movies philosophy

An Abstract Hunt for the Meaning of life – The Top Layer Philosophy of “The Banshees of Inisherin”

In the film “The Banshees of Inisherin” where two friends standing at two different spots but equidistant from a specific center are re-evaluating the essence of ‘friendship’ via the lens of their individualities that are shaped by external factors. In the lovely cinematic universe of Inisherin (a remote island off the coast of Ireland), Padraic, played by Collin Ferrel and Colm played Brendan Gleeson, are friends on this secluded island against the backdrop of the Irish civil war. We know that war changes life and traps people in the vicious circle of mortality; however, being many miles away from the center of war, the island is not particularly affected, at least not with the visuals of torn human bodies and sabotaged property. But one fine day, Colm decides to take charge of his life and wants to leave a legacy for generations to remember him. Padraic on the other hand lives his life from one moment to the other and believes in the power of kindness.

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Love and ‘Other Factor’

Many have died and went insane, many have lost their hearts in vain, and many have scribbled on walls, or have cut their wrists. The lower class hard working love, the middle class struggling love and the elite elegant love; they all have to go through the same bridge of ego, narcissism, adjustments and criticism. …

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Love Letter To Gulzar Saab

I vividly remember the Sunday when I was jumping and singing “Jangal jangal baat chali hai pata chala hai Chhaddi pehen ke phool khila hai phool khila hai” And my parents thought that I was just making up the second line, they didn’t believe me, till they actually heard the song on television. I think …

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