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It's no longer Kubrick Month because we're late recording and uploading this and P4, but regardless, we're here to complete our Kubrickian Odysseys!
Dhruv, Amartya, and Hemant have spent the entirety of July (and will now spend the last week of August and the first week of September) revisiting and discussing 10 (of 13) Kubrick-directed films (the Horror and Noir films will be discussed in October and November, respectively!) plus one conceptualized and obsessed over by him but eventually directed by his dear friend, Steven Spielberg.
In Part 4 (of 4), we focus primarily on the monolith of Kubrick's filmography and hard science fiction itself: "2001: A Space Odyssey." Everything from Ridley Scott's "Alien" to Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" to Denis Villeneuve's "Arrival" to Werner Herzog's philosophy, and most importantly, Michael Bay's "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" is referenced here, as the three of us try to make senseof Kubrick's enigmatic masterpiece.
We go through the film chapter by chapter, detailing our interpretations of each of its mysterious, short-story-like building blocks before leaping its two "real" offsprings—"2010—The Year We Make Contact" and, more extensively, Steven Spielberg's "A.I. Artificial Intelligence"—to, hopefully, provide some legitimate answers to 2001's enduring, endless mysteries.
TIME CODES
Our Monolith's Disclaimer: [00:00 - 02:06]
“2001: A Space Odyssey” & Its Legacy - [02:06 - 43:14]
"The Dawn of Man": [43:14 - 50:53]
"The Dawn of PanAm": [50:53 - 01:15:47]
"The Dawn of HAL9000": [01:15:47 - 01:49:07]
"The Dawn of the Superchild": [01:49:07 - 02:02:25]
"2010 - The Year We Make Contact": [02:02:25 - 02:13:57]
"A.I. Artificial Intelligence": [02:13:57 - 02:45:22]
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AUDIO EXCERPTS
1. 2001: A Space Odyssey Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR_e9y-bka0.
2. 2001: A Space Odyssey 4K HDR | The Shutdown of Hal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwCFY6pmaYY.
3. 2001: A Space Odyssey - Overture-Atmospheres - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSOoM2ih5Is.
4. Requiem for Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Two MixedChoirs& Orchestra (2001: A Space Odyssey) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcC6B-i28YE.
5. 2001 A Space Odyssey Opening - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-QFj59PON4.
6. 2001: A Space Odyssey - ‘The Blue Danube’ (waltz)scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZoSYsNADtY.
7. Transformers 3 - Sam’s Job Interview with Brazos - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTWJCgxBQwY.
8. All Spoken Lines of HAL 9000 from 2001 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wrjl-H4Hs8.
9. Grizzly Man - Werner Herzog on Nature - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWYaC5YBaJk.
10. 2010: The Year We Make Contact Official Trailer #1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dQH_WNvL3Y.
11. The Reunion - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sDvUPRjwHo.
12. Godzilla 2014 H.A.L.O. Jumping Scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmZJiBZtahk.
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It's no longer Kubrick Month because we're late recordingand uploading this and P4, but regardless, we're here to complete our Kubrickian Odysseys!
Dhruv, Amartya, and Hemant have spent the entirety of July(and will now spend the last week of August and the first week of September) revisiting and discussing 10 (of 13) Kubrick-directed films (the Horror and Noir films will be discussed in October and November, respectively!) plus one conceptualized and obsessed over by him but eventually directed by his dear friend, Steven Spielberg.
In Part 3 (of 4), we focus on three of Kubrick’s most overtly provocative films whose controversial nature and treatment continue to inspire heated discussions.
The least of it, perhaps, centers around “Lolita” (1962).Which is a shame, really, because Kubrick’s formal and tonal command – partly necessitated by the still-strong presence of Hollywood’s Production Code – remains masterful in it: he makes the triggering central conceit of hebephilia (strong sexual interest shown by adults in pubescent children who are early in their adolescence) consistently discomforting even when disguising it within the conventions of seemingly charming romantic comedy.
The opposite may be true in the case of “A Clockwork Orange” (1971) – undoubtedly the director’s most aggressively controversial and confrontational film both in terms of its content and treatment. Its anger towards the individual’s brand of ultraviolence and sexual deviance is outmatched by its contempt towards forced social conditioning that destroys the individual’s free will without ever actually reforming him. Kubrick – unsurprisingly – places us somewhere in between these two modes – at times, troublingly embodying the individual’s POV and other times distancing us from it, making “A Clockwork Orange” what it is – an irresolvable film of conflict that offers NO solutions.
