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.
Jagga Jasoos and the Magical World of Anurag Basu
Pankaj Sachdeva delves deep into the themes and palettes of Anurag Basu's vivid, musical universe of Jagga Jasoos.
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.
