Reviews of the latest (and sometimes not-so latest) independent films from South Asians everywhere.
10 ml Love: The Glass is More Than Half Empty
An analysis of one of the more interesting indies of 2012 -- Sharat Katariya's (Dum Laga Ke Haisha) first film, 10ml Love.
The Timelessness of Topi
Priya Bhattacharji introduces us to "Topi," a poignant animated Partition-era short film (2009) by Arjun Rihan.
Review: Vishal Furia’s Marathi film, Lapachhapi
Pranav Joshi reviews the new Marathi-language horror movie, Lapachhapi (Hide and Seek).
(Young) Review: DUNKIRK
One of our young critics examines the aural effect of Christopher Nolan's new war-survival drama, "DUNKIRK".
The ‘homelessness’ of Killa
Film critic Tanul Thakur writes about the "timelessness" and "homelessness" of Avinash Arun's wistful Marathi-language drama, KILLA (The Fort).
Short film review: THE AFFAIR
Young critic Pranav Joshi reviews Hardik Mehta's charming new Mumbai-centric short film, The Affair.
(Young) Review: The School Bag
Our young critic writes about a "young" short film -- a combination that gives us a unique peek into the way different age groups perceive the mother-son bond.
(Young) Review: RAABTA
One of our young critics reviews the horrendous RAABTA. The result is quite amusing.
Review: RGV’s ‘Meri Beti Sunny Leone Banna Chahti Hai’
Our review of that man Ram Gopal Varma's horrendously incompetent first short film.
Short film review: Jai Mata Di (TTT)
Pranav Joshi reviews "Jai Mata Di," Terribly Tiny Talkies' new Mother's-Day-themed short film.
(Young) Review: Baahubali 2
One of our young critics reviews S.S. Rajamouli's much-awaited second instalment of the epic Baahubali franchise -- Baahubali 2: The Conclusion.
(Young) Review: LIFE
Young critic Shritan Varma writes about a sci-fi Hollywood film he hails as one of the most frightening cinematic experiences in recent times.
(Young) Review: TRAPPED
19-year-old Rohan Murti reviews Vikramaditya Motwane's TRAPPED, the Rajkummar Rao starrer on everyone's mind right now.
Trailer Review: NOOR
Our trailer review of Sunhil Sippy's NOOR, the new Sonakshi Sinha starrer, which releases in April this year.
The film that changed my life
Exactly a year since its release in Indian cinemas, 18-year-old Rohan Murti writes a brief note about the film that may have just changed his young life.
Album Review: RANGOON
Music critic Rohit Mehrotra reviews Vishal Bhardwaj's terrific new album, RANGOON.
Film Review: Haraamkhor
Film enthusiast Bhaskar Tripathi writes about Shlok Sharma's "Haraamkhor" -- an risqué indie finally released in cinemas after three years of CBFC hell.