Movies That Will Change Your Life

Movies are awesome. They're stupid a lot of the time, like the Salman Khan's commercial BS. However, sometimes you see something and your brain hurts from thinking too hard so you need to lie down and ponder over what you're doing with your life. Kind of like a mini-existential crisis. They get your juices flowing, get you inspired, get you angry, reduce you to tears, make you happier than a box of doughnuts. If you've never been through that, I fear you're watching the wrong kind of movies.

But worry not, we're here to help!

Here's a list of heart-wrenching mainstream movies which can make you weep and be aglow with the light of humanity (and infrequent partial nudity):

1. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

You know when you run into a hot guy but he's the ex you took brain surgery to forget 

What happens when you put Jim Carrey from the comedy genre and Kate Winslet from Titanic fame in a movie about memory loss together? Sheer brilliance is what. When your love is against all odds because it's already happened, because it was a long affair that turned completely ugly at the end, because you know for a FACT that it happened, yet you feel right about it in your guts, would you take the risk? Even against what your own sanity tells you? These two did. Watch him run away from the probes in his head, fighting to keep his memory of her alive, cry when they do. 

This is mildly, mildly science fictiony, mostly existentialist. You'll love it (if you get it), basically.

2. V FOR VENDETTA

Remember, remember, how you cried for three hours after 

While we're on the subject of anarchy, let's talk about the fifth of November. You meet a naive little curly haired Natalie Portman and you follow her life's story as it gets, well, 'transformed' is an understatement. A masked vigilante in black (that sounds like Batman but it's not) has a plan, inspired by Guy Fawkes of yore to bring down the dictatorial, homophobic government of a dystopian Britain. Come burning buildings, trains, shaved heads, psycho mansions, jails, a dramatic kiss to make you turn to a feels-splattered mess, temporarily incapable of breathing through the nasal cavity because of all that hyperventilation and nose blockage from crying.

Enjoy! 

3. THE HELP

When someone treats you like shit, make them a chocolate pie with some of your own shit

Oh, the Help. Emma Stone in a very radically different role. 1960s. South America and the height of apartheid, right before its demise. 

Minny and Aby, two black maids are interrogated by Miss Skeeter (Emma Stone, you noob) about what their lives are like working for her terribly bitchy Caucasian 'friends'. There's a clear line between the good guys and bad guys during the first half which gets a little blurred in the latter half (probably because of how teary your eyes are). Present on roll: Anecdotes about literal shit pies, babies whom you love and raise until they grow up to be like their bitchy Caucasian mamas and side stories about ostracized weirdos and mothers-from-hell turned mothers-who-have-realisations-that-when-your-kid-is-Emma-Stone-you-should-be-fucking-proud. Everyone does a GREAT job with their role. This one makes you a little kinder, a little braver.

4. LION KING

DO NOT Hakuna Matata when everyone else is dying at the empty watering hole

This is on here because this is a movie we all watched at some point of time growing up, but forgot about whose details (and messages). It's very simple- you need to learn how to enjoy, how to live your life on your terms. But when you owe something to people, something only you can do, then don't shy away from the responsibility. Also, people (or lions) named Scar will most definitely fling you off a cliff.

5. FIGHT CLUB

*grabs alight pitchfork* DID SOMEONE SAY ANARCHY 

Spoiler: Edward Norton shoots himself straight in the head and it's glorious.

Even if you hate brutality, don't shy away because of the name. Gore, while prevalent, is not the central theme. 

It's a movie that makes you want to stop going to school/work on account of the fact that it's all a scam to get you sucked into their system (you're right, by the way). It's compelling start to end, keeps you gripped, horrified, entranced. Ideas of inhuman brilliance are flung around like old socks. It's funny in a twisted way in certain places, it's bloody crazy and it's going to change the way you look at the world forever. You need this.

6. CORPSE BRIDE

It's just really cute

Tim Burton takes his wife and best friend (Helena Bonham Carter and Johnny Depp, you noob) and places them in this absolutely magical and enchanted grey-hued land of music, gowns and mild necrophilia. On the risk of spoiling it, I'll just say that this movie is a lesson in learning to let go in life, never mind however much you may want it, when you know that it's wrong for everyone involved. Be the bigger person. 

