Articles by Narendra Banad
HT Rewind 2024 | From Say Nothing to Tokyo Vice, here are the hidden gems of TV
From an adaptation of a Patrick Radden Keefe bestseller to a fictionalized account of The Mole Agent, here are our picks of some of the underrated shows of TV.
Updated on Dec 22, 2024 11:05 AM IST
Black Doves review: Ben Whishaw outshines Keira Knightley in spy series
Black Doves review: Keira Knightley stars as Helen Webb, a wife turned avenger after her lover's murder.
Updated on Dec 08, 2024 11:25 AM IST
Gladiator: A timeless epic that continues to resonate
Gladiator II stars Paul Mescal in his first big-budget leading role, along with everyone’s favourite Pedro Pascal and the legendary Denzel Washington.
Updated on Nov 10, 2024 03:55 PM IST
Disclaimer review: Cuarón's cautionary tale on manipulative power of narrative
Disclaimer review: Cuarón and Blanchett serve up a gorgeous revenge story that makes us question our thirst for revenge and easily manipulated need for justice.
Published on Oct 18, 2024 02:43 PM IST
The Wild Robot review: A soaring tale of humanity without any humans
The Wild Robot review: This Studio Ghibli-esque production from Dreamworks proves that a human story does not always need humanity.
Published on Oct 17, 2024 03:02 PM IST
Emmy Award Predictions: Who will win? Who should win?
Emmy Award Predictions: The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards will stream in India live at 5:30 am on Monday, September 16, on Lionsgate Play.
Updated on Sep 15, 2024 10:04 AM IST
Best of the Emmy Nominees: Shows you must watch, Reservation Dogs to Ripley
Shogun, The Bear, The Crown and The Morning Show are some of the most nominated shows at the Emmys this week. But the Emmys also shine a light on smaller shows.
Published on Sep 13, 2024 07:26 PM IST
Your Weekend Watch Guide: Teachers who inspire us
We get you a list of must-watch movies and shows to celebrate the impact of teachers on their students and communities.
Updated on Aug 09, 2024 05:56 PM IST
Your weekend watch guide: Underdogs and improbable victories
As the world runs high on sporting spirit thanks to the ongoing Paris Olympics, here are some sports movies and shows you can watch this weekend.
Published on Aug 02, 2024 03:10 PM IST
Your Weekend Watch Guide: Lovable rogues, unlikely friends and more
With the release of Deadpool and Wolverine, we bring you a list of companion watches to binge through the weekend.
Published on Jul 26, 2024 02:24 PM IST
Your Weekend Watch Guide: How about some movies and shows on assassinations?
It’s a good time to revisit some of the best movies and TV shows about assassinations, the people who try to stop them, and the conspiracies surrounding them.
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 10:13 AM IST
Shōgun: The best show you aren’t watching
Shōgun is a window into Japanese culture, traditions, language, and societal mores in the 17th century. Shōgun is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
Published on Apr 20, 2024 09:06 AM IST
Civil War movie review: There’s no right or wrong side in this conflict
Civil War movie review: Alex Garland’s latest directorial effort depicts a United States torn apart from within. It’s a visceral and harrowing journey.
Published on Apr 19, 2024 08:40 AM IST
The Matrix turns 25: Rare sci-fi movie where nothing is dumbed down
With The Matrix, The Wachowskis don’t condescend their audience – they demand attention, and reward audience trust. Even 25 years later.
Updated on Mar 31, 2024 05:43 PM IST
Oscars 2024: Most memorable acceptance speeches of all time
From Olivia Colman blowing a raspberry at the teleprompter to Cuba Gooding Jr. saying ‘I love everybody’ on stage, here are some of our favorite Oscar speeches.
Published on Mar 09, 2024 01:37 PM IST
Oscars 2024: From Cillian Murphy to Bradley Cooper, a guide to Best Actor
Leaving aside Bradley Cooper, the list of nominees looks like a who’s who of supporting actors from Paul Giamatti to Jeffrey Wright.
Published on Mar 09, 2024 06:53 AM IST
Oscars 2024: From Christopher Nolan to Martin Scorsese, a guide to Best Director
Oscars 2024: There’s no doubt Christopher Nolan will take home the prize. But it’s interesting to see two first-time nominees recognised for foreign films.
Updated on Mar 07, 2024 09:42 AM IST
Oscars 2024: Emma Stone and Lily Gladstone to Sandra Hüller and Carey Mulligan,
Oscars 2024: Who will win Best Actress? Stone’s Bella Baxter or is there a chance for dark horse Sandra Hüller’s Sandra Voyter to sneak through for a win?
Published on Mar 06, 2024 09:07 AM IST
Oscars 2024: Barbie to Oppenheimer, a guide to Best Picture
Oscars 2024: Who will win Best Picture? American Fiction, the French drama Anatomy of a Fall or box office hits Barbie and Oppenheimer?
Published on Mar 05, 2024 09:12 AM IST
The power of filmmaking: How Denis Villeneuve created the world of Dune
Dune Part Two releases on Friday but before that, we relive the cinematographic masterpiece that was the first part.
Published on Mar 01, 2024 01:23 PM IST
Everything you need to know about Dune before watching Dune Part Two
Dune: Part 2 releases this Friday in cinemas across India and promises to be the box office event of the year. Here's what you should know about Dune (2021).
Published on Feb 29, 2024 09:55 AM IST
Final predictions for BAFTAs 2024: Who will win?
Oppenheimer is the frontrunner with 13 nominations followed by Poor Things. The BAFTAs tend to favour British nominees, which bodes well for Christopher Nolan.
Updated on Feb 18, 2024 12:57 PM IST
Road to the Oscars: Nomination snubs and surprises
There were a quite a few shocks and surprises in this year's Oscar nominations, which were announced by Zazie Beetz and Jack Quaid.
Published on Jan 23, 2024 09:40 PM IST
BAFTA nominations: Snubs and surprises, and what it means for the Oscars
BAFTA Nominations: Barbie underperformed with only five nominations, while the director category shut out Martin Scorsese, Yorgos Lanthimos, and Greta Gerwig.
Updated on Jan 19, 2024 10:00 AM IST
Better Call Saul: When great isn’t good enough for the Emmys
Neither Bob Odenkirk nor his team from Better Call Saul ever won an Emmy despite 53 nominations over the years. What could be the reason?
Published on Jan 18, 2024 04:49 PM IST
Critics Choice Awards 2024: Snubs and surprises, and how they affect the Oscars
The Critics Choice Awards are a reliable predictor of the Oscars final picks, especially in the four acting categories.
Published on Jan 15, 2024 09:58 PM IST
Emmy Award 2023 predictions: Who will win and who should win?
Emmy Award 2023 predictions: The delayed timing is a little unfortunate, coming a week after the Golden Globes which also celebrated the best in television.
Updated on Jan 14, 2024 09:15 AM IST
Revisiting the legacy of True Detective ahead of True Detective Night Country
True Detective - Night Country is premiering this weekend. This is the first season of the anthology crime show to have its own subtitle - Night Country.
Updated on Jan 13, 2024 01:14 PM IST
Road to the Oscars: SAG Nominations and what they mean for the Oscars
The Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations were announced on Wednesday and here is what they could foretell about the Oscars to come.
Published on Jan 11, 2024 01:21 PM IST
Golden Globes TV Predictions: Who will win? Who won’t?
The 81st Golden Globe Awards will air in India on January 8 at 6:30 am exclusively on Lionsgate Play. HBO's Succession dominates the television nominations.
Published on Jan 07, 2024 03:25 PM IST
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