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Reviews of the latest (and sometimes not-so latest) independent films from South Asians everywhere.

Nayantara’s Necklace: Beads of Intrigue

By |October 18th, 2015|reviews|

Our review of Jaydeep Sarkar's short film 'Nayantara's Necklace' - the second in the series of Royal Stag Barrel Large Shorts after Sujoy Ghosh's 'Ahalya'.

The Sighs and Sobs of 1971

By |October 12th, 2015|reviews|

Children Of War, a little-known film portraying the atrocities of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, stood out for its authenticity and inspired performances. We look back and analyse this relentlessly dark work of passion.

Talvar: An Inescapable Act Of Faith

By |October 6th, 2015|reviews|

We examine the impact of Meghna Gulzar and Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Talvar' - a film so powerful that it is impossible to consume - on our collective conscience. Not to be missed; one of the finest examples of procedural storytelling in recent times.

Life Before Wicket

By |September 25th, 2015|reviews|

We look back at the documentary 'Beyond All Boundaries' - a quiet, multi-narrative film that explores the struggles of three ordinary Indians using their burning passion - cricket - as an escape from life.

A Dog Day Aftermath

By |September 22nd, 2015|Critics Speak, reviews|

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.

Manjunath (2014)

By |September 4th, 2015|reviews|

We look back at Sandeep Varma's 'Manjunath' - half docudrama, half biopic - a film that is startling in its simplicity, and makes us feel for its wronged (and very real) protagonist.

See much evil, hear no evil

By |August 31st, 2015|reviews|

Aankhon Dekhi, one of the finest Indian films of 2014, still shines bright in our minds. We explore and dissect the legend of 'Bauji' - brought to life by the inimitable Sanjay Mishra.

Film Review: ALGORITHMS

By |August 19th, 2015|reviews|

We review Ian McDonald's much-awaited documentary; a remarkable film about vision, and driven by vision.

Bioscope (2015)

By |August 17th, 2015|reviews|

Bioscope, a Marathi-language anthology of shorts directed by four acclaimed filmmakers, casts an umbrella over the different aesthetics and moods of Marathi cinema.

Strangers in a Strange Land

By |August 7th, 2015|reviews|

Surabhi Sharma’s documentary Bidesia In Bambai is a sharp, gritty account of the numerous faceless Bihari migrants, writes Tanul Thakur.

Gulabi Gang (Documentary)

By |July 29th, 2015|reviews|

We look back at the fantastic national-award-winning documentary by Nishtha Jain.

Sulemani Keeda (2014)

By |July 27th, 2015|reviews|

We look back on a charming little home-grown indie from 2014, Sulemani Keeda - a definitive B-town film about struggling writers and their lives in the Mumbai suburb of Versova.

Ship Of Theseus (2013)

By |July 23rd, 2015|Critics Speak, reviews|

Film critic Tanul Thakur looks back at one of the defining Indian films of 2013.

Critic’s Choice: CELLULOID MAN

By |July 18th, 2015|Critics Speak, reviews|

Film critic Mayank Shekhar writes about the CELLULOID MAN, an Indian documentary (2012) that explores the work of legendary film archivist P.K. Nair

Film Review: Margarita, with a Straw

By |July 14th, 2015|reviews|

A difficult film to watch; not because of the disabilities it tries to deal with, but because of the abilities of its vastly intelligent and afflicted characters to recognise the concept of 'normalcy'.

Film Review: QISSA

By |July 9th, 2015|reviews|

Qissa bears a sinking stigmatic framework similar to Pakistani filmmaker Shoaib Mansoor’s groundbreaking 'BOL'—perhaps the highest compliment a social drama can be accorded these days.

Film Review: Surkhaab

By |July 8th, 2015|reviews|

Not many seem to have heard about Surkhaab, an independent well-acted Indo-Canadian tale about a Bhatinda-based Judo champ who illegally migrates to Toronto to live with her younger brother.

Film Review: COURT (2015)

By |July 1st, 2015|reviews|

Tamhane, unlike most directors, doesn’t feel the need to celebrate his culture and craft. He creates a self-explanatory portrait. His views are there for everyone to see.


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