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How to Make a Show about “Liberated” Women. Just Talk Sex, What Else?

Bhaag Beanie Bhaag gives in to the same stereotype like Veere Di Wedding and Four More Shots Please! Its lead characters are devoid of depth, and their “open-mindedness” only means that they can talk boldly about sex.

Sahej Marwah June 12, 2016

Pop Culture

The Fame Game Review: Madhuri Dixit falls short in a role made for Her

The Fame Game has two comebacks. Both are unsuccessful because in a role that almost seems tailor-made for her, Madhuri Dixit falls miserably short of leaping beyond the dance steps she is adored for. Acting, we learn in the process, is another animal altogether.

Manik Sharma June 12, 2016

POV

Behold the WhatsApp Saviour, the Superhero Who Answers All Your Queries

Your day begins with scrambling for your phone. Your neighbour needs a basket for her cat. You send her the pet shop address. Mrs K is out of ideas for her son’s science project. You put your work side, google and send her links. Why can’t you stop yourself from responding to every query on WhatsApp or Facebook?

Alka Gurha June 12, 2016

Pop Culture

Guilty Review: The Netflix Movie Wants To Make a #MeToo Statement But Doesn’t Know How To

Netflix’s Guilty, which traces the investigation of a rape accusation made on Twitter, had the opportunity to stand out as a film that explores the changing nature of consent in a post #MeToo world. It squanders that chance and instead tells us a story told far too many times – that rape survivors are often disbelieved.

Poulomi Das June 9, 2016

POV

Netflix and Kill: Do You Also Struggle to Finish a Book Today?

Why can’t I, the former devourer of books, complete even a single one today? I put the blame partly on technology: Streaming websites offer us thousands of shows and movies. And unlike books, which require imagination on the reader’s part, these shows serve you everything on a platter.

Karan Mujoo June 8, 2016

Pop Culture

Sacred Games: Why You Don’t Mess With the Marathi Tai

We can continue to criticise the portrayal of women as mere pawns in the sacred games of men. But take a minute to look beyond the obvious. The women in the Netflix series aren’t mere cheerleaders – they’re controllers in their own right.

Damian D'souza June 8, 2016

Pop Culture

Dhamaka Review: Ram Madhvani and Kartik Aaryan offer a barnstorming critique of news media

Kartik Aaryan and Ram Madhavani’s Dhamaka is a riveting thriller that works even better as a critique of media greed and frenzy.

Manik Sharma June 7, 2016

Love and Sex

How Do You Grieve the End of a Relationship That Has No Name on Paper?

I’m experiencing the end of a glorious relationship that existed outside the bounds of marriage. Over the last few weeks, I’ve heard every variation of the “get some action” line of advice. Why do we treat relationships that don’t have a clearly defined, recognisable name like they were somehow inferior?

Sonali Kokra June 6, 2016

Pop Culture

Life Lessons from Frank Underwood

House of Cards is a window into what would happen if Donald Trump was actually competent. The life lessons from Frank Underwood, a well-rounded evil genius with a dysfunctional morality metre and the power to change the world, are invaluable.

Parthshri Arora June 6, 2016

Pop Culture

Bulbbul Review: There’s Lots to Admire in this Spooky Anti-Fairytale Produced by Anushka Sharma

Bulbbul is possibly the most ambitious Netflix original film since Lust Stories. It marks the directorial debut of Anvita Dutt, a seasoned lyricist and screenwriter, who takes her time with building suspense, relying more on visual detailing than narrative plot-twists to deliver a highly original film.

Poulomi Das June 5, 2016