Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio has established himself as one of the finest actors of his generation. DiCaprio's enviable filmography, water-tight with power-packed performances, ... Read more
Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio has established himself as one of the finest actors of his generation. DiCaprio's enviable filmography, water-tight with power-packed performances, have elevated him to be considered in high regard by film enthusiasts across the globe. The Academy Award-winner has garnered immense praise for his turn as Earnest Buckhart in Martin Scorcese's latest film, Killers of the Flower Moon. DiCaprio’s riveting portrayals of iconic characters in films such as The Aviator, Blood Diamond, Gangs of New York, Shutter Island, Inception, The Revenant, and Django Unchained among others remain stellar examples of the potential of the craft. But some of his films have also slipped through the cracks and hardly received the attention or acknowledgement that they truly deserved. So for today’s List Hai Toh Hit Hai podcast, we take a look at some of Leonardo DiCaprio’s most underrated films. Read more
Over the years, American history has been the subject of several films and TV shows – showcasing events that shaped the nation’s rise to global power. From tales of World War II, e ... Read more
Over the years, American history has been the subject of several films and TV shows – showcasing events that shaped the nation’s rise to global power. From tales of World War II, early settlers and the War of Independence, the era of gunslingers and outlaws, and the rise of the digital age, Hollywood has captured America’s role in some of the most pivotal moments in human history. However, the Western nation is also guilty of several dark historical moments involving systemic racism and discrimination of multiple forms – often unspeakable atrocities and crimes. While most American films and TV shows often feature the nation’s glorified past, there are few such as Wind River that explore some of its darkest aspects. For today’s List Hai Toh Hit Hai podcast, we take a look at films like Killers of the Flower Moon, based on true events, that explore the dark history of the US, involving systemic injustice, abuse, and discrimination. Read more
In the new Netflix film Khufiya, veteran Indian actress Tabu slips into the role of Krishna Mehra, an Indian spy who is tasked to track down a mole who is selling state secrets to ... Read more
In the new Netflix film Khufiya, veteran Indian actress Tabu slips into the role of Krishna Mehra, an Indian spy who is tasked to track down a mole who is selling state secrets to international adversaries. The Vishal Bhardwaj directorial also stars Ali Fazal and Wamiqa Gabbi in prominent roles. The captivating spy thriller is based on the novel Escape to Nowhere by Amar Bhushan. For today’s List Hai Toh Hit Hai podcast, we have curated a list of must- watch Indian spy thrillers on OTT which are just as gripping as Khufiya. Read more
The new Vishal Bhardwaj TV series, Charlie Chopra The Mystery Of Solang Valley, is a gripping murder mystery based on Agatha Chrstie’s The Sittaford Mystery. Set in a quaint snow- ... Read more
The new Vishal Bhardwaj TV series, Charlie Chopra The Mystery Of Solang Valley, is a gripping murder mystery based on Agatha Chrstie’s The Sittaford Mystery. Set in a quaint snow- covered town, Charlie Chopra is caught in the web when her fiancé is accused of murdering his uncle. The series stars Wamiqa Gabbi, Priyanshu Painyuli, Naseeruddin Shah, Lara Dutta, Neena Gupta, Gulshan Grover, Paoli Dam, Ratna Pathak Shah, Vivaan Shah, and Imaad Shah in prominent roles. For today’s List Hai Toh Hit Hai podcast, we have narrowed down a list of Agatha Christie adaptations available on streaming platforms. Read more
Struggling to find anything worthy of your time on streaming platforms? Worry not. October promises a slew of exciting new films and TV shows that you can stream on our favourite O ... Read more
Struggling to find anything worthy of your time on streaming platforms? Worry not. October promises a slew of exciting new films and TV shows that you can stream on our favourite OTT. From direct to streaming releases such as Loki Season 2 to theatrical blockbusters which would be available for rental such as Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, we’re talking countless hours of quality entertainment – all from the comfort of your couch. For today’s List Hai Toh Hit Hai podcast, we have narrowed down nine upcoming titles to look forward to on streaming platforms this October. Read more
Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty has returned to the silver screen with the female buddy comedy film Sukhee. The veteran star slips into the role of the 38-year-old titular character a ... Read more
Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty has returned to the silver screen with the female buddy comedy film Sukhee. The veteran star slips into the role of the 38-year-old titular character as she travels to Delhi for her high school reunion. She uses the trip as a cathartic experience to break free from her mundane life as a housewife. The film explores the theme of female friendship as we see Sukhee and her childhood friends reminisce about the good old days of high school. Read more
Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan is back in a new avatar as a single mother who is embroiled in a murder investigation in the Netflix film Jaane Jaan. The film is directed by Suj ... Read more
Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan is back in a new avatar as a single mother who is embroiled in a murder investigation in the Netflix film Jaane Jaan. The film is directed by Sujoy Ghosh, who is best known for helming critically acclaimed hits such as Jhankaar Beats and Kahaani, and it is adapted from the Japanese novel Keigo Higashino, titled The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino. Unlike previous adaptations of the novel such as the 2008 Japanese film Suspect X, the 2012 Korean film, Perfect Number, or the eponymous 2017 Chinese film, the story is told from the perspective of the female protagonist rather than the neighbour. Jaideep Ahlawat and Vijay Varma play other important roles in the mystery thriller. For today’s List Hai Toh Hit Hai podcast, we take a look at Indian remakes of East Asian films. Read more
Movies based on the Mumbai mafia have often delved into Maximum City’s dark underbelly and presented nefarious characters through a rather unfiltered lens. While these outlaws, who ... Read more
Movies based on the Mumbai mafia have often delved into Maximum City’s dark underbelly and presented nefarious characters through a rather unfiltered lens. While these outlaws, who are often based on real-life figures, commit despicable crimes, they are also depicted as victims of their circumstances – and their choices thus seem only inevitable if not fuelled by their survival instincts. These morally ambiguous stories of gangsters who are equally feared and respected make for a compelling watch. And these movies trace their life from their humble beginnings leading up to their devastating and tragic ends. Read more
Few would know this, but Nayanthara is one of the highest-paid actors in India. The Tamil actress has appeared in over 80 films in a decorated career spanning two decades. The cele ... Read more
Few would know this, but Nayanthara is one of the highest-paid actors in India. The Tamil actress has appeared in over 80 films in a decorated career spanning two decades. The celebrated actress has made her Bollywood debut in the highly anticipated Shah Rukh Khan film, Jawan, directed by Atlee. Today’s List Hai Toh Hit Hai podcast features six Nayanthara films that should be on your watchlist if you loved her performance in Jawan. Read more
Renowned Tamil filmmaker Atlee is set to make his much-awaited Bollywood debut with Jawan, starring Shah Rukh Khan. The film promises to be an action entertainer to remember. After ... Read more
Renowned Tamil filmmaker Atlee is set to make his much-awaited Bollywood debut with Jawan, starring Shah Rukh Khan. The film promises to be an action entertainer to remember. After all, Atlee is no stranger to delivering action films with larger-than-life characters and over-the-top set pieces. The film is also expected to break several box office records, and it also stars Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone, Priyamani, and Sanya Malhotra in prominent roles. So if you are a fan of masala entertainers, then we have curated a list of Atlee’s films that should be on your watchlist. Read more