7.THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION

When someone treats you like shit, crawl to freedom out of a pipe of shit

This one's a heavy load, so if you have the courage to watch it a second time, I am impressed by your resilience. Morgan Freeman talks in voice overs because WHY WOULD YOU NOT HAVW MORGAN FREEMAN TALK IN VOICE OVERS. A man is thrown into prison and while it obviously changes him, it also changes you. It's influential, inspiring and in some places almost maddening. In the end, you'll feel like you lived through another lifetime and you're spent. It's hard to say what you take away from Shawshank besides "hang in there", but it ends on a note of optimism, that you can make it through whatever life throws at you if you work, if you are bright. You will always have the choice to be free, even when you're caged.

Daawat-e-Ishq (2014): Review

A love story based on food? Heavens rejoice! Daawat-e-Ishq is the latest Yash Raj Films production directed by Habib Faisal starring Parineeti Chopra and Aditya Roy Kapur.

The pair, being relatively new actors were seen sharing the screen space together for the first time for this movie. As part of their promotional gimmicks, they did a 'Canteen Darshan' of well reputed Delhi University Colleges & had mouthfuls of the delicacies on the menus! Did the movie reap rewards for such innovative marketing? Not as much.

The plot includes sugar,spice and everything nice. Although it may seem like a regular rom com targeting general audiences,it goes much beyond that and deepens into the issue of dowry very much existent in today's society.

Daawat-e-Ishq is a perfect blend of romance, comedy, India's rich heritage and of course, love for food. It has a pleasant background score, tranquil and serene setting, different plot and brilliant casting. The best part about the film is that its short and to the point and hence does not drag the plot into unnecessary and considerable lengths. The leading pair's chemistry wasnt given much time to spark and this is where the audience feels as though some undiscovered corners of the story would have added some substance.



Flare Verdict: Even though the recipe wasn't read well,it was a mean meal and turned out to be better owing to the lead characters individual skills put into the film. Parineeti Chopra and Aditya Roy Kapur shine brightly in their authentically cultural yet modern roles. There is not a single dull moment due to Parineeti's and Anupam Kher's acts. Good for a one timer!

Flare Rating: 3 out of 5!

SRK - What makes him the King?

Shah Rukh Khan, fondly called SRK by his fans is the man India loves and cherishes.
Being self made, he described his early days of struggle as those ones where you sleep on benches and borrow money from your friends to visit film city.Since the onset of his career,the Baadshah has come a long way. His journey of hard work and passion is an inspiration to all.

Below are some interesting facts about SRK which makes him all the more the 'KING' he is:-


1. Net Worth

Shah Rukh is the second richest celebrity in the world this year with a net worth of apparently 600 million US dollars which amounts to a whooping 6000 crores.

2. Property owned

Apart from many other properties,SRK's Mumbai residency of wishes popularly known as Mannat is one of the most luxurious places an average Indian could dream of.The six level high mansion is accommodated with royal decor on the inside and beautiful lush lawns spread on the outside.
Along with his very own Jannat in Mumbai, SRK owns a villa in Dubai.The luxurious home is located on the on The Palm Jumeirah in Dubai UAE which happens to be one the most prominent destinations of Dubai.

3. Personal life

SRK is a family man. His devotion to his late parents can be justified by his donations to various medical organisations under their names. In 1984, Shahrukh for the first time laid eyes on Gauri Chibber when he was only 18 years old at a common friend’s party. He saw her dancing with another boy and due to his shy temperament he could not ask her for a dance. When he finally gathered the strength to ask her for a dance, Gauri who herself was not interested, turned him down by saying that she was waiting for her boyfriend. Shahrukh’s dreams of love shattered at that very moment.
Actually there was no ‘boyfriend’; it was her brother she was there with. Shahrukh, in an interview recalls, that later when he came to know about this, he called her and said, “mujhe bhi apna bhai samjho.” (Consider me your brother too!). This is how their beautiful relationship began.
SRK and Gauri have 3 children- Suhana Khan, Aryan Khan and AbRam Khan. Often the actor has left his promotions and work commitments to attend his children's parent teacher conferences and check on their homework.

