Here’s a movie that’s treating a gay relationship in India with the gravitas it demands, while trying not to take itself too seriously.
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Salman Khan and Our Love for Criminals
Bollywood's reaction to Salman Khan's conviction showed that defending, supporting and shielding criminals is a part of our culture.
2018 Belonged to Bollywood’s Rebels
This was the year unusual stories and transgressive narratives gave conventional Bollywood a run for its money.
Why Movie Baddies All Have the Same Evil Laugh
There are practical reasons for the ubiquity of the evil laugh in children’s animations and early video games, a scholar from Denmark explains.
What’s Driving Our Taste for Explicitly Nationalistic Cinema?
We're either stuck in a narrow definition of patriotism or trying to imagine a better nation for ourselves – and our movies reflect this conflict like never before.
‘Uri’ Trailer: Brace Yourselves, More Toxic Hyper-Nationalism is Coming
The trailer makes clear that the film is only going to stoke the already-rising flames of toxic hyper-nationalism.
Rajnikanth’s Film 2.0 is Probably More than Just About Phone Radiations
'2.0' wades into a swamp of issues and could compromise our ability to respond sensibly to future findings. The government should consider issuing an accessible set of guidelines to counter …