Queen is Dead - A Film, TV and Culture Podcast

After stumbling through the industrial hellscapes of Pennsylvania and Victorian-era England, Dhruv, Cris, and Arijit find themselves -- somewhat miraculously -- in the town of Lynchian Lumberton. Here, there is no darkness - it's colorful and cheery in the way that only the most gorgeous of Technicolor dreams can be. Is it an illusion, genuine, or both?Listen to the full episode to hear them try to make sense of Lynch's "Blue Velvet" -- which, they're glad to admit, left them bedazzled (on their rewatches) in the best possible sense.Major spoilers, of course, for "Blue Velvet."(Apologies for finding a way to insert "Housefull 5A and 5B" into the intro of this discussion!)TIME CODES Intro (& "Housefull 5A and B") : [00:00 - 05:16]The Elusive Mystery of Lynch's Films: [05:16 - 25:37]"Blue Velvet": [25:37 - 1:07:00]"The Freudian Beers" in Blue Velvet: [01:07:00 - 01:39:26]Outro (a.k.a Bullshit): [01:39:26 - 01:47:52]TEXT REFERENCED REPEATEDLY1. "Room to Dream" (David Lynch & Kristine McKenna).2. ⁠"Through a Bottle Darkly: Blue Velvet's Freudian Beers" (Michael Zunenshine).⁠Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people!Follow our Instagram page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast.⁠⁠⁠⁠You can follow us on Instagram at:ARIJIT: https://www.instagram.com/_tentinquarantino_/.CRIS: https://www.instagram.com/prdscris/.DHRUV: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/.You can also follow us on Letterboxd at -ARIJIT: https://letterboxd.com/nostradamus/.CRIS: https://letterboxd.com/prdscris/.DHRUV: https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/.

Hello, Hello, Hello,This is -- arguably -- the only sane discussion we have had on the "MI" franchise, courtesy -- the presence of Adithiyan and the special appearance of Mr. (Raj) Aryan -- but most of all the absence of "MI: I, 2 & III" moderator, Varun Bhakay.Dhruv, Cris & a surprisingly sober, sensible (and somewhat salty) Hemant are also there -- dueling it out about why, for some of them, "Dead Reckoning" works much more than "Final Reckoning" and why -- according to Hemant -- we all are wrong about "Rogue Nation."Spoilers, of course, for all the MIs. And a lot of shade (and some praise) thrown at "MI5" and "MI8."TIMECODESIntroduction - [00:00 – 05:05]MI1 to MI6 Recap - [05:05 – 34:58]Counter-Programming (MI's Legacy) - [34:58 – 51:57]"MI7: Dead Reckoning" - [51:57 – 01:38:23]"MI8: The Final Reckoning" - [01:38:23 – 02:31:51]Outro - [02:31:51 - 02:37:03]Congratulations to Jafar Panahi! - [02:37:03 - 02:39:40]Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people!Follow our Instagram page:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠READINGS ON THE "MI" FRANCHISE (suggested by Adithiyan)1. "On Mission Impossible and Unaccountable Government" - https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/on-mission-impossible-and-unaccountable-government/.2. "The Delightfully Nonsensical Politics of the MI Series" - https://oscarkimbauman.substack.com/p/the-delightfully-nonsensical-politics?utm_medium=web.Follow him on IG to explore his "MI" Retrospective: https://www.instagram.com/curioseradithiyan/.Follow us on Instagram at:Adithiyan: https://www.instagram.com/curioseradithiyan/Aryan: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aryantalksfilm/⁠Hemant: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hemantganti/⁠Dhruv: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/⁠⁠⁠Cris: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/prdscris/⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Letterboxd at:Adithiyan: https://letterboxd.com/curioseradi/Aryan: ⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/aryantalksfilms/⁠Hemant: ⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/ganti117/⁠Dhruv: ⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/⁠⁠⁠Cris: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/crislim/⁠⁠

Hello, Hello, Hello,Dhruv returns -- more out of necessity than choice -- to try and bring some semblance back to the "MI" ep discussions. He succeeds -- for about 40 minutes.Enter Amartya. Cue Varun losing his marbles (again). Cue Cris losing his marbles when trying to edit whatever happened after an in-depth discussion on the greatness of "Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol."Spoilers, of course, for all the MIs. And a lot, a LOT of shade thrown at "MI3" and the people responsible for making it.TIMECODESNonsense (+ Introduction) - [00:00 – 07:32]"Mission Impossible IV" (+ Nonsense) - [07:32 – 35:48]Nonsense (+ "Mission Impossible V") - [35:48 – 01:01:22]Nonsense (+ "Mission Impossible VI") - [01:01:22 – 01:41:26]Varun & Amartya on MI 7 & 8 - [01:41:26 – 01:57:32]Nonsense (+ Outro) - [01:57:32 - 02:01:11]Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people!Follow our Instagram page:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram at:Dhruv: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/⁠⁠Varun: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/varunonfilm/⁠⁠Amartya: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/⁠⁠⁠⁠Cris: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/prdscris/⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Letterboxd at:Varun: ⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/varunoakbhakay/⁠⁠Dhruv: ⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/⁠⁠Amartya: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/amartya/⁠⁠⁠⁠Cris: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/crislim/⁠⁠