Which is THE problem with “Eyes Wide Shut.” Well, forAmartya and, to an extent, Dhruv. They both find the film incredibly well made but tiresome in its provocative but incredibly prolonged dissection of a marriage, and especially a man’s supposedly certain perception of his wife’s “pure” role within it. Hemant tries to counter that – but much like Tom Cruise in the film itself – retreats, perhaps, because his wife (thank you, Aarti!) also concurs with us.
Listen to the full episode to hear talk in detail about all threeof these films and end by debating the controversial ranking of our favorite Kubrick films!
TIME CODES
Intro: [00:00 - 17:02]
“Lolita” (1962): [17:02 - 57:25]
"A Clockwork Orange" (1971) : [57:25 - 01:36:39]
"Eyes Wide Shut" (1999) : [01:36:39 - 02:14:51]
Outro: [02:14:51 - 02:28:16]
AUDIO EXCERPTS
1. Clockwork Orange Please Stop - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhe9kRCySxM2. Lolita (1962) - Teaser Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b94tzbyDV9U
3. Kailash Kher - Tauba Tauba - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebceE8_aNoA
4. Lolita (1962) - A New Home - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHqGIe8AZ1g
5. A Clockwork Orange 4kUHD - Rival Gang Fight - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHK5d5a5HJI&t=45s
6. First Reformed | Official Trailer HD | A24 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCF5Y8dQpR4
7. Eyes Wide Shut (Trailer) | Austin Film Society - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDXSmhOQkk4
8. Eyes Wide Shut - Opening [HD] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNaNk09usi4
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In this episode, Dhruv and Amartya invite Devi (@film.trance) and Adithiyan (@curioseradithiyan) to discuss their favorite films of the year (up to and including July) in a new format! Each of them selects not only their favorite film but also their favorite direction, cinematography, score, screenplay, editing, and performance of the year (so far).
Like before, this discussion is not limited to any particular language or industry! And most all film discussions (barring maybe "Challengers") are fully spoiler-free!
Listen to the episode, note down titles that interest you, and share your favorites of 2024 (so far)!
TIME CODES
Introduction & Discussion Format - [00:00 - 08:22]
Favorite Performances - [08:22 - 39:20]
Favorite Screenplays - [39:20 - 01:03:38]
Favorite Musical Score - [01:03:38 - 01:22:02]
Favorite Cinematography - [01:22:02 - 01:42:20]
Favorite Editing - [01:42:20 - 01:54:54]
Favorite Direction - [01:54:54 - 02:20:04]
Honorable Mentions - [02:20:04 - 02:29:09]
Favorite Films - [02:29:09 - 02:46:44]
Outro - [02:46:44 - 02:50:35]
Audio Excerpts used under the “Fair Use Provisions” of the Indian Copyright Act.
1. "Paradise" (2024) - Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wdy2yY8nLjY.
2. "Ullozhukku" (2024) - Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iElmR97W024.
3. "The First Omen" (2024) - Demonic Possession & Water Break - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO-J_ttajjw.
4. "I Saw the TV Glow" (2024) - Bleachers Scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kbibu7Y5OHM.
5. "Maharaja" (2024) - Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Otcr-vRuaQs.
6. "Aattam" (2024) - Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UczdNpVB1I.
7. "Shri Swapankumar-er Badami Hyenar Kobole" (2024) - Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqTlTwWH67U.
8. Thaensudare, "Lover" (2024) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubk_MzyPVrY.
9. Premalola, "Sureshanteyum Sumalathayudeyum Hrudayahariyaya Pranayakadha" (2024) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sH9ewNKSUhM.
10. Ishq Mitaye, "Amar Singh Chamkila" (2024) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwUV6AMd5cM.
11. A Time of Quiet Between the Storms, "Dune: Part Two" (2024) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igtwOdqboT0.
12. "Challengers" (2024) - Churros Scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GvC0-42F58.
13. "Civil War" (2024) - Trailer 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cA4wVhs3HC0.
14. "Merry Christmas" (2024) - Katrina Kaif OPENS UP to Vijay Sethupathi about BETRAYAL - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyeXTFjJQtk.
