Lost and Found

This underrated gem focuses on the psychological cost of living in a world built on lies This show is atmospheric, stylish, and packed with razor-sharp dialogue that keeps you hanging on to every word The espionage genre has always been a playground for tension, deception, and moral ambiguity, capturing audiences with its shadowy corridors of secrecy. From Cold War classics like Tinker Tailor Sold...

This Demi Moore-Sissy Spacey-Cher starrer shows how societal attitudes influenced women’s reproductive rights over decades With abortion rights once again under threat, the message in this HBO anthology film feels as urgent now as it did nearly three decades ago. Today, we’re revisiting a poignant, powerful, and, sadly, forgotten gem —the 1996 HBO film If These Walls Could Talk. This compelling an...

In the latest episode, we dive into an underrated film that captures the legendary battle for late-night supremacy with wit and gravitas. Each person has their own favourite Jimmy, it’s either Kimmel or Fallon but never both. Conan O'Brien may have pivoted to podcasts and perhaps, headlining that oddball travel show but the highlight of his CV remains being one of the most compelling hosts on TV....

More than a typical horror, this Guillermo del Toro-produced film explores human and supernatural connections with depth and dread You may be just about recovering from your Halloween hangover but we at OTTplay believe in letting the chills flow throughout the year. So in today’s episode of Lost & Found, we’re delving into a rare horror film that had all the ingredients of a spine-tingler but didn...

Those who love a good creature movie have very particular expectations. Having watched prehistoric reptiles wrestle like heavyweight champions and occasionally, even take on their fictional Japanese cousins who breathe fire, let’s just say, our sensibilities have been trained to expect the unexpected and some more. It’s like being wowed beyond imagination and blown to bits is the very least one wo...

Why The Matador is Pierce Brosnan’s best-kept secret and why you need to watch it! Chance encounters sometimes lead to unimaginably delightful adventures. Particularly in films. From those strategically timed meet cutes in romcoms to diametrically opposite personalities being saddled together in complex circumstances. If this vague intro hasn’t triggered your imagination to guess which film we’re...

Kurt Russell-Matt Dillon’s underrated gem will make you fall in love with heist movies Russell plays a suave, larger-than-life criminal in this underrated heist movie When one thinks of heists movies, critically-acclaimed films such as Reservoir Dogs and Dog Day Afternoon or popular blockbusters such as Ocean’s Eleven or Now You See Me spring to mind. But there are forgotten heist movies that didn...

Churni Ganguly plays an author in exile as her work threatens the political establishment in Nirbashito . It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that we live in extremely divisive times. The level of intolerance and rejection of ideas and ideologies that don’t concur with our own has to be unprecedented. This prompts us to revisit this lesser-known and perhaps, underrated Bengali film Nirbashito. I...

Hands of Stone depicts the gritty, multifaceted life of Panamanian boxer Roberto Durán Sports films often follow a familiar playbook, sticking to tropes and clichés: the underdog triumphs, the fall from grace, and the dramatic comeback in the climax. From Rocky to Remember the Titans, these films tend to focus on predictable narratives of resilience and redemption. While these formulaic elements c...

Goth horror is a unique genre. A delicious blend that has the ability to transport audiences to a fantasy world where everything is possible and the laws of the world as we know it don’t always apply. In today’s episode of Lost and Found, we’re delving into one such film that’s equal parts spine-chilling and visually stunning – Crimson Peak. Yes, the 2015 gothic horror romance from the ever-imagin...

Revisit Breaking Away, a 1979 classic that slipped off the radar and is now streaming on Disney+Hotstar The most iconic sports movies follow a certain framework. They’re packed with winning moments and crushing losses. They tuck in nuggets of wisdom about the relentless spirit that drives some to go beyond the limits of human potential to achieve incredible glory. But there are also some that stra...

Two for the Money: Revisit this gripping drama of ambition and deceit starring Al Pacino and Matthew McConaughey. Very often we come across films that seem to be familiar for indefinite reasons. There’s just something relatable if not reminiscent about their construct or telling that pulls us in and keeps us glued even though the end seems only too predictable. But to be honest, sometimes, predict...

The hype surrounding The Flash leading up to its release was nothing short of monumental. There were even reports of early special screenings drawing significant praise from fans, filmmakers, and critics. However, the film underperformed at the box office, riddled with jarringly poor VFX and a disappointing third act. The film’s production itself was marred by controversies, from writers and direc...