Hello, Hello, Hello,A more than usually embittered Varun Bhakay "moderates" this episode in which everything from his recent inability to acquire a visa to visit Paris, his unconditional "love" for Canadians & Americans, and his even more obsessive love for absent host Dhruv Krishna Goyal are discussed as fellow vampire Hemant Ganti participates, sane Amartya Acharya exasperates, and insane Cris both participates and exasperates.Mission Impossible I, 2 & III are also discussed. Briefly.Spoilers included, of course.TIMECODESNonsense (+ Introduction) - [00:00 – 16:56]Nonsense (+ "Mission Impossible") - [16:56 – 58:46]Nonsense (+ "Mission Impossible II") - [58:46 – 01:17:09]Nonsense (+ "Mission Impossible III") - [01:17:09 – 01:42:15]Nonsense (+ Outro) - [01:42:15 – 01:44:42]Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people!Follow our Instagram page:⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram at:Hemant: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hemantganti/⁠Varun: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/varunonfilm/⁠Amartya: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/⁠⁠⁠Cris: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/prdscris/⁠⁠Follow us on Letterboxd at:Varun: ⁠https://letterboxd.com/varunoakbhakay/⁠Hemant: ⁠https://letterboxd.com/ganti117/⁠Amartya: ⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/amartya/⁠⁠⁠Cris: ⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/crislim/⁠⁠

Dhruv and Cris take a minor detour from the endlessly mysterious world(s) of David Lynch to a somewhat more familiar one in their second (of they don't know how many) eps on David Lynch. And joining them is a returning guest, Arijit Paul, who is thankful to Lynch (especially his work in "Eraserhead") for not only inspiring him to pursue a career in (film) sound but also for validating his love for cigarettes.We listen to Arijit's wonderfully strange stories of discovering Lynch and the strange memories his films inspire in him before talking in detail about one of Lynch's more "conventional" movies -- "The Elephant Man" (1980), which both Dhruv and Cris are decidedly more mixed on than Arijit. Listen to the full episode to hear them talk about why they love half the movie and not the entirety of it and why David Lynch -- even minus all the bursts of surrealism -- is an incredible filmmaker. Major spoilers for “The Elephant Man”!TIME CODES The Irresistible Allure of Lynch's Films: [00:00 - 20:37]"The Elephant Man": [20:37 - 01:04:56]Cris doesn't like "Pather Panchali"?!: [01:04:56 - 01:11:53]The Biopic Template: [01:11:53 - 01:14:18]Outro (a.k.a Bullshit): [01:14:18 - 01:27:43]TEXT REFERENCED REPEATEDLY"Room to Dream" (David Lynch & Kristine McKenna).Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people!Follow our Instagram page: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast.⁠⁠You can follow us on Instagram at:ARIJIT: https://www.instagram.com/_tentinquarantino_/.CRIS: https://www.instagram.com/prdscris/.DHRUV: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/.You can also follow us on Letterboxd at -ARIJIT: https://letterboxd.com/nostradamus/.CRIS: https://letterboxd.com/prdscris/.DHRUV: https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/.

Dhruv and Cris are entering the endlessly mysterious world(s) of David Lynch for the first time (of many!) this year. And joining them, in his very first (QID) outing, is Devarsi Ghosh (@devarsighosh), a film journalist doubling as their Lynch guide for this trip to Lynch's nightmarish evocation of Philadelphia in his feature-length debut film, "Eraserhead" (1977).Before reaching there, however, they all describe their introductions to Lynch Land, what it feels like being there, and why nobody can even come close to creating a similar feeling of that today. (They do question if they themselves are “grumpy cynics," but that's only to conclude that that's the only appropriate response to have given the drek they're served up today). Listen to the full episode to hear them then talk about their experience of "Eraserhead" - intended very much NOT as an “ending explained” breakdown of it; the objective - throughout all our episodes on Lynch's films - will be to preserve the mystery of his works, not undermine it!Regardless, major spoilers for “Eraserhead”!TIME CODES Introductions to David Lynch: [00:00 - 31:51]The "Dune" Caveat: [31:51 - 34:05]Impossibility of "Intuitive" Filmmaking Today: [34:05 - 56:06]"Eraserhead" (1977): [56:06 - 01:46:18]Outro: [01:46:18 - 01:50:47]TEXT REFERENCED REPEATEDLY"Room to Dream" (David Lynch & Kristine McKenna).AUDIO/VIDEO EXCERPTS REFERENCED EXTENSIVELY1. David Lynch at BAFTA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5BfoOrmCX0&ab_channel=BAFTA.2. Eraserhead - Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0Eq5GtCYdA&ab_channel=CRITERION.3. Eraserhead Chicken Scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JamnCWXNsPs&ab_channel=BananasAboutMovies.Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people!Follow our Instagram page: ⁠https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast⁠You can follow us on Instagram at:DEVARSI: https://www.instagram.com/devarsighosh/.CRIS: https://www.instagram.com/prdscris/.DHRUV: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/.You can also follow us on Letterboxd at -DEVARSI: https://letterboxd.com/d2dag/.CRIS: https://letterboxd.com/prdscris/.DHRUV: https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/.

It's here (again) - The type of episode we don't necessarily like to produce but really had to, just to convert the time wasted watching Dharmatic Entertainment's "Nadaaniyan" into something (hopefully) productive and cathartic!Cris, Dhruv, and Amartya try to make sense of Bollywood's sheer incompetence today and find (at least Cris does) a potential savior in Himesh Reshammiya, "Badass Ravikumar."*Apologies for Dhruv's wonky audio in this ep. He stupidly forgot to switch the microphone source from his Airpods to the podcast mic; what you hear here is a substantially dampened version of his anger and frustration.*TIMECODESWhy are we here? - [00:00 – 09:37]Artless Trash ("Nadaaniyan") - [09:37 – 59:13]Artful Trash ("Badass Ravikumar") - [59:13 – 01:20:38]Mediocre Trash ("Loveyapa") - [01:20:38 – 01:40:54]B'wood's Triangle of Badness - [01:40:54 – 02:14:10]What will be there? - [02:14:10 – 02:25:35]Amartya's Substack & Outro - [02:25:35 – 02:31:07]Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to helpthe podcast reach more people!Follow our Instagram page:⁠⁠https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast⁠⁠.QID LINKTREE: ⁠https://linktr.ee/queenisdead⁠.SUBSCRIBE TO AMARTYA'S "GENRE LITERACY" SUBSTACK:https://amartyaacharya.substack.com/.Follow us on Instagram at:Amartya: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/⁠⁠Dhruv: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/⁠⁠Cris: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/prdscris/⁠⁠Follow us on Letterboxd at:Amartya: ⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/amartya/⁠⁠Dhruv: ⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/⁠⁠Cris: ⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/crislim/⁠⁠