15. "Aavesham" (2024) - Eda Mone Rengan Chettan Kanikkum Paranja Kanikkum - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsvzoeKIlNU.
16. "The Taste of Things" (2023) - The Kitchen Scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ5_6aqJ4Pw.
17. "Bramayugam" (2024) - Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55pzldrBRJM.
18. "Godzilla Minus One" (2023) - Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7DqccP1Q_4.
19. Evil Does Not Exist, "Evil Does Not Exist" (2023) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyIRZ3We4SA.
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Tis' Kubrick Month!
Dhruv, Amartya, and Hemant will spend the entirety of July revisiting and discussing 10 (of 13) Kubrick-directed films (the Horror and Noir films will be discussed in October and November, respectively!) plus 1 conceptualized and obsessed over by him but eventually directed by his dear friend, Steven Spielberg.
In Part 2 (of 4), we focus on Kubrick's historical epics, which feel like a continuation of his War films and, at times, a counterpoint to them.
We start by discussing the only film he believes he never had a final cut on—"Spartacus" (1960)—a swords-and-sandals epic whose main point of value for us lies in debating the limits of the auteur theory and the behind-the-scenes shenanigans that made the production a living hell for most involved.
Then, we pivot to focus extensively on "Barry Lyndon" (1975), best described as a "rebound" for Kubrick after he couldn't get his "Napoleon" project off the mark. But what if—we discuss and argue—"Barry Lyndon" is his best film? What if it retains the utter silliness of "Dr. Strangelove" but somehow also works as a heartbreaking character tragedy?
Listen to the full episode and much more about Yorgos Lanthimos ("The Favourite," "Poor Things") and Sofia Coppola's ("Marie Antoinette") Kubrickian touches in their period pieces!
TIME CODES
Intro: [00:00 - 06:14]
"Spartacus" (1960): [06:14 - 55:04]
Kubrick's "Take" on Humanity: [55:04 - 57:13]
"Barry Lyndon" (1975): [57:13 - 02:07:59]
Outro: [02:07:59 - 02:15:36]
Book Referenced in this Episode -
"Kubrick: An Odyssey" (Nathan Abrams & Robert P. Kolker).
Audio Excerpts -
1. "Kermode Uncut: Barry Lyndon." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk-xbqrJHzE&t=60s&ab_channel=kermodeandmayo.
2. "I'm Spartacus - Spartacus." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKCmyiljKo0&ab_channel=Movieclips.
3. "Georges Friedrich Haendel - Sarabande - Main Title (Barry Lyndon)." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWMR79IMQ-M&ab_channel=Gepetto.
4. "Hail Caesar! Got Most of It Scene." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9v6VJLZ8_I&ab_channel=Movieclips
5. "A Clockwork Orange Trailer." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T54uZPI4Z8A&ab_channel=WarnerBros.Entertainment
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Tis' Kubrick Month!
Dhruv, Amartya, and Hemant will spend the entirety of July revisiting and discussing 10 (of 13) Kubrick-directed films (the Horror and Noir films will be discussed in October and November, respectively!) plus 1 conceptualized and obsessed over by him but eventually directed by his dear friend, Steven Spielberg.
In Part 1 (of 4), we focus entirely on the one genre he repeatedly returned to throughout his career—the War Film.
This allows us to begin with "Fear and Desire" (1952), the feature-length debut that he outright disowns. Understandably, too -- because it only occasionally hints at his incredibly accomplished directorial (in particular, cinematographic) abilities.
Then, we move on to his three extremely accomplished films covering three different periods of war. The ray of humanity (and morality) in "Paths of Glory" (1957), set during WWI, is nowhere to be seen when we get to the absurdly crude (but horrifyingly prescient) comedy of the Cold War in "Dr. Strangelove" (1964) and the even cruder cruelty of the Vietnam War in "Full Metal Jacket" (1987).
Is this shift towards irony, detachment, and amorality resulting from him increasingly becoming untethered to the studio system? Is it because the wars themselves encouraged its pawns and players to embody these attitudes?
Listen to the full episode to hear us ask and then try and answer these questions whilst also situating each of these films within the context of other war films around the same subject matter.
Or just listen to the full episode to discover how we connect Stanley Kubrick to Salman Khan!
