Sara’s, on Amazon Prime, narrates the story of a young, aspiring filmmaker who has zero maternal instincts. In Sara, I found myself. In her story, I found my spirit.
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‘Toofan’ is a Mediocre Rehash of Tired, Old Bollywood Cliches and Tropes
Only once does Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra surprise the audience with an element of subversion that comes as a pleasant surprise.
Review: Haseen Dilruba is a Collection of Obvious Tropes and Recycled Characters
The film wants to reach a certain point, but its journey is devoid of convincing reasons or considered nuance.
Bollywood’s First ‘Intimacy Coordinator’ Wants Safe Standards for Sex Scenes
Production crews have normally been responsible for the well-being of actors on Bollywood sets. But now India's film industry has its first certified intimacy coordinator.
‘Maacher Jhol’: A Tale of Simplicity in a Pandemic
The 2017 animated film directed by Abhishek Verma soothed my hurt mind and I found myself wandering through the tender moments of life.
Representation Matters: Bringing Authenticity to YA Fantasy, Fiction
Authors are not obligated to create diversified characters. However, if a story involves racially and culturally diverse characters, authenticity should matter.
Big Tech Is Killing Movies
Amazon’s buyout of MGM is the latest example of the culture industry’s transformation into a Big Tech monopoly. Artists, workers, and the film-watching public suffer the consequences.