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This year, Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and DC played with form, introduced newer formats of storytelling, redefined established tropes, gave us some great characters to root for
While the evolution of editing as a narrative tool, in Indian cinema or otherwise, cannot be entirely attributed to Soviet film theorists, it becomes relevant to see how even today Vsevolod Pudovkin’s film techniques seem to be implemented consistently and creatively (Originally published in The Hindu on December 15, 2022)…
The modern-day animation industry, despite benefitting from looking back, is yet to accept some undeniably vital arguments as to why incorporating stop-motion techniques is relevant
Even amid the uncertainty that an all-encompassing calamity like the pandemic brings, cinema still retains some control
A short piece on Mammootty's 2014 thriller Munnariyippu
With OTT platforms having really come into their own, industry insiders speak to us on how the very understanding of what defines a ‘theatre film’ seems to be undergoing a change
Movie theatres have been stifled on account of the pandemic, but the enthusiasm of fans has not been on the wane. We speak with fan club heads, as they help us understand why the theatres thrive
With the pandemic affecting film promotions, and an important wing of it—flex banners and wall posters—we speak to prominent players in this space to learn about survival strategies and future plans
For Tamil film personalities, Twitter Spaces is more than just a feature that enables them to interact with their audiences