Some research pieces, some opinions

 Bramayugam movie review: Watched Bramayugam on OTT with subtitles. Pretty good acting, engaging enough storyline, but falters at the end. A pretty good watch for those interested in this genre (mystery/thriller/horror). I can understand why some would call it a masterpiece, but I personally wouldn't since I found more shortcomings than they did.  7.25 to 7.5/10 IMO. Details (no spoilers): Quick intro to a couple of things: in Kerala folkfore, from what I understood Chathan -> A powerful, lusty and mischevious being. translated as goblin in the movie subtitles, but not quite the same thing. Yakshi -> A seductive, tricky, female spirit/being. Positives: 1. Great acting by Mammootty as Kodumon Patti and Arjun Ashokan as Thevan. good to pretty good from Siddharth as the cook (his could have been better if there was a little better character sketch I think). 2. Movie in black and white makes it intriguing. 3. It keeps you engaged for most part with an interesting tale. 4. Th...

Article 370 Very good film (from the makers of Uri film). Engaging, well researched, well explained, well acted political thriller. I'd say must watch. 8.5/10. Details below. No spoilers. Positives: 1. Starts off with facts like Maharaja Hari Singh wanting to join India and the Nehru-Abdullah friendship resulting in making that conditional. Burns off previously instilled BS by the ecosystem. 2. Covers stuff from 1947-49 up and until abrogation of Article 370 (many things in between, won't elaborate so as to not spoil). Couple of scenes post Article 370 abrogation as well. 3. Pretty good acting by Yami, Priyamani. That film leads are 2 strong female characters - thumbs up! 4. Arun Govil (Ram of Ramayan) as Prime Minister and Kiran Karmakar (Om of Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki fame) as Amit Shah character (name changed) did well. Other support cast also did well. 5. Crisp storyline. Keeps you engaged. 6. Pretty good research. 7. Simple breakdown and explanation of Article 370, and its abr...