Framing Fascism
In light of the praise enjoyed by 'Jojo Rabbit', a look at the more effective framing of fascism in Czech film 'Shop on the High Street'
Columns
MAMI 2024 column for Business Standard
Hendibazi in Iran
Uncovering the place Indian movies have in Iranian cinemadoosti or cinephilia
Dispatch from Lollapalooza 2025: Thoughts on evolving live music experiences
It is an interesting age for live music. “Concert economy” is a buzzword for governments and tourism boards across Asia, looking to attract domestic and overseas fans. As much as it boosts accessibility to have artists play in one’s own country, skyward prices can put such experiences out of reach for many.
Release for grief
Concluding thoughts on Sundance 2025, an Eye Culture column for Business Standard.
In Kore-eda’s Kitchens
Since 2019 I have been writing 'Cinephile Files' -- a bi-monthly column on world cinema -- for Business Standard.
In the first such piece, I discussed the special place food has in Japanese films and television, beginning with the movies of Palme d'Or winning director Hirokazu Kore-eda.
In the first such piece, I discussed the special place food has in Japanese films and television, beginning with the movies of Palme d'Or winning director Hirokazu Kore-eda.
Senegal at sea
A review of Mati Diop's hypnotic 2019 drama 'Atlantics'
