinity to an extent the ambience feels spiritually aromatic. If senses seldom fail us, they have as well mastered the art of enhancing new sensibilities. The candle smiled at me. Its scent was my imagination. Just when I was ruminating the possibility of dropping down dead with sleep, I heard the … Continue reading Candled
Devi Writes 