In recent years, films have depicted the LGBTQ+ community in a range of stories. This has played a great role in inclusivity and on-screen representation of the community which was ... Read more
In recent years, films have depicted the LGBTQ+ community in a range of stories. This has played a great role in inclusivity and on-screen representation of the community which was largely marginalised if not invisible in pop culture only a few decades ago. These engaging stories, through their authentic depiction, have also busted myths and stereotypes associated with those from the community. Most notably, revered Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino’s Call Me by Your Name starring Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer is considered a groundbreaking film about homosexuality and first love. More recently, the episode titled Long, Long Time from HBO’s The Last of Us offers a refreshing and unique take on gay romance, set against the backdrop of a zombie apocalypse. Today’s List hai toh hit hai is a list of some of the best films featuring LGBTQ love stories. Read more
Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi has established himself as one of the most versatile actors in the country. From his roles as the dreaded gangster Vedha in Vikram Vedha to the transge ... Read more
Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi has established himself as one of the most versatile actors in the country. From his roles as the dreaded gangster Vedha in Vikram Vedha to the transgender woman named Shilpa in Super Deluxe, he has become one of the undisputed stars of the Tamil industry. Furthermore, his humble and down-to-earth nature has earned him a huge fan following from around the world. Sethupathi is set to make his OTT debut with the Prime Video series Farzi along with Bollywood superstar Shahid Kapoor. Set in post-demonetisation India, the series follows a young man named Sunny teaming up with his friend Firoz to use his grandfather’s printing press to make counterfeit money. For today’s List hai toh hit hai, let’s look at the biggest hits of Vijay Sethupathi. Read more
Every Valentine’s Day, we’re bombarded with a slew of unsolicited romantic sagas and romcoms. Their aim is to fill up our date nights or home-alone plans with stories that culminat ... Read more
Every Valentine’s Day, we’re bombarded with a slew of unsolicited romantic sagas and romcoms. Their aim is to fill up our date nights or home-alone plans with stories that culminate in those happily-ever-afters. But art is supposed to be a reflection of reality and it’s well established that not all love stories are meant to be. So, this brings us to consider and acknowledge the sub-genre of anti-romance movies that capture the pain, hurt and devastation of heart-break and fragmented relationships. Boy meets girl, they briefly have a good run and then, it’s time to check into splitsville. So if you’ve had it up to your nose in mushy movies and want a reality break, here’s a list of anti-romance movies to keep you entertained this Valentine’s Day: Let’s get going. Read more
Hollywood’s powerhouse of talent Viola Davis made history at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards when she won the Best Spoken Word Album category. But Davis has been making history for a ... Read more
Hollywood’s powerhouse of talent Viola Davis made history at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards when she won the Best Spoken Word Album category. But Davis has been making history for a while. She became the first actress of colour to win the Emmy for Lead Actress in a drama in 2015 for her role Annalise Keating in How To Get Away with Murder. She also won an Oscar for best supporting actress for her role in Fences and is also a proud recipient of two Tony Awards. With her Grammy for the audiobook recording of her memoir Finding Me this year, Davis has joined the elite league of EGOT winners — those who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and a Tony. She is the third black woman to join the EGOT club after Whoopi Goldberg and Jennifer Hudson. For today’s podcast, let’s look at other Hollywood actors who have won a Grammy. Read more
The Oscar nominees announced for this year by the Academy featured some stellar names and a few surprise omissions. Films such as Aftersun, despite receiving rave reviews garnered ... Read more
The Oscar nominees announced for this year by the Academy featured some stellar names and a few surprise omissions. Films such as Aftersun, despite receiving rave reviews garnered only a single nomination, whereas a few other films such as The Woman King, The Northman, and Nope were shockingly deprived of any nominations this year. So for today’s List hai toh hit hai we have curated a list of critically-acclaimed films that were overlooked by the Academy but surely deserve a watch. Read more
Hollywood star Viola Davis is an acting powerhouse who has won the Triple Crown of Acting; which includes an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy, and a couple of Tony Awards for theatr ... Read more
Hollywood star Viola Davis is an acting powerhouse who has won the Triple Crown of Acting; which includes an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy, and a couple of Tony Awards for theatre as well. The talented 57-year-old has also been nominated for a Grammy this year. Her latest film, The Woman King, is a period drama set in 1820 West Africa and revolves around an all-female warrior unit called the Agojie. The film has been universally lauded and has also bagged 2 BAFTA nominations. So in today’s List hai toh hit hai, we take a look at films that pack the same action and revolt and feature feisty female characters like in The Woman King. Read more
For today’s List hai toh hit hai we have picked our contenders for who should win an Oscar and who the Academy is most likely to pick as the winner. Does our vote match yours? Let’ ... Read more
For today’s List hai toh hit hai we have picked our contenders for who should win an Oscar and who the Academy is most likely to pick as the winner. Does our vote match yours? Let’s find out. Read more
HBO’s The Last of Us has received rave reviews and has become the only HBO Original series in over 12 years to attract over 4.7 million viewers for its premiere. The video-game ada ... Read more
HBO’s The Last of Us has received rave reviews and has become the only HBO Original series in over 12 years to attract over 4.7 million viewers for its premiere. The video-game adaptation is co-created by the video game director Neil Druckmann and Chernobyl showrunner Craig Mazin, and is set in a post-apocalyptic zombie-infested dystopia. So for today’s List hai toh hit hai, we have curated a list of TV shows to stream if you loved The Last of Us. Read more
Everyone loves a good spy thriller. A tale of deception featuring an undercover agent willing to risk their life and limb and going the extra mile for the country. The Siddharth Ma ... Read more
Everyone loves a good spy thriller. A tale of deception featuring an undercover agent willing to risk their life and limb and going the extra mile for the country. The Siddharth Malhotra-starrer Mission Majnu is the latest to join the league of films about these unsung heroes and is available to stream on Netflix. The spy thriller follows a RAW field operative who takes on an undercover mission to investigate Pakistan's potentially devastating nuclear plans. His mission, however, gets jeopardised when he falls in love with a blind girl named Nasreen. So, if spy thrillers like Mission Majnu floats your boat, here are some espionage thriller movies and shows to keep you on the edge of your seat Read more
The Malayalam film Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey has managed to pull off something really remarkable. The dark comedy that revolves around domestic abuse has actually managed to draw hum ... Read more
The Malayalam film Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey has managed to pull off something really remarkable. The dark comedy that revolves around domestic abuse has actually managed to draw humour out of a particularly grim subject. The film stars Darshana Rajendran in the lead as a young wife who is mocked by her husband for her desire to complete her education. The role of the husband is played by Minnal Murali director Basil Joseph, and the film narrates the story of how Rajendran’s character who is a classic MCP is in for a surprise when he resorts to physical abuse. So for today’s List hai we take a look at some of the best Malayalam dark comedies available to stream online. Read more