 4. Awards and recognition

From best debut award to Padma Shri ,from most searched male celebrity on the internet to lifetime achievement award and from international male icon to influential Bollywood personality on social media, SRK has won all the awards one could possible register at one go!

5. Popularity

Whether its his clumsy,dashing,hot,or dark characters, they're all lovable. Sharukh's sleek dance steps, heart melting dialogues and emotions printed all over his face have made him emerge as the most popular celebrity in India.

6. International Acclaim

SRK has probably been the most successful Bollywood actor in carving a niche for himself overseas. Apart from having more fans than Brad Pitt and being apologized to by Daniel Craig himself, SRK never fails to make the crowd go insane into a frenzy whenever he steps outside India!

Guardians of the Galaxy (2014): Review

“We will not stand by as evil wipes out billions of innocent lives. What should we do next? Something good or something bad? A bit of both.”

The Guardians of the Galaxy is an action packed epic space adventure full of energy humor and huge battle sequences combined to form a near perfect piece of cinematic pulp art. The movie begins with a young boy, Peter Quill sitting in a waiting room of a hospital listening to 'Awesome Mix - Tape Number 1' waiting to bid his last goodbye to his dying mother. His mom gives him a present and asks for his hand, but he's too scared to take it. Just then, she dies. The distraught Peter runs outside and is abducted by a spaceship.

26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill a.ka. Star Lord finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an Orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser who wants it so that he can trade it to Thanos in exchange for Thanos destroying Xandar (a planet in the Marvel comics universe and home of the Nova Corps). On retrieving the orb Peter decides to sell it on his own and is thrown out of the shop. No sooner is he attacked by Gamora (a sexy combat expert) followed by Rocket (the raccoon) And Groot (a tree like humanoid) who too intend to steal the orb. Somehow all three are arrested by Nova HQ and sent to a space prison. This is where they meet the hulking Drax 'the Destroyer' who has sworn to kill Ronan, but opts instead to kill Gamora, until she confesses she is set to betray Ronan.

At which point the gang begins melding into the Guardians of the Galaxy. Gamora comes up with an idea to sell the Orb to someone else someone more trustful. Peter, Rocket, and Groot agree to help and split the reward. So rocket being the badass genius he is comes up with a fool proof plan to escape the prison. Everyone reaches Knowhere to meet Gamora’s contact Taneleer Tivan. Drax secretly sends a message to Ronan revealing the group's location, because he thinks he can handle the mighty Ronan all alone. Well, he was wrong. While Tivan opens the orb, revealing an Infinity Stone, an item of immeasurable power that destroys all but the most powerful beings who wield it, Tivan's tormented assistant grabs the stone, triggering an explosion that engulfs his collection and destroys her. On realising the immense power it holds star lord decides it is best that the orb must rest in safe hands – Novas. But things don’t always go as they are planned in the Marvel Universe. The evil Nebula steels the Orb for Ronan, who absorbs its energy, preparing to use it as a weapon in his genocidal destruction of Xandar. As the battle followed Groot lost his life protecting his Family. After a nail biting heroic action sequence Guardians Of The Galaxy managed to harness the energy of the Orb, channelling its energy through one another and ultimately using the power to kill Ronan. Afterwards, Nova Prime oversaw the locking of the orb within a secure vault. But this was not the end, we saw Baby Groot dancing to 'Awesome Mix - Tape Number 2' (Peter finally opened the present).

Flare Verdict: Guardians of the Galaxy is an action comedy with mismatched characters spiced up with sharp one-liners, funkified soundtracks and a healthy helping of attitude. After franchises like Iron Man and The Avengers Marvel has succeeded in bringing up something that not only defines heroism but the very essence of having fun. And that’s what this movie is all about. Cheers!

Flare Rating: 4 out of 5!

9 Best Amitabh Bachchan Dialogues That Can Get You in Trouble

Amitabh Bachchan (popularly known as Big B) is probably the only actor of his generation who is capable of out shadowing any fresh face of today! To this date people repeat the most splendid and witty dialogues narrated by Sir Bachchan. We present you some real life situations and scenarios where these dialogues would fail to act as a silver lining on the dark and cloudy situation.

1. "Aaj mere paas bangla hai, gaadi hai, bank balance hai, kya hai tumhare paas?"

