A film appreciation and recommendation podcast by film buff, writer, director, actor Roju. Gain an in depth understanding of how to absorb world cinema.
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The timeless #Guna is the topic of conversation not just everywhere but also in episode 22 of the Reco Chamber.Kirjoittanut Roju
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Ep 23 - Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019)
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#OnceUponatimeInHollywood is Tarantino at his most mature and self reflective. Tune in to know why.Kirjoittanut Roju
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The sensational #Animal is one of the most original and triggering films to come out of this country. We take a deeper look in Episode 21 of #RojusRecoChamberKirjoittanut Roju
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Ep 20 - Poor Things (2023)
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‘Poor Things’ is Lanthimos’ most accessible yet ambitious film. Tune in to Episode 20 of the Reco Chamber to know more! Poor Things is streaming on YouTube Movies and Apple TVKirjoittanut Roju
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Opera by Dario Argento is an unmissable Giallo classic, that is nothing but a nightmare we can’t look away from! Tune in to episode 19 to know why.Kirjoittanut Roju
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This week’s film is the audacious and timeless ‘Hey Ram’. Need we say more?Kirjoittanut Roju
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Lover by Prabhuram Vyas is a feel-bad romantic film. Precisely why we love it and chose to feature it in the Reco Chamber!Kirjoittanut Roju
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‘Joyland’ is an engaging parallel piece from Pakistan that is a must watch. Episode 16 discusses it in detail.Kirjoittanut Roju
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Ep 15 - Fallen Leaves (2023)
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Kaurismaki’s ‘Fallen Leaves’ is an indirect, deadpan love letter to cinema. Listen to know why.Kirjoittanut Roju
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The 14th episode of Reco Chamber featuring ‘Hanu-Man’, discusses the dilemma of a rationalist watching a good yet religious superhero film in the current political climate.Kirjoittanut Roju
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Ep 13 - Merry Christmas (2024)
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In Sriram Raghavan’s ‘Merry Christmas’ words mean nothing, but the Reco Chamber’s reading of the film hopefully makes your watch more meaningful.Kirjoittanut Roju
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Ep 12 - Paris, 13th District (2021)
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Jacques Audiard’s subversion of the typical French romance, ‘Paris, 13th District’ is a lesson in humanising confusion. Tune in to episode 12 of Reco Chamber to know more.Kirjoittanut Roju
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Ep 11 - Oppenheimer (2023)
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The last episode of #RojusRecoChamber this year features Nolan’s triumph on celluloid, #Oppenheimer. Join us as we gush over what we believe is the best film of the year.Kirjoittanut Roju
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Mani Ratnam’s ‘Iruvar’ is arguably the best directed mainstream film in Indian cinema. Tune in to Episode 10 of Roju’s Reco Chamber to see if we are right.Kirjoittanut Roju
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Episode 9 of Roju’s Reco Chamber focuses on one of the earliest classics of the 21st century, ‘Oldboy’ by Park Chan Wook. Tune in to know why this is an ‘evergreen’ piece of cinema.Kirjoittanut Roju
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Ep 8 - Adhey Kangal (1967)
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In the 10th week of the Reco Chamber, we bring you a film that is very close to our hearts, 'Adhey Kangal' - A 1967 Thamizh whodunit. Tune in to know more about this timeless gem!Kirjoittanut Roju
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Ep 7 - IFFI (2023) - Part 2
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Part 2 of the #IFFI special episode of the Roju’s Reco Chamber, discusses the next set of 15 films viewed at the festival.Kirjoittanut Roju
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Ep 7 - IFFI (2023) - Part 1
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Part 1 of the #IFFI special episode of the Roju’s Reco Chamber, discusses the films viewed thus far at the festival.Kirjoittanut Roju
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Ep 6 - There Will Be Blood (2007)
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This episode of Roju’s Reco Chamber analyses the 21st century classic, ‘There Will Be Blood’ by master filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson. We think Nietzsche would’ve been interested in listening to our take. Do listen and confirm that we aren’t wrong.Kirjoittanut Roju
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Ep 5 - Virumaandi (2004) - Part 2
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Episode 5 Part 2 of Roju’s Reco Chamber continues discussing Kamal Haasan’s masterpiece ‘Virumaandi’.Kirjoittanut Roju
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Ep 5 - Virumaandi (2004) - Part 1
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Roju’s Reco Chamber gives you the most definitive breakdown/appreciation of the most influential Thamizh film from the early 2000s. The best part is, this is just Part 1! Happy birthday to our Kamal Haasan. This is our return gift to the man who inspired us to do what we do.Kirjoittanut Roju
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Ep 4 - Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
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This episode of Roju's Reco Chamber takes up the joyous task of discussing a Scoresese film. How does this film hold up in the context of our times and in the context of the doyen’s filmography? Tune in to know more. P.S: There’s an ample dose of love for De Niro as well.Kirjoittanut Roju
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Ep 3 - Devi (The Goddess) (1960)
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Episode 3 discusses Satyajit Ray’s ‘Devi’. A timeless masterpiece that argues against the timelessness of tradition and blind faith. There’s even a Bergman anecdote thrown into the mix. Tune in to know more!Kirjoittanut Roju
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Ep 2 - The Conversation (1974)
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In this second episode, Roju discusses Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Conversation’. Sandwiched between the first two Godfather films, this lesser known masterpiece is as unmissable as Coppola’s famed works. Listen to know more.Kirjoittanut Roju
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Why "Roju's Reco Chamber?"Kirjoittanut Roju
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Ep 1 - The Children Are Watching Us (1944)
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In this first episode, Roju discusses ‘The Children are watching us’, an early masterpiece of Vittorio De Sica. This episode is a deep dive into the pre ‘neorealistic’ fascist times the film was made in, to the soaring humanity of De Sica and everything in between!Kirjoittanut Roju
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