https://simplecast.com The Culture Jasoos Are you spending hours just trying to find new stuff to stream? Tired of watching whatever the algorithm recommends? Join Culture Jasoos in swimming against the current! Part-listicle, part-social commentary, this weekly podcast offers 100% spoiler-free, somewhat-offbeat recommendations for Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hotstar in India. Together we can escape the tyranny of the algorithm and discover new films, webseries, podcasts, books and documentaries and provoke new ways of thinking about the content that surrounds us. Expect fresh #nofilter takes and contrarian opinions that aren’t cleverly upcycled to win the approval of superwoke liberals. If this sounds like your kind of jam, let's get turnt up! 2020 Culture Jasoos en Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:45:21 +0000 Wed, 22 May 2024 07:17:52 +0000 https://theculturejasoos.com The Culture Jasoos https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/dcaa63d6-e09c-4228-aff3-6aba1dad9126/c4673a7c-ed0b-4596-aba6-c5d3a4294d31/3000x3000/culture-jasoos-preeti-prakash-octopus-artwork-180420-3000x3000px.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://theculturejasoos.com episodic Are you spending hours just trying to find new stuff to stream? Tired of watching whatever the algorithm recommends? Join Culture Jasoos in swimming against the current! Part-listicle, part-social commentary, this weekly podcast offers 100% spoiler-free, somewhat-offbeat recommendations for Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hotstar in India. Together we can escape the tyranny of the algorithm and discover new films, webseries, podcasts, books and documentaries and provoke new ways of thinking about the content that surrounds us. Expect fresh #nofilter takes and contrarian opinions that aren’t cleverly upcycled to win the approval of superwoke liberals. If this sounds like your kind of jam, let's get turnt up! Preeti Prakash true https://feeds.simplecast.com/gdMmPqRp now streaming Preeti Prakash culturejasoos@gmail.com 5068f7b3-9267-4b16-b226-713822fd85a4 The Badass, Beat Poet of Bombay - Arun Kolatkar Arun Kolatkar is a contemporary Indian poet who straddled multiple worlds, writing in Marathi and in English - His poetry is marked by irreverence and a clear sense of badassery that is not afraid to question the status quo, and mix the profound with the profane. Kolatkar was a poet intimately familiar with the urban sprawl of Bombay, he worked in Advertising as a visualiser and also translated Bhakti Poetry into English, he used swear words in his Marathi Poetry and wrote in an unaffected, immediately recognizable style in English that marked him out as different from his predecessors and truly experimental in his approach.

In this episode I read a few short poems from Jejuri, a cluster of 31 short poems that chronicle Kolatkar's acidic observations aboard a ST bus to a piligrim town, Jejuri. I talk about the milieu in which voices like Kolatkar flourished, how his work was counter culture, egalitarian, marked by a bold new experimental form as exemplified by the Beat Poets from an American tradition, and analyse what spaces remain for us as modern Indians seeking to chronicle our times and lives.

Listen to this episode to learn from the life lessons of a multi-disciplinary artist, who made music, painted, and wrote poetry that was meant to shock and shake up its middle class readers out of complacency and poke at them, using humour and observational style that comes from belonging to here and there, as Kolatkar was, an intenerent flaneur poet, commenting on everything he encountered in the jumble that was India in the 60s and 70s. 

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:45:21 +0000 culturejasoos@gmail.com (Preeti Prakash) https://theculturejasoos.com/episodes/the-badass-beat-poet-of-bombay-arun-kolatkar-SsP7DNjl Arun Kolatkar is a contemporary Indian poet who straddled multiple worlds, writing in Marathi and in English - His poetry is marked by irreverence and a clear sense of badassery that is not afraid to question the status quo, and mix the profound with the profane. Kolatkar was a poet intimately familiar with the urban sprawl of Bombay, he worked in Advertising as a visualiser and also translated Bhakti Poetry into English, he used swear words in his Marathi Poetry and wrote in an unaffected, immediately recognizable style in English that marked him out as different from his predecessors and truly experimental in his approach.

In this episode I read a few short poems from Jejuri, a cluster of 31 short poems that chronicle Kolatkar's acidic observations aboard a ST bus to a piligrim town, Jejuri. I talk about the milieu in which voices like Kolatkar flourished, how his work was counter culture, egalitarian, marked by a bold new experimental form as exemplified by the Beat Poets from an American tradition, and analyse what spaces remain for us as modern Indians seeking to chronicle our times and lives.

Listen to this episode to learn from the life lessons of a multi-disciplinary artist, who made music, painted, and wrote poetry that was meant to shock and shake up its middle class readers out of complacency and poke at them, using humour and observational style that comes from belonging to here and there, as Kolatkar was, an intenerent flaneur poet, commenting on everything he encountered in the jumble that was India in the 60s and 70s. 

]]> The Badass, Beat Poet of Bombay - Arun Kolatkar Preeti Prakash 00:34:10 Arun Kolatkar is a contemporary Indian poet who straddled multiple worlds, writing in Marathi and in English - His poetry is marked by irreverence and a clear sense of badassery that is not afraid to question the status quo, and mix the profound with the profane. Kolatkar was a poet intimately familiar with the urban sprawl of Bombay, he worked in Advertising as a visualiser and also translated Bhakti Poetry into English, he used swear words in his Marathi Poetry and wrote in an unaffected, immediately recognizable style in English that marked him out as different from his predecessors and truly experimental in his approach. In this episode I read a few short poems from Jejuri, a cluster of 31 short poems that chronicle Kolatkar's acidic observations aboard a ST bus to a piligrim town, Jejuri. I talk about the milieu in which voices like Kolatkar flourished, how his work was counter culture, egalitarian, marked by a bold new experimental form as exemplified by the Beat Poets from an American tradition, and analyse what spaces remain for us as modern Indians seeking to chronicle our times and lives. Listen to this episode to learn from the life lessons of a multi-disciplinary artist, who made music, painted, and wrote poetry that was meant to shock and shake up its middle class readers out of complacency and poke at them, using humour and observational style that comes from belonging to here and there, as Kolatkar was, an intenerent flaneur poet, commenting on everything he encountered in the jumble that was India in the 60s and 70s. Arun Kolatkar is a contemporary Indian poet who straddled multiple worlds, writing in Marathi and in English - His poetry is marked by irreverence and a clear sense of badassery that is not afraid to question the status quo, and mix the profound with the profane. Kolatkar was a poet intimately familiar with the urban sprawl of Bombay, he worked in Advertising as a visualiser and also translated Bhakti Poetry into English, he used swear words in his Marathi Poetry and wrote in an unaffected, immediately recognizable style in English that marked him out as different from his predecessors and truly experimental in his approach. In this episode I read a few short poems from Jejuri, a cluster of 31 short poems that chronicle Kolatkar's acidic observations aboard a ST bus to a piligrim town, Jejuri. I talk about the milieu in which voices like Kolatkar flourished, how his work was counter culture, egalitarian, marked by a bold new experimental form as exemplified by the Beat Poets from an American tradition, and analyse what spaces remain for us as modern Indians seeking to chronicle our times and lives. Listen to this episode to learn from the life lessons of a multi-disciplinary artist, who made music, painted, and wrote poetry that was meant to shock and shake up its middle class readers out of complacency and poke at them, using humour and observational style that comes from belonging to here and there, as Kolatkar was, an intenerent flaneur poet, commenting on everything he encountered in the jumble that was India in the 60s and 70s. culture jasoos podcast, commonwealth prize, kabir, mumbai, culture jasoos, indian english, allen ginsberg, william burroughs, jejuri, hippies, on the road, jack kerouac, charminar cigarettes, jazz, culture podcast, kala ghoda poems, badass beat poet of bombay, adil jussawala, kala ghoda, arun kolatkar, namdeo dhasal, arun balakrishna kolatkar, indian english poet, naked lunch, piligrim, urban indian poet, bombay, anti-caste poet, marathi poet, beat poets, arts and entertainment, the culture jasoos, beatnik, dilip chitre true full 27 fa0e21b0-5e98-4d75-bc6c-04771ce52ad0 The Loss of Ghar, Parivar in 'Gamak Ghar' by Achal Mishra Gamak Ghar marks the debut of a self assured filmmaker in Achal Mishra, a young Indian filmmaker who is making his presence felt with two sensitive films back to back (Gamak Ghar and Dhuin — both rooted in a clear sense of place, in Darbhanga Bihar.) Beautifully shot by Anand Bansal, almost every frame is poetic and painstakingly put together. In this episode, I offer a feminist reading of this film that goes beyond mere nostalgia, to excavate how an Indian family changes, meeting and leaving the Village Home, or the Gamak Ghar, that has held generations of family members, traditions, and unspoken bonds together. What happens to the family home as the decades roll on from the late 90s to now, in 2019? And what does its erosion and decay say about our own changing notions of family and connection, ravaged by urbanisation, migration, and a newfound sense of materialism? Gamak Ghar invites us to explore poetic questions such as these in a gentle manner, never forcing its hand or its point. It does invoke the beauty of a bygone era but is change such a bad thing when seen from a woman's perspective? Tune into this spoiler-free episode that analyses the poetry and work that went behind Gamak Ghar, and check out theculturejasoos on Instagram for a visual essay that looks at Achal Mishra's influences, from Amit Chauduri the novelist, to Ozu and Taiwanese Filmmakers. Please consider rating the podcast so more people can find theculturejasoos.com thanks for listening! peace - Preeti 

]]> Sat, 4 Nov 2023 09:54:41 +0000 culturejasoos@gmail.com (Preeti Prakash) https://theculturejasoos.com/episodes/the-loss-of-ghar-parivar-in-gamak-ghar-by-achal-mishra-xm1AmV14 Gamak Ghar marks the debut of a self assured filmmaker in Achal Mishra, a young Indian filmmaker who is making his presence felt with two sensitive films back to back (Gamak Ghar and Dhuin — both rooted in a clear sense of place, in Darbhanga Bihar.) Beautifully shot by Anand Bansal, almost every frame is poetic and painstakingly put together. In this episode, I offer a feminist reading of this film that goes beyond mere nostalgia, to excavate how an Indian family changes, meeting and leaving the Village Home, or the Gamak Ghar, that has held generations of family members, traditions, and unspoken bonds together. What happens to the family home as the decades roll on from the late 90s to now, in 2019? And what does its erosion and decay say about our own changing notions of family and connection, ravaged by urbanisation, migration, and a newfound sense of materialism? Gamak Ghar invites us to explore poetic questions such as these in a gentle manner, never forcing its hand or its point. It does invoke the beauty of a bygone era but is change such a bad thing when seen from a woman's perspective? Tune into this spoiler-free episode that analyses the poetry and work that went behind Gamak Ghar, and check out theculturejasoos on Instagram for a visual essay that looks at Achal Mishra's influences, from Amit Chauduri the novelist, to Ozu and Taiwanese Filmmakers. Please consider rating the podcast so more people can find theculturejasoos.com thanks for listening! peace - Preeti 