TIME CODES
Stanley Kubrick - Early Influences, Lasting Legacy: [00:00 - 22:28]
The (Anti)War Films: [22:28 - 34:22]
"Fear and Desire" (1952): [34:22 - 50:36]
"Paths of Glory" (1957) : [50:36 - 01:08:42]
"Dr. Strangelove" (1964) : [01:08:42 - 01:47:11]
"Full Metal Jacket" (1987) : [01:47:11 - 02:27:22]
Closing Thoughts: [02:27:22 - 02:33:04]
Books & Reviews Referenced in this Episode -
1. "Kubrick: An Odyssey" (Nathan Abrams & Robert P. Kolker).
2. "Dr. Strangelove: or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb -- Stanley Kubrick" (Dhruv Goyal). https://inreviewonline.com/2024/02/01/dr-strangelove/
Audio Excerpts -
1. "Stanley Kubrick; A Life in the Pictures, Intro." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNuzGlLqxNU&t=75s&ab_channel=FilmMasterKubrick.
2. "Fear and Desire Trailer." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDy7E6pNBSc&ab_channel=KinoLorber.
3. "Paths of Glory Trailer." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmDA60X-f_A&t=109s&ab_channel=criterioncollection.
4. "Have to answer the Coca-Cola Company." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ9B7owHxMQ&ab_channel=UHFknob.
5. "Full Metal Jacket - Born to Kill/Peace Button." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMEViYvojtY&ab_channel=markbrady.
6. "Dr. Strangelove Ending." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4VlruVG81w&ab_channel=Laurenan69.
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Hello, Hello, Hello!
In our third (of three!) episodes on Queerness in Film this month, Dhruv invites Queer Academic & SRK and KJo Fanboy Cris Patrick (@limjaeseven) to discuss the one thing he wanted to talk about most, the thing that in many ways defines his Twitter Page - QUEER CODING, READING & CAMP SENSIBILITY IN BOLLYWOOD.
We emphasize the words "Coding, Reading, and Camp Sensibility" most because our focus for this episode is on films that covertly (or, at least, less self-seriously overtly) position themselves as queer narratives about queer people. This includes all films written and directed (yes, even ghost-directed) by Karan Johar and Farah Khan. But for the sake of clarity, we focus most explicitly on Johar's work -- "Kal Ho Naa Ho" (2003) for Queer Coding, "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham" (2001) for Queer Reading, & "Student of the Year" (2012) vs. "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani" (2023) for Camp Sensibility.
Listen to the full episode to first hear us talk at length about embracing Bollywood Camp (or Campy Bollywood) and its inherent Queer Sensibility. (We use Susan Sontag's "Jottings" on Camp and Jack Babuscio's essay on Camp and Gay Sensibility to form our argument.) And then about particular scenes from each of these films that help define what it means to Queer Code & Queer Read (or Queer Bait)!
TIME CODES
Embracing Camp Bollywood - [00:00 - 16:21]
What is "Camp" (ft. Susan Sontag & Jack Babuscio) - [16:22 - 55:24]
What's Your Problem if I Want To Queer Read? - [55:25 - 59:54]
Queer Coding in "KHNH" - [59:54 - 01:26:53]
Queer Reading in "K3G" - [01:26:53 - 01:52:45]
Queer Sensibility in "SOTY" vs. "RARKPK" - [01:52:45 - 02:19:44]
Planning a Future Farah Khan Ep - [02:19:44 - 02:32:00]
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Articles & Research Papers Referenced in this Episode -
1. "Notes On Camp" (Susan Sontag). https://monoskop.org/images/5/59/Sontag_Susan_1964_Notes_on_Camp.pdf.
2. "Camp and the Gay Sensibility" (Jack Babuscio). https://comm350queercinema.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/camp-and-the-gay-sensibility.pdf
Audio Excerpts -
1. "Kantaben's Encounter - Kal Ho Naa Ho - Comedy Week." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaIdJbfffTM&ab_channel=DharmaProductions.
2. "Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDP1GTdo90A&ab_channel=NexusKhan.
3. "The Wedding - Student of the Year." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-El_iQ0i5Og&t=136s&ab_channel=DharmaProductions.
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In the second of three (or maybe even four!) episodes on Queer Cinema this month, Dhruv and Cris rhapsodize about Claire Denis' formally groundbreaking masterwork of queer and post-colonial cinema, "Beau Travail" (1999).
