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Ajay Devgn’s ‘Runway 34’ doesn’t take off. Screenplay is its worst enemy

For all the attempts at matching thrill and uncertainty with courtroom suspense, Runway 34 is ultimately that in-flight movie to fall asleep to.

London Files only tells of, doesn’t show UK’s seedy underbelly. Watch for Rampal’s solid acting

What could have been a genre-bending product seen in Bong-Joon Ho’s work is instead a third-rate thriller with the worst excesses of Sherlock and Luther.

Shahid Kapoor’s ‘Jersey’ asks if age defines cricketers. The film is almost a sixer

Jersey explores the idea of what makes a good father and how one is willing to go, while cricket acts as the conduit to move the story forward.

Netflix’s Mai is ‘sanskari bahu’ gone rogue. Thank Sakshi Tanwar’s sheer brilliance

Mai may not be a unique crime-thriller but Sakshi Tanwar and the cast will ensure that it's worth your time. 

You can’t ignore ‘Veyil’ on Amazon Prime, the Malayalam family drama keeps luring you back

Sarath Menon’s film studiously follows the life of protagonist Sidharth but does leave some plot holes.

Naradan on Amazon Prime Video has all that makes Malayalam cinema a worthy watch

The two-and-a-half-hour political thriller is a significant piece of craft in showcasing the country’s new-age sensationalist journalists.

Hurdang creates the world of Mandal student politics but not a convincing one

The film tries to look at the Mandal Commission and caste-based reservation through an upper-caste lens, but offers lazy arguments.

You come for Fantastic Beasts 3 but stay for Hogwarts — it’s only for Potterheads

Unlike 'Harry Potter' films that had Rowling's books to rely upon, Fantastic Beasts 3 was written for the screen. That was its ultimate test.

Dasvi could have been Abhishek Bachchan’s comeback. But sloppy writing makes it fall flat

Scams, atmanirbharta, and a Sachin Pilot lookalike—jokes in Netlix's Dasvi don't tickle and neither does the sarcasm. It just makes you wish for better.

Netflix’s Cobalt Blue isn’t flawless. But its queer heart beats the shortcomings

Cobalt Blue talks of a world where loving a person of the same gender was still a crime. It's a poignant portrayal of love and sexual awakening.

On Camera

Social media has made news more graphic. Torture by Russian military is latest example

Before social media, depiction of violence on news was the exception—graphic visuals were either not shown on TV or in newspapers or the images were blurred. This is no longer the case.

Profit margins in lottery industry are tiny. Here’s how Future Gaming paid for its electoral bonds

Neither state govts nor companies earn large profits from lotteries. However, a look at the system shows there’s ample evidence of murky dealings and financial irregularities. 

BRO connects new axis to Ladakh, to be shortest route

The all-weather Nimmu-Padam-Darcha Road will connect Manali to Leh through Darcha and Nimmu on Kargil-Leh Highway.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.