Reviews of the latest (and sometimes not-so latest) independent films from South Asians everywhere.
In Good Shape
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
A throwback to the kitschy, seedy and unforgettable C-grade universe of Ashim Ahluwalia's 'Miss Lovely', by film critic Tanul Thakur.
Notes On A Taandav
We analyse the very short and addictive Devashish Makhija film 'Taandav', starring Manoj Bajpayee.
Film Review: JUGNI
Our review of Shefali Bhushan's well-made 'Jugni' - a contemporary Indian film about music, artistes, infatuations and everything in between.
Film Review: CHALK N’ DUSTER
We review the Hindi film, Chalk n' Duster - an unfortunately compromised Indian representation of a most noble profession.
Film Review: REBELLIOUS FLOWER
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
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
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.
IIF Awards, Hindi Cinema, 2015
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
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.
The Third Wheels of 2015
We look back at some of the best, under-the-radar supporting performances - both male and female - in Hindi films in 2015.
Fandry: The Shame Of Being Different
Film critic Tanul Thakur writes about the charming little Marathi-language film, Nagraj Manjule's 'Fandry'.
Film Review: In Their Shoes (documentary)
We take a look at filmmaker Atul Sabharwal's personal and pleasantly informative documentary 'In Their Shoes' - about his roots, his family shoe business in Agra, and the gentle fading of one of the purest forms of craftsmanship.
Film Review: Madhureeta Anand’s KAJARYA
Rahul Desai reviews the well-intentioned indie Kajarya, a perplexing cross between a low-budget docudrama and a silly potboiler.
Right Mood, Wrong Season
Review of the angsty, well-acted but tonally incomplete indie drama 'Coffee Bloom', which released in select Indian cinemas in March, 2015.
A Winner By Knockout
Rahul Desai breaks tradition and writes about something very close to his childhood and heart - the ROCKY spinoff 'Creed' - an engaging franchise addition to the boxer's enduring legacy.
Film Review: X – Past Is Present
A failure, but not for lack of trying. We review Drishyam Films' interesting new cinematic experiment, a collaborative film named X: Past Is Present, starring Rajat Kapoor, Anshuman Jha and many actresses who vary between passable and poor.
All Dressed Up And Nowhere To Go
Rahul Desai writes about 'The Threshold', starring Rajit Kapoor and Neena Gupta - a moving chamber piece that screened at this year's Mumbai Film Festival.