]]> The Loss of Ghar, Parivar in 'Gamak Ghar' by Achal Mishra Preeti Prakash 00:08:50 Gamak Ghar marks the debut of a self assured filmmaker in Achal Mishra, a young Indian filmmaker who is making his presence felt with two sensitive films back to back (Gamak Ghar and Dhuin — both rooted in a clear sense of place, in Darbhanga Bihar.) Beautifully shot by Anand Bansal, almost every frame is poetic and painstakingly put together. In this episode, I offer a feminist reading of this film that goes beyond mere nostalgia, to excavate how an Indian family changes, meeting and leaving the Village Home, or the Gamak Ghar, that has held generations of family members, traditions, and unspoken bonds together. What happens to the family home as the decades roll on from the late 90s to now, in 2019? And what does its erosion and decay say about our own changing notions of family and connection, ravaged by urbanisation, migration, and a newfound sense of materialism? Gamak Ghar invites us to explore poetic questions such as these in a gentle manner, never forcing its hand or its point. It does invoke the beauty of a bygone era but is change such a bad thing when seen from a woman's perspective? Tune into this spoiler-free episode that analyses the poetry and work that went behind Gamak Ghar, and check out theculturejasoos on Instagram for a visual essay that looks at Achal Mishra's influences, from Amit Chauduri the novelist, to Ozu and Taiwanese Filmmakers. Please consider rating the podcast so more people can find theculturejasoos.com thanks for listening! peace - Preeti Gamak Ghar marks the debut of a self assured filmmaker in Achal Mishra, a young Indian filmmaker who is making his presence felt with two sensitive films back to back (Gamak Ghar and Dhuin — both rooted in a clear sense of place, in Darbhanga Bihar.) Beautifully shot by Anand Bansal, almost every frame is poetic and painstakingly put together. In this episode, I offer a feminist reading of this film that goes beyond mere nostalgia, to excavate how an Indian family changes, meeting and leaving the Village Home, or the Gamak Ghar, that has held generations of family members, traditions, and unspoken bonds together. What happens to the family home as the decades roll on from the late 90s to now, in 2019? And what does its erosion and decay say about our own changing notions of family and connection, ravaged by urbanisation, migration, and a newfound sense of materialism? Gamak Ghar invites us to explore poetic questions such as these in a gentle manner, never forcing its hand or its point. It does invoke the beauty of a bygone era but is change such a bad thing when seen from a woman's perspective? Tune into this spoiler-free episode that analyses the poetry and work that went behind Gamak Ghar, and check out theculturejasoos on Instagram for a visual essay that looks at Achal Mishra's influences, from Amit Chauduri the novelist, to Ozu and Taiwanese Filmmakers. Please consider rating the podcast so more people can find theculturejasoos.com thanks for listening! peace - Preeti indian film, gamak ghar review, culture jasoos, gamak ghar, achalchitra, diff, anand bansal, cannes, mami, cinema podcast, the culture jasos, dhuin, festival film, film review, dharbhanga, bihari filmmaker, achal mishra, the culture jasoos, film podcast from india true full 26 75312f48-d842-4438-a14c-758fcb7fc107 July Baby, The Culture Jasoos in a New Avatar (With a Bouquet of Recommendations from Then and Now) The Culture Jasoos is now going to extend its tentacles to wrap around more than just one film or book in one episode. Think of the podcast as an audio newsletter that in true octopus style is interested in many things at the same time! My roving eye lands on a sports documentary on Netflix (Lift Like a Girl) is a heartwarming Egyptian feature documentary focused on a teenager weightlifter and her relationship with her coach, Coach Ramadan. I talk about a Nigerian Boxing Reality Show (Also on Netflix: AKO, African Knockout) and then remix the present and the past, to recommend a delicious True Crime Series (A Crime to Remember) on Amazon Prime (Via Investigation Discovery.)

Breaking with the pressure to only recommend on-trend stuff (please spare me another review of Lust Stories 2 yawn) I talk about timeless, ageless cinema and artists, rewatching Satya (available on YouTube) on its 25th anniversary, and the little known origin story of one of French New Wave's greatest triumphs: Jules and Jim (By Francois Truffaut - Now playing on Mubi India.) I round out the episode with a mention of artists who inspire me and who share my bday, June babies both - Anthony Bourdain and Antoni Gaudi and why they are artistic badassery continues to live on in our midst. In a world full of easily consumable, easy to digest monuments to distraction I am thankful to find wells of replenishment that predate me and will outlive me.

This episode was edited by www.catikoproductions.com lovingly and patiently! You can find me Preeti on www.theculturejasoos.com to listen to ad-free episodes and follow me on The Culture Jasoos on Instagram for more film analysis, recommendations and more. 

]]> Sat, 15 Jul 2023 11:16:52 +0000 culturejasoos@gmail.com (Preeti Prakash) https://theculturejasoos.com/episodes/july-baby-the-culture-jasoos-in-a-new-avatar-with-a-bouquet-of-recommendations-from-then-and-now-teCTNbDx The Culture Jasoos is now going to extend its tentacles to wrap around more than just one film or book in one episode. Think of the podcast as an audio newsletter that in true octopus style is interested in many things at the same time! My roving eye lands on a sports documentary on Netflix (Lift Like a Girl) is a heartwarming Egyptian feature documentary focused on a teenager weightlifter and her relationship with her coach, Coach Ramadan. I talk about a Nigerian Boxing Reality Show (Also on Netflix: AKO, African Knockout) and then remix the present and the past, to recommend a delicious True Crime Series (A Crime to Remember) on Amazon Prime (Via Investigation Discovery.)

Breaking with the pressure to only recommend on-trend stuff (please spare me another review of Lust Stories 2 yawn) I talk about timeless, ageless cinema and artists, rewatching Satya (available on YouTube) on its 25th anniversary, and the little known origin story of one of French New Wave's greatest triumphs: Jules and Jim (By Francois Truffaut - Now playing on Mubi India.) I round out the episode with a mention of artists who inspire me and who share my bday, June babies both - Anthony Bourdain and Antoni Gaudi and why they are artistic badassery continues to live on in our midst. In a world full of easily consumable, easy to digest monuments to distraction I am thankful to find wells of replenishment that predate me and will outlive me.

This episode was edited by www.catikoproductions.com lovingly and patiently! You can find me Preeti on www.theculturejasoos.com to listen to ad-free episodes and follow me on The Culture Jasoos on Instagram for more film analysis, recommendations and more. 

]]> July Baby, The Culture Jasoos in a New Avatar (With a Bouquet of Recommendations from Then and Now) Preeti Prakash 00:32:13 The Culture Jasoos is now going to extend its tentacles to wrap around more than just one film or book in one episode. Think of the podcast as an audio newsletter that in true octopus style is interested in many things at the same time! My roving eye lands on a sports documentary on Netflix (Lift Like a Girl) is a heartwarming Egyptian feature documentary focused on a teenager weightlifter and her relationship with her coach, Coach Ramadan. I talk about a Nigerian Boxing Reality Show (Also on Netflix: AKO, African Knockout) and then remix the present and the past, to recommend a delicious True Crime Series (A Crime to Remember) on Amazon Prime (Via Investigation Discovery.) Breaking with the pressure to only recommend on-trend stuff (please spare me another review of Lust Stories 2 yawn) I talk about timeless, ageless cinema and artists, rewatching Satya (available on YouTube) on its 25th anniversary. I share a little known origin story of one of French New Wave's greatest triumphs: Jules and Jim (By Francois Truffaut - Now playing on Mubi India.) and talk about how the fusing of opposites sparks lasting creativity. I round out the episode with a mention of artists who inspire me and who share my bday, June babies both - Anthony Bourdain and Antoni Gaudi and why they are artistic badassery continues to live on in our midst. In a world full of easily consumable, easy to digest monuments to distraction I am thankful to find wells of replenishment that predate me and will outlive me. This episode was edited by www.catikoproductions.com lovingly and patiently & you can find me Preeti on www.theculturejasoos.com to listen to ad-free episodes and follow me on The Culture Jasoos on Instagram for more film analysis, recommendations and more. The Culture Jasoos is now going to extend its tentacles to wrap around more than just one film or book in one episode. Think of the podcast as an audio newsletter that in true octopus style is interested in many things at the same time! My roving eye lands on a sports documentary on Netflix (Lift Like a Girl) is a heartwarming Egyptian feature documentary focused on a teenager weightlifter and her relationship with her coach, Coach Ramadan. I talk about a Nigerian Boxing Reality Show (Also on Netflix: AKO, African Knockout) and then remix the present and the past, to recommend a delicious True Crime Series (A Crime to Remember) on Amazon Prime (Via Investigation Discovery.) Breaking with the pressure to only recommend on-trend stuff (please spare me another review of Lust Stories 2 yawn) I talk about timeless, ageless cinema and artists, rewatching Satya (available on YouTube) on its 25th anniversary. I share a little known origin story of one of French New Wave's greatest triumphs: Jules and Jim (By Francois Truffaut - Now playing on Mubi India.) and talk about how the fusing of opposites sparks lasting creativity. I round out the episode with a mention of artists who inspire me and who share my bday, June babies both - Anthony Bourdain and Antoni Gaudi and why they are artistic badassery continues to live on in our midst. In a world full of easily consumable, easy to digest monuments to distraction I am thankful to find wells of replenishment that predate me and will outlive me. This episode was edited by www.catikoproductions.com lovingly and patiently & you can find me Preeti on www.theculturejasoos.com to listen to ad-free episodes and follow me on The Culture Jasoos on Instagram for more film analysis, recommendations and more. jiujitsu, anthony bourdain, primevideo, indian film directors, african knockout, sagrada familia, antoni gaudi, a crime to remember, architect, true crime shows, satya the film, french new wave, bourdain, netflix india, indian film review, gulzar, gaudi, netflix documentary, feminism, mayee zayed, indian podcast, ram gopal varma, june birthday, lift like a girl, jeanne moreau, tony bourdain, urmila matondkar, satya, truffaut, watch to watch on netflix, manoj bajpayee, egyptian documentary, nigerian boxing, nigerian reality show, true crime recommendation, feminist review, amazon prime, jules and jim, nyt, chakravarthy, indian cinema podcast, netflix, pop culture review, chef true full 25 e9d16fe2-6a34-46b0-8450-5833c69edd1e Joyland, A sensitive & searing critique of patriarchy in Pakistan 'Joyland', Pakistan's official entry to the Oscars has been making waves as a 'bold,' 'barrier-breaking,' 'trans-romance.' But upon viewing I found it to be ALL of that  + MORE than that. 'Joyland' works because it doesn't try to ride on the coattails of its trans character (Biba,) neither does it sermonise. It merely invites us to observe a web of relationships across an intergenerational Lahore family where everyone seems to be struggling to live up to the expectations that gender, society, age & family roles impose on them. Because it is so evenhanded in its storytelling and truthful in its observations it succeeds in winning audience hearts and our consent. I discuss how Alina Khan and Ali Junejo occupy the screens with their bodies and their silences, the Pakistani flavour of Joyland, and the strengths of the film. I also talk about a tradition of Bollywood film heroes that question ' traditional masculine ideals' on screen and discuss how the film succeeeds in transposing its audiences into the heads of its characters throughout its running time. Spoiler-free monologue. 

