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Cinema Scope charts the interconnected landscape of film genres, subgenres, and movements, revealing how cultural forces, technological advances, and societal shifts shape the evolution of cinema. Ever wonder how Blaxploitation cinema revolutionized Hollywood in the 1970s? Or what makes Nordic Noir distinctly different from other crime stories? Each episode bridges the connections between film styles that define our favorite movies. Join filmmaker and host Andy Nelson as he explores: The eme ...
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The podcast brings to you latest film reviews from Bollywood. And without any star rating, Monika Rawal, the Entertainment Editor of HT City, gives you a detailed lowdown on what works for her and what doesn't and what can you expect from the film. This is a Hindustan Times production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.
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In the turbulent landscape of 1970s India, a powerful cinematic movement emerged that would forever change the face of Bollywood—the Angry Young Man. This episode of Cinema Scope delves deep into this revolutionary movement through the lens of its most iconic star, Amitabh Bachchan, whose commanding presence and intense performances defined an era …
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In this spine-chilling episode of Cinema Scope, Andy Nelson is joined by Lindsay Nelson, an expert in Japanese horror and popular culture, and Dr. Colette Balmain, a specialist in East Asian cinema and cultures, to take listeners on a deep dive into the eerie world of J-horror. Together, they unravel the origins, evolution, and lasting impact of th…
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Grab your camera and brace yourself as host Andy Nelson and guest Ryan Verrill dive headfirst into the spine-chilling world of found footage horror—a subgenre that transformed home videos into nightmares and made us forever suspicious of that sound coming from the basement. The Evolution of Found Footage Horror From the shocking cultural impact of …
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Join host Andy Nelson and Boston Globe film critic Odie Henderson for an electrifying exploration of Blaxploitation cinema, a revolutionary film movement that burst onto screens in the early 1970s. From its groundbreaking portrayal of Black heroes to its unforgettable soundtracks, this episode dives deep into how Blaxploitation challenged Hollywood…
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Embark on a cinematic journey through the Iranian New Wave, a revolutionary movement that transformed Iranian cinema and captivated global audiences. In this episode of Cinema Scope, host Andy Nelson welcomes Kaveh Askari, associate professor and director of the Film Studies Program at Michigan State University, to explore this groundbreaking era o…
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Join Andy Nelson and screenwriter and podcast host Adam "Tex" Davis on a laughter-filled journey through the evolution of comedy in cinema. From silent-era slapstick to modern genre-bending masterpieces, this episode explores how comedy has entertained audiences while serving as a powerful tool for social commentary across decades of filmmaking. Th…
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In this special bonus episode of CinemaScope, host Andy Nelson continues his exploration of screwball comedies with film scholar Grégoire Halbout, author of Hollywood Screwball Comedy, 1934-1945: Sex, Love, and Democratic Ideals. Together, they dive deep into seven lesser-known gems of the genre that showcase the evolution and versatility of screwb…
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Join distinguished professor, film expert, and author Wes Gehring along with host Andy Nelson for a special extended episode exploring the delightful world of screwball comedy. In this unique presentation, listeners get access to the complete conversation typically split between public and member segments, covering ten essential films from this bel…
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Discover the wild world of remakesploitation, where filmmakers boldly reimagined Hollywood hits with local flair and creative liberties. In this episode of Cinema Scope, host Andy Nelson welcomes Dr. Iain Robert Smith, author of The Hollywood Meme, to explore this fascinating film movement that flourished from the 1950s through the 1980s. Turkish C…
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Join Cinema Scope as host Andy Nelson and guest Jakob Stougaard-Nielsen dive into the intriguing world of Nordic Noir. This episode uncovers the secrets that make this subgenre a global sensation, from its bleak landscapes to its complex characters. Unveiling the Mysteries of Nordic Noir Nordic Noir captivates with its atmospheric settings and grip…
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Join us on CinemaScope for a thrilling dive into the stylish and suspenseful world of Italian Giallo films. In this episode, host Andy Nelson is joined by expert Dr. Leon Hunt to unravel the mysteries behind this influential subgenre. From its origins in the 1960s and 70s to its lasting impact on modern cinema, we explore the key characteristics an…
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In this captivating bonus episode of Cinema Scope, host Andy Nelson dives deeper into the fascinating world of the French New Wave. Following up on the previous conversation about this groundbreaking film movement, Andy is joined by special guest Carrie Rickey, author of the new book A Complicated Passion: The Life and Work of Agnès Varda. Througho…
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In this captivating episode of Cinema Scope, host Andy Nelson takes listeners on a thrilling journey through the rebellious and groundbreaking world of the French New Wave. Joined by esteemed guests Richard Neupert, film professor and author of A History of the French New Wave Cinema, and Kelley Conway, film studies professor and author of Agnès Va…
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In this captivating episode of Cinema Scope, Andy Nelson and his guest Luiza Lusvarghi, a renowned journalist, professor, and researcher, take listeners on a thrilling journey into the heart of Brazilian favela films. This compelling subgenre has garnered international attention for its unflinching portrayal of life in Brazil's sprawling slums, tra…
