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Manisha Lakhe Is A Poet, Film Critic, Traveller, Founder Of Caferati — An Online Writer’s Forum, Hosts Mumbai’s Oldest Open Mic, And Teaches Advertising, Films And Communication.

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Tandav review: Amazon Prime Video’s refried political samosa with Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia

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Tandav review: Amazon Prime Video’s refried political samosa with Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia

In this review of Tandav, Amazon Prime Video's latest offering, let's check out if the web series has lived up to the expectations.

Lupin review: Netflix starts the year with a fabulous new show about a gentleman thief

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Lupin review: Netflix starts the year with a fabulous new show about a gentleman thief

Netflix creates Lupin magic in the smile of Omar Sy, and I think no one better could have been cast. The lone wolf of the comic book and anime is shown to be a dad here with the delightful Ludvine Sagnier playing his ex-wife.

Pixar’s Soul movie review: New Disney+Hotstar film makes you do some soul searching

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Pixar’s Soul movie review: New Disney+Hotstar film makes you do some soul searching

The 2020 was spent in splendid isolation. We learnt to live in ridiculously-close proximity to our families and discovered more joys than sorrows there. Pixar’s Soul shows what 'life on Earth is all about'.

This is how you recover from Christmas: Indulge some more in your all time favourite movies on Amazon Prime, Netflix, Disney+Hotstar

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This is how you recover from Christmas: Indulge some more in your all time favourite movies on Amazon Prime, Netflix, Disney+Hotstar

The new year comes with a threat of mutated virus but then there is so much music and cinema and books (not necessarily in that order!) and poetry and life to live!

Weekend Watch | These Amazon Prime Video, Netflix movies about booze will teach you to sparkle during conversation this holiday season

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Weekend Watch | These Amazon Prime Video, Netflix movies about booze will teach you to sparkle during conversation this holiday season

Here are some movies and series about alcohol on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix that will blow your mind

Weekend Watch | In the mood for some music? Here are some top musicals and shows on Netflix

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Weekend Watch | In the mood for some music? Here are some top musicals and shows on Netflix

We take so many things for granted. And if music were to be taken away from one's life… This is a brilliant little film that will give you pause. And Thanksgiving may be over, but gratitude to those who brought music to your life should not ever end, no?

Free Netflix in December | How to prepare for binge-watching 48 hours of the best of movies and shows!

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Free Netflix in December | How to prepare for binge-watching 48 hours of the best of movies and shows!

All geared up? Doesn't ring a bell? Free Netflix days are on. December 5 and 6. Here's a list that we've drawn up, of the best movies and TV shows on Netflix.

A Suitable Boy review: Netflix brings in fabulous supporting cast, but is it enough?

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A Suitable Boy review: Netflix brings in fabulous supporting cast, but is it enough?

The fabulous ensemble cast of A Suitable Boy saves the show and makes you forgive the wholly unsuitable language related slight.

Social Distance review: Netflix tells quarantine stories that show 'we are one'

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Social Distance review: Netflix tells quarantine stories that show 'we are one'

Social Distance on Netflix has eight stories that are so intimate and real that I wondered if someone had sent the birds out to spy on my life and then made movies about my feelings.

Scam 1992 The Harshad Mehta Story review | Sony Liv web series captures the years that reshaped Dalal Street

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Scam 1992 The Harshad Mehta Story review | Sony Liv web series captures the years that reshaped Dalal Street

The instantly-likeable hero in Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story does not help. I have to remind myself that the greed of this man ruined many lives.

Bad Boy Billionaires: India Netflix review | How they dream big with your money

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Bad Boy Billionaires: India Netflix review | How they dream big with your money

Bad Boy Billionaires: India episodes on Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, Subrata Roy are now available on Netflix. We review:

Weekend watch | Maacher Jhol on Netflix: Mere Paas Ma Hai and other lessons in this lovely Bengali film

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Weekend watch | Maacher Jhol on Netflix: Mere Paas Ma Hai and other lessons in this lovely Bengali film

Call your mums. If they are living with you, watch Maacher Jhol on Netflix with them.

Enola Holmes Review: Can Sherlock be bested?

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Enola Holmes Review: Can Sherlock be bested?

Enola Holmes Review: The idea of Enola Holmes comes from novels for Young Adults written by Nancy Springer, but the film engages adults too.

Review | The Devil All the Time on Netflix: A glimpse into America that is not a shiny happy Hollywood

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Review | The Devil All the Time on Netflix: A glimpse into America that is not a shiny happy Hollywood

You feel a shiver of anticipation go down your spine when The Devil All the Time starts.

Happy Birthday Mr Chocolate! A perfect excuse to binge on chocolate and romance this weekend

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Happy Birthday Mr Chocolate! A perfect excuse to binge on chocolate and romance this weekend

September 13 is International Chocolate Day. And when you’re eating chocolate, you need to cuddle up to your loved one and watch some fun, frothy and unforgettable romances. Don’t even bother to search for ‘Chocolate’ on either Netflix or Amazon Prime Video. The selection will make you roll your eyes and reach out for something stronger than coffee.

Dil Bechara Movie Review: Sushant Singh Rajput is a shooting star

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Dil Bechara Movie Review: Sushant Singh Rajput is a shooting star

Dil Bechara Movie Review: For someone who could perform as he did in Sonchiraiya, Dil Bechara must have been a breeze for Sushant Singh Rajput.

July rains bring unlikely heroes and, despite social distancing, romance

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July rains bring unlikely heroes and, despite social distancing, romance

Jane Austen died on July 18, leaving behind a legacy of stories that are still being turned into movies, telenovellas and shows.

In this lockdown, we’re writing our collective futures by understanding our past

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In this lockdown, we’re writing our collective futures by understanding our past

The current state of play in most countries is disbelief in leaders. If only they would come out and say that we don’t understand this virus, so everyone needs to pitch in and help.

Homemade Review: These 17 short films around COVID-19 isolation should be on your watchlist this weekend

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Homemade Review: These 17 short films around COVID-19 isolation should be on your watchlist this weekend

These films are shot on camera phones by world-famous directors who are as isolated as you and I during this pandemic.

Ending Pride Month in lockdown with Hannah Gadsby — there’s so much of her in us

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Ending Pride Month in lockdown with Hannah Gadsby — there’s so much of her in us

Her comedy will make you want to look up art appreciation courses online, and you want to travel right back to Florence and examine the Renaissance masters because Hannah Gadsby showed you how to look at them with fresh eyes.

A bully's world: Why ‘Miss you, Sushant’ messages from Bollywood’s who’s who seem hollow

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A bully's world: Why ‘Miss you, Sushant’ messages from Bollywood’s who’s who seem hollow

Bollywood has always suffered the tantrums of the A Listers and put down someone who had humble beginnings.

Gulabo Sitabo review: A lovely little film by Shoojit Sircar

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Gulabo Sitabo review: A lovely little film by Shoojit Sircar

Gulabo Sitabo released on Amazon Prime Video on June 12. Here's a review.

Paatal Lok: A treasure trove of relationships

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Paatal Lok: A treasure trove of relationships

Paatal Lok Review: The show explores relationships without getting weepy or drunk. Of course, since the lockdown, we've all been reflecting on our relationships, eh?

Waiting out COVID-19 lockdown with shows of all flavours

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Waiting out COVID-19 lockdown with shows of all flavours

Here are a few TV shows that will help you beat the coronavirus lockdown boredom.

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