 

]]> Wed, 8 Mar 2023 10:04:29 +0000 culturejasoos@gmail.com (preeti prakash) https://theculturejasoos.com/episodes/joyland-a-well-observed-critique-of-patriarchy-in-pakistan-Ozclo32Y 'Joyland', Pakistan's official entry to the Oscars has been making waves as a 'bold,' 'barrier-breaking,' 'trans-romance.' But upon viewing I found it to be ALL of that  + MORE than that. 'Joyland' works because it doesn't try to ride on the coattails of its trans character (Biba,) neither does it sermonise. It merely invites us to observe a web of relationships across an intergenerational Lahore family where everyone seems to be struggling to live up to the expectations that gender, society, age & family roles impose on them. Because it is so evenhanded in its storytelling and truthful in its observations it succeeds in winning audience hearts and our consent. I discuss how Alina Khan and Ali Junejo occupy the screens with their bodies and their silences, the Pakistani flavour of Joyland, and the strengths of the film. I also talk about a tradition of Bollywood film heroes that question ' traditional masculine ideals' on screen and discuss how the film succeeeds in transposing its audiences into the heads of its characters throughout its running time. Spoiler-free monologue. 

 

]]> Joyland, A sensitive & searing critique of patriarchy in Pakistan preeti prakash 00:23:45 'Joyland', Pakistan's official entry to the Oscars has been making waves as a 'bold,' 'barrier-breaking,' 'trans-romance.' But upon viewing I found it to be ALL of that + MORE than that. 'Joyland' works because it doesn't try to ride on the coattails of its trans character (Biba,) neither does it sermonise. It merely invites us to observe a web of relationships across an intergenerational Lahore family where everyone seems to be struggling to live up to the expectations that gender, society, age & family roles impose on them. Because it is so evenhanded in its storytelling and truthful in its observations it succeeds in winning audience hearts and our consent. I discuss how Alina Khan and Ali Junejo occupy the screens with their bodies and their silences, the Pakistani flavour of Joyland, and the strengths of the film. I also talk about a tradition of Bollywood film heroes that question ' traditional masculine ideals' on screen and discuss how the film succeeeds in transposing its audiences into the heads of its characters throughout its running time. Spoiler-free monologue. 'Joyland', Pakistan's official entry to the Oscars has been making waves as a 'bold,' 'barrier-breaking,' 'trans-romance.' But upon viewing I found it to be ALL of that + MORE than that. 'Joyland' works because it doesn't try to ride on the coattails of its trans character (Biba,) neither does it sermonise. It merely invites us to observe a web of relationships across an intergenerational Lahore family where everyone seems to be struggling to live up to the expectations that gender, society, age & family roles impose on them. Because it is so evenhanded in its storytelling and truthful in its observations it succeeds in winning audience hearts and our consent. I discuss how Alina Khan and Ali Junejo occupy the screens with their bodies and their silences, the Pakistani flavour of Joyland, and the strengths of the film. I also talk about a tradition of Bollywood film heroes that question ' traditional masculine ideals' on screen and discuss how the film succeeeds in transposing its audiences into the heads of its characters throughout its running time. Spoiler-free monologue. culture jasoos podcast, eeb allay ooo, chaitanya tamhane, ali junejo, saim sadiq, culture jasoos, oscar 2023, cinema recommendation, transgender, pakistan film, cinema criticism, film review oscar, joyland the film, riz ahmed, lahore, oscar film, alina khan, pakistani film, cannes, joyland review, pakistani, oscar nominee, karachi, patriarchy, court, review joyland, joyland, critic's choice, deepika padukone, slackistan, joe saade, uncertain regard at cannes, critically acclaimed, queer cinema, asian lgbtqia, film festival, queer love, the culture jasoos true full 24 5f1e992b-32b6-4af2-af3b-13562760ad78 The Curious Case of Indian B-Grade Cinema, How 'Cinema Marte Dum Tak' Lifts the Veil Off The discreet charms of the lowbrow are endlessly fascinating precisely because this kind of art refuses to conform to society's narrow, boring definitions of 'good' and 'bad.' In this episode, I recommend 'Cinema Marte Dum Tak,' a new documentary webseries on Amazon Prime, which takes an affectionate and intelligent look at the Indian erotic horror and pulpy, low-budget film industry that thrived in the 90s. The series prompts us to take a closer look at the often arbitrary distinctions between high culture and low culture, between the respectable and the obscene, between the erotic and pure sleaze. Tune into this episode to hear my take on what this reveals about the legitimacy of male desires in an Indian cultural context, the role of women in this industry rife with exploitation, the role of censorship and what kinds of desires are OK and who gets to have them, in this episode of The Culture Jasoos.

 

Watch 'Cinema Marte Dum Tak' on Amazon Prime Video in India, Superman of Malegaon on YouTube, Miss Lovely and more if you are a fan of this genre. 

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 09:24:54 +0000 culturejasoos@gmail.com (Preeti Prakash) https://theculturejasoos.com/episodes/the-curious-case-of-indian-b-grade-cinema-how-cinema-marte-dum-tak-lifts-the-veil-off-lLt3OZRW The discreet charms of the lowbrow are endlessly fascinating precisely because this kind of art refuses to conform to society's narrow, boring definitions of 'good' and 'bad.' In this episode, I recommend 'Cinema Marte Dum Tak,' a new documentary webseries on Amazon Prime, which takes an affectionate and intelligent look at the Indian erotic horror and pulpy, low-budget film industry that thrived in the 90s. The series prompts us to take a closer look at the often arbitrary distinctions between high culture and low culture, between the respectable and the obscene, between the erotic and pure sleaze. Tune into this episode to hear my take on what this reveals about the legitimacy of male desires in an Indian cultural context, the role of women in this industry rife with exploitation, the role of censorship and what kinds of desires are OK and who gets to have them, in this episode of The Culture Jasoos.

 

Watch 'Cinema Marte Dum Tak' on Amazon Prime Video in India, Superman of Malegaon on YouTube, Miss Lovely and more if you are a fan of this genre. 

]]> The Curious Case of Indian B-Grade Cinema, How 'Cinema Marte Dum Tak' Lifts the Veil Off Preeti Prakash 00:27:57 The discreet charms of the lowbrow are endlessly fascinating precisely because this kind of art refuses to conform to society's narrow, boring definitions of 'good' and 'bad.' In this episode, I recommend 'Cinema Marte Dum Tak,' a new documentary webseries on Amazon Prime, which takes an affectionate and intelligent look at the Indian erotic horror and pulpy, low-budget film industry that thrived in the 90s. The series prompts us to take a closer look at the often arbitrary distinctions between high culture and low culture, between the respectable and the obscene, between the erotic and pure sleaze. Tune into this episode to hear my take on what this reveals about the legitimacy of male desires in an Indian cultural context, the role of women in this industry rife with exploitation, the role of censorship and what kinds of desires are OK and who gets to have them, in this episode of The Culture Jasoos. Watch 'Cinema Marte Dum Tak' on Amazon Prime Video in India, Superman of Malegaon on YouTube, Miss Lovely and more if you are a fan of this genre. The discreet charms of the lowbrow are endlessly fascinating precisely because this kind of art refuses to conform to society's narrow, boring definitions of 'good' and 'bad.' In this episode, I recommend 'Cinema Marte Dum Tak,' a new documentary webseries on Amazon Prime, which takes an affectionate and intelligent look at the Indian erotic horror and pulpy, low-budget film industry that thrived in the 90s. The series prompts us to take a closer look at the often arbitrary distinctions between high culture and low culture, between the respectable and the obscene, between the erotic and pure sleaze. Tune into this episode to hear my take on what this reveals about the legitimacy of male desires in an Indian cultural context, the role of women in this industry rife with exploitation, the role of censorship and what kinds of desires are OK and who gets to have them, in this episode of The Culture Jasoos. Watch 'Cinema Marte Dum Tak' on Amazon Prime Video in India, Superman of Malegaon on YouTube, Miss Lovely and more if you are a fan of this genre. culture jasoos podcast, sociocultural documentary, preeti prakash, sapna sappu, cinema marte dum tak, vasan bala, culture jasoos recommends, censorship in india, hemant birje, ashim ahluwalia, indian art, shakila, j neelam, the culture jasoos recommends, culture podcast, erotic films from india, tv recommendations, indian podcast, documentary, indian documentary, amazon prime recommends, censor board, amazon prime video, kanti shah, b grade cinema, vice studios, b-grade cinema, kishore shah, vinod talwar, film review, horror porn true full 23 60b42511-4a15-4298-956e-74abbc88fc78 The Protima Bedi School of OG Badassery & What her Masaledaar Memoir 'Timepass' can teach us today How did she do it? Defy convention and live an authentic artistic life on her own terms? Way back in 1970s India? Protima Bedi's funny and #nofilter memoir 'Timepass' chronicles the life and unconventional life choices of this model turned Odissi Dancer who managed to live a singular life while in the public gaze. Situationships, sugar daddies, non-monogamy, marriage, doing acid, seeking meaning and a house for rent as a single woman, being accepted by the traditional 'art' establishment, raising her kids alone and wrestling with her demons, Protima is the grand dame of tackling every single thing that seems to us — so very now!

In this episode I discuss some of the themes that came up for me in reading this book, discuss the idea of 'respectability' and how much things have changed for the average Indian woman and offer reasons why you should consider reading this powerful, first person account of a woman who challenged the ideas of her time (and ours) and could very well be a Gen Z icon from way back in time. Tune in for a spoiler free freewheeling discussion on the book and the enduring appeal of Protima Bedi or Protima Gauri.

