The American slice-of-life sitcom Seinfeld has been called the greatest show on Earth more times than the number of rotations Earth has made on its axis till date, the number of species that have ever existed on the face of Earth, yada yada yada you get the gist! Originally pitched as the show about how comedians get their material, Seinfeld is more-popularly known as 'a show about nothing'. Tune in to know why as Prateek and Prerna just begin to scratch the surface in this very special episode.
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This weekend, Prerna sat down to watch The Terror Live, a 2013 South Korean action-thriller film written and directed by Kim Byung-woo, about a news anchor who monopolizes the live broadcast of a terrorist attack. But Prateek, instead, chose to watch the Netflix release Dhamaka, an official remake of the Korean hit. Madness is what follows when the duo sit together and dissect the two films!
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Our cousin pays us a visit from Scotland and the first thing we could think of was to hear her views on Bollywood. Join Prateek in this very special episode where he ditches Prerna as his co-host and sits with his cute-little cousin to understand what NRIs watch and what's it about Shah Rukh Khan that they can't get enough of!
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This week, we discuss Sardar Udham, a biopic based on the life of Udham Singh Kamboj, a Marxist revolutionary freedom fighter who assassinated Michael O'Dwyer in London to avenge the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar. Listen in to know more about this Shoojit Sircar's masterpiece.
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South Korean survival drama television series Squid Game has taken the entire world by surprise. Written and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the Netflix series revolves around a contest in which 456 debt-ridden players play children's games for their survival. But the Korean Wave is more like a storm. In this episode, we talk about what makes K-pop content connect with such wide audiences. So, listen till the end kyuki Picture Abhi Baaki Hai.
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In this very special episode, we talk about the unreal things that can only happen in the movies—whether it's hanging up on phone without saying bye or one man fighting ten dudes at once, we've got it all covered!
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In this very special episode, we discuss what exactly makes for a good drinking/stoner film. Stay tuned as we transition into an unexpected Q&A round.
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After Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's historic gold at Tokyo Olympics 2020, we thought it would be great to reminisce our favourite sports flicks—beyond Lagaan and Dangal, of course. And don't miss those dozen times when Prateek forgets the name of the person he's talking about because he's too pompous to do his research before recording (while shamelessly making fun of Prerna's copious notes!
Religion is a theme that strangely connects the two films we're talking about today. Malik is a film where a local gangster oscillates between lawlessness and religious fulfilment. It's a story of survival told by way of humanising a Godfather-like figure. Toofan sports film that everybody wanted but nobody needed.
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We have a very special guest in this episode to talk about the magic of Dilip Saab, why his movies are still relevant and what the people of today's generation should watch in order to understand the acting finesse of the tragedy king of India. We lost him on July 7, 2021, but his legacy lives on. Through this episode, we celebrate him for giving all that he had to Hindi cinema. RIP, sir!
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This remarkable series revolves around a high-profile murder case involving former National Football League (NFL) player, broadcaster and actor O. J. Simpson. He was tried for the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman. The series, which brilliantly captures the nuances of the case is based on Jeffrey Toobin's book The Run of His Life: The People v. O. J. Simpson. Listen till the end for a very special gift!
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This week, Prerna talks about American comedian Bo Burnham's new Netflix special Inside. Rarely does she looks at a freaking comedy special as a piece of art. But this one stands out for it's one of the few self-aware specials that touches upon important themes like privilege, mental health, internet culture as Burnham drops musical truth bombs. If not anything you'll certainly learn a thing or two. Say, derealization, for example. His new special has got people googling the term already. We have another special feature on The Family Man, an Indian action thriller starring Manoj Tiwari as... (Prateek YOU IDIOT! It's Manoj Bajpayee). Sorry for the goof-up.
This week we dare to delve into two diametrically opposite worlds—one paints a comical picture of three friends in Hyderabad and the other chronicles the dark side of caste politics in a remote village in Tamil Nadu. The one thing that connects the two plots is a never-ending aspiration to break out from their current circumstances. Both Jathi Ratnalu and Karnan, however, take different routes to achieve the same means.
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This week, we thought of taking a break... err not from films. We thought that we'll have a little treat for our listeners who have tuned in week after week to support us. This week, we open ourselves up and talk about the kind of films that impacted us while growing up—a window into our past. Feedback, words of wisdom and even hate speech is welcome!
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One episode is certainly not enough to discuss the genius of Satyajit Ray, the world-renowned director's director. On his birth centenary, we wanted to take some time out to discuss two of his best works—Charulata and Nayak. Join us in wishing him a very Happy Birthday. Hundred more years to him!
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'Home' is just a word or is it something you carry within you?
Both these films set you free, in a way. They leave you with lots to think about concepts of liberation, perfection, gratitude and solitude. In the middle of a pandemic, these learnings seem dearer than ever!
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While Ajeeb Daastaans touches upon realistic themes like caste, gender and sexuality, 99 Songs delves deep into a fantasy-like world made up of tasteful song and dance sequences. But maybe somewhere down the line, these two worlds coincide. Who knows?
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This is easily one of the most poignant and relevant series of our times. In this episode, we talk about why this show deserves much more eyeballs and also find a special way to thank our listeners. Do listen till the end.
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It was a week of crime thrillers, Malayalam cinema—and more importantly Fahadh Faasil. Join us as we make pertinent points about why we're willing to sponsor the insurance premium for Faasil's eyes, what makes a compelling crime thriller and how the latest retelling of Shakespeare's Macbeth is a must-watch for its sheer nuance.
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Super siblings Prerna and Prateek Lidhoo talk about what they watched this week and pretend to over-intellectualise the eff out of it.
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