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The Hindu
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Watch: Suparn Verma on wokeness, dark stories and quiet dissent
Watch: Suparn Verma on wokeness, dark stories and quiet dissent: Inside Man Bollywood's genre-chameleon speaks! From Rana Naidu and The Trial to Banda and The Family Man, Suparn Verma has become a defining voice in Indian streaming. In this exclusive interview with Sudhish Kamath for The Hindu, Suparn opens up on Inside Man Episode 2: The creative grind: From journalist to screenwriter to showrunner The woke lens vs. storytelling freedom: Can gray characters still survive cancel culture? The identity of Indian cinema: Why it's NOT fair to compare it to Hollywood The future of OTT: How success has let him stop chasing validation Dark characters & moral responsibility: Why showing consequences matters more than appeasing critics Working across LA, Telugu industry & Hindi cinema: A truly pan-Indian (and global) creator Cinema as history: Why understanding society is essential to telling real stories Against flag-waving, for quiet rebellion: How he navigates censorship with craft 'We are not idols. We're craftsmen.' And much more. Presentation and editing: Sudhish Kamath
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Watch: Same plot, new bottles
This week on FOMO Fix, Sudhish Kamath breaks down Bhool Chuk Maaf — the latest entry in the overdone time-loop genre that ironically forgets to be original. Also on the episode: TV Gold: Taylor Sheridan's Landman — where oil meets fire and Billy Bob Thornton holds it all together. If Yellowstone was your vibe, this one is worth drilling into. Heads Up: Vijay Sethupathi stars in Ace, a film that tries to bluff with comedy, action, and a heist — but doesn't quite have the right cards. Retro Ride: Mohanlal's Thudarum revs up old-school action with Ilaiyaraaja music and raw nostalgia — but don't expect Drishyam-style twists. PSA: JJ Abrams throws it back to the '70s with Duster, where fast cars, FBI agents, and blue suede shoes collide. 👁🗨 Watch, skip, or wait — Sudhish Kamath is your binge guide, your designated driver through the noisy streets of content chaos. This is FOMO Fix, brought to you by The Hindu.
The Hindu
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Frequently Made Mistakes Episode 4
Watch | Why Crying Isn't Always Connection | Pathos Overload | Frequently Made Mistakes Episode 4 Everyone loves a good cry—but when does emotion stop feeling honest and start feeling manipulative? In this episode of Frequently Made Mistakes, filmmaker Sudhish Kamath breaks down the problem of pathos overload — when movies drown in melodrama instead of building meaningful emotional arcs. Case Study: Laal Singh Chaddha — A film with the potential of Forrest Gump, but caught in a loop of trauma without triumph. We explore: • What pathos really means in film • How to evoke emotion without emotional blackmail • Why characters need dignity, not just tragedy • Fixes that could've saved Laal Singh Chaddha Plus: A screenwriting exercise to flip sad scenes with levity Examples of movies that got the balance right: Anand, Iqbal, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Life is Beautiful, and more.
The Hindu
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Watch: Mission: Impossible to Ignore
Tom Cruise is back doing the impossible — taking on AI, gravity, and a franchise finale in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. But is it worth your time (and IMAX money)? Sudhish Kamath breaks it down with a full franchise recap and ranking on Hype Check with a Mission: Impossible Special. Plus, on TV Gold, don't miss Guy Ritchie's gangster epic Mobland, and catch the riotous finale of Seth Rogen's The Studio. We also cover the Danish thriller Secrets We Keep on Heads Up and call out the problematic Tamil crime drama Fire. Get the fix before the algorithm traps you in another content loop. This week's FOMO Fix will self-destruct in 3… 2… 1… Script and presentation: Sudhish Kamath Music: Ivan Avakian
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Watch: John Abraham charms in The Diplomat, The Royal Mess, and Poker Face returns
Watch: John Abraham charms in The Diplomat, The Royal Mess, and Poker Face returns | FOMO Fix This week on FOMO FIX, Sudhish Kamath shares a skill set with Charlie Cale as Poker Face returns. Hype Check: Netflix's The Royals claims to be a guilty pleasure — but is it just guilty of glorifying privilege and tone-deaf fantasy? TV Gold: Rian Johnson's Poker Face is back — and it's smarter, funnier, and pulpier than ever. Heads Up: John Abraham plays it cool in The Diplomat — no punching, just calls for help. TVF's Gram Chikitsalay tries to cure your Panchayat blues. Vadakkan offers high-quality Malayalam horror… until it loses the plot in Kantara land. All that, and your early reminder — Mission: Impossible drops a week early in India. Cut through the clutter. Watch FOMO FIX. Your weekly BS detector. Music: Ivan Avakian