You should say this to you're girlfriends lover in a face off but if your girl falls for his 'motherly' reply, we're sorry for you.

2. "Abey buddah hoga tera baap."

If someone calls your father too young to have a kid as old as you, this retort won't save you the enough embarrassment caused.

3. "Main aaj bhi phenke hue paise nahin uthata."

If money began to rain from the sky, this golden 'usool' of Big B would turn rather obsolete.

4. "Do aansoo is aankh se gire, phir do us aankh se. Phir do is aankh se, do us aankh se. Phir do is aankh se, do us aankh se. Kitne huye?...Nau lakh ke haar ke liye, barah lakh ke aansoo? Daddy hote to kehte: Vijay, tumhe business karna nahi aata."

If you happen to say this to a womam who just lost her jewelry ,you're going to have a bad time mate!

5. "Hum jahan khade ho jaate hain, line wahi se shuru hoti hain."

Unfortunately this dialogue won't meet much praise when you are standing in a queue.

6. "Rishte me to hum tumhare baap lagte hain, naam hai Shahenshah."

You guessed it.when your head says that 'remember that I'm the boss' you should control your emotions.Still better than losing your job.

7. "Jis tarah gobhi ka phool, phool hokar phool nahi hota, waise hi gainde ka phool bhi phool hokar phool nahi hota."

Don't be surprised if the vegetable vendor calls you a fool!

8. "Paisa kya hai, sirf ek number na."

Say this in Las Vegas and have all the tables drooling for you.

9. "Don ko pakadna mushkil hi nahin, naamumkin hai."

No matter how much we adore SRK for this dialogue, We simply can't get enough of Amitabh's intensity saying this but keeping in mind that calling yourself a don won't get you arrested only in films.

If you came across any other awesome dialogue, do share it in the comment section below.

Parineeti: A Divine Actress - Tracing Through her Roles

Parineeti Chopra, often referred to as Pari, Trisha and also Parineeta during her early days as in infant in this industry has triumphantly marked her place in Bollywood and detaching herself from her label of 'Piggy Chop's cousin'. She is one of the few actors whose fate brought them to the Hindi film paradise. Having secured a triple degree in business, finance and economics from Manchester film school in London, Parineeti was sure of a settled life in New York as an investment banker but as her name suggests, her destiny began to take shape when she started off as an assistant on the sets of Band Baaja Baarat. She was the organiser for the films promotional event 'Shaadi Aapki, Planning Humari, aur Kharcha bhi Humara'. Referred to as 'Recession ki Dein' by Arjun Kapoor, from Ladies vs Ricky Bahl (2011) to Daawat-e-Ishq (2014), Parineeti's success graph has never seen a single downfall.

1. Ladies vs Ricky Bahl (2011)

Ladies vs Ricky bahl was a film about a con man (Ranveer Singh) who cons women for a living. Parineeti's debut role was of a bubbly girl Dimple Chaddha who falls in love with her gym trainer and gets conned for 30 lakhs. The director Maneesh Sharma casted Parineeti after being acquainted with her on the sets of Band Baaja Baarat. Parineeti still mentions in interviews how she owes her career owing to Maneesh Sharma's prediction of 'dimple' being a very likeable character. Cheers to Manish for delivering a talent bestowed Parineeti to our industry.

2. Ishaqzaade (2012)

Although Dimple was Pari's debut role, her character of Zoya Qureshi in Ishaqzaade became her crowning glory. Ishaqzaade was about the religious and political clash between the Qureshis and Chauhans. It traced how Zoya (Parineeti Chopra) and Parma (Arjun Kapoor) were born to hate but destined to love. From a bubbly Dimple to ferocious Zoya, Parineeti proved that she was not a one film wonder and is here to stay.

3. Shuddh Desi Romance (2013)

Shuddh Desi Romance was a venture by Parineeti's debut film director, Maneesh Sharma. It was a modern take on how traditional Indian values oppose western cultures such as live in relationships but at the same time, shows how the current generation is confused about marriage and love. The film tells us about what comes after love and before commitment. Parineeti's role was of Gayatri who has a very modern outlook. She smokes, drinks, has live-in relationships and even runs away from her own wedding! Parineeti stole the show between herself, Sushant Singh Rajput and new commer Tara Sharma.

