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Trolls vs Tandav

What the makers of Tandav presumably set out to do was give audiences a thriller that painted a picture of the underbelly of Indian politics. But the intolerant response to the series by trolls has illuminated the ugly side of Indian society.

Arré Bench July 5, 2016

Bollywood

The White Tiger Review: It’s Adarsh Gourav’s Show All the Way

Adarsh Gourav, in his debut feature film role, is up to the task of being the glue that holds The White Tiger together. His character is both the flawed hero and the unreliable narrator, existing on society’s underbelly first out of choice, and then out of compulsion.

Arré Bench June 24, 2016

Pop Culture

Ajeeb Daastaans Review: This Netflix Anthology Gives You a New Perspective of Seeing the World Around You

Netflix’s anthology series Ajeeb Daastaans is an effective commentary on caste, class, and gender, which offers new perspectives to complexities that surround us. The toast of the series, however, is Neeraj Ghaywan’s “Geeli Pucchi”, starring Konkona Sen Sharma and Aditi Rao Hydari, a story about two women who find refuge in each other’s company, only to discover their differences.

Manik Sharma June 13, 2016

Features

Bandish Bandits: Can A Couple With Nothing in Common Stay Together?

In Amazon Prime Video’s Bandish Bandits, we’re introduced to a young couple, who have very little in common, apart from their shared love for music. Despite their differences, however, they manage to persevere, which raises the question: Can a couple with nothing in common stay together?

Arré Bench June 7, 2016

Features

The Boys 2: Five Characters That Will Have You Binging This Season

The characters in season 2 of The Boys prove that this expert satire could not have come at a better time than when superhero stan culture has reached its climax.

Arré Bench May 20, 2016

Features

5 Reasons Why Hello Charlie Won Us Over

Hello Charlie is a hysteric comedy about Charlie who must drive a scamster businessman on the run across the Diu border. The film is replete with rib-tickling performances by Aadar Jain, Jackie Shroff, and the crew, and witty punchlines.

Arré Bench May 2, 2016

Features

Why Stormfront From “The Boys” Is the Most Evil Superhero Ever

Stormfront debuted as the newest member on Amazon Prime Video’s “The Boys” this season, as the social media darling who fans can’t get enough of. But over the first few episodes, it becomes clear that she’s actually one of the most evil superheroes to have ever been written.

Arré Bench April 17, 2016

Features

Monkey Business! 7 Reasons Why Hello Charlie is the Madcap Comedy We Are Looking Forward To

Hello Charlie is a comedy where a billionaire tries to flee India disguised as a gorilla. If the trailer is anything to go by, this film is going to be a laugh riot.

Sahej Marwah April 15, 2016

Pop Culture

Pariwar Review: A Comic Look at How “Zameen” Always Comes First With Families

Pariwar, streaming on Disney+ Hotstar, is the perfect show for the pandemic. Everyone weary of high-intensity shows about drug lords, should turn their attention to this light-hearted, universal story of a family at war with itself. It also has a stellar cast, including Gajraj Rao, Vijay Raaz, Yashpal Sharma, Ranvir Shorey, and Nidhi Singh.

Hardik Rajgor April 14, 2016

Features

The Boys 2: Five Most Underrated Characters To Watch Out For

The Boys introduced the world to “The Seven”, a group of “supes” we love to hate. But behind the scenes, a stellar cast of more underrated characters helps us understand what exactly could go wrong when superhumans are more revered than Gods themselves.

Aditya Bhalla April 13, 2016