Some research pieces, some opinions

Kalki 2898 AD movie review: Summary: The Mahabharata and a dystopian future. A storytelling and visual spectacle. An absolute must watch. Brilliance of Nag Ashwin world building-Prabhas-Amitabh-graphics team ably supported by good character roles, cameos and the rest of the team of Vyjayanthi Movies (Aswini Dutt, Swapna Dutt, Priyanka Dutt and co). India's answer to Marvel verse (till Endgame). Graphics almost as good and story better. Best film of the year. 9/10. Details: (Will give warning before spoilers, not to worry) Positives: 1. The whole worldbuilding: The flashbacks to the Mahabharata events are very well done. The dystopian future where things have gotten worse in the Kaliyuga is also very well thought of and executed - futuristic stuff, technology, weapons, Kashi, Shambala cities, the Complex etc!! 2. Amitabh Bachchan as Ashwatthama is just absolutely brilliant. The best acting in the film. The intensity and energy at this age is mindblowing. Just so good in the fight sc...

  Kammatipaadam movie review: Summary: Routine masala movie, especially if you have watched some Telugu or Kannada movies. Can watch once to get to know the full story/for Dulquer. Dulquer is somewhere between competent to good. 6.25/10 Details (no spoilers): Positives: 1. 3-4 action sequences are pretty good. 2. Dulquer shines in some scenes - in both avatars - when younger and when older. 3. Story atleast keeps you interested. 4. Support cast is competent. Negatives or things which could have been better: 1. Routine masala movie. Nothing particularly different. 2. Character sketches not well done/not good for some characters - especially Vinayakan's Ganga

Sachin stats vs Mcgrath in ODIs with all sources: Sharjah 94 6(3?) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVYgaPNkLyY&ab_channel=CricketFaB Sachin vs Mcgrath in Mumbai 96 (world cup): 29(20) from ball to ball highlights here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G4UTWzza1A&ab_channel=robelinda Sachin vs Mcgrath Titan Cup Bengaluru 96: 7(15) from: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/titan-cup-1996-97-60991/india-vs-australia-3rd-match-66061/ball-by-ball-commentary Sachin vs Mcgrath Titan Cup Mohali 96: 13(10) https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/titan-cup-1996-97-60991/india-vs-australia-9th-match-66066/ball-by-ball-commentary Sachin vs Mcgrath in 99 World Cup: 0(4) from https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-world-cup-1999-61046/australia-vs-india-1st-super-65223/ball-by-ball-commentary Melbourne 00:  did not face  https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/carlton-united-series-1999-00-61058/australia-vs-india-3rd-match-65589/ball-by-ball-commentary Sydney 00: 0(9) https://www.espncric...

Thiruchitrambalam movie review : Summary: Story of a delivery guy (Thiruchimtrambalam aka Pazham played by Dhanush), his childhood friend/best friend Shobhana (Nithya Menon), his quirky grandfather (Bharatiraja), his father (Prakash Raj) and others. A light hearted grounded film with some relatable characters. Definitely worth a watch, even if there are couple of things I didn't particularly like. 7.75/10 (no spoilers) Positives: 1. Grounded film with relatable characters 2. Very good to excellent acting of Nithya, Dhanush and Bharatiraja. 3. The storyline for most part 4. The comedy is good 5. Good job from the support cast Things that I didn't like/flaws: 1. The twist in the pre-climax (not going to spoil) 2. His choice of profession given what happened. (again not going to spoil) 3. Not a flaw per se, but didn't particularly liked the father-son tension being there for so long. Details including spoilers: 1. Bharatiraja is very good as the funny, quirky grandfather Thiru...