Films that revolve around the lives of movie stars are typical. Giving us a peek into their personal lives, they hope to allow audiences a chance to get to know them beyond the veil of celebrity and through a candid lens. But there are films that also delve into their fragile existence and their inability to accept their forced obscurity when they fade from the limelight following decades of stard...

The 2000s can be described as the most unremarkable decade in Malayalam cinema. A slew of over-the-top films with problematic themes passed for flag bearers of the industry. But then there were a few films that bucked this trend such as Kazcha, Thanmatra, and the 2003 Sathyan Anthikad film Manassinakkare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bhramaram: Even before Drishyam, here’s a Mohanlal mystery about a deceptive man with a shady past Malayalam cinema’s most prolific actor and undisputed superstar, Mohanlal has featured in a fair share of tragedies over the years. Most notably, in films such as Thalavattam, Ennishtam Ninnishtam, Kireedam, Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam, Moonam Pakkam, and Thanmathra. Filmmaker Blessy’s Thanmathra, whi...

The 2015 Bengali film narrates the fictionalised story of Kadambari Devi, who is better known as Jyotirindranath Tagore’s wife or Rabindranath Tagore’s sister-in-law. The unfortunate tale of her premature demise has been the subject of great intrigue for many years. And people have always been curious about the woman who was the inspiration behind several of Tagore’s works. Learn more about your a...

Feel-good films can singularly serve as mood-lifters when you’re feeling low. But there are those that can draw you in with a compelling narrative and evoke a range of emotions. Rituparno Ghosh’s National Award-winning Raincoat is one such film and is considered among the late legendary filmmaker’s seminal works. His vision is realised on the screen with much conviction by Ajay Devgn and Aishwarya...

Joel Schumacher will, unfortunately, forever be remembered as the man who directed the universally-panned Batman films from the 90s, Batman Forever and Batman & Robin. Nevertheless, the late filmmaker did helm a few cult classics such as Phone Booth, The Lost Boys, The Phantom of the Opera, and The Client. A Time to Kill, which was released in 1996 and is arguably one of his best films. Learn more...

There are few films that have managed to capture the desperation and dread that some folks in the world of entertainment go through in their quest for ultimate glory. The exhausting journey of trying to nab that one big break has been detailed to some degree in many films and shows. But the extreme lengths that one can go to in an attempt to achieve one’s showbiz dreams, has been most accurately p...

Lost and Found - The Place Beyond the Pines - Episode 61 The Place Beyond the Pines (Free on MPlayer, also available on Hungama Play, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and VI Movies) Welcome to OTTplay Lost and Found, one podcast that talks about critically acclaimed films and shows but lesser-known. I'm your host Nikhil Filmmaker Derek Cianfrance is probably not one of the biggest names in Hollywoo...

Welcome to another episode of OTTplay Lost and Found, one podcast that talks about critically acclaimed films and shows, but less popular. I'm your host Nikhil. If you’re one for thrillers that burn slowly and yet keep you hooked through the proceedings, today’s Lost and Found will surely interest you.  We’re talking about Kevin Macdonald’s State of Play. Adapted from the British TV show of the sa...

Welcome to OTTplay Lost and Found , one podcast that features lesser-known films and shows but are critically acclaimed. I'm your host Nikhil Some of the most exhilarating films have often been sports dramas depicting the adrenaline-fuelled stories about athletes and sports teams putting their bodies on the line in search of glory. One such film is Gavin O'Connor’s 2011 release, Warrior.    Starri...

Welcome to OTTplay Lost and Found , one podcast that talks about critically acclaimed shows and films that are lesser-known. I'm your host Nikhil. Football is undoubtedly the most popular sport in the world. For Europeans it’s almost akin to a religion, supporting their local clubs every weekend, singing the club’s songs as they rally their respective teams to find success and glory - a tradition...

Welcome to today's episode of OTTplay Lost and found, one podcast that gives you all the info about critically acclaimed films and shows, but lesser- known. I'm your host Nikhil. Debutant director Safdar Rahman’s 2018 Chippa was a tribute to his newborn daughter. The story of a ten-year-old eponymous protagonist, Chippa told the journey of an abandoned child in search of his father on his 10th bir...