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The Best Of Netflix: What To Watch In The Time You Have (Part Deux)

by Sumeet Kaur | 25/06/2018
We’re back with Part Deux of our binge-worthy recommendations because as we mentioned last time, Netflix is such a bottomless treasure trove, Part Un couldn’t even begin to cover it. Time flies an... Read More
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Horror Films: The Return Of The Good Scare

by Sumeet Kaur | 18/06/201818/06/2018
The last decade or so has witnessed the emergence of smart horror that cleverly deploys the genre whilst going beyond its conventions. Paranormal Activity, The Conjuring, 1408, Black Swan — all belo... Read More
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Father’s Day: 10 Movies To Watch With Your Dad

by Sumeet Kaur | 16/06/201816/06/2018
Cinema has given us a variety of father figures: protective; overprotective; negligent; absent; loving; and at times disappointing, at others, disappointed. What remains consistent is the fact that th... Read More
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6 Indian Documentaries That You Ought To Watch

by Sumeet Kaur | 11/06/201811/06/2018
A common perception of documentary films is that they are informative at best, and boring and pedantic at worst. Nothing, however, could be further from the truth. While documentaries have never claim... Read More
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14 Animated Films The Adult In You Will Love

by Sumeet Kaur | 01/06/2018
From Mickey Mouse to Snow White, Toy Story to Inside Out, the biggest names conjured up by ‘animation’ are from Disney and Pixar. Furthermore, animated films are usually loaded with the perception... Read More
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The Best Of Netflix: What To Watch In The Time You Have (Part Un)

by Sumeet Kaur | 25/05/201826/06/2018
Netflix has proved to be a bottomless gemfield with its roster of series and films that keeps expanding every month. Stranger Things, 13 Reasons Why, and The Crown not only became immediate hits, but ... Read More
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Raazi Review: Alia Bhatt Shines In A Complex Role

by Sumeet Kaur | 11/05/2018
Director: Meghna Gulzar Cast: Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Rajit Kapoor, Shishir Sharma, Soni Razdan, Jaideep Ahlawat Rating: ✬✬✬✰✰ Based on Harinder S. Sikka’s novel, Calling Sehmat, Raazi ... Read More
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Omertà Review: Portrait Of A Dangerous Mind In A Jarring Film

by Sumeet Kaur | 04/05/201804/05/2018
Director: Hansal Mehta Cast: Rajkumar Rao, Keval Arora Rating: 2 stars It should be established at the onset that this review will look at the film in its entirety since it is based on the life of a m... Read More
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41 Star Wars Facts That Will Leave You Amazed: May The Fourth Be With You

by Sumeet Kaur | 03/05/201803/05/2018
The release of George Lucas’ space opera, Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope, in 1977 marked the beginning of a popular culture phenomenon whose legacy is unparalleled. Along with Jaws, it became ... Read More
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Grammy Winner Tanvi Shah: “Life Is More Interesting When You Don’t Have Any Expectations”

by Sumeet Kaur | 18/04/2018
Tanvi Shah dons many hats. Besides singing in more than fifteen Indian and international languages, she is an eco-conscious jewellery and interior designer. She wrote and lent her voice to the Spanish... Read More
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Sebastiano Riso: The Italian Filmmaker On His Desire To Tell Personal Stories

by Sumeet Kaur | 13/04/201813/04/2018
Acclaimed Italian filmmaker Sebastiano Riso has made several short films, music videos, and two feature films. His first feature film, 2014’s Darker than Midnight, was screened at the Cannes Film Fe... Read More
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Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah On Staying Relevant In A Niche

by Sumeet Kaur | 09/04/201811/04/2018
National Award winner, Naseeruddin Shah, has left an indelible mark on Hindi cinema and has inspired a generation of actors with his work in such films as Masoom, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, and Ishqiya. Rat... Read More
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Avijit Dutt: The Film And Theatre Veteran On The Inseparability Of Art & Politics

by Sumeet Kaur | 29/03/201829/03/2018
Actor, filmmaker, theatre director, and communications consultant, Avijit Dutt, dons many hats. With such films as The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, No One Killed Jessica, and Jolly LLB to his cr... Read More
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Four Female Filmmakers Ready To Take Over Bollywood In 2018

by Sumeet Kaur | 16/03/2018
In an industry that has been dominated by men both in front of and behind the camera from decades, women have steadily been making an impact with their achievements in filmmaking recently. Over the la... Read More
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Bollywood Analysed: Films That Qualify The Bechdel Test

by Sumeet Kaur | 12/03/2018
The demand for equal rights for women is a century-old struggle that extends into the question of representation in politics, in arts, and in media. Since the 2000s, the Bechdel Test has come to be kn... Read More
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Oscars 2018: The Stars Who Shone At The 90th Academy Awards

by Sumeet Kaur | 05/03/2018
The winners of the 90th Academy Awards were announced at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, at a star-studded ceremony hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. His second outing as the host was generously sprinkled with ... Read More
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Oscars 2018: What Makes An Oscar Winner?

by Sumeet Kaur | 03/03/201803/03/2018
The Academy Awards are the most highly anticipated and important cinematic event of the year. Winning an Oscar is a crowning achievement in show business, and even securing a nomination prefixes the a... Read More
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Sridevi (1963-2018): Remembering The Trailblazer Who’s Gone Too Soon

by Sumeet Kaur | 01/03/201801/03/2018
Whether one was a fan of her work or not, it was hard to ignore the magnetism of Sridevi’s screen presence. Her sudden demise on February 24 has left the country reeling in shock. In an attempt to a... Read More
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Oscars 2018: 4 Must-Watch Foreign Language Films That Didn’t Get The Nod

by Sumeet Kaur | 24/02/201824/02/2018
Every year, the Oscar nominations are full of surprises and snubs. It is no secret that the nomination process is often influenced by several factors in addition to the craft of the film such as aggre... Read More
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The Shape of Water Review: A Lyrical Monster Movie About What It Is To Be Human

by Sumeet Kaur | 16/02/201805/03/2018
Cast: Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer, Doug Jones, Richard Jenkins, Michael Stuhlbarg, Michael Shannon Director: Guillermo Del Toro Screenplay: Guillermo Del Toro and Vanessa Taylor Rating: 3.5 stars &... Read More
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Padmaavat Review: Much Ado About Nothing

by Sumeet Kaur | 25/01/201801/02/2018
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali Cast: Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Aditi Rao Hydari, Jim Sarbh Rating: 2 stars ✮✮✩✩✩ Based on the fictional poem by Malik Muhammad Jayasi, ... Read More
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Heath Ledger: Remembering The Artist 10 Years On

by Sumeet Kaur | 22/01/201801/02/2018
A toothtastic grin, messy hair, deep voice – Heath Ledger was undoubtedly a heartthrob in Gil Junger’s 10 Things I Hate About You. But the scene that left the deepest imprint on my 15-year-old min... Read More
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‘The Post’ Film Review: Spielberg’s Flashback Flashes The Spotlight On Press, Politics & Power Play

by Sumeet Kaur | 12/01/201801/02/2018
Director: Steven Spielberg Writers: Liz Hannah, Josh Singer Cast: Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Bob Odenkirk, Sarah Paulson, Tracy Letts, Alison Brie, Matthew Rhys Halfway through The Post, Ben Bradlee’s... Read More
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Kriti Film Club: “We Are A Development Support Group, Not A Project”

by Sumeet Kaur | 10/01/201801/02/2018
At a time when a majority of cultural content is generated keeping a directed lens towards entertainment and financial profit, Delhi based Kriti Film Club forgoes it all to ensure social development. ... Read More
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