 

]]> Fri, 3 Feb 2023 21:15:23 +0000 culturejasoos@gmail.com (preeti prakash) https://theculturejasoos.com/episodes/the-protima-bedi-school-of-og-badassery-what-her-masaledaar-memoir-timepass-can-teach-us-today-MhjtvhpD How did she do it? Defy convention and live an authentic artistic life on her own terms? Way back in 1970s India? Protima Bedi's funny and #nofilter memoir 'Timepass' chronicles the life and unconventional life choices of this model turned Odissi Dancer who managed to live a singular life while in the public gaze. Situationships, sugar daddies, non-monogamy, marriage, doing acid, seeking meaning and a house for rent as a single woman, being accepted by the traditional 'art' establishment, raising her kids alone and wrestling with her demons, Protima is the grand dame of tackling every single thing that seems to us — so very now!

In this episode I discuss some of the themes that came up for me in reading this book, discuss the idea of 'respectability' and how much things have changed for the average Indian woman and offer reasons why you should consider reading this powerful, first person account of a woman who challenged the ideas of her time (and ours) and could very well be a Gen Z icon from way back in time. Tune in for a spoiler free freewheeling discussion on the book and the enduring appeal of Protima Bedi or Protima Gauri.

 

]]> The Protima Bedi School of OG Badassery & What her Masaledaar Memoir 'Timepass' can teach us today preeti prakash 00:27:37 How did she do it? Defy convention and live an authentic artistic life on her own terms? Way back in 1970s India? Protima Bedi's funny and #nofilter memoir 'Timepass' chronicles the life and unconventional life choices of this model turned Odissi Dancer who managed to live a singular life while in the public gaze. Situationships, sugar daddies, marriage, non-monogamy, doing acid, seeking meaning and a house for rent as a single woman, being accepted by the traditional 'art' establishment, raising her kids alone and wrestling with her demons, Protima is the grand dame of tackling every single thing that seems to us — so very now! In this episode I discuss some of the themes that came up for me in reading this book, discuss the idea of 'respectability' and how much things have changed for the average Indian woman and offer reasons why you should consider reading this powerful, first person account of a woman who challenged the ideas of her time (and ours) and could very well be a Gen Z icon from way back in time. Tune in for a spoiler free freewheeling discussion on the book and the enduring appeal of Protima Bedi or Protima Gauri. How did she do it? Defy convention and live an authentic artistic life on her own terms? Way back in 1970s India? Protima Bedi's funny and #nofilter memoir 'Timepass' chronicles the life and unconventional life choices of this model turned Odissi Dancer who managed to live a singular life while in the public gaze. Situationships, sugar daddies, marriage, non-monogamy, doing acid, seeking meaning and a house for rent as a single woman, being accepted by the traditional 'art' establishment, raising her kids alone and wrestling with her demons, Protima is the grand dame of tackling every single thing that seems to us — so very now! In this episode I discuss some of the themes that came up for me in reading this book, discuss the idea of 'respectability' and how much things have changed for the average Indian woman and offer reasons why you should consider reading this powerful, first person account of a woman who challenged the ideas of her time (and ours) and could very well be a Gen Z icon from way back in time. Tune in for a spoiler free freewheeling discussion on the book and the enduring appeal of Protima Bedi or Protima Gauri. bollywood biopic, indian book review, protima bedi, pooja bedi, culture jasoos, bollywood biography, timepass, indian memoir, book review, indian model from the 70s, odissi dance, indian author, kabir bedi, the culture jasoos true full 22 fa4198e5-0327-418e-b9f1-7b433e0a67a9 Powered By Masculine Disinterest, 'The Worst Person In The World' A Feminist Take on the Film Joachim Trier's much-lauded 'The Worst Person In The World' takes only a passing interest in the actions of its female lead, Julie, played well by Renate Reinsve. In this spoiler-free analysis I argue that despite Reinsve's acting, the character is poorly imagined because the film's writing is powered by masculine disinterest and a Scandinavian 'clever' bloodless approach. The film appears to be reflect the concerns of older men (closer to the filmmakers in age/life-context) and doesn't really succeed in illuminating the experiences of a young, Norwegian woman who the film appears to foreground. I talk about why and how this dissonance translated itself to me as an audience. And ask if we can we put all of it down to the film merely critiquing the anxieties of this 'hyper-mediated' age? Tune in to find out. DM me on Instagram on @theculturejasoos follow me on catchingsmoke.substack.com  And hit like or follow to make sure you are notified when I publish a new episode - Preeti Prakash, www.theculturejasoos.com 

]]> Fri, 25 Nov 2022 18:17:52 +0000 culturejasoos@gmail.com (Preeti Prakash) https://theculturejasoos.com/episodes/powered-by-masculine-disinterest-the-worst-person-in-the-world-a-feminist-take-on-the-film-uCrSwwXT Joachim Trier's much-lauded 'The Worst Person In The World' takes only a passing interest in the actions of its female lead, Julie, played well by Renate Reinsve. In this spoiler-free analysis I argue that despite Reinsve's acting, the character is poorly imagined because the film's writing is powered by masculine disinterest and a Scandinavian 'clever' bloodless approach. The film appears to be reflect the concerns of older men (closer to the filmmakers in age/life-context) and doesn't really succeed in illuminating the experiences of a young, Norwegian woman who the film appears to foreground. I talk about why and how this dissonance translated itself to me as an audience. And ask if we can we put all of it down to the film merely critiquing the anxieties of this 'hyper-mediated' age? Tune in to find out. DM me on Instagram on @theculturejasoos follow me on catchingsmoke.substack.com  And hit like or follow to make sure you are notified when I publish a new episode - Preeti Prakash, www.theculturejasoos.com 

]]> Powered By Masculine Disinterest, 'The Worst Person In The World' A Feminist Take on the Film Preeti Prakash 00:19:08 Joachim Trier's much-lauded 'The Worst Person In The World' takes only a passing interest in the actions of its female lead, Julie, played well by Renate Reinsve. In this spoiler-free analysis I argue that despite Reinsve's acting, the character is poorly imagined because the film's writing is powered by masculine disinterest and a Scandinavian 'clever' bloodless approach. The film appears to be reflect the concerns of older men (closer to the filmmakers in age/life-context) and doesn't really succeed in illuminating the experiences of a young, Norwegian woman who the film appears to foreground. I talk about why and how this dissonance translated itself to me as an audience. And ask if we can we put all of it down to the film merely critiquing the anxieties of this 'hyper-mediated' age? Tune in to find out. DM me on Instagram on @theculturejasoos follow me on catchingsmoke.substack.com And hit like or follow to make sure you are notified when I publish a new episode - Preeti Prakash, www.theculturejasoos.com Joachim Trier's much-lauded 'The Worst Person In The World' takes only a passing interest in the actions of its female lead, Julie, played well by Renate Reinsve. In this spoiler-free analysis I argue that despite Reinsve's acting, the character is poorly imagined because the film's writing is powered by masculine disinterest and a Scandinavian 'clever' bloodless approach. The film appears to be reflect the concerns of older men (closer to the filmmakers in age/life-context) and doesn't really succeed in illuminating the experiences of a young, Norwegian woman who the film appears to foreground. I talk about why and how this dissonance translated itself to me as an audience. And ask if we can we put all of it down to the film merely critiquing the anxieties of this 'hyper-mediated' age? Tune in to find out. DM me on Instagram on @theculturejasoos follow me on catchingsmoke.substack.com And hit like or follow to make sure you are notified when I publish a new episode - Preeti Prakash, www.theculturejasoos.com oslo trilogy, the culture jasoos podcast, culture jasoos, eskil vogt, best actress cannes, the worst person in the world, palme d’or, greta gerwig, feminist film analysis, saiorse ronan, cannes, renate reinsve, norwegian film, sunrise trilogy, indian film reviewers, before sunrise trilogy, verdens verste menneske, frances ha, cannes aware winner, joachim trier, the worst person in the world review, film review, anders danielsen lie, the culture jasoos, the worst person in the world analysis true full 21 7beb9030-2ac5-4992-a738-99ff97c82b20 Gimme More Of Monica, O My Darling Spoiler-Free review. Monica O My Darling is a fairly successful Indian Noir'ish Crime Caper, Huma Qureshi lights up the screen in it but The Culture Jasoos wishes there was more of Monica in the film and better motivations for key characters. Hear me diss Radhika Apte and the Netflix cottage industry around this overhyped OTT star, discuss what works for this film and what doesn't. We have come a distance in our portrayal of vamps but Monica O My Darling misses the sauciness and sizzle Helen and her behans championed on screen, in the 70s. Tune in for analysis and opinion, The Culture Jasoos style. Subscribe wherever you consume podcasts or on www.theculturejasoos.com. And check out my writing on Catchingsmoke.substack.com a free, weekly newsletter which is a side quest by me, Preeti Prakash. 

]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2022 08:34:43 +0000 culturejasoos@gmail.com (Preeti Prakash) https://theculturejasoos.com/episodes/gimme-more-of-monica-o-my-darling-ZMH9svNW Spoiler-Free review. Monica O My Darling is a fairly successful Indian Noir'ish Crime Caper, Huma Qureshi lights up the screen in it but The Culture Jasoos wishes there was more of Monica in the film and better motivations for key characters. Hear me diss Radhika Apte and the Netflix cottage industry around this overhyped OTT star, discuss what works for this film and what doesn't. We have come a distance in our portrayal of vamps but Monica O My Darling misses the sauciness and sizzle Helen and her behans championed on screen, in the 70s. Tune in for analysis and opinion, The Culture Jasoos style. Subscribe wherever you consume podcasts or on www.theculturejasoos.com. And check out my writing on Catchingsmoke.substack.com a free, weekly newsletter which is a side quest by me, Preeti Prakash. 

