‘The Newsroom’ (2012) vs ‘Swades’ (2004): Similarities & Contradictions
“It’s not the greatest country in the world, that is my answer” – Will McAvoy (The Newsroom) “Main nahi manta, …
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Trapped (2017) Review: Stark, Deathly Isolation In A Concrete Jungle
Indian filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane, within his three films, has switched between different genres and styles. Motwane’s debut feature Udaan — a …
Hindi Medium Review: Of Language & Lies, Clichés & Contentions
There are no spoilers in this review. It isn’t the kind of film that would be spoilt by spilling plot …
8 Beautiful Songs Penned By The Legendary Majrooh Sultanpuri
(Updated: May 24, 2020) First ever lyricist to win the Dadasaheb Phalke award, Majrooh Sultanpuri was in a league of …
Tom Hanks: 17 Best Performances Of All Time
(Updated: July 9, 2020) Tom Hanks has been one of the brightest and most loved Hollywood stars, ever since the …
‘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 their world — their daily …
Durga Sohay (2017) Review: Satisfying Thriller & Family Drama
You need nerves of steel to release a film alongside Baahubali. The epic drama was touted as the biggest Indian film of …
‘Mukti Bhawan’ & other winners at New York Indian Film Festival 2017
The 17th Annual New York Indian Film Festival finally concluded on May 7. The week-long prestigious fest brought with it post-screening …
Knockout on Eid: Bengali Film ‘Chaamp’ vs Salman Khan’s ‘Tubelight’
Bengali films have always faced a stiff competition from Bollywood. I am not comparing the budget of the films, but …
Filmmaker Barnali Ray Shukla On Satyajit Ray’s Iconic ‘Feluda’
Filmmaker Barnali Ray Shukla recounts her memories of Satyajit Ray’s immortal creation ‘Feluda’ and getting to be part of Feluda — 50 …
6 Award-Winning Films To Catch At NYIFF 2017
1. Lipstick Under My Burkha Early this year, while Alankrita Shrivastava’s Lipstick Under My Burkha was banned in India, it …
Tunnel (2016) Review: Formulaic Yet Engaging Rescue Thriller
Korean filmmakers are good at fusing tension and humor to create a bigger impact, while not deviating much from the …
Sanjay Leela Bhansali: 6 Great Songs From The Visual Genius
One of the finest showmen in postmodern Bollywood, Sanjay Leela Bhansali knows when to linger the camera and when to …
Hollywood Smarts: 10 Famous Actors Who Wrote Dissertations
Picture a Hollywood actor with a Ph.D. degree. Dissertations and Hollywood actors are seldom spoken of in the same breath. …
4 Tamil Films Playing At NY Indian Film Festival 2017
The 17th edition of the New York Indian Film Festival will feature a rich and diverse variety of films from across the …