There are all sorts of genres on OTT, ready to cater to all of one's moods.
Women Of My Billion is stark and disturbing, but at the end of it Srishti Bakshi is still able to say, 'My India is not beyond repair', observes Deepa Gahlot.
Borat being Borat, a girl juggling between suitors, a kid making a trip to the moon, a father and daughter spying over the latter's husband, Sukanya Verma makes her recommendations on the OTT for this week.
'We are having an outsize impact not only on the lives of the customers and livelihood, but also the economy of India.'
The luminous Waheeda Rehman will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year,
With theatres remaining shut, new releases are making a beeline for OTT platforms, and companies are forging tie-ups to reach out to the target audience.
February is a slow month when it comes to original Hindi content on OTT.
"It's a lot of hard work to work with the two most handsome men in the industry, but someone's got to do it!" the gorgeous Sobhita Dhulipala says at the trailer launch of her new OTT show, The Night Manager.
The importance of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand was not lost on Dhawan
At the end of eight episodes, the climax is bound to leave you with questions but it would be fair to say that the two-episode backstory and the characters seemed far more interesting than the six-episode drama and tension that led to it, observes Divya Nair.
Given that Twelve Final Days doesn't really delve into the genesis of Roger Federer, the ups and downs of his career, the assumption is that it is meant for people who are already familiar with his work, observes Deepti Patwardhan.
It's a big week for Aamir Khan. After a gap of four years, he will be seen in the theatres once again.
Rohit Shetty's strengths have been action and humour; the former he delivers in spades, but the latter is totally lacking in Indian Police Force, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Joginder Tuteja lists the movies you can watch on OTT platforms soon.
The two obvious best choices are to combine OTT viewing time with some good eating, because Joe, Rishi and Co don't have to be the only ones dining well.
'I did not have a chat with Ayushmann Khurrana.' 'We didn't have that session nor did I want one.' 'I believe in doing work by myself.'
Vidya Balan and Director Amit V Masurkar working together is reason enough to be excited about Sherni, notes Moumita Bhattacharjee.
Things may not always look bright, but the sun won't stay out forever is a running theme conveyed across its short films about people from various walks of life in all their varying moods and musings, applauds Sukanya Verma.
'We are all responsible citizens, supremely sensitive to the politics and culture of Tamil Nadu.'
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
Once a K-drama buff, always a K-drama buff.
'I would think a hundred times before I wrote a gay character or a mentally challenged character because it requires a lot of research and empathy. That's the reason I shy away entirely from stories that have rape. I just can't. It's just terrifying for me, as a woman, to handle subjects like that because it's so sensitive.'
Deepa Gahlot lists some 2023 movies that you need to watch if you haven't already.
"So there's no need [to play in overseas leagues], they're absolutely fine playing IPL cricket and focusing on domestic cricket. We need them to play domestic cricket in India as well," he added.
Subhash K Jha lists three most eagerly anticipated projects of the monsoon season.
'Romance not in a physical manner maybe, but, you know, where you are just sharing dialogues and looking at each other and conversations are happening.'
Call Me Bae is a spirited new addition in guilty pleasures for the fashion-loving, rom-com starved soul, applauds Sukanya Verma.
'The tank battle was fought at ranges of 300-700 metres.' 'It was a rare example of the complete destruction of a squadron by another squadron.'
Citadel proves unworthy of Priyanka's splendour, Madden's intensity or veteran talents like Lesley Manville and Stanley Tucci squandered in banal parts, complains Sukanya Verma.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas and hubby Nick Jonas are reminiscing about their first date, two years ago.
Joginder Tuteja looks at the 10 Web series and movies (in alphabetical order) that have made the most impression.
A look at the pictures from the premiere.
As happy as one is to cheer for her global star status, I wish PC's choice of projects was more topical than stale formula, sighs Sukanya Verma.
The pilot of Vishal Bhardwaj's much-anticipated adaptation of Agatha Christie's The Sittaford Mystery is here. Aditya Roy Kapur's hotel manager takes on Anil Kapoor's all-powerful arms dealer. Idris Elba is back in action. Sukanya Verma shares her OTT recommendations this week.
Another week and a spate of OTT shows and movies to watch. Here's what Sukanya Verma recommends.
Scientists, sci-fi, stand-up, suspense, take your pick of OTT this week. Sukanya Verma makes her recommendations:
Following a year of pandemic prompted no-show and another of backlash for its staggering lack of representation, the Golden Globes felt more atonement than awards ceremony in its 80th iteration.
Even the worst movies have a song, a scene, or a performance that makes all the effort of making a film worthwhile. This one should have been scrapped at script stage, declares Deepa Gahlot.
The OTT menu is sparkling with brand new goodies. Here are Sukanya Verma's 10 recommendations for the week.
Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.
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