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The Hindu
15 hours 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
India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
6 Best Works of Franz Kafka: Stories That Changed Modern Literature
photoDetails english 2908398 Franz Kafka, is renowned for his exploration of themes like alienation, existential anxiety, and the absurdity of bureaucracy. His distinct, surreal style often called "Kafkaesque" is evident in works such as The Metamorphosis, The Trial, The Castle, and In the Penal Colony. Scroll to read more about him. Updated:May 30, 2025, 03:23 PM IST About Kafka 1 / 7 Franz Kafka was born on 3rd July, 1833 in Prague, Czechia. His work explores themes of alienation, existential dread, and oppressive bureaucracy. Kafka's writing style is marked by dark humor, and nightmarish scenarios, often referred to as "Kafkaesque'. The Metamorphosis 2 / 7 This iconic novel was published in 1915, The story shows the tension between individual identity and societal roles. The protagonist's emotional journey highlights the cruelty of conditional love and the deep human need for understanding. The Castle 3 / 7 This novel was published in 1926 in an unfinished book, The novel delves into themes of bureaucracy, alienation, and the search for meaning. Kafka portrays a confusing, indifferent system that frustrates K's, the protagonist's every effort. In The Penal Colony 4 / 7 Published in 1919, this short story examines themes of justice, punishment, and blind adherence to tradition. Kafka's storytelling triggers discomfort and contemplation, using stark imagery and ethical ambiguity to challenge the reader's sense of fairness and authority. The Trial 5 / 7 This amazing novel was published in 1925. The book explores existential anxiety, powerlessness, and the human longing for clarity and justice. The protagonist, Josef K., is arrested and prosecuted by a mysterious and inaccessible legal system. The charges against him are never revealed. Letters to Milena 6 / 7 These deeply personal letters offer a rare glimpse into Kafka's emotional world. Addressed to Milena Jesenská, his beloved, they reveal themes of longing, vulnerability, love, and spiritual connection and the fact that despite their intimacy, Kafka and Milena never lived together which makes these letters more intimate. The Hunger Artist 7 / 7 Published in 1922, is a short story that follows a professional artist who performs public fasting as an art form. Over time, audiences lose interest in his act, and he is forgotten by his audience. The story explores themes of isolation, misunderstood artistry, and existential longing.
Daily Record
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Inside Fred and Rose West's evil crimes, how many people they killed and where they are now
Netflix's new serial killer documentary, Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story, delves into the crimes of the evil couple who killed multiple women between the 60s and 80s. Netflix has released a new documentary series about the horrific killings of Fred and Rose West between the 60s and 80s. Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story explores the harrowing crimes of Fred and Rose West, one of the UK's most notorious serial killer couples, who are known to have killed at least 12 young women, including their own daughter, Heather West. The three-part Netflix documentary includes never seen before police footage and unheard audio recordings, providing viewers with fresh insights into their case. The official synopsis reads: "Recently discovered police recordings and first-person accounts tell the story of Fred and Rose West, two of the UK's most prolific murderers." The streaming platform's new series is split into three episodes: 'Fred', 'Rose', and 'The Trial'. The first two episodes delve into the couple's backgrounds, and then the third surrounds the shocking discovery of their unforgivable crimes and the subsequent legal proceedings Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story is directed by Dan Dewsbury, known for working on Louis Theroux: Forbidden America. The documentary marks the second instalment of Netflix's 'A British Horror Story' series, following the 2022 documentary on Jimmy Savile. The chilling new Netflix documentary is available to watch now. What did Fred and Rose West do? Fred and Rose West murdered, tortured and sexual assaulted at least 12 young women and girls between the years of 1967 and 1987, but the actual number of their victims is not known. Most of Fred and Rose's crimes took place at their home in Gloucester, 25 Cromwell Street, which has become known as the 'House of Horrors' and has became somewhat of a novelty. Who were their victims? Fred and Rose West are confirmed to have committed at least 12 murders between 1967 and 1987. However it is thought there are other victims whose bodies have never been uncovered. Fred is known to have murdered two people on his own and Rose was jointly convicted of an additional ten murders in 1995 alongside Fred. Here are the victims Fred and Rose were charged with murdering and their ages. Fred West solo murders: Anne McFall, 18 Catherine "Rena" Costello, 27 Fred and Rose West were jointly charged with the following murders: Charmaine West, 8 Carol Ann Cooper, 15 Lynda Gough, 19 Juanita Mott, 18 Lucy Partington, 21 Shirley Hubbard, 15 Thérèse Siegenthaler, 21 Shirley Robinson, 18 Alison Chambers, 16 Heather West, 16 What happened to Fred and Rose West? Fred and Rose were arrested in 1994 following a major police investigation which was launched into the disappearance of their own daughter, Heather West. On February 23, 1994, cops obtained a warrant to search their garden and the following day on February 24, Fred West was arrested, followed by Rose's arrest on February 25 on suspicion of murdering Heather. Further searches at their home led to the grim discovery of multiple bodies, which revealed their series of heinous crimes committed over two decades. Fred West was formally charged with 12 counts of murder and took his own life in prison in 1995 while awaiting trail. Meanwhile, Rose West was convicted of 10 murders and is serving life in prison without the possibility of parole. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
South Wales Argus
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Channel 5 The Trial full cast list and how to watch
Claire Skinner, known for her role as the mother in Outnumbered, and The Crown's Ben Miles star in the drama. Here's what you can expect from The Trial which is a "one-off drama" and the other faces you'll spot if you watch it. What is The Trial about? The Radio Times has shared a short summary so viewers know what to expect. It said: 'Britain, 2035, and when their teenage daughter, Teah, commits a grave crime, Dione and David Sinclair find themselves at the centre of a harrowing legal ordeal. 'In a public and humiliating arrest, they are thrown into the clutches of the Office of Judicial Inquisition, a powerful new branch of the Ministry of Justice.' Full cast list for Channel 5's The Trial Ben Miles will play David Sinclair while Claire Skinner will take on the role of his wife Dione Sinclair. India Fowler, who has played roles in Harlan Coben's Safe, Insomnia and more, will play David and Dione's daughter Teah. Saoirse-Monica Jackson will play judge Sarah Willis. The Trial is written by Mark Burt and directed by Michael Samuels. How to watch The Trial The Trial will start at 9pm tonight and finish at 10pm on Channel 5. Recommended reading: In a review for the Radio Times, Stephen Kelly said: 'Netflix series Adolescence sparked a national debate about how aware parents are today about their children's behaviour. One-off drama The Trial builds on that with a story set in 2035, when parents can be tried for the crimes of their child. 'Claire Skinner and Ben Miles star as Dione and David Sinclair, a couple whose parenting is being scrutinised by 'inquisitor' Sarah (Derry Girls' Saoirse-Monica Jackson). It is a compelling premise: a stripped-back chamber play with meaty ideas and superb performances. 'Afterwards, documentary The Real Adolescence: Our Killer Kids investigates the disturbing rise in youth violence, with an emphasis on social media.'
Times
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
The Trial review — could this parental nightmare revive the one-off drama?
What is this strange thing? A single, self-contained drama that is all neatly done and dusted in less than an hour? No flabbed-out eight-episode box set and then a blatant tee-up for a sequel? Let's hope it catches on, not least because the constant flood of multi-episode series makes heavy work for the poor, square-eyed TV critic. (I'm sure this was at the very top of your worry list.) The Trial was the first of 5's new single-drama strand evoking, for those of us decrepit enough to remember, the BBC's Play for Today, a kitemark for quality writing. It's a great idea to revive a format that brought us such TV gold as Blue Remembered Hills, Scum and Abigail's Party, and this