Initially, we planned to make this a 25-30 minute "extra" episode because Cris' recent obsession with the film matched Dhruv's unwavering love for it. But the film, loosely based on Herman Melville's unfinished 1888 novella, "Billy Budd, Sailor," about male camaraderie that gives way to envy and jealousy, inspires a much longer discussion. Everything from the film's Godardian influences to Denis Lavant's staggering central performance to Agnès Godard's unforgettably haunting cinematography is discussed in detail here, with Dhruv and Cris recounting numerous instances from the film that continue to prove elusive even after three or four viewings.
Listen to the full episode to hear us wax lyrical about Denis' subtle lyricism and her whole-hearted embrace of fragmented, elliptical storytelling. These formal and narrative transgressions, we argue, are what make "Beau Travail" an unforgettable, radical queer text.
TIME CODES
Introduction - [00:00 - 02:56]
Claire Denis - [02:57 - 08:06]
Herman Melville's "Billy Budd, Sailor" & Jean-Luc Godard's "Le Petit Soldat" - [08:06 - 12:20]
"Beau Travail" - [12:20 - 01:34:55]
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Audio Excerpts -
1. "Beau Travail Re-Release" Trailer
2. Tarkan's "Kiss Kiss" (1997)
3. Franky Vincent's "Tourment D'Amour" (1991)
4. Corona's "The Rhythm of the Night" (1993)
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Hello, Hello, Hello!
In our first (of three!) episodes on Queerness in Film this month, Dhruv invites Queer Academic & SRK and KJo Fanboy Cris Patrick (@limjaeseven) to discuss the one thing he "avoided like the plague for the longest time as he himself came to terms with his identity" -- Queer REPRESENTATION in Bollywood.
We emphasize the word "representation" because our focus for this episode is on films that overtly position themselves as queer narratives about queer people. This includes films that belong to, as Cris points out, the "Ayushmann Khurrana Social Messaging Industrial Complex" ("Chandigarh"), mainstream melodramas ("Ek Ladki..."), and incredible shorts buried within otherwise abhorrent Netflix anthologies ("Geeli Pucchi" in "Ajeeb Daastaans").
Listen to the full episode to hear us detail the history of Queer Representation, its aesthetics, and politics in Bollywood, especially before we tackle these three individual films -- two of which Dhruv and Cris are split on, one which they unabashedly adore.
TIME CODES
Introduction & Episode Overview - [00:00 - 13:31]
History of Queer Representation, Aesthetics & Politics in Cinema - [13:32 - 41:39]
"Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga" (2019) - [41:39 - 01:11:39]
"Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui" (2021) - [01:11:39 - 01:41:41]
"Geeli Pucchi" (2021) - [01:41:41 - 02:23:21]
Other Favorite Queer Films in Bwood & The Future of Bwood Queer Cinema - [02:23:21 - 02:45:43]
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Articles & Research Papers Referenced in this Episode -
1. "Gender Minority and its Changing Portrayal in Bollywood Films" (Ankita Chowdhury, 2019).
2. "Indian Cinema and the Queer Gaze: Presentation of LGBTQ+ in Bollywood" (Neha Jain, 2021).
3. What's Happening to Queer Cinema in the LGBT Boom? (Alex E. Jung, 2018). https://www.vulture.com/2018/05/queer-cinema-whats-happening-to-it.html
Audio Excerpts -
1. "Ek Ladki Ko Dekhta Toh Aisa Laga" Trailer
2. "Chandigarh Kare Aashqui" Netflix Promotional Clip
3. "Geeli Pucchi" Netflix Promotional Clip
4. "Sang Rehna" - Geeli Pucchi
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Hello, Hello, Hello!
In our latest episode, Sanjeet, Dhruv, and Hemant discuss Alex Garland's Civil War, which is now available to buy/rent on all OTT platforms. Using the film's increasingly divisive reception as a jumping point, we try to reason out its potential explanations; then, we center our main discussion on what we thought about the film itself.
Listen to the full episode for a spoiler-filled discussion that praises Garland's late-70s/early-80s-style direction and character work. But, also debates the merits and demerits of posing such bleak questions without proposing any answers.
TIMECODES
Intro/Random Chit Chat: [00:00 - 04:20]
Alex Garland, the director: [04:20 - 41:00]
"Civil War" (2024): [41:00 - 01:28:00]
Outro/(more) Random Chit Chat: [01:28:00 - 01:43:03]
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In another long-overdue episode, Dhruv welcomes Sanket back to discuss two underseen films (both premiered at Cannes but got lost in the mix) that provide a depressing diagnosis of Europe and England's rapidly multiplying racism and xenophobia.
