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“The Broadway melody” was the first sound film to win a Best Picture Award at the Oscars. 

The Plot: The Broadway Melody is the story of the Mahoney sisters played by Bessie Love and Anita Page who comes to New York, for their big break on the Broadway. Their friend Eddie Kearns played by Charles King, who asked them to come to New York, Eddie was in love with the Elder Sister, Hank but later falls for the younger, more beautiful sister, Queenie. Queenie dates the wealthy but dishonest Jock Warriner played by Kenneth Thomson, only to ruin the love triangle and protect her sister. It is a usual backstage story.

Some ‘Obvious’ Flaws: The movies have only learned to talk sometime back, so the actors were not used to acting with a microphone instead of making gestures to explain their point. There was overacting all along by everyone, it was hard to do something where you have nothing much to learn and get inspired from.

Why it is still good: The Broadway Melody is a romantic musical and it was excellent in its singing and dancing, which is what Broadway is all about. Of course, you will have to accept that it is a 1929 film and one of the first sound films. One thing is for sure, you will not feel disappointed and it will only add to your range as a spectator and a movie enthusiast.

Bessie Love and Harry Beaumont were nominated for the award for the best actress in a Leading role and the Award for the best direction respectively at the 2nd Oscars. It won the Best Picture and was the first sound film to do so.

Movie Geeks Ratings: ★★★ Good

Cast: Charles King, Bessie Love, Anita page

Directed by: Harry Beaumont

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Author: Amrit Rukhaiyaar

Elvis Presley’s popularity is like the one Michael Jackson had all over the world. Even if you have never heard a Presley song, you know his name. Such is the life of some rock stars, they are like characters and the events in their life are like the ones that happens in a fictional character’s life.

I have listened to a dozen or two dozen or may me some more songs sung by Elvis Presley but this is the only film I saw where Elvis acted as well. Jailhouse Rock showcases Elvis Presley at his meanest and most arrogant avatar; this film could have been much better, had they increased production values and had a better star cast. But still, you will love the arrogant Presley and the songs he sings, it made me tempted to watch his three films I heard of; "Love Me Tender", "Loving You" & "King Creole".

The main essence of Jailhouse Rock is its songs; it was a pleasure watching Elvis Presley singing “Baby I don’t care”. If you want to see the classical Elvis Presley, this is the song you must watch and listen to. Jailhouse Rock covers all the emotion a ‘rags to riches’ story of a pop star should have, the frustration, sympathy, the anger and the jealousy, the revenge and the redemption.

This movie showcased Elvis Presley as Vince Everett, who was pretty similar to the kind of character Elvis Presley was in real life. There were scenes of a few fist fights, which Elvis had in real life as well and some arrogance he did in the film, he also did as Elvis Presley.

You must watch Jailhouse Rock, it is one of the best films to watch in the Music genre and it surely is an Elvis Presley classic.

Movie Geek's Ratings: ★★★½

Cast: Aditya Roy Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor

Directed by: Mohit Suri

Movie Geek's Rating: ★★★

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To begin with, Aashiqui 2 was surprisingly good. A successful film leaves a tough path for the sequel to follow and Aashiqui did the same for Aashiqui 2. With an immature star cast and unimpressive trailer, I wasn't expecting much from this film.

But Aashiqui 2 has proved to be more than what many of us may have anticipated. It will keep you glued to your seats till the end. It has a good plot and the story moves at a nice pace so that you will be totally involved with the film and its characters.

The film starts with a stage performance by Rahul Jaykar, played by Aditya Roy Kapur, Rahul is an alcoholic whose career is on a downfall. He goes to a bar and finds this cheap club singer Aarohi, played by Shraddha Kapoor and he finds a reason to his life, to establish Aarohi as a superstar singer and then the film is all about that.

The characterization is awesome in Aashiqui 2, there is no extra unwanted characters in this film. The film revolves around the lives of 3 to 4 people only. Aashiqui 2 is the surprise hit of 2013, like Vicky Donor was in 2012.

The acting is decent by both of the lead characters, Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor. Shraddha was lovable all through the film, she has got real potentials of being a great actor, but it is Aditya Roy Kapur who steals the show. Although, the lead actors are a couple of films old in the industry, they managed to look refreshing and the romance depicted between them was adorable.

The music is the USP of this film but I assure you, there is more to this film than just great music.