In this episode, Dhruv, Aryan, and Cris discuss their favorite Non-Indian (English & Foreign Language!) Films of The Year in the same format in which they discussed their Best Indian Films of 2024!Each of them selects not only their favorite film but also their favorite director, cinematographer, composer/sound designer, scriptwriter, editor, supporting and lead performers of the year! Two new categories introduced in this episode: Favorite Scene of the Year and Favorite WTF Movie of the Year!Listen to the episode, note down titles that interest you, and share your favorite films of 2024!TIME CODESFilm in 2024 - [00:00 – 08:18]Mini-“Wicked” Review - [08:18 – 12:19]Back to Film in 2024 - [12:19 – 14:34]Episode Format - [14:34 – 20:53]So Many Caveats! – [20:53 – 29:36]Supporting Performance - [29:36 – 44:02]Performance (Anora vs. Nosferatu) - [44:02 – 01:03:18]Performances Cont. - [01:03:18 – 01:14:09]WTFOTY (Megalopolis vs. The Brutalist) - [01:14:09 – 01:37:22]WTFOTY Cont. - [01:37:22 – 01:45:53]Scene - [01:45:53 – 02:00:25]Editing - [02:00:25 – 02:12:42]Sound/Music - [02:12:42 – 0 2:24:10]Cinematography - [02:24:10 – 02:34:44]Screenplay & Film (I Saw the TV Glow) - [02:34:44 – 02:47:20 ]Screenplay & Film (A Different Man & The Substance)  - [02:47:20 – 02:55:38]Screenplay & Film (Janet Planet & Queer)  - [02:55:38 – 03:08:28]Directors - [03:08:28 – 03:14:18]Director Cont. (RaMell Ross) & Nickel Boys - [03:14:18 – 03:27:50]Outro - [03:27:50 - 03:30:55]Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast.QID LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/queenisdead.Follow us on Instagram at:Dhruv: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/⁠Aryan: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aryantalksfilm/⁠Cris: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/prdscris/⁠Follow us on Letterboxd at:Dhruv - ⁠https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/⁠Aryan: ⁠https://letterboxd.com/aryantalksfilms/⁠Cris: ⁠https://letterboxd.com/crislim/All Audio Excerpts are used under the “Fair Use Provisions” of the Indian Copyright Act.

In what can be described as an episode exclusively inspired by the success of (and the subsequent backlash to) Sean Baker's "Anora" at this year's Academy Awards, Baker-fan Dhruv moderates also-Baker-fan Hemant and new-to-Baker's-films Cris' discussion about his latest film and the reception to it. Listen to the full episode to hear Hemant and Dhruv first discuss what they love about Baker's approach to representing marginalized characters in his previous films before Cris and Hemant discuss "Anora" and its reception in detail.(This episode was recorded before Dhruv had watched the film -- he expands on his thoughts on "Anora" in an upcoming ep where he discusses it as part of the "Best Film of 2024, Non-Indian Ed.")TIME CODES"Emilia Perez" Slander & "Megalopolis" Appreciation (Again): [00:00 - 12:34]Introduction: [12:34 - 19:14]Sean Baker's Cinema: [19:14 - 43:25]"Anora": [43:25 - 01:30:13]"Anora" Discourse: [01:30:13 - 02:10:34]Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people!Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcastYOU CAN (& SHOULD!) FOLLOW CRIS IN ALL THESE PLACES -Twitter - https://twitter.com/limjaesevenLetterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/crislim/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prdscris/

In what can be described as an episode exclusively inspired as a response to the exclusion of "Queer" and "Challengers" in this year's Academy Awards, Luca Guadagnino-devotee Cris invites spoilsport Dhruv to talk about the director's latest release "Queer" and how wonderfully it complements the director's wonderful "Call Me By Your Name."Listen to the full episode to hear Cris express his love towards Guadagnino's films as Dhruv tries to explain his ambivalence towards them. This is before both of them join forces to lambast the online discourse that consistently lambasts these (and other) films about morally troubling topics and relationships.Major Spoilers for both "CMBYN" and "Queer"!TIME CODESPre-Introduction: [00:00 - 05:40]Introduction: [05:40 - 08:52]Luca Guadagnino's Cinema: [08:52 - 30:38]"Call Me By Your Name": [30:38 - 01:00:06]"Queer": [01:00:06 - 01:33:18]Queerness as a "Curse": [01:33:18 - 01:39:28]Discourse on Discourse: [01:39:28 - 02:11:02]Outro: [02:11:02 - 02:14:22]Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people!Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcastYOU CAN (& SHOULD!) FOLLOW CRIS IN ALL THESE PLACES -Twitter - https://twitter.com/limjaesevenLetterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/crislim/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prdscris/

In this episode, Dhruv and Amartya invite Devi (@film.trance) and Adithiyan (@curioseradithiyan) to discuss their favorite Indian films of the year in the same format in which they discussed their Best of 2024 (So Far)! Each of them selects not only their favorite Indian film but also their favorite director, cinematographer, composer/sound designer, script writer, editor, supporting, and lead performers of the year! Listen to the episode, note down titles that interest you, and share your favorite Indian films of 2024! TIME CODES Introduction & Discussion Format - [00:00 - 12:40] Best Supporting Actor - [12:40 - 28:57] Best Supporting Actress - [28:57 - 48:46] Best Editing - [48:46 - 01:09:59] Best Sound/Music - [01:09:59 - 01:27:44] Best Cinematography - [01:27:44 - 01:40:38] Best Screenplay - [01:40:38 - 01:55:55] Best Actor - [01:55:55 - 02:15:03] Best Actress - [02:15:03 - 02:33:15] Best Director - [02:33:15 - 02:52:37] Best Film - [02:52:37 - 03:22:00] Obligatory Industry Slander - [03:22:00 - 03:30:08] Onto 2025 & Outro - [03:30:08 - 03:33:57] Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast. You can also follow us on Instagram at: Adithiyan: https://www.instagram.com/curioseradithiyan/. Devi: https://www.instagram.com/film.trance/. Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/. Amartya: https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/. Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! Follow us on Letterboxd at: Adithiyan: https://letterboxd.com/curioseradi/. Devi: https://letterboxd.com/cinemamadhuram/. Dhruv: https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/. Amartya: https://letterboxd.com/amartya/. All Audio Excerpts are used under the “Fair Use Provisions” of the Indian Copyright Act.

