Where no-nonsense Indian Film Critics analyse and speak about their favourite and non-favourite Indie movies.
Conversations With Baradwaj Rangan
Tanul Thakur and Rahul Desai set out to interview -- and explore the vast intellect of -- film critic and 'The Hindu' Senior Deputy Editor Baradwaj Rangan, one of Indian cinema's foremost thinkers and definitive voices.
Our World, and Theirs
A throwback to the kitschy, seedy and unforgettable C-grade universe of Ashim Ahluwalia's 'Miss Lovely', by film critic Tanul Thakur.
Dad, We’re Home
Film critic Rahul Desai introspects deep within, and finds parallels between Alexander Payne's 'Nebraska' and his own life.
A Filmistaan State Of Mind
A profile of Inaamulhaq, the spunky actor who has been in the news lately for his villainous turn in AIRLIFT.
2015: Hindi Movies That Nobody Watched
An intrepid critic lists down the little-known debacles and B-movies in 2015 that nobody (in their right mind) probably watched.
The Deaf Leopards of 2015
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.
Fandry: The Shame Of Being Different
Film critic Tanul Thakur writes about the charming little Marathi-language film, Nagraj Manjule's 'Fandry'.
Film Criticism: An Art for an Art
Film critic Rahul Desai writes an intimate piece about the love, frustrations and emotions that come with being a reviewer.
A Dog Day Aftermath
We look back at Feroz Abbas Khan's powerful, patchy sociopolitical satire 'Dekh Tamasha Dekh'; a film with some unforgettable cinematic moments, derivative imagery, and no protagonist.
Kashmir In His Heart
First-generation American filmmaker with Kashmiri roots Musa Syed speaks to critic Aniruddha Guha about his father, Kashmir and his Sundance-winning feature, 'Valley Of Saints'.
The Katiyabaaz of Kanpur
Film critic Tanul Thakur writes about 'Katiyabaaz', Fahad Mustafa and Deepti Kakkar's path-breaking Indian documentary about electricity, Kanpur, power and politics.
The Real Sound of Music
We chat with BBC Hindi's official music critic Rohwit - about his intriguing craft, and the sounds and tunes of contemporary Hindi cinema.
2014: Little Pockets, Beating Hearts
Film Critic Rahul Desai looks back on some underrated works of conviction and truth in 2014; all of them largely independent, small and brave Hindi films that defied convention.
Ship Of Theseus (2013)
Film critic Tanul Thakur looks back at one of the defining Indian films of 2013.
Critic’s Choice: CELLULOID MAN
Film critic Mayank Shekhar writes about the CELLULOID MAN, an Indian documentary (2012) that explores the work of legendary film archivist P.K. Nair
No Wooden Horse
Anhey Gorey Da Daan (2011) was a bitter pill to swallow, but a necessary one, writes film critic Aniruddha Guha
What are Indian Indies?
Last year, Shyam Benegal and a few industry veterans had a panel discussion about the meaning and language of Indian Independent cinema. None of them, including the audience, came back any wiser, writes Tanul Thakur.
The World Before Her (2014)
Film Critic Rahul Desai looks back on a brave film that raised the bar for non-fiction storytelling in India.
