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The biggest entertainment awards on the planet are back this year for more thrills, spills, and excitement. The Academy Awards 2024 promises plenty of drama yet again, with social media already in meltdown over Barbie director Greta Gerwig and lead star Margot Robbie’s omission from their respective categories. The other half of the Barbenheimer cultural phenomenon, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer...

In a landmark moment in independent India’s history, the Ram temple was inaugurated on the 22nd of January. Today’s List Hai Toh Hit Hai podcast will explore films that feature stories from Indian mythology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone But You, starring Top Gun: Maverick star Glen Powell and Euphoria actress Sydney Sweeney released in theatres last week. The romantic comedy has been lauded for the great chemistry between the lead stars and the film’s irreverent humour. For the unversed, the film is a modernised reinterpretation of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. For today’s List Hai Toh Hit Hai podcast, we w...

HBO’s acclaimed anthology crime drama TV series, True Detective, is back with another season. Titled Night Country, series creator Nic Pizzolatto takes on an executive producer’s role with Issa López taking over as showrunner. The story of the fourth season takes the audience to Alaska where a group of scientists are found frozen and murdered in the middle of nowhere. Two detectives decide to solv...

The highly-anticipated Bollywood action film Fighter is set to hit theatres next week on the 25th. The film boasts a stellar ensemble featuring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone in the lead, and with a supporting cast of Anil Kapoor, Karan Singh Grover, and Akshay Oberoi among others. The Siddharth Anand directorial has fans excited for high-flying aviation action. For today’s List Hai Toh Hit H...

Politics and Indian cinema have long shared a close relationship, for better or for worse. While certain biopics on Indian celebrities over the years have been accused of being partisan or propaganda tools, a few have managed to capture the complexities of an Indian politician. With the film Main Atal Hoon, the biopic on former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, set to hit theatres this weekend...

It’s the new year and there are plenty of exciting titles to be released across streaming platforms in the month of January. From blockbuster films to the year’s first Tennis Grand Slam, OTTplay has you covered. For today’s List Hai Toh Hit Hai podcast, we have curated a list of some of the biggest releases on Sony LIV, Lionsgate Play, and ZEE5 – all of which can be streamed with one subscription...

The awards season is in full swing with several acclaimed films and TV shows taking home top honours. With the 2024 Emmys just around the corner, we share our predictions of who will and who should win the accolades in the realm of television. HBO’s satirical drama Succession is expected to sweep several categories, while shows such as The Last of Us, The Bear, and Abbott Elementary, will attempt...

The Golden Globes 2024 awards ceremony was a star-studded affair at the Beverly Hilton, with filmmakers and actors from across film and television in attendance. Typical of award ceremonies, there were plenty of jaw-dropping wins and a few shocking snubs. There was even a new category introduced this year called the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, which several commentators labelled as a tok...

The first month of 2024 is jam-packed with exciting releases and we’ve curated a list of the most promising releases on OTT 2023 left us overwhelmed by the sheer abundance of streaming content and buckle up cos 2024 is packed with even more thrilling shows! Brace yourself for the ultimate list of eagerly awaited TV shows that are bound to captivate you throughout the year. So today’s List Hai Toh...

From Indian 2 to Viduthalai Part 2, 2024 is packed with big ticket South Indian releases and we can’t wait to watch them all. There was a time when regional film industries used to be confined to their respective states. But the ‘pan-India’ phenomena in recent years has elevated regional movies, particularly from South Indian industries, to receive national recognition. In such a light, language h...

2023 was a mixed bag for Hollywood. From the towering highs and euphoria of Barbenheimer to the actors' and writers' strikes that postponed numerous projects and even canned a few which makers felt, in retrospect, wouldn’t materialise. But now, with both strikes reaching a favourable conclusion, 2024 looks promising and we can’t wait for the slew of big-ticket Hollywood projects that are slated to...

Netflix’s latest release titled Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire has received mixed reviews. Considering Zack Snyder’s cultural influences and his ability to create countless discourses about his films, it is no surprise that Rebel Moon has had this effect on audiences and critics. It can be best described as an engaging new space opera film, packed with visually arresting action and drama....