Hello, Hello, Hello, In this bite-sized episode (relative to the episodes we have already released and will release in the coming month), Amartya and Varun discuss Vikramaditya Motwane's latest Netflix series, "Black Warrant," and why you should not only watch it but "savor it." Spoilers Galore! Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! You can also follow us on Instagram at: Amartya: https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/ Varun: https://www.instagram.com/cinephilestock/ Follow us on Letterboxd at: Varun: https://letterboxd.com/varunoakbhakay/ Amartya: https://letterboxd.com/amartya/

Hello, Hello, Hello, This is the second part of the discussion we had on Robert Eggers! Here, Dhruv – joined by the brain-melting and blood-sucking vampire, Varun, and his “spirited animal” friend, Hemant – tries to talk about Eggers' latest horror film, “Nosferatu,” in relation to F. W. Murnau's 1922 German Expressionist classic, and Werner Herzog's existentially despairing 1979 remake of it. But little does he know the digressions this deadly duo has in store for him… Listen to the full episode to hear him respond to the absurdity of Varun referencing Zoya Akhtar's “Dil Dhadakne Do” when talking about Murnau's classic, or, worse still, the Sridevi-and-Anil-Kapoor-starrer “Judaai” when he's talking about the Eggers' version. There's plenty of discussion about how these films, despite tackling the same story, have such drastically different treatments. But that's if you can look past those comparisons… Best of luck to all! TIMECODES Introduction (+ Nonsense) - [00:00 – 07:42] The Convoluted Legacy of “Nosferatu” - [07:42 – 26:01] Murnau's “Nosferatu” (+ Nonsense) - [26:01 – 01:00:40] Herzog's “Nosferatu, the Vampyre” - [01:00:40 – 01:23:58] Eggers' “Nosferatu" (+ Nonsense) - [01:23:58 – 01:56:40] Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! Follow our Instagram page: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast⁠ Follow us on Instagram at: Hemant: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hemantganti/ Dhruv: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/⁠⁠ Varun: https://www.instagram.com/varunonfilm/ Follow us on Letterboxd at: Varun: https://letterboxd.com/varunoakbhakay/ Dhruv: ⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/⁠⁠ Hemant: https://letterboxd.com/ganti117/ Audio Excerpts are taken from the promotional material for Nosferatu (1922), Nosferatu (1979), Nosferatu (2024), Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1981), and Grizzly Man (2005).

Hello, Hello, Hello! In what is another one of our director retrospective episodes, Dhruv, Amartya, and Aryan (from America) talk about the 3 feature films directed by much-revered horror director Robert Eggers, whose latest film, “Nosferatu," just recently released this week in India! (We have a whole “Nosferatu" themed ep planned to be recorded and released in the coming week, which includes an extended discussion on the 1922 silent film directed by F.W. Murnau, the 1979 version directed by Werner Herzog, and the 2024, one directed by Eggers!) We begin the episode by positioning Eggers as a (or the) key figure who kickstarted the patented-A24-brand-of-elevated horror cinephiles have increasingly grown weary of now, and how his first film, “The Vvitch,” in particular, sets a template for that specific type of arty horror film that's never really been replicated as successfully afterward. Except, maybe by himself, with “The Lighthouse" (2019) – his second film, also distributed by A24, that pushes even further into the type of horror film that thrives on ambiguity and atmosphere vs. satisfying generic thrills. And then comes “The Northman" (2022). Listen to the full episode to hear us argue, in detail, about the value (or lack thereof) of his third film, which Aryan—rather worryingly—warns Amartya and Dhruv is better than his recent foray into mainstream cinema, "Nosferatu. TIMECODES Episode Intro - [00:00 – 05:39] Introduction to Robert Eggers - [05:39 – 15:37] Eggers & Horror Cinema Today - [15:37 – 33:29] “The Vvitch" (2015) - [33:29 – 01:10:38] Aryan's Warning for “Nosferatu" - [01:10:38 – 01:12:07] “The Lighthouse" (2019) - [01:12:07 – 01:34:58] “The Northman” (2022) - [01:34:58 - 02:00:57] Episode Outro - [02:00:57 – 02:04:02] Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! Follow our Instagram page: ⁠https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast PROFILE PIECES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 1. “Robert Eggers' Historical Visions Go Mainstream" (Sam Knight) - https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/04/04/robert-eggerss-historical-visions-go-mainstream. Follow us on Instagram at: Amartya: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/⁠ Dhruv: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/⁠ Aryan: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aryantalksfilm/⁠ Follow us on Letterboxd at: Amartya - ⁠https://letterboxd.com/amartya/⁠ Dhruv - ⁠https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/⁠ Aryan: ⁠https://letterboxd.com/aryantalksfilms/⁠  Audio Excerpts are taken from the promotional material for The Vvitch, The Lighthouse & The Northman.

