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The Hindu
6 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
Digital Trends
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
Like Materialists? Watch these 5 rom-coms now
The romantic comedy is not the dominant box office genre that it once was, but every once in a while, we still get something that fits that mode. Materialists isn't a rom-com, exactly, but it definitely alludes to a lot of the pillars of the genre. Given the ways Materialists alludes to and plays with the formula of a romantic comedy, we found other movies that fit a similar mold that you can watch now. They might not be straightforward romantic comedies, but sometimes, that's better. Recommended Videos We also have guides to the best new movies to stream, the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, the best movies on Amazon Prime Video, the best movies on Max, and the best movies on Disney+. The Big Sick (2017) The Big Sick plays out as a rom-com, at least at first. Kumail Nanjiani plays a version of himself before he was famous as he meets and falls in love with the woman who would become his wife. The two of them break up after she discovers that he's going to have to go through an arranged marriage, and then she falls into a coma. Because the breakup is so recent, he spends time with both her and her parents as they deal with the uncertainty of her future and of their relationship. It's a remarkable, sad, deeply funny movie, and one that adheres closer to the beats of real life than it does to a Hollywood script. You can watch The Big Sick on Amazon Prime Video. High Fidelity (2000) High Fidelity is a romantic comedy, to be sure, but one that uses the structure of a top-five list to go through every heartbreak its main character has ever experienced. The movie follows a music obsessive who translates everything into a list and who is much more of a narcissist than he realizes. As he recounts his history of breakups, he comes to appreciate one relationship, in particular, but the movie is as much about his own self-improvement as it is about who he ends up with. It's telling that the movie doesn't end with a kiss but instead with our main character learning something about a person he'd almost completely dismissed. You can watch High Fidelity on Hulu. The Worst Person in the World (2021) The Worst Person in the World is the artiest film on this list. It's also the only one in another language. Like The Materialists, it's all about a love triangle. The film focuses on a young woman living in Norway who can't decide who she wants to be. She takes up numerous careers, even as she finds herself flitting from one relationship to another. The movie's title, though, might lead you to believe this woman is far worse than she is. She might be a little bit flaky, but thanks to a remarkable performance from Renate Reinsve, she certainly isn't the worst person in the world. You can watch The Worst Person in the World on Tubi. Sabrina (1954) One of the greatest love triangle movies, Sabrina follows the daughter of a chauffeur who catches the eye of two wealthy brothers. Although she initially forms a close relationship with the younger of the two brothers, she's eventually drawn to the older and more serious man. Featuring a trio of great performances from Humphrey Bogart, William Holden, and Audrey Hepburn, Sabrina is a charming comedy that, thanks to the expert direction of Billy Wilder, feels as carefully calibrated as any ever made. You can watch Sabrina on Amazon Prime Video. My Best Friend's Wedding (1997) Julia Roberts was already a bona fide movie star by the time My Best Friend's Wedding hit theaters, but this remains the most interesting romantic comedy she ever made. Roberts herself plays a woman who slowly realizes she's the villain after she learns that her lifelong best friend is getting married, and she realizes she's in love with him. As she heads to the wedding with the explicit goal of breaking up her friend's marriage, she begins to realize that his fiancée is not the evil harpy she wanted her to be, and the best thing for her to do might be nothing at all. Deeply funny and just a little sad, My Best Friend's Wedding has it all. You can watch My Best Friend's Wedding on Pluto TV.
