Take Two

Not a review of the last 2023 release for Shahrukh Khan and Rajkumar Hirani's Dunki.

How is 2013, 10 years ago?

Listen to me blabber about exposition in films and why No country for old men is a gem that I should have watched a decade ago.

Listen to me fan girling over the show 'How to with John Wilson' for 20 minutes with a 3 minute apology in the start for not releasing an episode sooner.

NO SPOILERS! Okay, so this is a little clickbait. This episode is different from the rest of the series as I do not get into the character study of the Black Widow but rather discuss the genre of Superhero movies and how Marvel revolutionised it.  There are no spoilers here so you can listen to this guilt free. But if you are interested in the regular philosophical discussions on characters,...

Feel Free to play this at 1.5x. Darjeeling Limited is perhaps my favourite Wes Anderson film. This episode is a deep dive into the communication pattern amongst the three brothers of the film, Francis, Peter and Jack Whitman who embark on a spiritual journey through India, to 'process' the loss their father. If you haven't this movie yet, I hope this episode atleast peaks your interest. Enjoy this...

Feel Free to play this at 1.5x.    New Episode, New Season. A sequel to the Tara episode of the previous season, we cover Ved. An episode about stories and finding yourself in the stories. Enjoy this Take Two on Ved!   

The season started with Shahrukh Khan, the season ends with Shahrukh Khan. Welcome to the season finale of this year's edition of Take Two. I won't talk much about the episode as I have this very obvious bias that won't let me describe it objectively, but this is the most fun I've had while editing and rewatching my podcast and perhaps that accounts for something doesn't it. We (me and Akanksha Ty...

Yes, there is more! In this episode we continue where we left off discussing the post production process of making a film along with the broadcasting options for a Indie film as well as big budget projects. In the final segment of this special series we discuss our favourite directors from the Hindi Film Industry and conclude with tips from our guest Shikher (IG: shikherkalyan) about how should on...

So this is a rather special episode. We talk about films and characters on the podcast but rarely do I get the opportunity to discuss the process of filmmaking as a whole. So on this special episode of the podcast we have Shikher Kalyan (IG: shikherkalyan), who has worked as an assistant director in several big network projects, from Netflix to Discovery Channel. He has also directed several short...

Can’t get enough, don’t worry we have more. If GOW-I was chaotic, GOW-II introduces anarchy through Faizal. Vrishank (IG: vritripty) and I, dissect the characters within the movie, their relationships with each other and how this movie is an ode to Indian Cinema (सनीमा).  Enjoy this Take Two on Gangs of Wasseypur, Part II

Hazraat Hazraat Hazraat! It is finally here! By far the most requested episode on Season 1 of the podcast, Gangs of Wasseypur. Fittingly, our guest for the Podcast, Vrishank Tripathi (IG: vritripity) hails from the grounds of UP and provides curious insight into the epic that is GOW. This is a slow burn, so pick your poison and relax on your most comfortable lounging chair and enjoy this Take Two...

Talk Nerdy to Me!  I and Priyanka Mehta ( IG: disco_pops || Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/priyanka-428956907 ), take a second look at the science of Interstellar covering Wormholes, Blackholes, Bulk beings, Tesseracts and everything in between. So if you think you understood the Science of Interstellar, think again.  Enjoy this take two, on the science of Interstellar This is a podc...

Congratulations! You survived the first part (I almost died editing it though). In this second part we have much awaited Season 3 discussion along with the Q&A with your questions. Hopefully you stick through this episode as well! Enjoy this Take Two on Dark! This is a podcast where I take a second look at some of the most influential and iconic characters of the fictional world. So if you lik...

What just happened? Why did it happen? What year is this? What the f**k am I? If these questions haunt you (presumably after watching Dark (otherwise why are you even here)) then this is the podcast for you. We take a second look on the new Netflix sensation, Dark.   The podcast is divided into 2 part, this part covers the first two seasons. In the next part we cover the third season as well...

This is a different episode. Today's guest, Akanksha Tyagi (IG: a_tya_4) and I, take a break from the regular one film format to cover a wide range of characters that have helped normalise the feelings of anxiousness, nervousness, awkwardness or even plain old sadness. A dive into how our personal stories resemble the character's, showcasing that everyone feels this way at some point or the other....

Abhimanyu Roy (Ayushmann Khurrana) and Bindu Shankarnaryanan (Parineeti Chopra) are best friends since childhood. But what does it take to be best friends with somebody you have fallen for? These characters take up the peculiar subject of having a connection with your ex (also ex best friend) and what happens after the happily ever after is over. This podcast is a personal dive, with my dear frien...

Have you watched Money Heist yet? Well you're missing out on one of the most fascinating characters to have graced the screens from the heist genre. The Professor (Sergio Marquina) is a notorious perfectionist, with a brilliant detail for observation combined with a level, logical and calm personality. Add this to the extravagant sequences and fast paced drama, the overall package is ultimate ente...

Old school charm in a post modern world. Tara is one of the most refreshing and real characters in recent cinema. This is take two on what makes her so special and stand out as a strong, brave and persistent character in a world full of escapists.  Hope you enjoy this one!

Jab Harry Met Sejal is a flawed film. However, that doesn't stop me from liking it with all my heart. This is my attempt at Take Two of Jab Harry Met Sejal in order to make it more appealing for the rest of you as well. Hope you enjoy this!

A Deep dive into inarguably one of the most iconic sporting characters from the Indian Film Industry: Kabir Khan.