4. Hasee Toh Phasee (2014)

Hasee Toh Phasee portrayed Parineeti as mental Meeta who is a chemical engineer from IIT. She reaches India from China for a hefty theft of Rs.10 crores from her father. Meanwhile, she falls for her sisters fiance, Nikhil (Siddharth Malhotra) after spending some time with him. They both help each other out of their troubles and realise their love.

Parineeti's upcoming film Daawat-e-Ishq (Read Review) with Aditya Roy Kapur has generated a great load of anticipation among the audience. As we wait for the films release this month with anxiety, we remain oblivious to 'Kill Dil'. We wish Parineeti all the best for her future projects.

Virat Anushka - A thing officially?

"Why does no one blame Virat for my poor acting?" The baffled Anushka Sharma retorts after becoming the butt of jokes on Virat's series of disappointments at the pitch.

The couple saw a lot of mayhem break into the secrecy of their relationship after the All Clear Ad and their alleged Sri Lanka trip and to top it all, rumours of moving in together at a house in Bandra doing the rounds. Following the footsteps of Ranbir-Katrina, Virat and his lady love seemed tight lipped about their relationship status. But nothing misses the eye of The Lord, and of course. Our Bollywood stalking paparazzi!

Much after the rumours of their alleged romance, both the stars saw a drop in the career graph. Anushka was almost forgotten after her movie 'Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola' bombed at the theaters and if it weren't for her lip job, we wouldn't know she still exists.

Coming to Virat, who was once called the young Sachin, has now performed poorer than ever in the history of Indian Cricket. Owing to his keen interests in advertisements and outdoor trips with his girl, how can he concentrate on being in form? Touché. Our sympathies are with you, Virat. Managing a superstar girlfriend along with your career is an art after all.

After so much speculation and jokes going viral on the internet like - Virat scores a "duck" in England (owing to Anushka's enormous lips after surgery), the couple finally gave in and confided their love interest in each other in front of the media. Whatever this relationship is about, we'd give both these starlets a thumbs up to keep pace with personal space and professionalism.

Ultimate Mean Girls Collection

Everything That Makes "Mean Girls" So Epic. 

This year saw the 10th Anniversary of the "groolest" movie ever- "Mean Girls". The film, directed by Mark Waters and written by Tina Fey, opened on April 30th, 2004 and earned a whopping $24.4 million in its debut weekend itself. It eventually went on to garner $129 million worldwide, off a $17 million budget.

Even after 10 years of this movie's release and rise to fame, we still see people quoting Gretchen Weiners, Damian and Regina George in a regular/casual/habitual/obsessive manner. So here are 10 things that make this movie "so fetch!"

1- Because four for you Glen Coco and you go Glen Coco. 

Glen Coco has to be the most irrelevantly cool character ever. Four honorary flames from MovieFlare to Glen Coco so that he can keep going. 

2- Toaster Strudel

This is such an important line. 

 

3- That Girl Who Doesn't Even Go Here.

I wish we could bake a cake out of rainbows and smiles and we could all just be happy. :') #sofetch

4- Jingle Bell Rock

Cady's Dad crying. Regina's Mom prompting. 
And that stereo doe. 

5- "I'm a mouse, duh!"

Girl World has a really scary Halloween game. 

6-"Stop trying to make fetch happen, its not gonna happen!"

I'm sorry Regina, but fetch totally happened. 

7- "On Wednesdays we wear pink."

And if you break the Plastics' rules, Gretchen has something to say to you. 

8- If you're from Africa, why are you white? 

Karen. No. Just no. 

9- Everyone is a Spring Fling Queen

Its just plastic. We can all just, share it.

10. And let other Mean Girls junkies tell you their reasons!

"According to me, it was an in depth flick about the rules of the girl world. A normal teenager's guide about what to do and what not to do at high school. What made it stand out was the fact that there hadn't been anything this peppy since times immemorial. Plastics. Malls compared to jungles."

-Simran Keshawni, MovieFlare

"Because it goes to show that girls are ultimately rational creatures who despite raging wars they can be nice to each other and sort their mess out, and it's a fallacy to assume that everyone is a doing wrong to everyone always."

-Pranya Gulati
Let us know why YOU love Mean Girls in the comments! :)