]]> Gimme More Of Monica, O My Darling Preeti Prakash 00:21:01 Spoiler-Free review. Monica O My Darling is a fairly successful Indian Noir'ish Crime Caper, Huma Qureishi lights up the screen in it but The Culture Jasoos wishes there was more of Monica in the film and better motivations for key characters. Hear me diss Radhika Apte and the Netflix cottage industry around this overhyped OTT star, discuss what works for this film and what doesn't. We have come a distance in our portrayal of vamps but Monica O My Darling misses the sauciness and sizzle Helen and her behans championed on screen, in the 70s. Tune in for analysis and opinion, The Culture Jasoos style. Subscribe wherever you consume podcasts or on www.theculturejasoos.com. And check out my writing on Catchingsmoke.substack.com a free, weekly newsletter which is a side quest by me, Preeti Prakash. Spoiler-Free review. Monica O My Darling is a fairly successful Indian Noir'ish Crime Caper, Huma Qureishi lights up the screen in it but The Culture Jasoos wishes there was more of Monica in the film and better motivations for key characters. Hear me diss Radhika Apte and the Netflix cottage industry around this overhyped OTT star, discuss what works for this film and what doesn't. We have come a distance in our portrayal of vamps but Monica O My Darling misses the sauciness and sizzle Helen and her behans championed on screen, in the 70s. Tune in for analysis and opinion, The Culture Jasoos style. Subscribe wherever you consume podcasts or on www.theculturejasoos.com. And check out my writing on Catchingsmoke.substack.com a free, weekly newsletter which is a side quest by me, Preeti Prakash. 2022 film, radhika apte, preeti prakash, 2022 netflix, culture jasoos, vasan bala, indian film podcast, vamp, culture jasus, crime film, crime, film recommendation, cinema criticism, indian noir, monica o my darling, netflix india, now on netflix, huma qureshi, 70s indian film, monica oh my darling review, the culture jasus, sriram raghavan, cultural criticism, film analysis, noir, netflix film review, film review, new release, rajkummar rao, new film release, arts and culture, indian cinema podcast, the culture jasoos, rajkumar rao, indian film reco true full 20 38883db4-9fbd-448d-813e-c5c55b589562 Jalsa With Salsa 'Jalsa 'is a wholly unsatisfying watch. Yes, it stars Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah, but the presence of decent actors cannot save the film - which never quite achieves the status of a taut thriller and is entirely let down by its screenplay. Surprising because Director Suresh Triveni made the eminently watchable, and unfierce but very feminist 'Tumhari Sulu'. Tune in for a semi-snarky takedown of this much-praised film, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. 

Watch these instead:

Your Honor on SonyLiv (Adapted from the Israeli Kvodo) 

Seven Seconds (Netflix - starring Regina King)

Night Drive on Netflix (Malayalam)

]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2022 05:13:49 +0000 culturejasoos@gmail.com (Preeti Prakash) https://theculturejasoos.com/episodes/jalsa-with-salsa-RuauI95V 'Jalsa 'is a wholly unsatisfying watch. Yes, it stars Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah, but the presence of decent actors cannot save the film - which never quite achieves the status of a taut thriller and is entirely let down by its screenplay. Surprising because Director Suresh Triveni made the eminently watchable, and unfierce but very feminist 'Tumhari Sulu'. Tune in for a semi-snarky takedown of this much-praised film, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. 

Watch these instead:

Your Honor on SonyLiv (Adapted from the Israeli Kvodo) 

Seven Seconds (Netflix - starring Regina King)

Night Drive on Netflix (Malayalam)

]]> Jalsa With Salsa Preeti Prakash 00:13:49 'Jalsa 'is a wholly unsatisfying watch. Yes, it stars Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah, but the presence of decent actors cannot save the film - which never quite achieves the status of a taut thriller and is entirely let down by its screenplay. Surprising because Director Suresh Triveni made the eminently watchable, and unfierce but very feminist 'Tumhari Sulu'. Tune in for a semi-snarky takedown of this much-praised film, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. 'Jalsa 'is a wholly unsatisfying watch. Yes, it stars Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah, but the presence of decent actors cannot save the film - which never quite achieves the status of a taut thriller and is entirely let down by its screenplay. Surprising because Director Suresh Triveni made the eminently watchable, and unfierce but very feminist 'Tumhari Sulu'. Tune in for a semi-snarky takedown of this much-praised film, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. culture jasoos podcast, thriller, jalsa, prime video, manav kaul, pop culture, amazon india, culture jasoos, journalist on screen, suresh triveni, vidhatri bandi, rohini hattangadi, ayush menon, ott, shefali shah, moral dilemma, jalsa film review, women leads, cinema podcast, indian podcast, vidya balan, amazon prime video, jalsa review, film review, the culture jasoos, now streaming, hit and run true full 18 5b7ea961-2e99-429b-af62-e17d0e1d8aac Emotional Porn : Films & Shows about Marriage, Personhood and Intimacy Deeply moving, pornographically personal, painfully intimate films like Marriage Story and Scenes from a Marriage are a whole mood. Does this genre have more of a sway on women audiences? Is it a stand in for therapy? A safe space to learn from the relationship missteps of others? Which Indian films do a great job of capturing the erosion of marriage on screen? And how are new shows in this space reimagining the importance of family and friendship, in a world where both marriage and monogamy seem to present perilious new dangers? In this episode of Culture Jasoos, you will find some recommendations and some analysis of the power of 'emotional porn' in films and shows from around the world. 

I talk about 'The Marriage Story' by Noah Baumbach, Scenes from a Marriage by Ingmar Bergman ('72) and Hagai Levi ('21), Contempt by Godard, Arth by Mahesh Bhatt, Astitva by Mahesh Manjrekar, Paroma by Aparna Sen, and Everything Will Be Fine by Diego Luna. 

]]> Sat, 16 Apr 2022 19:23:50 +0000 culturejasoos@gmail.com (Preeti Prakash) https://theculturejasoos.com/episodes/emotional-porn-films-shows-about-marriage-personhood-and-intimacy-Zp_LwK9W Deeply moving, pornographically personal, painfully intimate films like Marriage Story and Scenes from a Marriage are a whole mood. Does this genre have more of a sway on women audiences? Is it a stand in for therapy? A safe space to learn from the relationship missteps of others? Which Indian films do a great job of capturing the erosion of marriage on screen? And how are new shows in this space reimagining the importance of family and friendship, in a world where both marriage and monogamy seem to present perilious new dangers? In this episode of Culture Jasoos, you will find some recommendations and some analysis of the power of 'emotional porn' in films and shows from around the world. 

I talk about 'The Marriage Story' by Noah Baumbach, Scenes from a Marriage by Ingmar Bergman ('72) and Hagai Levi ('21), Contempt by Godard, Arth by Mahesh Bhatt, Astitva by Mahesh Manjrekar, Paroma by Aparna Sen, and Everything Will Be Fine by Diego Luna. 

]]> Emotional Porn : Films & Shows about Marriage, Personhood and Intimacy Preeti Prakash 00:22:54 Deeply moving, pornographically personal, painfully intimate films like Marriage Story and Scenes from a Marriage are a whole mood. Does this genre have more of a sway on women audiences? Is it a stand in for therapy? A safe space to learn from the relationship missteps of others? Which Indian films do a great job of capturing the erosion of marriage on screen? And how are new shows in this space reimagining the importance of family and friendship, in a world where both marriage and monogamy seem to present perilious new dangers? In this episode of Culture Jasoos, you will find some recommendations and some analysis of the power of 'emotional porn' in films and shows from around the world. Deeply moving, pornographically personal, painfully intimate films like Marriage Story and Scenes from a Marriage are a whole mood. Does this genre have more of a sway on women audiences? Is it a stand in for therapy? A safe space to learn from the relationship missteps of others? Which Indian films do a great job of capturing the erosion of marriage on screen? And how are new shows in this space reimagining the importance of family and friendship, in a world where both marriage and monogamy seem to present perilious new dangers? In this episode of Culture Jasoos, you will find some recommendations and some analysis of the power of 'emotional porn' in films and shows from around the world. culture jasoos podcast, godard, astitva, prime video, the marriage story, preeti prakash, film as therapy, hindi film, jessica chastain, culture jasoos, hotstar, emotional porn, adam driver, bengali film, diego luna, cinema criticism, scenes from a marriage, rakhee, ingmar bergman, intimacy, hagai levi, friendship, mahesh bhatt, netflix india, podcast, marriage, the atlantic, bergman, indian podcast, parama, divorce, theculturejasoos, todo va esta bien, instagram, indie cinema, everything will be fine, arthouse, filmpodcast, scarlett johansson, oscar issac, mahesh manjrekar, recommendations, aparna sen, persona, iconoclast, cinema review, conflict, the culture jasoos, european cinema, netflix, noah baumbach, hagai levi (, paroma, french film, relationship, astitva by mahesh manjrekar, contempt true full 17 62f1c58d-1b1b-47d6-93b5-0093b021bd37 Why Gehraiyaan is Deeply Shallow Director Shakun Batra is out of his depth in Gehraiyaan. What went wrong? The Culture Jasoos seeks to investigate! Poor writing and uninspired dialogue makes this film more mumble'bore than mumblecore. Character motivations are not sufficiently fleshed out, and the intimacy on screen is more glossy and constructed, than fiery and believable. But props to Deepika Padukone for putting skin in the game, quite literally. Tune in for a deep dive into the shallow waters of Gehraiyaan. 

]]> Sat, 12 Feb 2022 13:16:21 +0000 culturejasoos@gmail.com (Preeti Prakash) https://theculturejasoos.com/episodes/why-gehraiyaan-is-deeply-shallow-TPt_9zNV Director Shakun Batra is out of his depth in Gehraiyaan. What went wrong? The Culture Jasoos seeks to investigate! Poor writing and uninspired dialogue makes this film more mumble'bore than mumblecore. Character motivations are not sufficiently fleshed out, and the intimacy on screen is more glossy and constructed, than fiery and believable. But props to Deepika Padukone for putting skin in the game, quite literally. Tune in for a deep dive into the shallow waters of Gehraiyaan. 

]]> Why Gehraiyaan is Deeply Shallow Preeti Prakash 00:17:35 Director Shakun Batra is out of his depth in Gehraiyaan. What went wrong? The Culture Jasoos seeks to investigate! Poor writing and uninspired dialogue makes this film more mumble'bore than mumblecore. Character motivations are not sufficiently fleshed out, and the intimacy on screen is more glossy and constructed, than fiery and believable. But props to Deepika Padukone for putting skin in the game, quite literally. Tune in for a deep dive into the shallow waters of Gehraiyaan. Director Shakun Batra is out of his depth in Gehraiyaan. What went wrong? The Culture Jasoos seeks to investigate! Poor writing and uninspired dialogue makes this film more mumble'bore than mumblecore. Character motivations are not sufficiently fleshed out, and the intimacy on screen is more glossy and constructed, than fiery and believable. But props to Deepika Padukone for putting skin in the game, quite literally. Tune in for a deep dive into the shallow waters of Gehraiyaan. rajit kapoor, woody allen, naseeruddin shah, zendaya, jessica chastain, pop culture, culture jasoos, chemistry, easy on netflix, adam driver, gehraiyaan film review, relationships, shakun batra, sexy, duplass, eric rohmer, greta gerwig, non mongamy, scenes from a marriage, film criticism, zain, mumblecore, drinking buddies, joe swanberg, kapoor and sons, alisha, amazon prime video, marriage story, film analysis, frances ha, ananya pandey, deepika padukone, rishi kapoor, gehraiyaan, siddhanth chaturvedi, amazon prime, film review, sex, the culture jasoos, netflix, noah baumbach, euphoria, dhairya karwa true full 16 7c0060d5-86c3-4118-b78f-1bcd5791bcd6 Navarasa, Nine Films, 1 Emotion #WTF How did a much-anticipated Tamil Film Anthology with every big name in the business turn into such a clusterf**k? Have we lost the ability to tell true stories while we focus on gloss and shine? Why is Gautam Menon so clueless about youthful desire? Why is Arvind Swamy making us laugh out loud in a laughably bad Sci-Fi film? How does a story by Mani Ratnam with a stellar performance by Revati leave the viewer so unmoved by Karuna? Get answers to questions you didn't know you need answers to, on this episode of The Culture Jasoos, where I Preeti Prakash ask how 9 films inspired just 1 emotion - What The F**K?