Hello, Hello, Hello Dhruv and Amartya's first foray into this type of episode – that we have consciously avoided up until now – comes courtesy of our new QID member and admin of our Twitter page (https://x.com/qidpodcast) – Cris (https://x.com/limjaeseven). Rather than simply bash films released this year that we unanimously hated, however, we've tried to talk constructively about a variety of films that have proved divisive amongst critics and audiences. There are some high-profile projects directed by well-reputed auteurs and critically well-received at major film festivals that left all of us scratching our heads (Emilia Perez, Disclaimer, and Blitz). But other films – like Jigra, Agra, and, to a lesser extent, Malaikottai Valliban – divided opinion even amongst the three of us. Listen to the full episode to hear a spoiler-filled discussion and/or rant on these 5 films and 1 limited TV series as we – for once – try to make a case against valuing the auteur theory. TIMECODES Introduction - [00:00 – 11:20] “Emilia Pérez” - [11:20 – 37:33] “Blitz” - [37:33 – 54:05] “Disclaimer” - [54:05 – 01:22:19] “Malaikottai Valliban” - [01:22:19 – 01:49:45] “Agra” - [01:49:45 – 02:23:18] “Jigra” - [02:23:18 – 02:41:26] Outro - [02:41:26 – 02:48:29] Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! Follow our Instagram page: ⁠https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast⁠. Follow us on Instagram at: Amartya: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/⁠ Dhruv: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/⁠ Cris: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/prdscris/⁠ Follow us on Letterboxd at: Amartya: ⁠https://letterboxd.com/amartya/⁠ Dhruv: ⁠https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/⁠ Cris: ⁠https://letterboxd.com/crislim/⁠ Audio Excerpts are taken from the promotional material for Emilia Perez, Blitz, Disclaimer, Malakottai Valliban, Agra, Jigra & Eyes Wide Shut.

Hello, Hello, Hello! In this new (but considerably delayed) episode, we talk about two films that approach the subject of talking differently -- "I Want to Talk" and "Meiyazhagan." 'I Want to Talk,' directed by Shoojit Sircar and starring Abhishek Bachchan, continues the director's trend to push his films to the brink of becoming anti-dramas. C Prem Kumar's 'Meiyazhagan,' on the other hand, is a classic tear-jerker. The new Tamizh film, starring a sentimental Arvind Swamy and an effervescent Karthi, indulges in nostalgia and episodic storytelling to engage its audiences. Check out the episode to know what we thought of these drastically different approaches to capturing conversation (or the lack of it) in cinema. Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to helpthe podcast reaches more people! Follow our Instagram page:https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast Follow us on Instagram at: Amartya: https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/ Sanjeet: https://www.instagram.com/pixel_baba/ Follow us on Letterboxd at: Amartya - https://letterboxd.com/amartya/ Sanjeet: https://letterboxd.com/Sanjeet_Singh/

Hello, Hello, Hello!   In this very special, if slightly delayed episode, Dhruv & Amartya are joined by returning guest Cris (now "not the token queer representation for QID"), reincarnated host-cum-guest Aryan (from America), and first-time-but-hopefully-recurring-guest Prakhar Patidar, to talk about the film every Indie Awards Circuit talk show and Indian cinephile is currently talking about -- Payal Kapadia's "All We Imagine as Light." Because everyone already seems to have written all sorts of essays and reviews on AWIAL (some of them are linked below!), we decided to expand the discussion beyond that. The first hour (of this 110 min podcast) is dedicated to exploring Payal Kapadia's early short film work, her, at times, overpowering indebtedness to certain filmic styles (namely, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, who is mentioned at least 20 times in this discussion), and how her first feature film, “A Night of Knowing Nothing” (2021), breaks away from that. The second hour involves a full, spoiler-filled discussion of AWIAL – the things we liked about it, the things we didn't, and the things we hope to like more about it on a rewatch. Listen to the full episode to hear us also -- dismiss the all-male Indian Jury who dismissed AWIAL as India's Oscar Entry for its lack of “Indianness” and debate what “Indianness” really is! TIMECODES Episode Intro (& Cheap Laughs) - [00:00 – 07:35] Introduction to Payal Kapadia - [07:35 – 11:33] Kapadia's Short Films & Going Beyond Inspiration - [11:33 – 26:57] Debating the “Indianness” of Kapadia's Cinema - [26:57 – 43:10] “A Night of Knowing Nothing” (2021) - [43:10 – 01:01:58] “All We Imagine as Light” (2024) - [01:01:58 – 01:44:13] Episode Outro (& Cheap Laughs) - [01:44:13 – 01:50:32] Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast REVIEWS/BIOGRAPHIES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE   1. “Payal Kapadia: The Chronicler of Dreams” (Suhani Singh) - https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-insight/story/payal-kapadia-the-chronicler-of-dreams-2641073-2024-11-27   2. “‘All We Imagine as Light' is a Rare Cinematic Peek into the world that women live in” (Prakhar Patidar) - https://poemsindia.substack.com/p/all-we-imagine-as-light-is-a-rare   3. “‘All We Imagine as Light' review: The Search for intimacy amidst a sea of turbulence” (Aryan Vyas) - https://www.socialketchup.in/review/all-we-imagine-as-light-review-7342862   4. “All We Imagine as Light Review” (Dhruv Goyal) - https://inreviewonline.com/2024/11/11/all-we-imagine-as-light/ You can (and should!) follow Prakhar at - https://www.instagram.com/she_isatthemovies. You can (and should, even though the site is a hellhole) follow Cris on his Twitter account - https://x.com/limjaeseven Follow us on Instagram at: Amartya: https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/ Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/ Aryan: https://www.instagram.com/aryantalksfilm/ Cris: https://www.instagram.com/prdscris/ Follow us on Letterboxd at: Amartya - https://letterboxd.com/amartya/ Dhruv - https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/ Aryan: https://letterboxd.com/aryantalksfilms/ Cris: https://letterboxd.com/crislim/   Audio Excerpts are taken from the promotional material for Apichatpong Weerasethakul's Memoria, Payal Kapadia's A Night of Knowing Nothing, and All We Imagine as Light  -- all of which are discussed and referenced in this episode. The outro music clip is from Emahoy Tsege Mariam's “The Homeless Wanderer” – mentioned, described, and discussed as an integral part of All We Imagine as Light's soundtrack.

