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The Hindu
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Watch: Traitors India is so cringe it's brilliant
On this week's FOMO Fix, Sudhish Kamath dives headfirst into the chaos of Traitors India, a reality TV bomb that's part cringe, part brilliance, and all drama. Trust is a trap, betrayal is currency, and influencer culture finally has its gladiator arena. Also in this episode: • A heads-up on Raid 2, Ajay Devgn's latest OTT release that takes the slow road to action • Mayor of Kingstown, a Taylor Sheridan show so intense it feels illegal • Panchayat Season 4's unexpected pivot from sweet satire to stealth revolution • And this week's TV Gold: Kerala Crime Files Season 2, a taut investigative thriller that outshines even the best of its genre
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Watch: Why this rom-com fell apart: Case study: ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar'
You're vibing to a fun rom-com — then suddenly it turns into a tearful breakup. Wait, what just happened? Welcome to Frequently Made Mistakes, hosted by Sudhish Kamath — where we do script post-mortems to understand what went wrong… and how to fix it. Today's mistake? Tonally confused storytelling — when a film can't decide if it's a comedy or a drama and ends up being neither. Case Study: Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (Ranbir Kapoor & Shraddha Kapoor) We dig into how the film nails both comedy and drama separately — but fumbles when it tries to blend them. What you'll learn: • Why tone is a promise you make to the audience • How great films like The Big Sick, Queen, and Little Miss Sunshine get it right • Simple writing tricks to balance comedy and drama smoothly • A screenwriting exercise to help you master tonal control If your screenplay swings from jokes to tears without warning — this episode is for you. Watch, learn, and never confuse your audience again. Music: Ivan Avakian
The Hindu
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Watch: Action Special Feat. Housefull 5, Ballerina, Jatt, Hit 3, Rana Naidu
'From John Wick to Jatt Wack' This week on FOMO Fix, Sudhish Kamath dives into five action-packed (and action-mocking) titles — from the world of John Wick to a movie that literally giggles at the word 'action.' We review Ballerina, Jatt, Hit 3, and Rana Naidu S2 — before saving the best for last with a TV Gold recommendation you don't want to miss. Also in Hype Check: Housefull 5 — a bachelor party of a movie that confuses creepy with comedy and somehow still gets away with it. Is this the future of cringe-core? We break down why India's dumbest franchise keeps pulling in crowds. Watch till the end for your must-watch TV pick of the week. Spoiler: it's not what you think.
The Hindu
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Watch: How Autobiographical Blind Spots Ruin Stories
When filmmakers get too close to their subject, they often lose the one thing that makes a story resonate: honesty. In this episode of Frequently Made Mistakes, Sudhish Kamath breaks down the dangers of autobiographical blind spots—the storytelling flaw that turns biopics into PR. Using Sanju as a case study, we explore how proximity, nostalgia, and guilt can distort a filmmaker's perspective, softening the truth and sabotaging the story. Why did Rajkumar Hirani choose empathy over investigation? What does the film protect—and what does it hide? We'll also show how other personal narratives like The Social Network avoid this pitfall, and offer practical writing exercises to help you build critical distance in your own scripts. Because bad choices make good stories… only if you're brave enough to tell the truth. SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into cinematic craft and screenwriting pitfalls. COMMENT your favourite slow indie film—and whether it moved you or lost you. Music: Ivan Avakian
The Hindu
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Watch: Suparn Verma on wokeness, dark stories and quiet dissent
Watch: Suparn Verma on wokeness, dark stories and quiet dissent: Inside Man Bollywood's genre-chameleon speaks! From Rana Naidu and The Trial to Banda and The Family Man, Suparn Verma has become a defining voice in Indian streaming. In this exclusive interview with Sudhish Kamath for The Hindu, Suparn opens up on Inside Man Episode 2: The creative grind: From journalist to screenwriter to showrunner The woke lens vs. storytelling freedom: Can gray characters still survive cancel culture? The identity of Indian cinema: Why it's NOT fair to compare it to Hollywood The future of OTT: How success has let him stop chasing validation Dark characters & moral responsibility: Why showing consequences matters more than appeasing critics Working across LA, Telugu industry & Hindi cinema: A truly pan-Indian (and global) creator Cinema as history: Why understanding society is essential to telling real stories Against flag-waving, for quiet rebellion: How he navigates censorship with craft 'We are not idols. We're craftsmen.' And much more. Presentation and editing: Sudhish Kamath
