April 22, 2022
‘Beast’ Proves the Theatrical Timepass is Alive and Well
The hit Tamil-language film with superstar Vijay shows that Indian movies don’t need to be good to be a great time and succeed at the box office.
Dilani Rabindran
March 5, 2021
Why Bollywood Queens Start in the South
For decades, Hindi cinema has been sourcing its leading ladies from the Southern film industries of India.
December 8, 2020
Deepa Mehta’s ‘Funny Boy’ is Problematic, But Worth Watching
Despite its dearth of Tamil-speaking actors, the film is a powerful depiction of the reasons my family left Sri Lanka.
December 2, 2020
“Jallikattu” Bucks the Trend as India’s Oscars Pick for Best International Film
The gorgeously chaotic Malayalam film is the polar opposite of last year’s popular but unoriginal star-studded selection.