Hello Hello Hello! In this new episode we discuss 2 recent films directed by stalwarts of cinema - Ridley Scott and Francis Ford Coppola. The 2 particular films in discussion being Gladiator 2 and Megalopolis, respectively. In a way, both films fit uniquely in today's context, with respect to where the filmmakers stand today in the world of cinema and the kind of legacy that exists. Gladiator 2, the sequel to the 2000 film, Gladiator, won several Academy Awards. The sequel chooses to follow similar beats, albeit the interesting bit though, here, is the filmmaking process of Scott himself, which has in a way come under fire for several reasons. Megalopolis, a self-funded multi-million dollar passion project, has come under fire for its eccentric storytelling. FFC has self-proclaimed his working style to be that of a true artist, and has made several efforts to push the boundaries of filmmaking, with almost all his films. Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to helpthe podcast reaches more people! Follow our Instagram page:https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast Follow us on Instagram at: Amartya: https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/ Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/ Varun: https://www.instagram.com/varunonfilm/ Sanjeet: https://www.instagram.com/pixel_baba/ Follow us on Letterboxd at: Dhruv - https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/ Amartya - https://letterboxd.com/amartya/ Varun: https://letterboxd.com/varunoakbhakay/ Sanjeet: https://letterboxd.com/Sanjeet_Singh/

It's no longer Halloween Month because we're one day late in uploading this, but regardless, here's our penultimate ep on Kubrick (one more for Noirvember!) and the final episode for Spooky Season! Hemant and Amartya have ditched Dhruv on his much-anticipated trip to the Overlook Hotel, but he's joined by two returning guests -- the perpetually disgruntled Varun and the perpetually enthusiastic Arijit -- each of who provides their contrasting opinions on Stanley Kubrick's most discussed film of all time -- "The Shining" (1980). Everything -- from the film's divergences from Stephen King's original novel to bonkers and fruitful conspiracy theories surrounding the film's layers of subtext to wildly contrasting opinions on the performances of the central cast -- is discussed here. All -- we promise -- in a civil and hopefully organized way. Major spoilers, of course, for everything "The Shining" related -- the novel, the film, "Room 237," and even, to some extent, Mike Flanagan's "Doctor Sleep." Do listen to the full episode to let us know what you think of the film (and the novel!), and if anything we contributed to its already endless discourse was of any value! TIMECODES Context and Crew Details - [00:00 - 06:39] Plot of the Novel vs. Plot of the Film - [06:39 - 14:16] Who Doesn't Like "The Shining"? - [14:16 - 16:04] The Opening Credits - [16:04 - 20:12] The 34-minute Long Set-Up - [20:12 - 39:50] Jack's Deterioration - [39:50 - 54:10] What Exactly is in Room 237? - [54:10 - 01:08:50] Jack's Escalation of Violence - [01:08:50 - 01:21:57] Final Thoughts on "The Shining," Stephen King & "Doctor Sleep" - [01:21:57 - 01:49:53] Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! Follow our Instagram page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast.⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can follow us on Instagram at: Arijit: https://www.instagram.com/_tentinquarantino_/ Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/ Varun: https://www.instagram.com/varunonfilm/ You can also follow us on Letterboxd at - Dhruv: https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/ Varun: https://letterboxd.com/varunoakbhakay/ Arijit - https://letterboxd.com/nostradamus/ Audio Excerpts are taken from The Shining & Room 237 -- both of which are discussed and referenced in this episode.

In our third Halloween-themed episode this month, Varun (playing podcast host) and Dhruv discuss a sub-genre of British horror films best characterized as a cross between classy and exploitation horror. (Think, as Varun says, "somewhere between the B-movie camp classics made by the Ramsay Brothers and Edgar Wright's "Last Night in Soho"). Treating this episode as our introduction to this sub-genre of films produced under the Hammer Production banner (which gives it the name - Hammer Horror!), we first talk about the origin of their horror films in the 50s. Then, we specifically talk about two films (out of a gazillion) that they made in their glory days of the late 50s and 60s. The first, actually very good one is Terence Fischer's adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula, titled "Horror of Dracula" in the U.S; the second is Don Sharp's rudderless "Rasputin - The Mad Monk," which both Varun and Dhruv call one of the most "boring" horror films you could make on a character whose life is so full of incident and excitement. Listen to the full episode to hear us talk about why one of them works while the other doesn't and what exactly is the appeal (and limitation) of Hammer Horror films today! TIMECODES The History of Hammer Productions - [00:00 - 11:32] Dracula (1958) - [11:33 - 47:51] Rasputin - The Mad Monk (1966) - [47:52 - 01:17:18] Outro & B'wood Nonsense - [01:17:19 - 01:24:48] Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queenisdead/support Follow us on Instagram at: Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/ Varun: https://www.instagram.com/varunonfilm/ Follow us on Letterboxd at: Dhruv - https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/ Varun: https://letterboxd.com/varunoakbhakay/ Audio Excerpts are taken from the trailers (promotional material) of Dracula (1958) and Rasputin - The Mad Monk (1966). Ajay Devgn's voice is taken from the Vimal Pan Masala ad on YouTube. Satish Shah and Makrand Deshpande's bit is taken from Sarabhai vs Sarabhai Ep. 39, which is also available on YouTube.

