“Zwigato” and the burden of the almost-good film
Film critic Rahul Desai writes about Zwigato.
Review: Kalira Atita
A review of the Odia-language Kalira Atita, now streaming on MUBI India.
Film Review: RAKKHOSH (Netflix)
Our review of the indie, RAKKHOSH, featuring Namit Das and Sanjay Mishra, also known as "India's first POV feature film".
Noblemen: An eye for an eye
By Pankaj Sachdeva In Noblemen, debutante director Vandana Kataria reimagines Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice by setting it in a boarding school in India. Her film tells the story of Shay (Ali Haji) who is selected to play the part of Bassanio from the aforementioned play in the annual function at his school. He is bullied by his senior Baaadal (Shaan Grover) as he wants to play the part of Bassanio as well. In connivance with the school captain Arjun (Mohommad Ali Mir), Baaadal tries to force Shay to withdraw from the play using violence and torture. The only support system Shay has [...]
Film review: Yours Truly
Rachit Raj writes about Sanjoy Nag's delightful little 2019 indie, YOURS TRULY, starring Soni Razdan.
Film review: Teen Aur Aadha
Rachit Raj reviews Dar Gai's critically acclaimed film, TEEN AUR AADHA, streaming on Netflix.
Growing old at the movies
Film critic Rahul Desai writes an essay associating his late grandfather with the moments of Pushan Kripalani's little-known indie, "The Threshold" (2015), which stars Neena Gupta and Rajit Kapur.
Once Again: Pehli Baar Phir Se
Pankaj Sachdeva explores Kanwal Sethi's mature, atmospheric "Once Again" - a Netflix release starring Shefali Shah and Neeraj Kabi.
The Indian Venal Code
Rahul Desai writes about activist Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj's controversial documentary, Martyrs of Marriage.
The Insaaf Man of Malad
Pankaj Sachdeva dives deep beneath the metaphorical cape of Vikramaditya Motwane's BHAVESH JOSHI SUPERHERO.
Cinematographer in focus: Pooja Gupte
Our interview with a prolific new-age cinematographer in Indian cinema, Pooja Gupte, who has - while breaking glass ceilings - shot some of the more interesting work in recent years.
The eyes of “White”
Independent Bengali filmmaker Aneek Chaudhuri writes about the journey of his new 'silent' film, WHITE, which tells the story of three strong rape survivors.
Film Review: For Here Or To Go?
Our review of the Ali Fazal starrer, For Here Or To Go? - a small crossover film that played at MAMI 2015 and releases in Indian cinemas this week.
Me, Myself & Indie
Independent producer Prerana Manker writes about the chaotic art of film production, multi-tasking & the importance of finding a method to the madness.
A Level Playing Field
Film critic Rahul Desai writes about a short "sports" documentary that captures the impoverished - but inspiring - confines of rural Maharashtra.
Untying the Ribbon
Our interview with Rakhee Sandilya, the debutant maker of one of the most underrated and un-seen Hindi films of 2017, RIBBON.
Mukti Bhawan: Of Free Will
A cinephile's comparative analysis of Shubhashish Bhutiani's beautifully nuanced 2017 indie, Mukti Bhawan.
The Knights of Comedy
A review of Assamese filmmaker Kenny Basumatary's charming Martial Arts comedy caper, Local Kung Fu 2.