Ken Loach's "The Old Oak" (2023) provides potential solutions to it; Cristian Mungiu's "R.M.N." (2022) leaves the decision up to us.
Listen to the full episode for a spoiler-filled discussion on the uncanny thematic similarities between these two films, the tonal differences that make them unique, and other films of a similar ilk that tackle politically charged subject matter in similarly explosive and nuanced ways.
TIMECODES
Introduction: [00:00 - 05:35]
Ken Loach-Paul Laverty Collaborations: [05:35 - 15:11]
"The Old Oak" (2023): [15:11 - 55:20]
"R.M.N." (2022): [55:20 - 01:34:44]
Closing Thoughts: [01:34:44 - 01:44:20]
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In this episode, Sanjeet and Amartya welcome Devi (@film.trance) back to talk about two new Malayalam movies recently released on OTT: Jithu Madhavan's high-voltage action-comedy "Aavesham" (on Amazon Prime Video) and Girish AD's tender rom-com-drama "Premalu" (on Hotstar).
Both films serve up narratives that are largely popular in the Indian cinematic landscape but feel unique because their screenplays are shaped by rich characterizations, not elaborate plots. In "Aavesham," Fahadh Faasil's electric performance lights up the screen; "Premalu" is a carefree, almost experiential story of burgeoning youthful love.
Interestingly, both films are produced by Faasil. We discuss how his productions' stamp on contemporary Malayalam cinema makes them feel refreshingly unique.
Listen to the full, spoiler-filled episode to know what we thought about each of these movies and how pale Bollywood films look & feel compared to these films.
TIMECODES
Random baat-cheet - [00:00 - 04:13]
Intro - [04:13 - 05:33]
"Aavesham" - [05:33 - 01:12:00]
"Premalu" - [01:12:00 - 02:14:05]
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Looking for your jidaigeki fix after the finale of FX's "Shōgun" (2024)?
Travel back to the 1960s and watch the jidaigeki phase of one of the most celebrated (and yet still somehow not as widely known) Japanese filmmakers, Masaki Kobayashi. All these films -- "Harakiri" (1962), "Kwaidan" (1964), and "Samurai Rebellion" (1967) -- take place in the Edo period (the early 1600s to mid-1800s) -- right after the explosive battles of the FX series.
In this very special episode, Dhruv and Amartya spend the first half-hour contextualizing the timeline for both those aware and unaware of Jidaigeki films. Then, they make their way through the staunchly anti-authoritarian (hence, anti-samurai) films of Kobayashi that, piece by piece, dismantle what they so proudly call their "code of honor."
Listen to the full episode for a detailed appreciation of Kobayashi's formal excellence, screenwriter Shinobu Hashimoto's mazey screenplays, and composer Tōru Takemitsu's violently unnerving scores—all discordant elements that, when played together, manage to shake the towering foundation of the spick-and-span Samurai.
TIME CODES
Masaki Kobayashi: [00:00 - 06:56]
Jidaigeki Films: [06:56 - 12:14]
Samurai History and Terminology: [12:14 - 27:14]
"Harakiri" (1962): [27:14 - 01:07:53]
"Samurai Rebellion" (1967): [01:07:53 - 01:27:42]
"Kwaidan" (1964): [01:27:42 - 02:07:05]
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In what is undoubtedly our most publicized episode, we -- Dhruv, Sanjeet (!), Varun, Aryan, and Prithwish -- discuss the three Imtiaz Ali - A.R. Rahman collaborations that make up the most “sufiyana” phase of the director’s filmography. We first discuss the exhilaration and exasperation of glorifying Ruminess in “Rockstar” (2011); then the exhilaration and exhaustion of Indianizing Stockholm Syndrome in “Highway” (2014); then, finally, the exhilaration and excessiveness of stylizing storytelling in “Tamasha” (2015).
Listen to the full episode to learn not only what we like/dislike about these individual films (disagreements and civil arguments aplenty) but also what we think of how Ali uses Rahman’s music in all three of these films to guide us through his soul-searching narratives.
