While several international films and Web series on the OTT have explored the dangers of AI, it's interesting to see a desi take on it, believes Divya Nair.
All We Imagine as Light has been on several critics' best of the year lists, including Sight and Sound (Payal Kapadia appeared on the magazine's cover, perhaps a first for an Indian filmmaker), to The New York Times, Time and it is the number one film recommended by Barack Obama. The future certainly belongs to Payal Kapadia, asserts Aseem Chhabra.
'... I didn't have an Instagram account!' 'I was told that the actor who's being considered in my place has a lot of followers, and that will help the producers.'
There's a lot of entertainment coming your way on OTT and in theatres in August.
Nadaaniyan's lack of charm, chemistry and cheek fails to create any ripples sighs Sukanya Verma.
Do Patti is a film about interrogation and differing accounts, with an added layer of psychological drama. That's a fine recipe for an engrossing thriller, vouches Mayur Sanap.
If approached with minimal expectations, Sikandar Ka Muqaddar offers enough suspense to justify an OTT viewing, observes Sonil Dedhia.
'This is the best time to do a pan-Indian film.'
'Imagine having a conversation with your parents, where you say, "I want to break up with someone because he's bad in bed".'
Kriti-Kajol promote Do Patti... Shraddha is a black cat... Urvashi flaunts her Gucci...
It's too bad Viijay 69 does not let the viewer feel Anupam Kher's despair or his triumph. The most forgettable 'zero to hero' films at least managed that much, notes Deepa Gahlot.
Scoop seems like they conclude he is but Vaihayasi Pande Daniel recommends that you watch the film to find out for yourselves.
Ananya takes CTRL... Shraddha cheers for her BFF... Manju says hello to India's megastars...
'In the audience's mind there is no urgency to go see a film in the theatre.' 'If you pay for social media buzz it does not convert into bums on seats.'
The lack of bandwidth and content means it will be a long time before online streaming services take off in India.
Non-fiction continues to grow with the most-watched unscripted show, Bigg Boss OTT S3 getting more than half the viewership that Panchayat (S3) got.
With the rains pouring down on us, August offers yet another reason to stay home!
'The most difficult aspect was to fulfill expectations of the audience.'
July has some interesting content on OTT, with quite a few original shows and movies premiering in the digital space.
The show takes its own pace to pick up, but then when you least expect, it grabs you by the throat, notes Aseem Chhabra.
One of the best ways to celebrate Children's Day is by spending quality time with your kids and binge watch meaningful yet entertaining cinema pieces.
Sukanya Verma gives you some great options to choose from.
From the looks of it, she's a chota packet bada dhamaka!
Taapsee promotes her film... Rakul gets filmi... Rashmika wants to play...
Lovingly made, heartfelt stories that speak the truths about our lives.
Netflix is offering a freebie of one month's free service.
'We watched the film many times but each time, we would cry.' 'During the editing and sound mixing, my whole team would cry.' 'When we reached the music composing stage, it happened again.' 'Our producer said it is too much to be crying so many times.' 'But we never thought the film would be such a big hit.'
Kajol and Kriti Sanon get together to pack a punch in their new film, Do Patti.
The Hollywood brigade looked super glam on the red carpet of the 82nd Golden Globes at Beverly Hills, California.
There aren't many original Web series or movies announced for June, but quite a few Bollywood films will have their digital premieres.
It was a hit and miss for some but each one of them revelled in the opportunity to showcase their talent.
'Being someone who wholely believes in God and frequently visits temples across the country, it is the last thing I would intentionally do. To those whose feelings we've touched, I extend my sincere & heartfelt apologies.'
'Out of some 540 films in my career, I can confidently say that this film is one of my best five.'
Ananya has CTRL... Raashii enjoys a cuppa... Asha Parekh in Australia...
A non-strategic investor like Poonawalla brings in not only capital but also creative freedom. Indian cinema needs more investors like him, reports Vanita Kohli Khandekar.
A Netflix documentary reveals the sordid story behind the dazzling success and dizzying fall of the founder of Bikram Yoga.
'Duggu and Saba like each other's company, but they've barely met two-three times.'
Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale ends up being a flashy, aspirational celebrity lifestyle doc that is aimed for an evening of popcorn-fueled fan tribute entertainment, observes Arjun Menon.
'A struggling actor once came to me and told me there's no work.' 'I said when there's no work, that's when you have a lot of work.' 'He said he didn't understand.' 'I explained that you have to keep reading, watching, writing, traveling.' 'It is like riyaaz for an actor.'
Sector 36 goes for the gruesomeness and shock; watching it needs a tough heart or a quick averting of the eyes, warns Deepa Gahlot.