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In this episode of Cinema Scope, Andy Nelson and his guest Dr. Maria San Filippo, a professor at Emerson College, explore the raw, unfiltered world of Mumblecore cinema. This fiercely authentic movement emerged in the early 2000s, trading polished production for unvarnished intimacy. With handheld cameras, skeletal budgets, and a fearless commitmen…
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In this animated episode of Cinema Scope, Andy Nelson takes you on a captivating journey through the world of anime, a medium that has become a genre in its own right. Joining him are two distinguished guests: Andrea Horbinski, an independent scholar whose upcoming book, Manga's Global Century, delves into the history of manga and its impact on ani…
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In this electrifying episode of Cinema Scope, Andy Nelson delves into the gritty and unapologetic world of Ozploitation with special guest, Queensland University of Technology Professor Mark David Ryan. Prepare to be transported to the wild and untamed landscape of Australian cinema as they explore the unique characteristics and cultural significan…
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German Expressionism burst onto the scene in the aftermath of World War I, ushering in a new era of psychologically charged cinema guided by striking visual styles. On this episode of Cinema Scope, Professors Ken Dancyger and Dr. Ian Roberts join host Andy Nelson to delve into the movement's most influential films to better understand its roots and…
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In this inaugural episode of Cinema Scope, host Andy Nelson is joined by professors Leon Hunt and Chris Hamm to explore the captivating world of wuxia, a Chinese film genre that blends philosophy, action, and legend. They discuss the key elements that define wuxia, such as the chivalrous heroes, period settings, and fantastical elements, as well as…
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Cinema Scope, hosted by Andy Nelson, is an engaging celebration of film that examines how genres, subgenres, and movements are sculpted by a blend of cultural, aesthetic, and economic forces, alongside historical, technological, and sociopolitical shifts. Each episode features expert insights and vibrant discussions on iconic films, unpacking the c…
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Watching Ranbir Kapoor on the big screen after four years is in itself good enough a bait to draw audiences back into theatres. But Shamshera isn't just riding on its protagonist's shoulders. It has all the elements needed to make a mass masala entertainer hit the right chord. It has action, emotions, well-written characters, and a solid backstory.…
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With aviation dramas, it’s the thrill factor and visual spectacle that the director creates, that promise an edge-of-the-seat experience. Ajay Devgn’s latest directorial, Runway 34 lands perfectly in these departments. The film is inspired by true events from 2015 when a Doha to Kochi flight had a narrow escape after facing difficulties to land at …
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Lazy writing, poor execution and ridiculously stylized characters — Heropanti 2 goes from bad to worse. A sequel to Tiger’s debut film Heropanti (2014), this one is directed by Ahmed Khan, who also collaborated with Tiger for Baaghi 2 and Baaghi 3. It seems Khan is in a rut and isn’t even letting Tiger come out of the stories that don’t let him gro…
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A Hindi remake of the 2019 Telugu film by the same name, Jersey has been written and directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, who also helmed the original. And no prize for guessing, the remake is a scene by scene copy of the original. Jersey traces the tale of an exceptionally talented Ranji player Arjun Talwar (Shahid Kapoor), who quits cricket at the age o…
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KGF Chapter 2 is an explosive tale of brash, unapologetic, and larger-than-life characters. Director Prashanth Neel has created something that’s way more immersive than part one and worth all the hype that he managed to sustain for three and a half years since the first part came out. KGF 2 once again recreates the dark and deadly world where chopp…
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With all good intentions to educate and entertain the audience, Dasvi starring Abhishek Bachchan, Yami Gautam and Nimrat Kaur, somewhere falls prey to its own chaos and confusion and ends up all over the place. Director Tushar Jalota has mixed too many elements to convey one simple message, and it loses focus way more often than you would expect. A…
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For those who've often complained about Bollywood's lack of original scripts and innovation, Attack, to some extent, can give you an adrenaline rush for its novel idea (seen many times in Hollywood by now but still quite a fresh prospect for Bollywood). And some might find it plain bizarre and too unrealistic to even believe any of it. John Abraham…
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Rishi Kapoor's swansong Sharmaji Namkeen serves a perfect tribute to his tough yet jovial person. Directed by Hitesh Bhatia, this is the first time in Bollywood we see two actors - Kapoor and Paresh Rawal - play one character on-screen. Sharmaji Namkeen doesn't have any over-the-top dialogues or a lessons in morality that hits you hard. It's a swee…
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Bollywood’s fixation with humor to narrate stories on taboo subjects seems to be working pretty well so far. So, it comes as no surprise to see Badhaai Do also resort to a lighter tone while highlighting an important issue of homosexuality. Directed by Harshvardhan Kulkarni, Badhaai Do revolves around the story of Shardul and Sumi played effortless…
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A twisted tale of love, lies, trust, betrayal, complex relationships, and moving on with the dark realities of your past, Shakun Batra's directorial Gehraiyaan is an intimate film. While this is not the first time Bollywood has shown infidelity on screen, the narrative has surely matured, the characters are allowed more depth, and it’s no longer me…
