By not turning Mrs Deshpande into a monster like the notorious Hannibal Lecter, the show may have reduced the chills. Still, it's an efficiently made crime show, which depends on the stardom of Madhuri Dixit, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Those who have not watched earlier seasons of Stranger Things would be baffled by it, but then the finale is meant for fans who understand the themes and remember its mythology, observes Deepa Gahlot.
The most famous cricket umpire of his time has left the ground forever.
'There have been multiple cases of people being shot for pulling into someone's driveway because they made a wrong turn or ringing the wrong bell because they made a mistake.' 'That is also the pathway to fascism.' 'The way you divide people is to make them fear each other. Then a strong man can come in and say, "I will protect you".'
Income tax raids, killer games, village elections, criminal investigations, things are rather exciting on OTT this week, as Sukanya Verma notes.
Deadly brides, daredevil officers, bloodthirsty royals, killer toys, celebrity chefs, comic book heroes, angry goddesses, senior citizen dreams, poisonous snowfall, the OTT offerings this week will make you wish for days twice the size of its menu.
For a story that thrives on jumpscares and gruesome kills, The Monkey has enough tricks up its sleeve. The shockers keep you entertained for the most part, observes Mayur Sanap.
'It's been seven years since I did a movie. Now, I'm back.'
Action, animation, fantasy, romance, sports, crime, zombies, slice of life, coming of age, you name it, it's there on OTT this week.
Sukanya Verma gives you some interesting options.
'When I did Bhoot we got a lot of appreciation. After that I didn't get any script that was good in this genre.'
The Verge reported that James, who has previously said he would not pay for verification, had not paid to keep the checkmark.
Musk blasted the "current lords and peasants system for who has or doesn't have a blue checkmark", using an expletive.
Aamir Khan, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Akshay Kumar headline OTT offerings this week. Plus, you'll find aliens, spirits, serial killers... Sukanya Verma lists them out.
It would be ludicrous to expect Modi, Erdogan or Biden to pay to keep blue ticks on their respective official accounts. It would be equally ludicrous to expect the Delhi Metro or the Income Tax Department to pay, points out Devangshu Datta.
Sukanya Verma gives us her OTT recommendations for the week.
Darlings is a well-rounded effort by Jasmeet K Reen, supported by bold ideas and clever imagery, raves Sukanya Verma.
Stranger Things Season 4 is dedicatedly macabre and menacing, its deadly ambitions and volatile tempo keeps the mood edge-of-the-seat, applauds Sukanya Verma.
These books are sure to send a chill down your spine!
If you're watching the first episode of Under the Dome, expect the serpent of dread to creep into the pits of your stomach as the show progresses.
Sukanya Verma compiles the most LOL-worthy scenes we've seen in Hindi films till date.
Will it be The Shining, Psycho or Jaws? Vote now!
Hollywood celebs like Ellen DeGeneres, Amy Schumer, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Stephen King loved his act, but we're asking YOU.
San Diego Comic-Con just got over and the cosplay (wearing costumes, for those who don't know) was looking bigger and better than ever. Thousands in attendance went all out to demonstrate their dedication to their various fandoms, with guests cosplaying as their favourite characters from Marvel comics, Game of Thrones, anime and beyond in intricately-designed costumes. Take a look to see the best and most creative costumes at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, which ran between July 18 and July 22.
Bar Refaeli, Leonardo DiCaprio's girlfriend, took skin scribbling to a whole new level after she stripped naked for Esquire magazine.
'At the centre of it all is Abhishek Bachchan trying valiantly to pique our curiosity, but simply cannot muster the edginess his Avinash so badly needs,' observes Sukanya Verma.
Sukanya Verma looks at some memorable balloon moments of Bollywood.
'Tens of millions will be working from home for months at a time, which means the smartest brains in business will be focussed on creating more efficient WFH processes,' predicts Devangshu Datta.
In India, he has already made investments in both his personal capacity and through DST Global, his venture firm.
Rediff.com takes you into the one part terrifying, one part thrilling heart of the annual Pamplona bull run.
Logan Lucky and It have many chuckle-worthy moments.
'Stree's allegorical approach doesn't interfere with its need to endear and entertain.' 'Important ideas of empowerment and item songs as well as chills and chuckle coexist to fulfil its objective of thoda hasao, thoda darao,' says Sukanya Verma.
Nikita Puri lists the best shows and films to watch online as you ace social distancing.
The film could have been a true horror flick if the casting would had been better.
1929-2018: The life and legacy of Ursula K Le Guin in her own words.
The filmmaker turns 42 today, September 10.
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