In our second Halloween-themed episode this month, Dhruv and Amartya are joined by returning guest Arijit (last heard in our “Elevated” Horror film discussion!) to talk about a LOT of 2024 horror films that have already been released and are available to watch online. We first go through a lot of titles we have already discussed in other episodes, asking Arijit to share his non-spoilery thoughts on them before talking about 9 (yes, 9!) horror films that we have randomly selected from this year. 5 of them involve non-spoiler discussions because at least one of us has not seen the film that's the topic of discussion. The Big 4, though – “The Substance,” “Longlegs,” “Oddity” and “Strange Darling” – are spoiler-filled discussions – delving into everything that makes them work (or not!). Listen to the full episode to hear more about general horror movie trends, what the horror genre means to us now, what sub-genre of horror films each of us gravitate to, and much much more! ARTICLE REFERENCED IN THE EPISODE   1. “Welcome to a new era of trans-authored cinema” (Willow Catelyn Maclay) - https://www.polygon.com/24132301/trans-movies-2024-i-saw-tv-glow-peoples-joker-t-blockers-essay. TIME CODES Introduction – [00:00 - 04:16] 2024 Horror Films Already Discussed – [04:16 - 19:23] 2024 Horror Films NOT in Discussion – [19:23 - 25:04] The 9 Horror Films in Discussion – [25:04 - 26:01] “Speak No Evil” (minor spoilers!) - [26:01 - 37:15] “Cuckoo” - [37:15 - 42:41] “Exhuma” - [42:41 - 49:36] “Sleep” – [49:36 - 53:49] “In a Violent Nature” (minor spoilers!) - [53:49 - 01:08:06] “Strange Darling” (major spoilers!) - [01:08:06 - 01:23:14] “Oddity” (major spoilers!) – [01:23:14 - 01:34:48] “Longlegs” (major spoilers!) – [01:34:48 - 01:50:02] “The Substance” (major spoilers!) – [01:50:02 - 02:14:46] Wrap-Up & Outro - [02:14:46 - 02:26:20] Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queenisdead/support Follow us on Instagram at: Arijit: https://www.instagram.com/_tentinquarantino_/ Amartya: https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/ Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/ Follow us on Letterboxd at: Dhruv - https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/ Amartya - https://letterboxd.com/amartya/ Arijit - https://letterboxd.com/nostradamus/   Audio Excerpts are taken from the respective trailers (promotional material) of Speak No Evil, Cuckoo, Exhuma, Sleep, In A Violent Nature, Strange Darling, Oddity, Longlegs, and The Substance.

In the first (of four!) episodes planned for Halloween month, we're entering not the King-sized American genre worlds populated by slasher killers, raging alcoholics, and traumatized ghosts but a distinctly Greek one. This, as our guest, Panos Liakos (NYU graduate; freelance writer for The New Herald), tells us, is the "Yorgos Cosmos" -- built on exploring the tragi-comic absurdity of human existence. It's a style of horror/dark comedy that's distinctly Greek -- originating from the "Greek Weird Wave" movement, internationally recognized as a representation of and response to the Greek Financial Crisis in 2010. But its -- and especially its most famous figure, Yorgos Lanthimos' growing international appeal -- also speaks to its universal appeal: for who hasn't felt the Kafkaesque dread of getting crushed by a strictly ordered, almost automaton existence and then tried (and failed to) escape in comically absurd ways? Dhruv and Panos discuss all this by first talking about the “Greek Weird Wave,” then Yorgos Lanthimos' eclectic filmography, and then his latest film, “Kinds of Kindness,” in spoiler-filled detail. TIME CODES Introduction: [00:00 – 08:48] Greek Weird Wave 101 - [08:48 – 30:42] Yorgos Lanthimos' Cosmos: [30:42 – 49:00] “Kinds of Kindness”: [49:00 - 01:17:26] Outro: [01:17:26 - 01:21:24] ------------------------------------------------------------- You can (and should!) read Panos' pieces on both Lanthimos and “Poor Things” here: 1. Poor Things: A Traverse into the Cosmos of Yorgos Lanthimos – ⁠https://filmbuff.org.in/2024/07/poor-things-a-traverse-into-the-cosmos-of-yorgos-lanthimos/⁠. 2. Yorgos Lanthimos: A Journey from “Kinetta” to Los Angeles – ⁠https://daysofart.gr/en/news/days-of-art/yorgos-lanthimos-a-journey-from-kinetta-to-los-angeles-by-panos-liakos/⁠. You can (and should!) follow Panos everywhere: INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/liakos_panos?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠. ACADEMIA: ⁠https://tisch-nyu.academia.edu/PanosLiakos⁠. ----------------------------------------------------------- Follow our Instagram page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can follow us on Instagram at: Amartya: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/⁠. Hemant: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hemantganti⁠. Dhruv: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/⁠. You can also follow us on Letterboxd at - Dhruv: ⁠https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/⁠. Hemant - ⁠https://letterboxd.com/ganti117/⁠. Amartya: ⁠https://letterboxd.com/amartya/⁠. CLIPS 1. The Lobster Movie CLIP - Choice (2016) - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYpycAcxEBQ&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesComingSoon⁠. 2. Kinetta Opening - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-fy4ujo2vs&ab_channel=iamtable⁠. 3. Dogtooth Cat Scene - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHhwzV5WV-Y&ab_channel=zoharbarkan⁠. 4. “I Must Go Punch that Baby" | Poor Things (HDR) - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jHDaheGc1E&ab_channel=HigherQualityUploads⁠. 5. Kinds of Kindness Trailer - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGOL2_mI9Hw&t=4s&ab_channel=SearchlightPictures⁠.

