Let’s not talk about sex
Our guest writer Suchin Mehrotra returns with a tragically relevant piece on the horrid perception of eroticism and adult-themed films in Hindi cinema.
Discovering New World Cinema In India
A chat with senior journalist, curator and film critic Meenakshi Shedde, about the 'Indian Film Appreciation Workshop' she is conducting this weekend with Avid Learning -- and the need for more such initiatives.
Film Review: DHANAK
Our review of Nagesh Kukunoor's 13th feature film, Dhanak, a cute little children's film that thrives on an overdose of dreams and goodness.
Waiting no more
Atika Chohan, the talented writer behind two of the more perceptive contemporary Hindi films of recent times, speaks to us about her young career, misconceptions about her craft, Anu Menon's Waiting, and more.
A Comparison of Film Certification Boards.
Producer Vivek Kumar weighs in on the CBFC controversy by writing about his experiences of dealing with different boards (countries) of film certification.
The Unbearable Lightness of Cutting Edges
Propelled by the recent CBFC 'Udta Punjab' controversy, filmmaker Vasan Bala writes a passionate, eye-popping piece about the tragically cruel journey of India's contemporary storytellers.
Album Review: RAMAN RAGHAV 2.0
Music critic Rohit Mehrotra breaks down -- and thanks the song Gods for -- composer Ram Sampath's deliciously dark new music album: Anurag Kashyap's Raman Raghav 2.0.
Film Review: THITHI (Kannada)
Rahul Desai's review of the excellent Kannada-language film, Thithi, directed by 26-year-old Raam Reddy.
Writers’ Corner with Pawan Sony
We chat with Pawan Sony, the specialist screenwriter behind some of the more interesting Hindi-language titles over the years.
The Unbearable Lightness Of Waiting
Where we explore the stricken minds of Anu Menon's lovely little film, Waiting, starring Kalki and Naseeruddin Shah as two disillusioned spouses on the opposite ends of the grief spectrum.
Festival Of Globe 2016, Silicon Valley
Festival Of Globe (Silicon Valley) founder Dr. Romesh Japra speaks to us about his fast-evolving event, its focus on marrying movies with technology, and his continuing passion to promote Indian independent cinema.
The Death Of Darkness
Our guest author Suchin Mehrotra mourns -- and eagerly explores -- the state of contemporary Hindi film villainy.
That Feeling Of Pina
ARCHIVES: An elaborately passionate outburst about the 2011 Wim Wenders 3D documentary, PINA.
The Child Of Many Beginnings
Interview: The fascinating story of Indian actress Tillotama Shome (Monsoon Wedding, Qissa), who continues to thrive in her own space over the years.
A Propaganda Piece Of Nothingness
Our review of 'Buddha In A Traffic Jam', the "controversial" indie that's making waves across Indian colleges for no particular reason.
When madness is born to die
An in-depth analysis of Nagraj Manjule's soaring Marathi-language sophomore feature film, Sairat.
Long Live Cricket. Cricket Is Dead.
We review a startling sports documentary (released in India on TVFPlay) about two journalists out to explore "cricket's biggest ever scandal."
The Underrated Pillars of Hindi Cinema
We list a remarkable group of familiar actors in Hindi cinema who have not quite gotten their due over the years.
