The Portrayal of the Subaltern in Sachy’s Ayyappanum Koshiyum (2020)
The 2020 Prithviraj-Biju Menon starrer Ayyappanum Koshiyum (2020), directed by the late K. R. Sachidhanandhan, popularly known as Sachy, brought…
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Directors From Parallel Cinema Entering Mainstream Bollywood
Saeed Akhtar Mirza’s Naseem (1995) is a tender film dealing with a sensitive subject like communal violence without portraying bloodshed….
Titli (2014) Movie Ending Explained & Theme Analyzed: Is Freedom Ever Possible Inside a Violent Family?
Kanu Behl’s “Titli” (2014) initially plays like a gritty crime drama about a small-time car-jacking family in Delhi. But beneath…
Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair Release Schedule of All Episodes, Plot, Cast & Where to Watch
Disney’s beloved family sitcom Malcolm in the Middle returns with a limited four-episode revival titled Life’s Still Unfair, streaming exclusively on Hulu and…
15 Great Movies About Caste Discrimination, Dalit Resistance, And Ambedkarite Politics In India
Cinema in India has long mirrored the country’s social hierarchies, often reinforcing dominant-caste narratives while rendering Dalit experiences invisible. Yet,…
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The Monk and the Gun (2023) Movie Review: A Tender and Funny Meditation on Democracy and Humanity Â
As the image gradually emerges from darkness, vast meadows and undulating hills stretch across the screen, revealing the quiet beauty…
Laalo: Krishna Sada Sahaayate (2025) Movie Review: A Well-Meaning Yet Inconsistent and Misguided Devotional Phenomenon
“Laalo: Krishna Sada Sahaayate” is the directorial debut from filmmaker Ankit Sakhiya and has managed to become this year’s underdog…
Kalyug (1981) Movie Review: A Stark, De-Mythologized Mahabharata Powered by Karna
This December marks a year since the passing of Shyam Benegal, a great filmmaker whose storied career saw him move…
Preparation for the Next Life (2025) Movie Review: Fred Hechinger & Sebiye Behtiyar Breathe Life into Familiar Narrative Beats
Immigration has unfortunately been one of the most discussed topics this year. It has led people to heated debates about…