]]> Sat, 28 Aug 2021 10:23:29 +0000 culturejasoos@gmail.com (Preeti Prakash) https://theculturejasoos.com/episodes/navarasa-nine-films-1-emotion-wtf-nYs_xTGT How did a much-anticipated Tamil Film Anthology with every big name in the business turn into such a clusterf**k? Have we lost the ability to tell true stories while we focus on gloss and shine? Why is Gautam Menon so clueless about youthful desire? Why is Arvind Swamy making us laugh out loud in a laughably bad Sci-Fi film? How does a story by Mani Ratnam with a stellar performance by Revati leave the viewer so unmoved by Karuna? Get answers to questions you didn't know you need answers to, on this episode of The Culture Jasoos, where I Preeti Prakash ask how 9 films inspired just 1 emotion - What The F**K?

]]> Navarasa, Nine Films, 1 Emotion #WTF Preeti Prakash 00:24:25 How did a much-anticipated Tamil Film Anthology with every big name in the business turn into such a clusterf**k? Have we lost the ability to tell true stories while we focus on gloss and shine? Why is Gautam Menon so clueless about youthful desire? Why is Arvind Swamy making us laugh out loud in a laughably bad Sci-Fi film? How does a story by Mani Ratnam with a stellar performance by Revati leave the viewer so unmoved by Karuna? Get answers to questions you didn't know you need answers to, on this episode of The Culture Jasoos, where I Preeti Prakash ask how 9 films inspired just 1 emotion - What The F**K? How did a much-anticipated Tamil Film Anthology with every big name in the business turn into such a clusterf**k? Have we lost the ability to tell true stories while we focus on gloss and shine? Why is Gautam Menon so clueless about youthful desire? Why is Arvind Swamy making us laugh out loud in a laughably bad Sci-Fi film? How does a story by Mani Ratnam with a stellar performance by Revati leave the viewer so unmoved by Karuna? Get answers to questions you didn't know you need answers to, on this episode of The Culture Jasoos, where I Preeti Prakash ask how 9 films inspired just 1 emotion - What The F**K? delhi ganesh, 9 films, new releases on netflix, pop culture, culture jasoos, tamil anthology, arvind swamy, bejoy nambiar, film criticism, pop culture podcast, gvm, netflix india, mani ratnam, media, feminism, navarasa, t janakiram, gautham vasudev menon, opnions, film analysis, navarasa review, revati, widows, film podcast, bharadwaj rangan, tamil film, the culture jasoos, netflix true full 15 062d23e1-69c2-4545-9ced-17a2bdbd2c18 Funny, Fierce, Feminist! 5 Stand Up Comics Who Stand Out Here are five, fiercely funny women Stand Up comics who manage to turn their angst into comedy gold! Indian women comics can stand to get inspired from these American voices who are deeply feminist, frank yet always entertaining and never hectoring! From black comics, to queer voices, to a Latina performer and a cultural legend from the 60s, here are fresh underepresented voices you must check out. All work available on Netflix and YouTube. 

Ms. Pat, Sam Jay, Cristela Alonzo, Fortune Feimster & Fran Lebowitz 

]]> Sun, 25 Jul 2021 07:43:40 +0000 culturejasoos@gmail.com (Preeti Prakash) https://theculturejasoos.com/episodes/funny-fierce-feminist-5-stand-up-comics-who-stand-out-N3i7a8Ek Here are five, fiercely funny women Stand Up comics who manage to turn their angst into comedy gold! Indian women comics can stand to get inspired from these American voices who are deeply feminist, frank yet always entertaining and never hectoring! From black comics, to queer voices, to a Latina performer and a cultural legend from the 60s, here are fresh underepresented voices you must check out. All work available on Netflix and YouTube. 

Ms. Pat, Sam Jay, Cristela Alonzo, Fortune Feimster & Fran Lebowitz 

]]> Funny, Fierce, Feminist! 5 Stand Up Comics Who Stand Out Preeti Prakash 00:38:39 Here are five, fiercely funny women Stand Up comics who manage to turn their angst into comedy gold! Indian women comics can stand to get inspired from these American voices who are deeply feminist, frank yet always entertaining and never hectoring! From black comics, to queer voices, to a Latina performer and a cultural legend from the 60s, here are fresh underepresented voices you must check out. All work available on Netflix and YouTube. Here are five, fiercely funny women Stand Up comics who manage to turn their angst into comedy gold! Indian women comics can stand to get inspired from these American voices who are deeply feminist, frank yet always entertaining and never hectoring! From black comics, to queer voices, to a Latina performer and a cultural legend from the 60s, here are fresh underepresented voices you must check out. All work available on Netflix and YouTube. feminist comic, feminist comedy, women comic, women comics, fortune feimster, ms pat, george carlin, comedy, women doing comedy, ms.pat, sam jay, female standup comics, atlanta comic, culture, black queer comic, fran lebowitz, queer comic, recommendations, cristela alonzo, pretend its a city, the culture jasoos, netflix, women comedians, 3 am in the morning true full 14 ab839c05-43b2-49a5-b1ea-506e9c4f30fa Primacy of Paisa in Pagglait Pagglait is a not-very-satisfying film that manages to make several slyly funny observations about money and relationships. It makes you squirm by reminding you the uneasy relationship between women and their economic value and chronicles clashes between old India and New India in subtle ways. Watch it if you are a sucker for films set in crumbling havelis in small-town North India, with many beautiful micro-narratives centered around beloved performers. But, Pagglait fails to deliver fully on its promise from a macro perspective - because of too many layers to its storytelling, its uneven pace and the films derails towards the end. Hear me talk about its visual aesthetic, its themes and its admirable aspects in this quick review. Some spoilers ahead. 

]]> Sun, 28 Mar 2021 14:39:36 +0000 culturejasoos@gmail.com (Preeti Prakash) https://theculturejasoos.com/episodes/primacy-of-paisa-in-pagglait-_Ryl8VO2 Pagglait is a not-very-satisfying film that manages to make several slyly funny observations about money and relationships. It makes you squirm by reminding you the uneasy relationship between women and their economic value and chronicles clashes between old India and New India in subtle ways. Watch it if you are a sucker for films set in crumbling havelis in small-town North India, with many beautiful micro-narratives centered around beloved performers. But, Pagglait fails to deliver fully on its promise from a macro perspective - because of too many layers to its storytelling, its uneven pace and the films derails towards the end. Hear me talk about its visual aesthetic, its themes and its admirable aspects in this quick review. Some spoilers ahead. 

]]> Primacy of Paisa in Pagglait Preeti Prakash 00:09:35 Pagglait is a not-very-satisfying film that manages to make several slyly funny observations about money and relationships. It makes you squirm by reminding you the uneasy relationship between women and their economic value and chronicles clashes between old India and New India in subtle ways. Watch it if you are a sucker for films set in crumbling havelis in small-town North India, with many beautiful micro-narratives centered around beloved performers. But, Pagglait fails to deliver fully on its promise from a macro perspective - because of too many layers to its storytelling, its uneven pace and the films derails towards the end. Hear me talk about its visual aesthetic, its themes and its admirable aspects in this quick review. Some spoilers ahead. Pagglait is a not-very-satisfying film that manages to make several slyly funny observations about money and relationships. It makes you squirm by reminding you the uneasy relationship between women and their economic value and chronicles clashes between old India and New India in subtle ways. Watch it if you are a sucker for films set in crumbling havelis in small-town North India, with many beautiful micro-narratives centered around beloved performers. But, Pagglait fails to deliver fully on its promise from a macro perspective - because of too many layers to its storytelling, its uneven pace and the films derails towards the end. Hear me talk about its visual aesthetic, its themes and its admirable aspects in this quick review. Some spoilers ahead. raghubir yadav, podcaster in india, culture jasoos, feminism on film, anil bisht, sheeba chadda, pagglait watch, netflix india, podcast, ashutosh rana, lucknow, feminism, pagglait review, indian podcast, indian cultural podcast, critical analysis, theculturejasoos, visual aesthetic, film analysis, review, women review, new releases, film opinion, film review, sanya malhotra, feminist film, pagglait, hindi film review true full 13 9b7778d3-e029-43f9-89cd-36101905a127 Bombay Begums Makes All The Right Noises but Sounds Hollow Bombay Begums is a new Netflix show that deserves neither outrage nor praise. It is another poorly written, hastily assembled, glossy-looking show with a contrived plot by Alankrita Srivastava that makes all the right noises about feminism but rings wholly untrue.  Hear me chronicle its many laughable missteps, and watch it for Amrita Subash's performance, if you must. 

]]> Sat, 20 Mar 2021 13:35:18 +0000 culturejasoos@gmail.com (Preeti Prakash) https://theculturejasoos.com/episodes/bombay-begums-makes-all-the-right-noises-but-sounds-hollow-EHNmvUfq Bombay Begums is a new Netflix show that deserves neither outrage nor praise. It is another poorly written, hastily assembled, glossy-looking show with a contrived plot by Alankrita Srivastava that makes all the right noises about feminism but rings wholly untrue.  Hear me chronicle its many laughable missteps, and watch it for Amrita Subash's performance, if you must. 

]]> Bombay Begums Makes All The Right Noises but Sounds Hollow Preeti Prakash 00:19:22 Bombay Begums is a new Netflix show that deserves neither outrage nor praise. It is another poorly written, hastily assembled, glossy-looking show with a contrived plot by Alankrita Srivastava that makes all the right noises about feminism but rings wholly untrue.  Hear me chronicle its many laughable missteps, and watch it for Amrita Subash's performance, if you must.  Bombay Begums is a new Netflix show that deserves neither outrage nor praise. It is another poorly written, hastily assembled, glossy-looking show with a contrived plot by Alankrita Srivastava that makes all the right noises about feminism but rings wholly untrue.  Hear me chronicle its many laughable missteps, and watch it for Amrita Subash's performance, if you must.  feminist show, bombay begums, amruta subash, show review, culture jasoos, netflix india, alankrita srivastava, critical analysis, shahana goswami, the culture jasoos, netflix, pooja bhatt true full 12 ec592343-6fd2-427a-92c3-f04fb55a5b6e Only the Monkeys Are Free in Eeb Allay Ooo! (Now on Netflix) Eeb Allay Ooo is a subtly savage and well-observed look at the indignities suffered by Anjani  — a monkey chaser employed by the Government of India. It is less a biting satire and more a humanist comedy that makes you both laugh and wince in recognition of how shitty India can be for people who don't have power of any kind.  Festival fav now streaming on Netflix in India with English Subtitles. Directed by debutant Prateek Vats. 