The year 2023 had an excellent mix of new TV shows. Then there were some popular TV shows that concluded their final season, while a few unfortunate productions were even cancelled. The dual strikes in Hollywood derailed the plans of several major studios, pushing projects to a later date. But some of the biggest shows have also been confirmed to return for another season in 2024. For today’s List...

The dual actors and writers strikes of 2023 may have delayed several releases across film and television. However, with strikes finally reaching an amicable conclusion, studios have finally confirmed their calendars for 2024. For today’s List Hai Toh Hai podcast, we take a look at some of the anticipated new TV shows of 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2023 has been a year for excellent films. The pop culture influence of Barbenheimer cannot be understated and may have set the tone for a new era in Hollywood. However, a few films may not have received their due recognition despite showcasing compelling stories. For today’s List Hai Toh Hit Hai podcast, we have curated a list of the most underrated Hollywood films of 2023. Learn more about your a...

2023 has been a groundbreaking year for animated content across films and TV shows. Several animated films have found incredible success at the box office, while a few have left an indelible mark in the industry and have redefined animated films for years to come. The second half of 2023 also witnessed back-to-back releases of outstanding animated shows – both American and Japanese. For today’s Li...

If you have a deep fascination for the science underlying the functioning of the world and its eventual demise, you'll want to pay attention. Netflix recently released Leave the World Behind, sparking nostalgic memories of apocalyptic films and TV shows that have captivated audiences over the years. Adapted from the 2020 novel of the same name by Rumaan Alam, the film features a star-studded ensem...

It’s rather overwhelming on most days to think of things to watch given the vast spectrum of streaming options. However, Netflix’s The Archies has been a real rager since its very advent. The hype and the enthusiastic buzz leading up to its release was almost palpable. The film features vibrant visuals, retro themes, and music whopped into a coming-of-age tale. If The Archies hit you with its char...

It’s rather overwhelming on most days to think of things to watch given the vast spectrum of streaming options. However, Netflix’s The Archies has been a real rager since its very advent. The hype and the enthusiastic buzz leading up to its release was almost palpable. The film features vibrant visuals, retro themes, and music whopped into a coming-of-age tale. If The Archies hit you with its char...

The Meghna Gulzar directorial Sam Bahadur is a Hindi biographical war drama film that serves as a tribute to India's first Field Marshal and a legendary Army General, Sam Manekshaw, MC, who was called “Sam Bahadur” by the men he led. From the World War II Burma campaign, the Sino-Indian War, and the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War that created Bangladesh, his illustrious career was instrumental in shaping...

Mammootty and Jyotika's film Kaathal- The Core has been praised as a nuanced yet poignant portrayal of a sensitive and hushed social issue. The plot revolves around a closeted gay man in a heterosexual marriage whose reluctant by-election candidacy is thwarted by his wife of 20 years’ desire for a divorce. The film has opened a discourse on the struggle and shame wrapped around homosexuality that...

Woody Allen, a filmmaker, actor and comedian all rolled into one, is among the most distinguished and unique personalities in the New Hollywood wave of auteur films. His creative career, which is spread out over six decades, has produced nearly 63 films beginning with the 1965 comedy What's New Pussycat?, where he took on the roles of both writer and performer. Allen’s films have a self-referencin...

With a filmography containing a wide variety of cinema, there are some great films for you to stream to get your Ranbir Kapoor fix before one of this year's most anticipated Bollywood theatrical releases. Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal starring Ranbir Kapoor is set for release on the 1st of December, with its promotional material garnering much intrigue from film audiences everywhere. The teaser and...

Ridley Scott’s biographical drama on Napoleon, documenting the French leader’s rise to power and legacy, is set to release on November 22nd. The epic historical retelling features Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon’s ruthless ascent to power and his turbulent relationship with his wife Joséphine, played by Vanessa Kirby. Napoleon premiered at Salle Pleyel in Paris on November 14 to a largely positive rec...