Cinema

Cinemas of sound: Films that redefine frontiers of audio storytelling

Cinemas of sound: Films that redefine frontiers of...

October 22, 2025

In cinema’s long history, barring a few films, sound has often played a supporting role, heightening emotion, defining atmosphere, and punctuating silence. In 2025, a new generation of filmmakers has once again brought sound to the narrative forefront. These five films experime...

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Bollywood film endings shape how audiences remember stories

Bollywood film endings shape how audiences remembe...

October 17, 2025

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan’s son, Aryan Khan, who recently debuted as a director with a witty, chaotic, and unapologetically filmy series, The Ba***ds of Bollywood on the streaming platform, Netflix. The show’s rather light-hearted ending leaves viewers with a lasting impr...

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In 2025 cinema, OTT redefine storytelling and audience engagement

In 2025 cinema, OTT redefine storytelling and audi...

October 12, 2025

Indian cinema in 2025 saw a vibrant blend of theatrical blockbusters and releases on Over The Top (OTT), each contributing significantly to the entertainment landscape and audience conversations nationwide. Theatres buzzed with pan-Indian hits spanning multiple languages, while O...

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When Bollywood songs tell stories beyond just romance

When Bollywood songs tell stories beyond just roma...

October 6, 2025

Songs in Bollywood are rarely ornamental. They have served as emotional shorthand for decades, strengthening character journeys and filling in narrative gaps. However, over the past two decades, music has developed into a more complex narrative device, particularly in young music...

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Mohanlal honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award at 71st National Film Awards

Mohanlal honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award at 7...

September 24, 2025

Mohanlal, one of India’s most revered actors, primarily known for his Malayalam films, received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the hands of President Draupadi Murmu at the 71st National Film Awards in a star-studded ceremony at New Delhi. The award stands as the highest honour i...

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Obscure film genres shaping cinema beyond mainstream storytelling

Obscure film genres shaping cinema beyond mainstre...

September 21, 2025

Obscure film genres often slip past mainstream conversations, yet they shape cinema with distinctive aesthetics, cultural undertones and technical flair. From cavernous folk horrors to glittering costume dramas, these subgenres continue influencing both contemporary filmmaking an...

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Audience tired of lazy portrayals of Bollywood’s stereotypes

Audience tired of lazy portrayals of Bollywood’s...

September 11, 2025

Indian cinema, especially Bollywood, has often relied on stereotypes to show the country’s many diverse communities. For decades, instead of portraying people with depth and authenticity, filmmakers have reduced entire cultures into exaggerated, sometimes even laughable traits....

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Indian franchises taking over 2025

Indian franchises taking over 2025

September 2, 2025

The year 2025 has been a big one for Indian cinema, especially when it comes to sequels. Many popular film franchises have returned to the big screen, bringing back fan-favourite characters, bigger action and exciting stories. This year has already seen the release of major seque...

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Six screen adaptations that honour their original stories

Six screen adaptations that honour their original ...

August 24, 2025

From the big screen to streaming platforms, book-to-series adaptations hold a distinct place in cinematic history, offering fans a chance to see beloved stories come alive. However, truly translating print to screen is notoriously challenging. Yet, several adaptations stand out f...

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Detective stories in Indian cinema: A missing genre

Detective stories in Indian cinema: A missing genr...

August 15, 2025

“Elementary, my dear Watson, elementary,” This iconic dialogue is from none other than the world’s most famous detective, created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes. His stories have stood the test of time, continuing to inspire television series, movies, and even g...

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