If you liked Eeb Allay Ooo, you may enjoy 'A Long Way Home' (Brazilian charming film about Dengue mosquito safai karmacharis, now streaming on Mubi India ), Love and Shukla ( about a sweet, migrant newly married auto driver and his wife in a chawl in Mumbai, now on Netflix) and the very excellent I, Daniel Blake (by British master filmmaker Ken Loach on Netflix)

If you like gritty films about the people on the margins of society in Indian metros, watch Titli  and Binnu Ka Sapna (Kanu Behl)

Watch Shashi Bhushan in Welcome Home (Very dark, very violent  thriller on Sony Liv)

Watch Shardul Bharadwaj in Bhosle (Sony Liv) 

Watch  Saumyananda Sahi's documentaries Chikka Putta and Have You Seen the Arana? (Cinetographer credit)

]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:32:23 +0000 culturejasoos@gmail.com (Preeti Prakash) https://theculturejasoos.com/episodes/only-the-monkeys-are-free-in-eeb-allay-ooo-now-on-netflix-WEfVciQ4 Eeb Allay Ooo is a subtly savage and well-observed look at the indignities suffered by Anjani  — a monkey chaser employed by the Government of India. It is less a biting satire and more a humanist comedy that makes you both laugh and wince in recognition of how shitty India can be for people who don't have power of any kind.  Festival fav now streaming on Netflix in India with English Subtitles. Directed by debutant Prateek Vats. 

If you liked Eeb Allay Ooo, you may enjoy 'A Long Way Home' (Brazilian charming film about Dengue mosquito safai karmacharis, now streaming on Mubi India ), Love and Shukla ( about a sweet, migrant newly married auto driver and his wife in a chawl in Mumbai, now on Netflix) and the very excellent I, Daniel Blake (by British master filmmaker Ken Loach on Netflix)

If you like gritty films about the people on the margins of society in Indian metros, watch Titli  and Binnu Ka Sapna (Kanu Behl)

Watch Shashi Bhushan in Welcome Home (Very dark, very violent  thriller on Sony Liv)

Watch Shardul Bharadwaj in Bhosle (Sony Liv) 

Watch  Saumyananda Sahi's documentaries Chikka Putta and Have You Seen the Arana? (Cinetographer credit)

]]> Only the Monkeys Are Free in Eeb Allay Ooo! (Now on Netflix) Preeti Prakash 00:15:19 Eeb Allay Ooo is a subtly savage and well-observed look at the indignities suffered by Anjani — a monkey chaser employed by the Government of India. It is less a biting satire and more a humanist comedy that makes you both laugh and wince in recognition of how shitty India can be for people who don't have power of any kind. Festival fav now streaming on Netflix in India with English Subtitles. Directed by debutant Prateek Vats. Eeb Allay Ooo is a subtly savage and well-observed look at the indignities suffered by Anjani — a monkey chaser employed by the Government of India. It is less a biting satire and more a humanist comedy that makes you both laugh and wince in recognition of how shitty India can be for people who don't have power of any kind. Festival fav now streaming on Netflix in India with English Subtitles. Directed by debutant Prateek Vats. culture jasoos podcast, eeb allay ooo, migrant from bihar, alternative cinema, mubi, offbeat cinema, kanu behl, nutan sinha, eeb allay ooo!, prime video, preeti prakash, independent indian film, hindi film, slow film, culture jasoos, hotstar, love & shukla, ftii, award winning, langur, 2019 film, underrated film, first time filmmaker, a long way home, mahender nath, film criticism, english subtitles, festival circuit, indian cinema, netflix india, new delhi, mami, lutyens delhi, media, art film, debut, documentary feel, saumyananda sahi, migrant stories, arts and criticism, shashi bhushan, ftii alumni, theculturejasoos, funny indian film, we are one: a global film festival, pingyao, satire, welcome home, cultural criticism, naina sareen, anurag kashyap, berlin international film festival, prateek vats, film analysis, we are one, 70th berlin international, berlin film fest, delhi film, shubham, langoor, rhesus monkey, cinema, films set in delhi, mumbai film festival, shardul bharadwaj, amazon prime, film review, 70th berlin international film festival, titli, absurdist comedy, eb ale oo, monkey catcher, debutante director, mubi india, the culture jasoos, netflix, sony liv, now streaming, eeb allay oo!, shubam, monkey chaser, eeb aalay oo, indie film, binnu ka sapna true full 11 763b8c3f-66d2-4733-911a-6b5ab4908b05 Dishing Out Home Truths - The Great Indian Kitchen Is a Feminist Film That Makes Even Women Squirm The Great Indian Kitchen is the best kind of feminist film, subtle, believable, entertaining and thought provoking. It has great performances by Nimisha Sajayan  and Suraj Venjaramoodu as an ill-suited newly married couple in a very traditional homestead in Kerala. Watch this scathing film with subtitles on Neestream, and check out this podcast for a deep dive on what works and how it made me, a privileged woman who leverages Swiggy and the labour of other women, pretty damn uncomfortable. 

]]> Fri, 5 Feb 2021 14:18:59 +0000 culturejasoos@gmail.com (Preeti Prakash) https://theculturejasoos.com/episodes/dishing-out-home-truths-the-great-indian-kitchen-is-a-feminist-film-that-makes-even-women-squirm-39skgYcL The Great Indian Kitchen is the best kind of feminist film, subtle, believable, entertaining and thought provoking. It has great performances by Nimisha Sajayan  and Suraj Venjaramoodu as an ill-suited newly married couple in a very traditional homestead in Kerala. Watch this scathing film with subtitles on Neestream, and check out this podcast for a deep dive on what works and how it made me, a privileged woman who leverages Swiggy and the labour of other women, pretty damn uncomfortable. 

]]> Dishing Out Home Truths - The Great Indian Kitchen Is a Feminist Film That Makes Even Women Squirm Preeti Prakash 00:12:51 The Great Indian Kitchen is the best kind of feminist film, subtle, believable, entertaining and thought provoking. It has great performances by Nimisha Sajayan and Suraj Venjaramoodu as an ill-suited newly married couple in a very traditional homestead in Kerala. Watch the film with subtitles on Neestream, and check out this podcast for a deep dive on what works and how it made me, a privileged woman who leverages Swiggy and the labour of other women, pretty damn uncomfortable. The Great Indian Kitchen is the best kind of feminist film, subtle, believable, entertaining and thought provoking. It has great performances by Nimisha Sajayan and Suraj Venjaramoodu as an ill-suited newly married couple in a very traditional homestead in Kerala. Watch the film with subtitles on Neestream, and check out this podcast for a deep dive on what works and how it made me, a privileged woman who leverages Swiggy and the labour of other women, pretty damn uncomfortable. nimisha sajayan, jeo baby, suraj venjaramoodu, film recommendation, the great indian kitchen, film criticism, artsy film, malayalam cinema, mallu, eeda, t suresh babu, award winning film, kerala, thondimuthalum driksakshiyum, worth watching, low budget films, neestream, feminist film, mallu film, netflix, now streaming, malayalam, indian feminist film true full 10 a96d6743-17ce-4dd3-ba2f-3451250f5b2a Enough Love 'SIR' Why This Film Festival Fav is a Yawnfest! Watch to watch instead: Joanna Hogg's excellent debut film ' Unrelated' now playing on Mubi India or Zoya Akhtar's short in Lust Stories on Netflix India. 

]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2021 03:18:55 +0000 culturejasoos@gmail.com (Preeti Prakash) https://theculturejasoos.com/episodes/enough-love-sir-why-this-film-festival-fav-is-a-yawnfest-9n40tKBK Watch to watch instead: Joanna Hogg's excellent debut film ' Unrelated' now playing on Mubi India or Zoya Akhtar's short in Lust Stories on Netflix India. 

]]> Enough Love 'SIR' Why This Film Festival Fav is a Yawnfest! Preeti Prakash 00:15:59 Rohena Gera's cross-class love story between a maid (Tilottama Shome) and her employer (Vivek Gumber) is backed by earnest performances and has become a Netflix India hit. But is this critical film fest darling worth the hype? Here is a contrarian take on this slow, boring and bland film that fails to engage despite its good intentions. Rohena Gera's cross-class love story between a maid (Tilottama Shome) and her employer (Vivek Gumber) is backed by earnest performances and has become a Netflix India hit. But is this critical film fest darling worth the hype? Here is a contrarian take on this slow, boring and bland film that fails to engage despite its good intentions. mubi, chaitanya tamhane, lockdown release, vivek gumber, rohena gera, tilottama shome, love story, oscars, now trending, sir the film, sir on netflix, neil bhoopalam, indian independent cinema, lust stories, film criticism, indian entry, netflix india favourite, sir 2018, award-winning cinema, netflix india, zoya akhtar, cannes, unrelated, nawazuddin siddiqui, sir is love enough, indie in spirt, joanna hogg, photograph, indian independent film, woman filmmaker, crossover film, #1 on netflix, geetanjali kulkarni, film review, bhumi pednekar, feminist film, mubi india, platoon films, arty hindi film, indie film true full 9 7b9f1e80-aea1-4dd2-aa60-ed198a47ba1c South Indians Do It Better! Five Criminally Underrated Regional Films Worth Streaming Need a break from glossy Bollywood films? Here are five criminally underrated Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Telegu language films streaming on Netflix and Prime Video that can teach Hindi films a thing or two about subtle storytelling. Moving, memorable, profound, funny, substantial and heartwarming, these films need more love and attention. Check out Culture Jasoos recommendations and spoiler-free reviews of regional Indian films.  To let, Merkutodarchi Malai, Gantumoote, C/o Kancharapalem, Sudani from Nigeria  on this list. All first-time directors and great debuts!

]]> Sat, 3 Oct 2020 13:03:26 +0000 culturejasoos@gmail.com (Preeti Prakash) https://theculturejasoos.com/episodes/southindianfilmsworthstreaming-Pot7k56h Need a break from glossy Bollywood films? Here are five criminally underrated Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Telegu language films streaming on Netflix and Prime Video that can teach Hindi films a thing or two about subtle storytelling. Moving, memorable, profound, funny, substantial and heartwarming, these films need more love and attention. Check out Culture Jasoos recommendations and spoiler-free reviews of regional Indian films.  To let, Merkutodarchi Malai, Gantumoote, C/o Kancharapalem, Sudani from Nigeria  on this list. All first-time directors and great debuts!

