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Cinema
Propaganda
Editor’s Note: When cinema becomes a tool for propaganda
One always imagines that propaganda and brainwashing are modern inventions that Goebbels—aided by Leni Riefenstahl—perfected. Not true. It has been ar
Vaishna Roy
Propaganda — The Lede
Movie trailers: The unofficial manifestos of our time
Endlessly shared till its beliefs pass off as the truth, the film trailer mirrors our world: fact and fiction, blurred by repetition.
Lawrence Liang
Propaganda
Rise of ‘Hindutva’ cinema
Indian cinema hardly yields space to Dalit, Adivasi, or Bahujan protagonists. It continues to be an elitist, casteist project.
Harish S. Wankhede
Propaganda
Viral fever: The curious spectacle of campaign films
Potent tools for disseminating political ideologies and pushing stereotypes, these films offer insights into elections as well as everyday realities.
S.V. Srinivas
Tribute
Kumar Shahani (1940-2024): A polymath’s relentless search for a unique cinematic idiom
Shahani, who passed away in February at the age of 83, was among the most radical and original minds Indian cinema has ever produced.
Shaikh Ayaz
96th Academy Awards
Oscars 2024: Talk of war and peace, Nolan’s coronation, and Ken-demonium for Gosling
Even on a night ruled by sombre themes, the Oscars telecast maintained its chaotic mix of moods and tones by injecting a jolt of joyful silliness.
AP
Tribute
Kumar Shahani: Visionary filmmaker who pushed Indian cinema’s boundaries
From Maya Darpan to Tarang, Sahani’s legacy is marked by experimentation, intellectual complexity, and a lifelong dialogue with realism and the avant-
M.K. Raghavendra
More stories from Cinema
‘Cinema shouldn’t be limited to one kind of storytelling’: Don Palathara
The indie filmmaker believes the medium can transcend traditional narratives, pushing beyond the boundaries of storytelling itself.
Aditya Shrikrishna
Good Muslim, Bad Muslim
What exactly do we mean when we call something Islamophobic?
Prathyush Parasuraman
Unveiling a reclusive genius: 20-year documentary shines light on Tamil literary icon Nakulan
The documentary by Pandiaraju delves into the world of avant-garde writer T.K. Doraiswamy, aka Nakulan.
Siddarth Muralidharan
‘Zoom-out, Veerappan is a hero for everyone. Zoom in, opinions change’: Koose Munisamy Veerappan co-creator Jeyachandra Hashmi
The writer-creator says the docuseries is a story of public suffering in the battle between two powers: Veerappan and the police.
Siddarth Muralidharan
VIDEO | Why Ambedkar is the new face of Indian Cinema
From Bollywood blockbusters to regional films and OTT originals, Ambedkar’s image and message are finding new resonance in Indian popular culture.
Harish S. Wankhede
Frontline On Air | The KJo phenomenon
A quarter-century in film paints Karan Johar a paradox: KJo the director finds courage in the shadow of KJo the producer.
Ishita Sengupta
Public Domain Day rings in the New Year with a treasure trove of creative freedom
Thousands of books, movies, and songs have been released from the shackles of copyright on January 1.
Frontline News Desk
Who’s watching?
Though threatened by censorship, films and OTT originals tackled taboo topics like caste and state excesses, but did the audiences care to watch?
Trisha Gupta
Ambedkar, on a device near you
From Bollywood blockbusters to regional films and OTT originals, Ambedkar’s image and message are finding new resonance in Indian popular culture.
Harish S. Wankhede
The KJo phenomenon
A quarter-century in film paints Karan Johar a paradox: KJo the director finds courage in the shadow of KJo the producer.
Ishita Sengupta
Bob Hardgrave (1939-2023): A friend of India
A renowned scholar, his research focussed on the Dravidian movement and the Nadar community.
Theodore Baskaran
‘The Archies’ is a prisoner of its politics
Zoya Akhtar’s new film is underwhelming enough for you to want more style and less substance.
Takshi Mehta
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