Robert Downey Jr’s documentary tribute to his father, Sr., wants to mimic his dad’s avant-garde filmmaking. But the film lacks coherence, and its subject and filmmaker’s obscene wealth gets …
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Interview: How to Make a Film About a Polarised, Conflict-Ridden Society
"The world is used to seeing Palestinians as numbers and it’s time to start seeing them as humans," said Darin Sallam, the director of 'Farha'.
How a Bengali Book Series Is Attempting to Make Partition History ‘Real’ for Children
The collection of three books, 'Deshbhag', 'Desher Manush', 'Desher Bhasha', traces the history of the Partition – focusing on its effects in Bengal, its impact on the common people, …
‘Ad-hoc’ Teachers at Delhi University: From the Frying Pan into the Fire
After serving for years as 'ad-hoc' teachers working under adverse conditions, many such Delhi University faculty members are now finding themselves shunted out of their jobs.
Remembering the Two Pelés: The Pathbreaking Black Athlete and the Global Celebrity
There remain many ways to remember Pelé but each of them are united as markers of a remarkable life.
Happy New Year!
While we celebrate the arrival of a new year, hundreds of people are losing their homes due to a massive eviction drive by the Assam government.
Pope Benedict XVI Was a Man at Odds With the Modern World, Leaves Behind a Complex Legacy
Joseph Ratzinger's writings will be relevant decades from now, but his pontificate will inevitably be associated with controversies.
India Release of Pakistani Film ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ Postponed Indefinitely
According to an industry insider, the highest-grossing Pakistani film of all time release was stalled due to resistance from certain sections.
Why a Glorified Beginning?
A perspective on the new year from someone who is coping with an unfathomable loss.
The 10 Best Bollywood Films of 2022 That Entertained Us and Startled Us Too
Using top stars intelligently can result in films that make you think.