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Bollywood Inquiry December 2023: DUNKI, 12TH FAIL, JORAM &THE ARCHIES
Bollywood Inquiry December 2023: DUNKI, 12TH FAIL, JORAM & THE ARCHIES

This month Indian Cinema was full of blockbusters, hits and artistically acclaimed films.

STILL HUMAN: Focus On The Disenfranchised
STILL HUMAN: Focus On The Disenfranchised

David Albert Habif’s “Still Human” is an exceptional documentary tackling social problems such as homelessness, poverty, and wealth disparity.

SUNDANCE 2023: KOKOMO CITY & AGAINST THE TIDE
SUNDANCE 2023: KOKOMO CITY & AGAINST THE TIDE

We take a look at Sundance documentaries Kokomo City and Against the Tide!

JHUND: Soccer With a Dash of Social Reform
JHUND: Soccer With a Dash of Social Reform

For a mainstream breakout film, Manjule creates something that has both a heart and mind behind it.

PONNIYIN SELVAN: PART I: A Fun And Brisk Epic
PONNIYIN SELVAN: PART I: A Fun And Brisk Epic

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I is fun and brisk, setting a higher standard for Indian literary adaptations.

NYFF 2022: ALL THAT BREATHES
New York Film Festival 2022: ALL THAT BREATHES

All That Breathes captures the noble effort to save the Black Kites, transforming from a humanitarian venture to a broad-scale look.

THE SHEPHERDESS & THE SEVEN SONGS: A Dance Of History And Cultures Past
THE SHEPHERDESS & THE SEVEN SONGS: A Dance Of History And Cultures Past

Stringing together multiple sources and influences, it is a spellbinding dance between Kashmir’s folkloric past and its tumultuous present.

THE SHEPHERDESS AND THE SEVEN SONGS: A Fiery Feminist Folk Tale
THE SHEPHERDESS AND THE SEVEN SONGS: A Fiery Feminist Folk Tale

Allow yourself to be transported by the sights and sounds of The Shepherdess and the Seven Songs and be rewarded with a powerful cinematic experience.

TATHAGAT A Lifelong Quest for Truth and Meaning
TATHAGAT: A Lifelong Quest for Truth and Meaning

An old monk recieves news of his aunt passing away, causing him to reflect on his life and his beliefs in Manav Kaul’s Tathagat.

BORDERLANDS: Human Stories Beyond Frontiers
BORDERLANDS: Human Stories Beyond Frontiers

In Borderlands, six lives have been woven together seamlessly to symbolize the continuum of life and inseparability of human agency.

RK/RKAY: Innovation by Loss of Creative Control
RK/RKAY: Innovation by Loss of Creative Control

RK/RKAY is a highly innovative and well-crafted film that demonstrates Rajat Kapoor’s creativity, intellect, and mastery.

San Francisco International Film Festival Documentary Round-up Part 2

Presented virtually, Arlin Golden finishes his coverage of the documentaries that premiered at this year’s San Francisco International Film Festival.

GODZILLA VS. KONG: The Good Old Smash And Grab
GODZILLA VS. KONG: The Good Old Smash And Grab

While Godzilla vs. Kong is by far the best installment of this rebooted franchise, the MonsterVerse could still learn a few lessons from its forerunners.

Bigotry And Hypocrisy In John Abraham's DONKEY IN A BRAHMIN VILLAGE
Bigotry And Hypocrisy In John Abraham’s DONKEY IN A BRAHMIN VILLAGE

Donkey in a Brahmin Village is deserving of its cult status in Indian cinema as it dared to expose the hideous aspects of religion and society.

Satyajit Ray - THE HERO at Berlinale
Satyajit Ray – THE HERO at Berlinale

Legend of the Berlindale Film Festival, Satyajit Ray’s award-winning 1966 Indian drama The Hero (Nayak) showcases the filmmaker’s talents.