From Tamas (1988) to Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), these are some of the best Hindi movies on YouTube as of February 17, 2023. With the influx of paid streaming platforms, none of us look to the good ol’ YouTube that houses a ton of great films, old and new, across languages. Many interesting old films and forgotten ...
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There’s no greater love than love from a canine. If romances used to fuel cinema, then the timeless tale of man’s best friend surely helped keep it alive. Be it a story of survival like Cujo, or a saga of loss and remembrance like Hachiko, dogs on screen are the next best thing since…..well, since ...
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In the era of OTT, Marathi cinema, too, has made its space across all streaming platforms. While the modern idea of Marathi cinema is synonymous to films like Sairat and Court, we believe there are a host of lesser known and under-appreciated gems available on platforms other than Amazon Prime and Netflix. Here’s a look at ...
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‘Satire is traditionally the weapon of the powerless against the powerful’, says Molly Ivins. It wouldn’t be wrong to say, that cinema, besides being a reflection of society is also a tool for satire. It is a tool for revealing the inherent hypocrisies of the world we live in, and an avenue for exploring the ...
‘Satire is traditionally the weapon of the powerless against the powerful’, says Molly Ivins. It ...
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The desire to venture into a fictional world that absolutely enraptures us would not be an irrational one in the post-COVID world. But, before you get into the fascinating world of Indian web series, let’s look into the dynamics of the digital scene in the country. Well, we are not alien to the fact that ...
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He has delivered some of the most momentous films of the last decade. From Love, Sex Aur Dhoka to Omerta, Rajkummar Rao’s growth trajectory, spanning 10 years and 35 films, has been rather astounding. An alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India, the actor is an inspiration to all young, aspiring actors looking to make it ...
He has delivered some of the most momentous films of the last decade. From Love, Sex ...
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From Nayakan (1987) to Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), here are the best Indian gangster movies that should be on your watchlist. It is upon entering the cinema’s criminal underworlds that one realises the kind of impact the gangster genre has on an average moviegoer. Gritty, punctuated with tough talk and as straight-to-life depictions of the bloodlust inherent in ...
From Nayakan (1987) to Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), here are the best Indian gangster movies that should be ...
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Film is a medium that penetrates our day-to-day life with extreme ease. Drawing from all other artforms, it is a concoction of our realities, served to us faithfully with some degree of exactitude. When you look at ‘The Art of Painting’ by Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer, you’ll be forced to think of the self-reflexive quality ...
Film is a medium that penetrates our day-to-day life with extreme ease. Drawing from all ...
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Premised around the life of ‘The Kargil Girl’ Gunjan Saxena, this eponymous film is a tribute to the indomitable spirit and the unbeatable leadership skill possessed by the woman of steel, who served at the forefront in the Kargil war after years of strenuous training. Having ventured for something which was considered unusual for women, ...
Premised around the life of ‘The Kargil Girl’ Gunjan Saxena, this eponymous film is a ...
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From whodunits to murder mysteries, there is nothing more satiating than a well made thriller. Bollywood may have earned a notorious reputation but you can trust it for a good edge-of-the-seat crime drama once in a while. These films are sure to hold you hooked until the end. So, here are some of the best ...
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In the contemporary scenario of world cinema, new Iranian cinema is widely regarded by film critics and film scholars alike. Borrowing aspects of Italian Neo-realism in stylistic terms, the Iranian cinema addresses the everyday realities lived by ordinary people of Iran. It also draws influence from the French New Wave in terms of its self-reflexivity. ...
In the contemporary scenario of world cinema, new Iranian cinema is widely regarded by film ...
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What could possibly be the level of dysfunction of a world in which people leave a bag full of 100 bundles of 2000 rupee notes near a public washroom? Lootcase is the answer to that absurd question. Albeit rife with absurdity, the film makes for a decent watch nevertheless. Why, you ask? Well, with its ...
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Riveting, gripping, and distinctly local in flavor, Raat Akeli Hai follows the classic ‘one murder, many suspects’ approach. Although, comparing it stylistically to Rashomon would be simply wrong. From the outset, the bias of the investigator toward his love interest is evident. Few opening scenes have left as strong an impression on me as this ...
Riveting, gripping, and distinctly local in flavor, Raat Akeli Hai follows the classic ‘one murder, ...
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Shakuntala Devi is an emotional, bittersweet ride, at times operatic but mostly spirited; one that holds its verve while enthralling you throughout. Well, I would start with a healthy disclaimer about the film. Shun all your expectations before entering its world. If you are expecting an answer to the question ‘how does she do it?’, you ...
Shakuntala Devi is an emotional, bittersweet ride, at times operatic but mostly spirited; one that ...
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“If I made ‘Cinderella,’ the audience would immediately be looking for a body in the coach”, said Alfred Hitchcock, the man whose ultimate film philosophy was to give the audience a strange kind of pleasure – that which is achieved when they ”wake up from a nightmare”. Far removed from the mainstream, the Master of ...
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