Mansi Dutta

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5 Films That Inspired Filmmakers: Part 2

From Milind Dhaimade, who gave us the delightful Tu Hai Mera Sunday (one of this…

Alankrita Shrivastava
‘This Film Is My Bible,’ Reveals Director Alankrita Shrivastava

After assisting director Prakash Jha on films like Gangaajal and Rajneeti, Alankrita Shrivastava debuted with…

Underrated films
‘I, Daniel Blake One Of The Most Underrated Films’

A highly regarded name in the ad world, Bombay-bred Milind Dhaimade turned director last year…

lapachhapi review
Lapachhapi (2017): Finally An Indian Horror Film That Thwarts Genre Tropes

Horror is an unapologetically ridiculed genre in Hindi cinema. The recently released Marathi horror-thriller Lapachhapi…

Filmmaking tips
5 Filmmaking Tips For Beginners From ‘My Son is Gay’ Director Lokesh Kumar

Chennai-born and bred filmmaker Lokesh Kumar came to the limelight this year with his debut…

Karan Johar book review
‘An Unsuitable Boy’ by Karan Johar: Fiercely opinionated, no-holds-barred account

Bollywood is plethorically reverential of its actors. ‘Superstardom’ is a term strictly reserved for them.…

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This Sergio Leone Movie is a Film School in Itself, Writes Pan Nalin

There is no one film that has inspired me. There are several. It keeps changing…

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6 Indie Directors Reveal Films That Inspired Them

The Indian indie landscape has continued to evolve in the last few years, widening its…

My Son is Gay film indie
Lokesh Kumar’s Debut is the First Gay Film in “100 Years of Tamil Cinema”

Early last year, a film that dealt with the theme of homosexuality Aligarh, created much…

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‘Black Is Beautiful’ Documentary: A Unique, Engaging Attempt That Deserves a Watch

Black is Beautiful takes us into the lives of visually impaired children, familiarising us with…

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#FlickStrips: Behind The Oscar Gaffe

“What PWC didn’t tell us…” Originally published on March 3, 2017 Illustration copyright: FLICKSIDE To have…

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Oscars 2017: Humor, Politics & A (La La) Land Of Confusion

Well there’s that. The Oscars are finally here bringing an end to the fervent speculation…

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The Birth Of ‘Maroon’: Filmmaker Pulkit Writes

Today, director Pulkit, who made a remarkable debut with Maroon last year, takes us through…

6 Must Watch Indian Documentaries On Netflix

(Updated: August 22, 2020) From politics to culture, films to social issues, here are 6…

Raees (2017) review
Raees Review: Shahrukh, Nawaz Make It An Engaging Watch

Inspired from the real-life story of gangster Abdul Latif, Raees chronicles the rise of a small-time bootlegger who…