Here on Letterboxd we're all very much into international cinema, but for some reason everyone passes over Bollywood. So I made a list containing a bunch of recent Bollywood films that should get you ready to explore Bollywood on your own, depending on which directors, actors, and genres you develop a liking for.
LEVEL 1: Beautiful, universal, critically acclaimed films that will get you warmed up to Bollywood. (1-8)
LEVEL 2: mainstream Bollywood. Several minor flaws. May be plagiarized in parts. Very enjoyable movie experiences. (9 - 18)
LEVEL 3: Don't come near these unless you're already head over heels in love with Bollywood. I've grown up surrounded by Bollywood pop culture and still have a hard time coming to…
Here on Letterboxd we're all very much into international cinema, but for some reason everyone passes over Bollywood. So I made a list containing a bunch of recent Bollywood films that should get you ready to explore Bollywood on your own, depending on which directors, actors, and genres you develop a liking for.
LEVEL 1: Beautiful, universal, critically acclaimed films that will get you warmed up to Bollywood. (1-8)
LEVEL 2: mainstream Bollywood. Several minor flaws. May be plagiarized in parts. Very enjoyable movie experiences. (9 - 18)
LEVEL 3: Don't come near these unless you're already head over heels in love with Bollywood. I've grown up surrounded by Bollywood pop culture and still have a hard time coming to terms with some of these films - but they're part of the Indian psyche. (19 - 24)
Bonus: Luck by Chance, a hilarious satire on Bollywood itself. If you get to this point, you deserve to sit back and watch a film like this one.
Blurbs and reviews available in Notes & Details.