TIME CODES
Matargashtiyan: [00:00 - 07:00]
"Rockstar" (2011): [7:00 - 53:05]
Understanding filmmaking: [53:05 - 57:00]
"Highway" (2014): [57:00 - 01:04:20]
Can an Imtiaz character consume Petrol?: [01:04:20 - 01:05:15]
Back to "Highway": [01:05:15 - 01:35:00]
“Tamasha” (2015): [01:35:00 - 02:21:00]
Khatam kahaani?: [02:21:00 - 02:30:26]
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In what is undoubtedly our most publicized episode, we -- Dhruv, Sanjeet (!), Varun, Aryan, and Prithwish -- discuss half of the peculiar filmography of Imtiaz Ali. The first half of this first part episode on the director is dedicated to "Jab We Met" (2007) and "Jab Harry Met Sejal" (2017) -- two films that share titles and character traits but tap into their respective romantic (and, perhaps, even toxic) impulses in distinctive ways. The exact format follows in the second half of the discussion, which involves the two "Love Aaj Kal" films.
Listen to the full episode to learn not only what we like/dislike about these individual films (disagreements and civil arguments aplenty) but also what we think of Imtiaz's films of "Aaj" (today) in relation to his films from "Kal" (past).
TIME CODES
Matargashtiyan: [00:00 - 07:55]
Imtiaz Kal, circa. 2000-2010: [07:56 - 30:29]
"Jab We Met" (2007): [30:29 - 01:09:22]
"Jab Harry Met Sejal" (2017): [01:09:22 - 01:53:27]
"Love Aaj Kal" (2009): [01:53:27 - 02:14:13]
"Love Aaj Kal" (2020): [02:14:13 - 02:31:11]
Imtiaz Aaj (aur Dibakar Banerjee Kal): [02:31:11 - 02:36:47]
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In this very special episode, Dhruv and Srilekha celebrate the thoroughly depressing and despairing films of Austrian filmmaker Michael Haneke, who turned 82 a week ago on March 23rd.
We first discuss his exacting style that has inspired several high-profile European filmmakers (Ruben Östlund and Yorgos Lanthimos, the most famously known amongst them) to address themes of colonial guilt, fascism, racism, and class inequality in a similarly discomforting way. We then choose three films from his filmography that most overtly (but still mysteriously) engage with these themes — “Code Unknown,” “Caché,” and "The White Ribbon."Listen to the full episode for our spoiler-filled thoughts on these three movies and brief discussions of “Funny Games” and “The Piano Teacher," which we use to introduce listeners to the director's chillingly unnerving worlds.
TIME CODES
Michael Haneke's Auteurism - [00:00 - 14:15]
"Funny Games" (1997) - [14:16 - 24:42]
"The Piano Teacher" (2001) - [24:42 - 33:44]
"Code Unknown" (2000) - [33:44 - 01:00:52]
"Caché" (2005) - [01:00:52 - 01:19:52]
"The White Ribbon" (2009) - [01:19:52 - 01:45:54]
Haneke & the Lineage of European Art Cinema - [01:45:54 - 01:53:56]
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In this episode, Dhruv and Amartya welcome Devi (@film.trance) back to talk about two Malayalam movies recently released on OTT: Anand Ekarshi's morally complex drama/thriller "Aattam" (on Amazon Prime Video) and Rahul Sadasivan's folk horror film "Bramayugam" (on Sony Liv).
Both films serve up narratives and, especially, aesthetic styles largely underexplored by contemporary Indian cinema. Reference points range from international—Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi and A24's elevated horror films—to local—legendary Malayalam filmmaker K.C. George and Rahi Anil Barve's "Tumbbad." But these films feel wholly original, either wanting to tackle thorny subject matters in contemporary society in thorny ways ("Aattam") or creating a new Old world whose order -- even in the wilderness -- eerily resembles that of our reality ("Bramayugam").
Listen to the full, spoiler-filled episode to know what we thought about each of these movies and how their superior quality makes Dhruv and Amartya want to tear their hearts out when they see contemporary B'wood movies.
