The Visual Fabric of Urban Life
One of our finest young critics, Pranav Joshi, examines the changing influences and representations of Bombay in Indian cinema.
About the horse who got fucked
A young, upcoming filmmaker writes fervidly about his perception of storytelling in the Indian Film Industry.
Zoya Akhtar, Dreams and Khwaabon ke Parindey
Pankaj Sachdeva delves deeper into director Zoya Akhtar's filmography and her cinema of "dreams".
The Oedipus Complex in Hindi films
Pankaj Sachdeva delves deeper into Hindi cinema and its intermittent relationship with the Oedipus Complex.
Films in films: Yeh (film ke) andar ki baat hai
Pankaj Sachdeva returns with trivia heaven: about films within Hindi films -- that is, various movies watched by characters in their movies.
In Conversation with Anshuman Jha
An expansive conversation with Anshuman Jha, a talented actor who has slowly but steadily been making his way into the crevices of Hindi cinema.
Trailer Review: Anaarkali of Aarah
Our trailer review of the upcoming Swara Bhaskar starrer (feels good to say that!), Anaarkali of Aarah.
Dil Chahta Hai: The subtext of fear
Pankaj Sachdeva digs deeper into perhaps the most iconic Hindi film of a generation, Dil Chahta Hai.
The Worst Hindi Films of 2016
We list the five worst Hindi films of 2016 -- a year that was unmistakably middling in terms of both content and box-office success.
IIF Awards, Hindi Cinema, 2016
Our year-ender piece -- an 'awards' take, with various dubious and real categories, on the best and worst of Hindi cinema (Bollywood) in 2016.
Where’s the funny?
Jaane Bhi De, Yaar. Writer Suchin Mehrotra mourns the gradual demise of the great Hindi-language B-town comedy.
Film Review: A FLYING JATT
Mainstream Alert: Our review of the week's 'big ticket' movie, the Tiger Shroff starrer, A FLYING JATT. In short, we're missing the indies.
Pitching It Right
Writer Navjot Gulati digs deep into his own life experiences to list down some very useful tips for aspiring Bollywood screenwriters.
Let’s not talk about sex
Our guest writer Suchin Mehrotra returns with a tragically relevant piece on the horrid perception of eroticism and adult-themed films in Hindi cinema.
Waiting no more
Atika Chohan, the talented writer behind two of the more perceptive contemporary Hindi films of recent times, speaks to us about her young career, misconceptions about her craft, Anu Menon's Waiting, and more.
Writers’ Corner with Pawan Sony
We chat with Pawan Sony, the specialist screenwriter behind some of the more interesting Hindi-language titles over the years.
Festival Of Globe 2016, Silicon Valley
Festival Of Globe (Silicon Valley) founder Dr. Romesh Japra speaks to us about his fast-evolving event, its focus on marrying movies with technology, and his continuing passion to promote Indian independent cinema.
The Death Of Darkness
Our guest author Suchin Mehrotra mourns -- and eagerly explores -- the state of contemporary Hindi film villainy.