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Ever since the trailer of Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui landed, there's been a lot of secrecy around the film's plot. The trailer gave us a hint but kept most of it under wraps. While we're used to seeing Ayushmann Khurrana take up films based on taboo subjects, this time, it is Vaani Kapoor, who has taken the plunge and dived deep into uncharted waters…
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Satyameva Jayate 2 is a sloppy and shoddy portrayal of jingoism and vigilantism at its most heinous. In the name of a vigilante action thriller and to capitalise on the nostalgia for masala films from the ’80s, writer-director Milap Zaveri delivers a stale script that doesn’t even attempt to add anything new or unique. ​Showcasing the fight against…
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Antim: The Final Truth is an official adaptation of the hit Marathi film Mulshi Pattern and director Mahesh Manjrekar adds a lot of Bollywood masala and massy flavour to make it a wholesome entertainer, but not without over-the-top drama and loud action sequences. Set on the age-old premise of farmers losing their land to mafias and then working fo…
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After just 15 minutes into Bunty Aur Babli 2, one realises what a terribly written and poorly-executed film it is. The original, which most of us so thoroughly enjoyed when it first released 16 years ago, was best left untouched and director Varun V. Sharma should have just followed this rule. With Rani Mukherji reprising her character as Vimmi, th…
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Directed by Ram Madhvani, action thriller Dhamaka introduces to us Kartik Aaryan 2.0 and it is, by far, his most challenging performance. After being labelled as the monolouge king, and having mostly done comedy and romance, Kartik's Arjun Pathak in Dhamaka not only shows his range as an actor but also touches upon a whole different genre and emoti…
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It has now been more than a year and a half since Indian and Chinese troops have been locked in a standoff at the border. There have been thirteen rounds of talks between the two sides but increasingly, it has become evident, that the two sides may be locked in an impasse. HT interviews the former foreign secretary Nirupama Rao who has just authore…
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Rashmi Rocket, starring Taapsee Pannu as Rashmi Vira, picks on the archaic practise of gender testing, to ascertain testosterone level among female athletes and how it has ruined many careers and sometimes, the entire life of these girls. While Bollywood has churned out several sports films, director Akarsh Khurana's Rashmi Rocket is slightly diffe…
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BellBottom is the first film to release on the big screen after theatres reopened post the second wave of coronavirus pandemic. Starring Akshay Kumar as a RAW agent, the film is a heady blend of emotions, action, entertainment, drama and stunning visuals. Directed by Ranjit M Tewari, BellBottom is an edge of the seat thriller with a well-researched…
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A biopic based on the life of Param Vir Chakra awardee, late Captain Vikram Batra, Shershaah pays an honest tribute to his bravery and laurels. Captain Vikram laid his life during the 1999 Kargil war while leading one of the toughest operations in mountain warfare. His code name was Sher Shah which translates to Lion King. Actor Sidharth Malhotra d…
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Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai is Salman Khan's Eid release amid the pandemic, and has opted for a hybrid model release given the shutdown of theatres in the country. Directed by Prabhu Deva, Radhe also stars Disha Patani, Randeep Hooda and Jackie Shroff in pivotal roles. With hard-to-digest action sequences, mindless romance, and cringeworthy one-li…
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Ajeeb Dastaans is an anthology of four films that do not revolve around any common theme. Perhaps that's why each of the stories in Ajeeb Daastaans gets a chance to stand out and make an impact without the baggage of being compared to each other. Kayode Irani's Ankahi stars Shefali Shah and Manav Kaul, Neeraj Ghyawan's Geeli Pucchi features Aditi R…
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Touted to be a suspense thriller and a dark comedy, Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar somehow just misses the plot despite having so much to explore. Its lazy writing and slow pace ruin its chances of clicking with the audience. Director Dibakar Bannerjee's film touches upon bank scams and the elderly people who are victimised by them, an idea that had pote…
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A quintessential action drama directed by Sanjay Gupta, Mumbai Saga stars John Abraham as Amartya Rao and Emraan Hashmi as encounter specialist Vijay Savarkar, along with a stellar lineup of cast including Gulshan Grover, Suniel Shetty, Mahesh Manjrekar, Amole Gupte, Prateik Babbar, Rohit Roy and Samir Soni. Inspired by true events, Mumbai Saga is …
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MnM Talkies is back with B.R.A Season 3 - Actors Replacing Singers, where #Bollywood’s famous actors from yester years and present, switch roles and create rib-tickling conversations giving you plenty of well deserved breaks to enjoy! Hope you enjoy our show! Do like, share and subscribe to our channel for more amazing content.…
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After a successful run of #BollywoodReplacementAgency Season 1, MnM Talkies is back with B.R.A Season 2, where #Bollywood’s famous actors from yester years and present, switch roles and create rib-tickling conversations giving you plenty of well deserved breaks to enjoy! This is a #Nana Jatekar #Special, replacing your favourite movie dialogues. FI…
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After a successful run of #BollywoodReplacementAgency Season 1, MnM Talkies is back with B.R.A Season 2, where #Bollywood’s famous actors from yester years and present, switch roles and create rib-tickling conversations giving you plenty of well deserved breaks to enjoy! This is a #Nana Jatekar #Special, replacing your favourite movie dialogues. FI…
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