]]> South Indians Do It Better! Five Criminally Underrated Regional Films Worth Streaming Preeti Prakash 00:32:16 Need a break from glossy Bollywood films? Here are five criminally underrated Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Telegu language films streaming on Netflix and Prime Video that can teach Hindi films a thing or two about subtle storytelling. Moving, memorable, profound, funny, substantial and heartwarming, these films need more love and attention. Check out Culture Jasoos recommendations and spoiler-free reviews of regional Indian films. Need a break from glossy Bollywood films? Here are five criminally underrated Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Telegu language films streaming on Netflix and Prime Video that can teach Hindi films a thing or two about subtle storytelling. Moving, memorable, profound, funny, substantial and heartwarming, these films need more love and attention. Check out Culture Jasoos recommendations and spoiler-free reviews of regional Indian films. underrated, kannada film, malayalam film, gantumoote, soubin shahir, vizag, regional language film, prime video, vijay sethupathi, theni eswar, fahaad fasil, south indian films on netflix, hotstar, tamil cinema, chezhiyan, family friendly film, merku todarchi malai, best picture, tamil padam, regional cinema, malayalam cinema, zacharia mohammed, kannada, telegu, indian cinema, netflix india, regional film, cannes, indie, mallu, sudani from nigeria, independent, telegu film, tamil, indian debut film, roopa rao, cu soon, amazon prime video, good kannada film, film analysis, women director, amazon prime, film review, roshan mathew, dalit, venkatesh maha, rana dagubatti, best tamil picture, tamil film, feminist film, mallu film, netflix, to let, male gaze, lenin bharati, c/o kancharapalem true full 7 59f51c04-c747-49af-9a67-25ba18270367 Masaba Masaba, Memorable or Meh? Masaba Masaba

Feminist Hero

I May Destroy You

Micheala Coel 

Ashwini Yardi

Insecure

Girls, HBO

Four More Shots Please

Rytasha Rathore

Neena Gupta

Indian Reality

Female Friendships

]]> Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:12:43 +0000 culturejasoos@gmail.com (Preeti Prakash) https://theculturejasoos.com/episodes/masaba-masaba-memorable-or-meh-0ZoebAoj Masaba Masaba

Feminist Hero

I May Destroy You

Micheala Coel 

Ashwini Yardi

Insecure

Girls, HBO

Four More Shots Please

Rytasha Rathore

Neena Gupta

Indian Reality

Female Friendships

]]> Masaba Masaba, Memorable or Meh? Preeti Prakash 00:16:01 Curious to know if Masaba Masaba is worth the hype? A quick, fairly-spoiler-free discussion on what's working and what's not for Netflix India's latest scripted reality show, based on Masaba Gupta and Neena Gupta's real life. Does Masaba manage to play herself authentically? Is she believable as the celebrity-with-girl-next-door-problems? Or is it a poorly scripted, uninspired series that says all the right things and checks all the right boxes? Tune in to find out. Curious to know if Masaba Masaba is worth the hype? A quick, fairly-spoiler-free discussion on what's working and what's not for Netflix India's latest scripted reality show, based on Masaba Gupta and Neena Gupta's real life. Does Masaba manage to play herself authentically? Is she believable as the celebrity-with-girl-next-door-problems? Or is it a poorly scripted, uninspired series that says all the right things and checks all the right boxes? Tune in to find out. pooja dhingra, women driven content, pooja bedi, lena dunham, gay, rajeev masand, anupama chopra, poor screenwriting, ashwini yardi, kiara advani, comedy, michaela coel, masaba masaba, madhur bhandarkar, sexuality in india, neenaji, netflix india, girls, coming of age, divorce in india, cringe, girliyapa, indian new age drama, insecure, masaba gupta, i may destroy you, indian feminist, neena gupta, rytasha rathore, racism, fashion designer, badhai ho, funny, lgbt, purna arora, rytash, feminism in india true full 6 d61f4999-b12e-472e-a0ad-8c3e04026718 Five Non-Boring Indian Documentaries Worth Streaming - Supermen of Malegaon

-When Hari Got Married

-Kumare 

-Placebo

-Riding Solo To The Top of The World

]]> Sun, 7 Jun 2020 21:12:39 +0000 culturejasoos@gmail.com (Preeti Prakash) https://theculturejasoos.com/episodes/five-non-boring-indian-documentaries-worth-streaming-PRxmBUmc - Supermen of Malegaon

-When Hari Got Married

-Kumare 

-Placebo

-Riding Solo To The Top of The World

]]> Five Non-Boring Indian Documentaries Worth Streaming Preeti Prakash 00:34:14 Documentary films rarely go mainstream because they are seen as too heavy, intense, boring and good for you. But here is a list of non-fiction films that break the stereotype. Fun, informative, profound, humbling, and varied in subject, here are five non-boring Indian documentary films that do a great job of explain facets of our society and culture to us without making us feel like outsiders! All films are streaming right now on OTT platforms or are free to air on YouTube. Whether you are a Marvel fan or a biker, curious about enlightenment or arranged marriage in India, there is a film for you on this list! Documentary films rarely go mainstream because they are seen as too heavy, intense, boring and good for you. But here is a list of non-fiction films that break the stereotype. Fun, informative, profound, humbling, and varied in subject, here are five non-boring Indian documentary films that do a great job of explain facets of our society and culture to us without making us feel like outsiders! All films are streaming right now on OTT platforms or are free to air on YouTube. Whether you are a Marvel fan or a biker, curious about enlightenment or arranged marriage in India, there is a film for you on this list! ritu sonam, kumare, indian docu, faiza ahmad, gaurav jani, vikram gandhi, based on real life, saba dewan, docfest, true to life, idfa, placebo documentary, abhay kumar, exotic india, experimental doc, diff, late gaurav jani, 60 kmph, born into brothels, aiims, ladakh, dharamshala, arranged marriage in india, ragging, best investigative film, indian documentary, award winning documentary, supermen of malegaon, student suicide, documentary filmmaking, bike documentary, reality, white savior complex, indian origin filmmaker, tenzing, when hari got married, solo filmmaker, superman of malegaon, biker film, non fiction films, road film, expose, placebo the film, catfish, riding solo to the top of the world, indian non-fiction, investigative film, idsffk true full 4 742b96cd-f807-4ef8-bdbb-b47c5f0a41c5 No More Shots Please, The Problem With Virtue Signalling, Fake-Feminist Films and Shows Content To Watch Instead

Insecure (Hotstar - Issa Rae) 

Crashing (Netflix - Phobe Waller Bridge) 

Fleabag (Amazon Prime - Phobe Waller Bridge)

Easy (Netflix - Joe Swanberg)

Gantumoote (Kannada, Roopa Rao) 

Anarkali of Arah 

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Insecure (Hotstar - Issa Rae) 

Crashing (Netflix - Phobe Waller Bridge) 

Fleabag (Amazon Prime - Phobe Waller Bridge)

Easy (Netflix - Joe Swanberg)

Gantumoote (Kannada, Roopa Rao) 

Anarkali of Arah 

]]> No More Shots Please, The Problem With Virtue Signalling, Fake-Feminist Films and Shows Preeti Prakash 00:28:20 There is a whole industry of content creators who are using feminism as a marketing gimmick to create sub-par, trashy content like Four More Shots Please, Veere Di Wedding, and Lipstick Under My Burkha. We analyse their lack of craft and question why urban Indian audiences seem to be lapping up this content. Is it just PR hype? Why are we so uncritical, self-congratulatory and afraid to diss these sort of faux-cool films and shows ? Culture Jasoos investigates. There is a whole industry of content creators who are using feminism as a marketing gimmick to create sub-par, trashy content like Four More Shots Please, Veere Di Wedding, and Lipstick Under My Burkha. We analyse their lack of craft and question why urban Indian audiences seem to be lapping up this content. Is it just PR hype? Why are we so uncritical, self-congratulatory and afraid to diss these sort of faux-cool films and shows ? Culture Jasoos investigates. gantumoote, radhika apte, sex and the city, crossover films, explicit, culture jasoos, bold, rated a, opportunistic, new york times, fake feminism, lipstick under my burkha, cancel culture, webseries, virtue signalling, new age cinema, veere di wedding, four more shots please, patriarchy, roopa rao, angry indian godesses, pc culture, anurag kashyap, feminist indian shows, woke liberals, trash, frank, swara bhaksar, sex, pink, nyt, the culture jasoos, female filmmakers, thappad true full 3 fac691bf-f548-48be-8ee2-a2d5509b37fb 7 Underrated Dark Hindi Films Worth Streaming Sat, 23 May 2020 14:16:53 +0000 culturejasoos@gmail.com (Preeti Prakash) https://theculturejasoos.com/episodes/7-underrated-dark-hindi-films-worth-streaming-0RCl0iZF 7 Underrated Dark Hindi Films Worth Streaming Preeti Prakash 00:18:31 Have an appetite for gritty, violent, depressing, non-mainstream Hindi cinema? Check out our 100% spolier-free recommendations for 7 Bollywood films that have zero song and dance, but plenty of atmosphere, crime, sleaze, sex, and style. Streaming right now in India on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar and YouTube in India. Have an appetite for gritty, violent, depressing, non-mainstream Hindi cinema? Check out our 100% spolier-free recommendations for 7 Bollywood films that have zero song and dance, but plenty of atmosphere, crime, sleaze, sex, and style. 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Dissecting 'Ladies Up', Netflix India's All-Female Standup Comedy Special Wed, 20 May 2020 10:36:59 +0000 culturejasoos@gmail.com (Preeti Prakash) https://theculturejasoos.com/episodes/indian-female-comics-netflix-ladies-up-show-analysis-jTXFVOAA Are India Female Comics Funny Even? Dissecting 'Ladies Up', Netflix India's All-Female Standup Comedy Special Preeti Prakash 00:22:42 A feminist enquiry into the state of Indian female-led standup comedy in India inspired by Netflix India's brand new Ladies Up special starring all women comics. Prashasthi Singh, Kaneez Surka, Nivedita Prakasam, and Supriya Joshi's acts discussed. No major spoilers or giveaways. Are these women funny? What works and what bombs and what that says about these performers and us as an audience. A feminist enquiry into the state of Indian female-led standup comedy in India inspired by Netflix India's brand new Ladies Up special starring all women comics. Prashasthi Singh, Kaneez Surka, Nivedita Prakasam, and Supriya Joshi's acts discussed. No major spoilers or giveaways. Are these women funny? 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