Techday NZ
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Techday NZ
Kumail Nanjiani to headline Datadog DASH conference in New York
Kumail Nanjiani will serve as the featured speaker at Datadog's DASH conference in New York. Datadog has announced that Nanjiani, known for his roles in The Big Sick, Silicon Valley and The Eternals, will address attendees at the technology conference scheduled to take place at the North Javits Center on 10-11 June 2025. The Oscar- and Emmy-nominated actor, writer and comedian is set to participate in a fireside chat during which he will share his insights on maintaining creativity under pressure. Nanjiani will also discuss his journey from stand-up comedy to mainstream cinema, offering his views on collaboration and the evolving culture within the technology sector. Alongside the announcement of Nanjiani as the event's featured speaker, Datadog has confirmed the participation of representatives from several major organisations. Speakers from JPMorgan Chase, Thomson Reuters, Rivian, Expedia and Coinbase have been named, with previously confirmed participation from companies including Redfin, Thales IFE and Toyota. Jeremy Garcia, Vice President of Technical Community at Datadog, commented on the programme: "DASH is about bringing practitioners and teams together to discuss the future of applications, infrastructure, security and GenAI. We have over fifty sessions planned and are thrilled to welcome Kumail Nanjiani and customers from all over the world to our roster of speakers." The conference will feature more than fifty sessions and intends to facilitate discussions on the trajectory of applications, infrastructure, security, and generative artificial intelligence within the technology landscape. Participants will include both practitioners and business executives, reflecting a broad cross-section of the industry. Nanjiani's participation aims to add a new perspective to the conference, particularly regarding the intersection of creative industries and technology. His session will focus on how professionals adapt under pressure, collaborative workflows in different sectors, and personal experiences related to the cultural shifts within technology environments. The inclusion of customer speakers from a variety of sectors, including finance, automotive, legal information, travel, and digital assets, provides a platform for sharing experiences regarding cloud applications, digital transformation, and associated security challenges. The listed organisations are expected to contribute to technical discussions and share practical approaches to emerging industry issues. The DASH conference has been organised as a forum centred on current and future issues in application development, infrastructure management, digital security and the emerging role of artificial intelligence. This year's event brings together delegates and experts from companies of varying capacities and specialisations. Datadog is presenting the conference as an opportunity to promote dialogue among different stakeholders in technology, from developers and security specialists to business leaders and creative professionals. The event's agenda is designed to provide insights across a range of topics pertinent to digital business operations. The full programme of speakers and detailed session information is being finalised. Additional details regarding session times and topics are expected to be made available to participants ahead of the event.
Scoop
14-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Kumail Nanjiani Joins Datadog's DASH Conference As Featured Speaker
Datadog, Inc. (NASDAQ: DDOG), the monitoring and security platform for cloud applications, recently unveiled new speakers for its annual DASH conference, taking place June 10-11, 2025 at North Javits Center in New York City. Kumail Nanjiani, the Oscar- and Emmy-nominated actor, writer and comedian known for The Big Sick, Silicon Valley and The Eternals, will be joining the DASH main stage as the featured speaker. In his fireside chat at DASH, Nanjiani will share his perspective on being creative under pressure and his story of making the transition from a standup comedian to a big screen star, all while providing an honest view on collaboration and tech culture. Along with highlighting Nanjiani as the featured speaker, Datadog also announced new customer speakers for the conference. Practitioners and executives at JPMorgan Chase, Thomson Reuters, Rivian, Expedia and Coinbase will join previously announced speakers from organisations like Redfin, Thales IFE, Toyota and more. 'DASH is about bringing practitioners and teams together to discuss the future of applications, infrastructure, security and GenAI,' said Jeremy Garcia, VP of Technical Community at Datadog. 'We have over fifty sessions planned and are thrilled to welcome Kumail Nanjiani and customers from all over the world to our roster of speakers.' To learn more and to register for DASH, please visit: And follow the latest event announcements on X @dashconio. About Datadog Datadog is the observability and security platform for cloud applications. Our SaaS platform integrates and automates infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring, log management, user experience monitoring, cloud security and many other capabilities to provide unified, real-time observability and security for our customers' entire technology stack. Datadog is used by organizations of all sizes and across a wide range of industries to enable digital transformation and cloud migration, drive collaboration among development, operations, security and business teams, accelerate time to market for applications, reduce time to problem resolution, secure applications and infrastructure, understand user behavior and track key business metrics.
Geek Tyrant
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Funny First Teaser Trailer for Prime Video's Ensemble Christmas Comedy OH. WHAT. FUN. Starring Michelle Pfeiffer — GeekTyrant
Prime Video has released the first teaser trailer for their upcoming holiday comedy feature Oh. What. Fun. , featuring an all-star ensemble cast that includes Michelle Pfeiffer, Chloë Grace Moretz, Danielle Brooks, Denis Leary, Dominic Sessa, Havana Rose Liu, Maude Apatow, Devery Jacobs, Jason Schwartzman, Eva Longoria, and Joan Chen. The film's synopsis reads: 'Claire Clauster (Michelle Pfeiffer) is the glue that holds her chaotic, lovable family together every holiday season. From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one 'decks the halls' quite like Claire. 'But this year, as her grown kids & distracted husband get swept up in their own seasonal drama, they make a crucial mistake: they forget their mom. By the time they realize she's missing, Claire's already set off on a festive adventure of her own - it's one that doesn't involve cooking, cleaning, or coordinating anyone else's chaos. 'As her family scrambles to find her and salvage their Christmas, Claire rediscovers what the holidays mean when you're finally free to put yourself first.' The movie is directed by Michael Showalter ( The Big Sick , The Lovebirds , The Eyes of Tammy Faye ) from a screenplay co-written by Showalter and Chandler Baker, from a story by Baker. Oh. What. Fun. is set to hit Prime Video on December 3rd, just in time for Christmas. Check out the trailer below, and let us know what you think.
