There exists a world of art, and here motion pictures, in particular, that goes beyond the banal and much-seen categorization of just action, romance or comedy.  Psychological movies are one such genre that gives a creative voice to the innate layers of human experiences. Mental health and disorders are already issues that are highly misunderstood or often knowingly ignored. Big Screen then becomes a medium for exploring this very parallel universe. Some of these aren’t an easy watch but it’s a popular medium for spreading social awareness about conditions that affect a far greater number of people.

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What would it feel like to go back in time and walk on the pebbled street of London along the rattling horse carriages of the 1790’s?
Or indulge in the queer yet elegant fashion of the Victorian age?
Or spend a Sunday afternoon with the mill workers leisurely sitting in a park?
What would one not give to catch a glimpse of the Edwardian palaces or pretty girls sitting around a fireplace, opening their Christmas presents, radiating warmth and affection?

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Borrowing a little from the Twilight series and much from the fatigued imagination of a high school teenager, “Fifty Shades of Grey “is the story of a successful male control freak that falls for an emotionally pure woman. One can say that the screen adaption of E. L. James’ best seller by Sam Taylor-Johnson is all about the physical “stuff” of a young mogul.

Christian is – a super rich multimillionaire capitalist, a pianist, a pilot, a pervert, a psychic, a sadist and what not!

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Have you grown up watching Disney cartoons and movies?

Can you ever forget the characters of “Mickey Mouse’ or ‘Donald Duck’ and the smile they brought to your face?

Do you often re-watch Disney movies?

The universal answer to these questions, without an iota of doubt, is going to be the single word- yes! Disney patently has made a huge impact on the lives of umpteen generations of children and adults combined.

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If you are new to the genre of anime, Death Note is probably the best series to start from. Do not judge this series from its general presentation, dynamic color schemes or the eccentric hair styles. Though it may not top the list of visual treats for the grown-ups but the plot simply is enough to grapple your interest. This tale, revolving around the theme of morals and justices, can be grouped under the category of supernatural and detective fiction.

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Movie: The Fault In Our Stars
Director: Josh Boone
Cast: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Nat Wolff, Laura Dern
Genre: Drama

Two teenagers. Cancer patients. A touching love story that ends with the death of the lover boy. The Fault In Our Stars has everything in it to make it an every teen’s favorite. The formula is old- surprise picnics and late night phone calls, but the story comes full of ticks and quirks that give it a tinge of freshness.

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