The drama seldom leaves the family, one large ensemble of characters linked by blood or business. Much like the Italian …
Bulbbul
Anushka Sharma and her brother, Karnesh, have built quite a track record for themselves as producers with their off-the-beaten-track films …
Odia Not Acceptable?
Amartya Bhattacharyya is not only an independent film director, but also a poet, writer, cinematographer, editor, painter, actor, lyricist, recitation …
Penguin
Penguin, the Tamil film directed by debutant Eashvar Karthic, is the third film I’ve seen following Ponmagal Vandhal and Gulabo …
Director’s Note: Selfies With Siri
The Covid-19 lockdown has triggered different responses from different people. Filmmakers like everyone else, too, have been left with no …
Axone
Axone, streaming now on Netflix, centres around a key ingredient used predominantly in Naga and other Northeast Indian cooking. Known …
Gulabo Sitabo
Gulabo Sitabo marks the fifth time that writer Juhi Chaturvedi and director Shoojit Sircar have collaborated together. It is a …
Choked: Paisa Bolta Hai
The choice of plot is very interesting because it holds the promise of unusual drama. However, Choked: Paisa Bolta Hai …
Nasir
Nasir, a Tamil film directed by Arun Karthick, is one of the finest Indian films seen in recent years. A …
Paatal Lok
Paatal Lok is a tightly run show. It covers a range of issues without ever leaving its core plot, and …