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Bhakshak Movie Real Story: What Happened in 2018’s Muzaffarpur Case? Is Vaishali Based on a Real Character? What Was Project Koshish by TISS?

The latest Indian social thriller, Bhakshak, is making all the right noise in the public domain. Streaming on Netflix, the movie shows the grit and determination of an independent journalist to bring to justice powerful people involved in a heinous crime. Is it based on a real story though? Read on to find out. Is […]

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Bhakshak (2024) Movie Review: Phenomenal Performances and a Heart-rending Storyline Create Wizardry on Screen

We keep hearing cinema has the power to shape society, but haven’t commercial aspects made this almost impossible to happen? There’s a total dearth of films that question the system, the evils, and the intentions of those in power. Bhakshak, a new Hindi film streaming on Netflix, breaks this ongoing blindness. But it isn’t the

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Ashes (2024) Movie Review: A Great Idea is Masked by Withering Flaws

Some regions are known for their distinct style of filmmaking. One of them is Turkey. The succulent creations from the country have always a touch of engaging somberness to them. Ashes is the latest Turkish flick to hit Netflix. It promises to be a psychological, suspenseful, and romantic affair and runs for almost 100 minutes.

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One Day (2024) Series Review: A Serene, Sober Yet Nostalgically Wild Experience

How rare is it to find full-fledged romantic shows these days? My memory fails me to remember any such series from the past few months. But to our respite, a new British creation called One Day has premiered on Netflix. It is based on David Nicholls’ novel of the same name. There are fourteen episodes (yes, you

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Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya Movie Review: The Ordinary Execution of an Exciting Concept Stops it From Rising Above a Pastime Entertainer 

Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, two heartthrobs of young Indian audiences, have come together for the first time on the big screen.  Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya is the latest Hindi Romcom to hit the big screen. While Kapoor is coming on the back of Jersey (theatrical), Kriti’s last film was Ganapath.  Both were, unfortunately, on the southern

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Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2024) Series Review: Its Unconventional Narrative Holds Firm for the Most Part

America’s association with spy shows is known to the world. The region enjoys creative wisdom rarely found elsewhere.  Recent US shows from the Spy genre include The Recruit, The Night Agent, and Obliterated, among others.  The latest addition to the list is Mr. & Mrs. Smith, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.  With eight episodes, the

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Baby Bandito True Story: Was Kevin Tapia the Mastermind? What Happened to Alexis Niñoles Rivas? Have There Been Other Similar Heists in Chile?

As I mentioned in my Review of Baby Bandito, “the biggest heist of the century,” a claim made by the Netflix show from Chile, is contentious.  It was previously trademarked by Everybody Loves Diamond, an Amazon show.  Therefore, I naturally felt doing a bit of research and coming up with a definitive answer. That and the

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Baby Bandito (2024) Series Review: An Imperfect Rendering of a Clumsy Heist

Heists can be exciting if they are told well on the screen. Baby Bandito, a new Chilean series, now streaming on Netflix, aims to do exactly the same. Netflix says it is inspired by “the biggest heist of the century.” However, the claim is contentious. Last year, a series called “Everybody Loves Diamonds” was released

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