Shaibal Chhotray

Pandemic Or Not, Films Rule Our Hearts; We Bring You The Best 20 Of 2021

We all love to make favourite films list. But the one thing cinema teaches anyone is that no list is…

January 1, 2022

‘Jai Bhim’ Scratches At Surface Of Tamil Nadu’s Anti-Caste Movement

When an inspector remarks that it is common for many in the Irula caste to be convicted in theft cases,…

November 6, 2021

‘Godzilla Vs Kong’ Is Incredible Fun But Also Stupid

Godzilla vs. Kong is the fourth installment in Legendary’s MonsterVerse franchise and depicts the epic clash between the two monster…

March 28, 2021

Indoo Ki Jawani Is An Utter Test Of Patience

Let’s put it in very simple words. Indoo Ki Jawani by debutant director Abir Sengupta is an immensely bad film.…

March 10, 2021

Movies Which Dared To Mock Religion

Films that criticize religion are often a subject of controversy. Amazon Prime recently found itself in crosshairs as several FIRs…

March 7, 2021

‘The White Tiger’ Is Gripping But Leaves Much To Be Desired

Ramin Bahrani’s Netflix film based on Arvind Adiga’s Booker Prize winning novel, ‘The White Tiger’, is one of the most…

January 26, 2021

Reel Recall 2020: Movies Come Home Streaming On OTT

The biggest pandemic in 100 years didn’t dampen the spirits of filmmakers though theatres remained closed for 10 months. Thanks…

December 31, 2020

A Defence Of Indian Matchmaking & Why Trashiness Is Essential To Reality TV

Made in Heaven is a fictional show, which depicts the pitfalls and shenanigans of Indian weddings, on Amazon Prime. I…

July 24, 2020

Dark Season 3: An Enthralling Beginning, A Confounding Middle & A Satisfying End

As I begin to collect the remaining bits of my brain to write about a show that has justifiably blown…

July 7, 2020

Choked Because ଦରସିଝା

In Odia there is a term to describe half-cooked food – ଦରସିଝା. ଦରସିଝା describes emotions of something that had the…

June 9, 2020