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The Sad Demise of the Greeting Card

The greeting card’s contemporaries, like Phantom cigarettes and board games have been canonised as priceless relics of our past. But the humble card has unfortunately missed its spot in listicles that “Only ’90s Kids Will Get!”

Aditya Bhalla March 5, 2016

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Sharmaji Namkeen Review: A Fitting and Fun Ode to the Legend of Rishi Kapoor

Sharmaji Namkeen is a sweet, warm film that uses the charms of the late Rishi Kapoor to great effect. So much so, it’s probably the kind of film that acts as both a tribute, and a reminder of his affability.

Divya Unny March 5, 2016

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From Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Chic Suit to JLo’s Gift-Wrap-inspired Gown, the Best & Worst at Golden Globes

Awards season 2020 kicked off at last night’s Golden Globes, and with big-name celebrities, naturally, comes fashion. Forget saving their best outfits for the Oscars, the Golden Globes red carpet saw stars pulling out all the stops.

Kahini Iyer March 5, 2016

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Goodbye and Good Riddance, The Big Bang Theory

The first season of The Big Bang Theory was unlike anything we’d seen on TV: A group of loserly science nerds headlining a show. But 11 years, 12 seasons, and a spinoff later, The Big Bang Theory is a show we can’t wait to bid goodbye to. The show comes to an end in 2019.

Nihal Bambulkar March 5, 2016

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Why Jack Ryan is the Action Hero We Need

A far cry from the standard alpha-male action hero, Jack Ryan is a mild-mannered protagonist who resembles an unassuming Everyman despite being entrusted with saving the world. In humanising its lead, the show conveys a pertinent idea: Not all spies are born with it.

Poulomi Das March 5, 2016

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Why Oscar-Winning Nomadland is a Must-Watch Film for a Crisis-Hit World

Nomadland, which one an Oscar for Best Picture, is about a middle-aged woman forced into a life on the road after her husband’s death and subsequent shutdown of the plant he worked for. Life, the film tells us, can be looked at with the serenity of contentment, with the plausibility of lesser goals.

Manik Sharma March 5, 2016

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The Terrorising Silence of A Quiet Place

In John Krasinski’s A Quiet Place, silence holds the key to survival. Unlike assembly-line Hollywood horror, the film’s greatest strength lies in its ability to create a visual atmosphere of horror from its quietude.

Poulomi Das March 5, 2016

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Ben is Back Review: A Heartbreaking Take on the Addiction of Maternal Love

In Peter Hedges’ Ben Is Back, maternal love comes without an expiry date – just like drug addiction. The film investigates the aftermath of addiction, both as a raging epidemic and as a crushing emotion.

Poulomi Das March 5, 2016

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Hindi-Medium Soup for the English-Medium Soul

Hindi Medium could have been a dire PSA film with a preachy note about our foolish love for English. Instead, it holds up a wicked mirror to ourselves. All you can do is laugh.

Poulomi Das March 4, 2016

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The Beauty of the Brooder in Dil Chahta Hai

In a cinematic universe full of overgrown men-children, Dil Chahta Hai’s Siddharth really stands out. Before Sid, played expertly by Akshaye Khanna, we’d never seen such acute sadness delivered with such control.

Poulomi Das March 4, 2016