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Why do we mistake sentiment for science in films?

R Madhavan’s ‘Rocketry’, a biopic, shows how Indian filmmakers don’t find scientific work exciting and stick to familiar ideas like patriotism, writes M K Raghavendra

09 July 2022, 02:56 IST

Deep focus on sci-fi films: Why do we mistake sentiment for science?

Deep focus on sci-fi films: Why do we mistake sentiment for science?

Why do we mistake sentiment for science in films?

09 July 2022, 02:56 IST

What ‘The Kashmir Files’ does not see

By arguing that all Kashmiri Muslims are for Pakistan, the film weakens India’s stance that Pakistan — and not the Kashmiri populace — is responsible for the terror and the tragedy, writes M K Raghavendra

01 April 2022, 18:01 IST

What ‘The Kashmir Files’ does not see

What ‘The Kashmir Files’ does not see

What ‘The Kashmir Files’ does not see

01 April 2022, 18:01 IST

Should our films have a 'social message'?

Politicians have this silly notion that cinema should always teach morality to society,

04 February 2022, 19:50 IST

Should our films have a 'social message'?

Should our films have a 'social message'?

Should our films have a 'social message'?

04 February 2022, 19:50 IST

In 'Sherni', glamour covers up ugly reality

The film ignores the sordid calculations of the resort business and offers a formulaic take on why humans come into conflict with tigers.

13 July 2021, 06:04 IST

In 'Sherni', glamour covers up ugly reality

In 'Sherni', glamour covers up ugly reality

In 'Sherni', glamour covers up ugly reality

13 July 2021, 06:04 IST

Dilip Kumar: Actor who rose by breaking conventions

A timeless legend

08 July 2021, 04:39 IST

Dilip Kumar: An actor who rose to top by breaking conventions

Dilip Kumar: An actor who rose to top by breaking conventions

Dilip Kumar: Actor who rose by breaking conventions

08 July 2021, 04:39 IST

Why Ray hasn't been influential in Indian cinema

100 years of Ray

07 May 2021, 18:36 IST

Why Satyajit Ray has not been influential in Indian cinema

Why Satyajit Ray has not been influential in Indian cinema

Why Ray hasn't been influential in Indian cinema

07 May 2021, 18:36 IST

The White Tiger and the failed promise of the new

Film based on Aravind Adiga’s award-winning novel pits Bihari feudalism against Bengaluru capitalism, and suggests the former is winning

29 January 2021, 19:23 IST

The White Tiger and the failed promise of the new

The White Tiger and the failed promise of the new

The White Tiger and the failed promise of the new

29 January 2021, 19:23 IST

25 years of DDLJ

With liberalisation, ‘family values’ became more important than ever before

23 October 2020, 17:44 IST

25 years of DDLJ and how ‘tradition’ replaced ‘state’

25 years of DDLJ and how ‘tradition’ replaced ‘state’

25 years of DDLJ

23 October 2020, 17:44 IST

What is 'bad taste' in satire?

The attack on stand-up comedian Agrima Joshua shows how anyone can claim disadvantaged status

18 July 2020, 03:38 IST

What is 'bad taste' in satire?

What is 'bad taste' in satire?

What is 'bad taste' in satire?

18 July 2020, 03:38 IST

Javed Akhtar: An icon of scepticism and openness

Intolerance in India is much greater than one might suppose, but Akhtar’s scepticism is directed everywhere, not only at the other’s viewpoint. And for that, he must be universally respected and lauded.

12 June 2020, 16:51 IST

Javed Akhtar: An icon of scepticism and openness

Javed Akhtar: An icon of scepticism and openness

Javed Akhtar: An icon of scepticism and openness

12 June 2020, 16:51 IST