TIMECODES
INTRODUCTION - [00:00 - 03:40]
"AATTAM" - [03:40 - 01:11:10]
"BRAMAYUGAM" - [01:11:10 - 02:21:00]
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In our buildup to discussing Homi Adajania's "Murder Mubarak" on Monday (March 18, 2024), we -- Dhruv, Amartya & Varun -- discuss two similarly high-profile Hollywood whodunnits that have influenced Rian Johnson's "Knives Out" movies, which have subsequently become the template for any modern-day whodunnit mysteries. The rules of these game narratives may vary: if Herbert Ross' "The Last of Sheila" emphasizes its cynically overconstructed mystery mechanics, Robert Altman's "Gosford Park" undermines it. But they both use (or underuse) them to expose the rules (or lack thereof) of their respective wealthy societies in a way that goes beyond the fun mocking of the "Knives Out" films: the revelations elicit discomforting laughter that no amount of silliness can underplay.
Do listen to the full spoiler-filled episode to hear us talk about both these films! We also talk about the whodunnit plot mechanics, in general, and how these films, like "Knives Out," play around with them!
TIME CODES
Chit-Chat - [00:00 - 04:12]
Introduction - [04:13 - 09:03]
"The Last of Sheila" (1973) - [09:04 - 58:46]
"Gosford Park" (2001) - [58:47 - 01:47:48]
Previewing Upcoming Episodes - [01:47:49 - 01:53:16]
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In our latest episode, Dhruv, Amartya, Hemant, and Prithwish talk about Denis Villeneuve's latest science-fiction blockbuster, "Dune: Part Two" -- a film that Dhruv and Amartya were skeptical about because they disliked "Part One," and Hemant and Prithwish were excited for because they loved "Part One." Is there going to be a similar disagreement over "Part Two"?
It seems not! We are unanimously impressed by Villeneuve's second part of Frank Hebert's "unadaptable" book, looking at it through many lenses—auteurism, blockbuster filmmaking, narrative continuation, and adaptation—and finding it hard to fault much about it.
Listen to the full, spoiler-filled episode to hear us talk about "Part Two's" impeccable use of music and sound, its much-improved characterizations from "Part One," and, most importantly, its unexpected Bollywood connections.
TIMECODES
INTRODUCTION - [00:00 - 05:50]
DENIS VILLENEUVE - [05:51 - 19:12]
"DUNE PART ONE" - [19:13 - 27:01]
"DUNE PART TWO" (PI) - [27:02 - 01:30:46]
THE ZIMMER SHIMMER (ft. Hemant) - [01:30:47 - 01:39:21]
"DUNE PART TWO" (PII) - [01:39:22 - 02:15:26]
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In this very special episode, Amartya, Aryan, and Dhruv discuss the different styles of the Hollywood Western from its "birth" in 1939 to its "death" in 1968.
We begin by discussing John Ford's 1939 film, "Stagecoach," singlehandedly responsible for resuscitating the A-Movie Western for the talkies in Hollywood's Pre-War Era. It provides us with a broad template for archetypes and narratives that -- through repetition -- became movie conventions for reasons both good and bad. Fast forward to the Golden Era of the Hollywood Westerns, particularly the Post-War period -- and you see filmmakers like Anthony Mann beginning to question these conventions while still largely adhering to them in his 1950 film, "Winchester '73." The fondly remembered Spaghetti Westerns of the '60s push even further in this direction, with Sergio Leone's 1968 film, "Once Upon a Time in the West," simultaneously homaging the West and deflating America's constructed myths.
Listen to the full episode for our deep dive into each film and the historical context that defined their varied narratives and aesthetic styles!
TIME CODES
The Western and its Mythology - Archetypes, Narratives, and Aesthetics: [01:16 - 35:09]
"Stagecoach" (1939) : [35:09 - 58:11]
"Winchester '73" (1950) : [58:11 - 01:22:40]
"Once Upon a Time in the West" (1968) : [01:22:40 - 02:01:04]
The Western's Contemporary Manifestations: [02:01:04 - 02:19:40]
NOTE: The episode is in no way a complete summation of the countless films and directors whose works continue to influence Westerns today. It's intended as a (hopefully) informative celebration of a genre we love!
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Hello, Hello Hello,
In this new episode of QID, Dhruv, Sanjeet, Amartya and Srilekha, discuss the new Netflix show Killer Soup starring the very fantastic Konkana Sensharma & Manoj Bajpayee, directed by common favourite Abhishek Chaubey. Uncommonly, though, we came out with polarized views, with two of us loving the show’s darkly delicious tone and the other two bemoaning its unnecessary edginess.Listen to the full episode to hear us discuss the show’s Coen-esque genre playfulness, and how it stacks up next to the slew of mediocre Indian web shows that have released in the past year.
- Visa fler
