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“Bachcha toh abhi chalna hi seekha hai.”

By |February 22nd, 2016|Interviews|

We speak to young actor Vicky Kaushal, who made waves with his breakout performance in 'Masaan' last year, and has 'Zubaan' coming up next.

In Good Shape

By |February 18th, 2016|reviews, Uncategorized|

We write about the first season of 'Not Fit', India's first mockumentary web-series about a struggling actor and his adventures in Mumbai's shifty tinsel-town inner lanes.

Our World, and Theirs

By |February 15th, 2016|Critics Speak, movies we loved, reviews|

A throwback to the kitschy, seedy and unforgettable C-grade universe of Ashim Ahluwalia's 'Miss Lovely', by film critic Tanul Thakur.

Back to (Bombay) Black

By |February 11th, 2016|Interviews|

Independent filmmaker Megha Ramaswamy speaks about the music video she directed for the regrouping of iconic '90s band, BOMBAY BLACK.

Notes On A Taandav

By |February 8th, 2016|reviews|

We analyse the very short and addictive Devashish Makhija film 'Taandav', starring Manoj Bajpayee.

Dad, We’re Home

By |February 4th, 2016|Critics Speak|

Film critic Rahul Desai introspects deep within, and finds parallels between Alexander Payne's 'Nebraska' and his own life.

“Editing is rewriting with already-formed sentences.”

By |January 31st, 2016|Interviews|

A quick chat with editor Prerna Saigal (Peddlers, Tigers, Bombay Velvet) reveals the highs and lows of an upcoming, talented and hardworking film professional in B-town.

A Filmistaan State Of Mind

By |January 27th, 2016|Critics Speak|

A profile of Inaamulhaq, the spunky actor who has been in the news lately for his villainous turn in AIRLIFT.

Designer, Doer, Dreamer

By |January 26th, 2016|Interviews|

Upcoming production designer Boishali Sinha (Gabbar Is Back, Margarita With A Straw, Chalk N Duster) speaks to us about her rapid career growth, goals and her unique perspective on art.

Film Review: JUGNI

By |January 22nd, 2016|reviews|

Our review of Shefali Bhushan's well-made 'Jugni' - a contemporary Indian film about music, artistes, infatuations and everything in between.

The Viewfinder Of Tomorrow

By |January 18th, 2016|Interviews|

Ace new-age cinematographer Siddharth Diwan (Peddlers, Queen, Titli) speaks about his journey and experiences on the remarkable films he has worked on.

Film Review: CHALK N’ DUSTER

By |January 15th, 2016|reviews|

We review the Hindi film, Chalk n' Duster - an unfortunately compromised Indian representation of a most noble profession.

Film Review: REBELLIOUS FLOWER

By |January 15th, 2016|reviews|

We review Krishan Hooda's Osho Rajneesh biopic 'Rebellious Flower' - a safe, simplistic and Amar Chitra Katha-ish representation of his early days.

2015: Hindi Movies That Nobody Watched

By |January 10th, 2016|Critics Speak, reviews, Uncategorized|

An intrepid critic lists down the little-known debacles and B-movies in 2015 that nobody (in their right mind) probably watched.

Film Review: CHAURANGA

By |January 7th, 2016|reviews|

We review critic-turned-filmmaker Bikas Mishra's long-awaited directorial debut 'Chauranga', which has finally been released in Indian cinemas on January 8th, 2016.

In Conversation with Krishan Hooda

By |January 4th, 2016|Interviews|

We speak to the young director of 'Rebellious Flower' - the biopic inspired by the life and times of OSHO Rajneesh, which releases in India on January 15, 2016.

IIF Awards, Hindi Cinema, 2015

By |December 29th, 2015|Awards, reviews|

In our inaugural annual list, we choose the best technical, all-around and artistic efforts of Hindi films in 2015.

The Deaf Leopards of 2015

By |December 27th, 2015|Critics Speak, reviews|

An anonymous music vigilante lists the 8 WORST Hindi film albums of 2015. In the process, he/she risks being lynched by tone-deaf producers and music directors who seem to be scoring for weddings instead of movies.


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