‘Cargo’ Review: The Afterlife Reimagined as a Low-Budget, Indian Sci-Fi Space Epic
SXSW: Arati Kadav’s debut merges B-movie aesthetics with Hindu mythology in a strange gamble that bodes well for the filmmaker’s potential.
India
John Oliver Slams Disney Streaming Platform for Censoring ‘Last Week Tonight’ Disney Jokes
Episodes of “Last Week Tonight” on India’s Hotstar streaming platform have been re-edited with jarring results.
‘Mercury’ Review: Silent Thriller Is India’s Answer to ‘A Quiet Place,’ But That’s Not Good Enough
Tamil writer-director Karthik Subbaraj follows a group of deaf-mute survivors with plenty filmmaking trickery, but a little too much formula.
India’s 65-Year Battle Against Film Censorship: What Needs to Happen For It to End
While the replacement of the country’s film certification board chairman is a step in the right direction, there’s still work to be done.
‘Machines’ Review: A Bracingly Physical Documentary About the True Cost of Cheap Labor
Rahul Jain’s debut feature is engineered to demolish the barrier between empathy and action, to close the gap between slaves and consumers.
Why Indian Censorship Is Hurting the Country’s Cinema
Indian censors continue to hold back the country’s movies, and silencing a new film about women’s rights is the latest example that the situation shows no sign of improvement.
‘Moonlight,’ Censored: Here’s How Indian Censors Carved Up Barry Jenkins’ Oscar-Nominated Hit
Graphic language and sex scenes were excised, while anti-smoking disclaimers were added.
‘Irada’ Review: Arshad Warsi and Naseeruddin Shah Can’t Save This Mopey Indian Drama
This heartfelt drama is admirable for its sincere treatment of issues troubling Indian society, but it falls short in the filmmaking department.
‘Viceroy’s House’ Review: India’s History With the British Gets a Bland Makeover — Berlinale 2017
This historical epic about the year the British left India for good leaves much to be desired.
Pakistan Is Still Banning Indian Cinema, and All Movie Lovers Should Be Concerned About It
Although Pakistan technically ended its ban in January, the country’s government continues to censor Indian films.
Indian Government Promises To Counter Violent Threats Over Upcoming Film Release
The release of Karan Johar’s new film “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil,” starring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, has been swept up in nationalist fervor.
Watch: Pan Nalin’s ‘Angry Indian Goddesses’ Find Their Powers of Destruction in Exclusive Clip
Watch: Pan Nalin’s ‘Angry Indian Goddesses’ Find Their Powers of Destruction in Exclusive Clip
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