Politics and Indian cinema have long shared a close relationship, for better or for worse. While certain biopics on Indian celebrities over the years have been accused of being par ... Read more
Politics and Indian cinema have long shared a close relationship, for better or for worse. While certain biopics on Indian celebrities over the years have been accused of being partisan or propaganda tools, a few have managed to capture the complexities of an Indian politician. With the film Main Atal Hoon, the biopic on former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, set to hit theatres this weekend on the 19th, we have created a list of must-watch films based around or inspired by Indian politicians, both past and present. Read more
It’s the new year and there are plenty of exciting titles to be released across streaming platforms in the month of January. From blockbuster films to the year’s first Tennis Grand ... Read more
It’s the new year and there are plenty of exciting titles to be released across streaming platforms in the month of January. From blockbuster films to the year’s first Tennis Grand Slam, OTTplay has you covered. For today’s List Hai Toh Hit Hai podcast, we have curated a list of some of the biggest releases on Sony LIV, Lionsgate Play, and ZEE5 – all of which can be streamed with one subscription on OTTplay. Read more
The awards season is in full swing with several acclaimed films and TV shows taking home top honours. With the 2024 Emmys just around the corner, we share our predictions of who wi ... Read more
The awards season is in full swing with several acclaimed films and TV shows taking home top honours. With the 2024 Emmys just around the corner, we share our predictions of who will and who should win the accolades in the realm of television. HBO’s satirical drama Succession is expected to sweep several categories, while shows such as The Last of Us, The Bear, and Abbott Elementary, will attempt to stake their claim to a few Emmys themselves. AMC’s excellent Better Call Saul has been nominated for a few categories, but the fan-favourite Breaking Bad spin-off might fall short yet again. Speaking of spin-offs, House of Dragon is yet another high-profile spin-off, despite its popularity, that could leave the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles empty-handed. Read more
The Golden Globes 2024 awards ceremony was a star-studded affair at the Beverly Hilton, with filmmakers and actors from across film and television in attendance. Typical of award c ... Read more
The Golden Globes 2024 awards ceremony was a star-studded affair at the Beverly Hilton, with filmmakers and actors from across film and television in attendance. Typical of award ceremonies, there were plenty of jaw-dropping wins and a few shocking snubs. There was even a new category introduced this year called the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, which several commentators labelled as a token award created just so that Barbie took home at least one Globe this year. And as it turns out, it did. Whereas, Oppenheimer, the other half of the cultural phenomenon Barbenheimer, deservedly won top honours including Best Drama Film, Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor, among others. The sci-fi dark comedy Poor Things and the HBO drama Succession predictably won big at the ceremony. And the biggest snub of the year was Celine Song’s debut romantic drama Past Lives. Despite being widely regarded as one of the best films of 2023 receiving several accolades including five Golden Globes nominations, Past Lives failed to win a single award. Read more
The first month of 2024 is jam-packed with exciting releases and we’ve curated a list of the most promising releases on OTT 2023 left us overwhelmed by the sheer abundance of stre ... Read more
The first month of 2024 is jam-packed with exciting releases and we’ve curated a list of the most promising releases on OTT 2023 left us overwhelmed by the sheer abundance of streaming content and buckle up cos 2024 is packed with even more thrilling shows! Brace yourself for the ultimate list of eagerly awaited TV shows that are bound to captivate you throughout the year. So today’s List Hai Toh Hit Hai episode is dedicated to the most exciting shows that are dropping in 2024 that you need to add to your watchlist. Let’s get started. Read more
From Indian 2 to Viduthalai Part 2, 2024 is packed with big ticket South Indian releases and we can’t wait to watch them all. There was a time when regional film industries used t ... Read more
From Indian 2 to Viduthalai Part 2, 2024 is packed with big ticket South Indian releases and we can’t wait to watch them all. There was a time when regional film industries used to be confined to their respective states. But the ‘pan-India’ phenomena in recent years has elevated regional movies, particularly from South Indian industries, to receive national recognition. In such a light, language has become inconsequential and after all, great content has a universal language. In recent years, this has been confirmed by the success of movies such as Pushpa, RRR, KGF and many others which have taken the nation by storm. So it’s hardly surprising that in 2024, these regional film industries will continue to realise unique stories distinguished by grandeur, authenticity, cultural depth, and larger than life appeal. In today’s episode of List Hai Toh Hit Hai, we’ve filtered the most anticipated South Indian films of 2024 that you just can’t wait to watch. So get ready to mark your calendar now. Read more
2023 was a mixed bag for Hollywood. From the towering highs and euphoria of Barbenheimer to the actors' and writers' strikes that postponed numerous projects and even canned a few ... Read more
2023 was a mixed bag for Hollywood. From the towering highs and euphoria of Barbenheimer to the actors' and writers' strikes that postponed numerous projects and even canned a few which makers felt, in retrospect, wouldn’t materialise. But now, with both strikes reaching a favourable conclusion, 2024 looks promising and we can’t wait for the slew of big-ticket Hollywood projects that are slated to drop this year. So in this episode of List Hai Toh Hit Hai, we’ve cobbled together a list of Hollywood films to look forward to in 2024. Read more
Netflix’s latest release titled Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire has received mixed reviews. Considering Zack Snyder’s cultural influences and his ability to create countless ... Read more
Netflix’s latest release titled Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire has received mixed reviews. Considering Zack Snyder’s cultural influences and his ability to create countless discourses about his films, it is no surprise that Rebel Moon has had this effect on audiences and critics. It can be best described as an engaging new space opera film, packed with visually arresting action and drama. The film’s flair and kitsch have been well received by viewers who’ve slotted it as one that may not win you over if you’ve not been a fan of Snyder’s characteristic style. Most criticism surrounding the film centers around the fact that the film feels like a reductive jumble of compelling visuals and genre-specific clichés, with little time and effort invested in character development. In any case, the film does lack coherence with a greater emphasis placed on style rather than content, which leaves significant narrative gaps. Read more
The year 2023 had an excellent mix of new TV shows. Then there were some popular TV shows that concluded their final season, while a few unfortunate productions were even cancelled ... Read more
The year 2023 had an excellent mix of new TV shows. Then there were some popular TV shows that concluded their final season, while a few unfortunate productions were even cancelled. The dual strikes in Hollywood derailed the plans of several major studios, pushing projects to a later date. But some of the biggest shows have also been confirmed to return for another season in 2024. For today’s List Hai Toh Hai podcast, we have curated a list of eight exciting TV shows which will return with a new season in 2024. Read more
The dual actors and writers strikes of 2023 may have delayed several releases across film and television. However, with strikes finally reaching an amicable conclusion, studios hav ... Read more
The dual actors and writers strikes of 2023 may have delayed several releases across film and television. However, with strikes finally reaching an amicable conclusion, studios have finally confirmed their calendars for 2024. For today’s List Hai Toh Hai podcast, we take a look at some of the anticipated new TV shows of 2024. Read more