It's no longer Kubrick Month because we're late recording and uploading this and P4, but regardless, we're here to complete our Kubrickian Odysseys!   Dhruv, Amartya, and Hemant have spent the entirety of July (and will now spend the last week of August and the first week of September) revisiting and discussing 10 (of 13) Kubrick-directed films (the Horror and Noir films will be discussed in October and November, respectively!) plus one conceptualized and obsessed over by him but eventually directed by his dear friend, Steven Spielberg.   In Part 4 (of 4), we focus primarily on the monolith of Kubrick's filmography and hard science fiction itself: "2001: A Space Odyssey." Everything from Ridley Scott's "Alien" to Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" to Denis Villeneuve's "Arrival" to Werner Herzog's philosophy, and most importantly, Michael Bay's "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" is referenced here, as the three of us try to make sense of Kubrick's enigmatic masterpiece. We go through the film chapter by chapter, detailing our interpretations of each of its mysterious, short-story-like building blocks before leaping its two "real" offsprings—"2010—The Year We Make Contact" and, more extensively, Steven Spielberg's "A.I. Artificial Intelligence"—to, hopefully, provide some legitimate answers to 2001's enduring, endless mysteries. TIME CODES Our Monolith's Disclaimer: [00:00 - 02:06] “2001: A Space Odyssey” & Its Legacy - [02:06 - 43:14] "The Dawn of Man": [43:14 - 50:53] "The Dawn of PanAm": [50:53 - 01:15:47] "The Dawn of HAL9000": [01:15:47 - 01:49:07] "The Dawn of the Superchild": [01:49:07 - 02:02:25] "2010 - The Year We Make Contact": [02:02:25 - 02:13:57] "A.I. Artificial Intelligence": [02:13:57 - 02:45:22] ----------------------------------------------------------------- Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! Follow our Instagram page: ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast⁠⁠⁠ You can follow us on Instagram at: Amartya: https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/ Hemant: https://www.instagram.com/hemantganti Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/ You can also follow us on Letterboxd at - Dhruv: https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/ Hemant - https://letterboxd.com/ganti117/ Amartya: https://letterboxd.com/amartya/ AUDIO EXCERPTS 1. 2001: A Space Odyssey Trailer - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR_e9y-bka0⁠. 2. 2001: A Space Odyssey 4K HDR | The Shutdown of Hal - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwCFY6pmaYY⁠. 3. 2001: A Space Odyssey - Overture-Atmospheres - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSOoM2ih5Is⁠. 4. Requiem for Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Two Mixed Choirs& Orchestra (2001: A Space Odyssey) - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcC6B-i28YE⁠. 5. 2001 A Space Odyssey Opening - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-QFj59PON4⁠. 6. 2001: A Space Odyssey - ‘The Blue Danube' (waltz) scene - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZoSYsNADtY⁠. 7. Transformers 3 - Sam's Job Interview with Brazos - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTWJCgxBQwY⁠. 8. All Spoken Lines of HAL 9000 from 2001 - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wrjl-H4Hs8⁠. 9. Grizzly Man - Werner Herzog on Nature - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWYaC5YBaJk⁠. 10. 2010: The Year We Make Contact Official Trailer #1 - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dQH_WNvL3Y⁠. 11. The Reunion - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sDvUPRjwHo⁠. 12. Godzilla 2014 H.A.L.O. Jumping Scene - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmZJiBZtahk⁠.

It's no longer Kubrick Month because we're late recording and uploading this and P4, but regardless, we're here to complete our Kubrickian Odysseys!   Dhruv, Amartya, and Hemant have spent the entirety of July (and will now spend the last week of August and the first week of September) revisiting and discussing 10 (of 13) Kubrick-directed films (the Horror and Noir films will be discussed in October and November, respectively!) plus one conceptualized and obsessed over by him but eventually directed by his dear friend, Steven Spielberg.   In Part 3 (of 4), we focus on three of Kubrick's most overtly provocative films whose controversial nature and treatment continue to inspire heated discussions.   The least of it, perhaps, centers around “Lolita” (1962). Which is a shame, really, because Kubrick's formal and tonal command – partly necessitated by the still-strong presence of Hollywood's Production Code – remains masterful in it: he makes the triggering central conceit of hebephilia (strong sexual interest shown by adults in pubescent children who are early in their adolescence) consistently discomforting even when disguising it within the conventions of seemingly charming romantic comedy.   The opposite may be true in the case of “A Clockwork Orange” (1971) – undoubtedly the director's most aggressively controversial and confrontational film both in terms of its content and treatment. Its anger towards the individual's brand of ultraviolence and sexual deviance is outmatched by its contempt towards forced social conditioning that destroys the individual's free will without ever actually reforming him. Kubrick – unsurprisingly – places us somewhere in between these two modes – at times, troublingly embodying the individual's POV and other times distancing us from it, making “A Clockwork Orange” what it is – an irresolvable film of conflict that offers NO solutions.   Which is THE problem with “Eyes Wide Shut.” Well, for Amartya and, to an extent, Dhruv. They both find the film incredibly well made but tiresome in its provocative but incredibly prolonged dissection of a marriage, and especially a man's supposedly certain perception of his wife's “pure” role within it. Hemant tries to counter that – but much like Tom Cruise in the film itself – retreats, perhaps, because his wife (thank you, Aarti!) also concurs with us.   Listen to the full episode to hear talk in detail about all three of these films and end by debating the controversial ranking of our favorite Kubrick films!   TIME CODES   Intro: [00:00 - 17:02] “Lolita” (1962): [17:02 - 57:25] "A Clockwork Orange" (1971) : [57:25 - 01:36:39] "Eyes Wide Shut" (1999) : [01:36:39 - 02:14:51] Outro: [02:14:51 - 02:28:16] AUDIO EXCERPTS 1. Clockwork Orange Please Stop - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhe9kRCySxM 2. Lolita (1962) - Teaser Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b94tzbyDV9U 3. Kailash Kher - Tauba Tauba - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebceE8_aNoA 4. Lolita (1962) - A New Home - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHqGIe8AZ1g 5. A Clockwork Orange 4kUHD - Rival Gang Fight - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHK5d5a5HJI&t=45s 6. First Reformed | Official Trailer HD | A24 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCF5Y8dQpR4 7. Eyes Wide Shut (Trailer) | Austin Film Society - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDXSmhOQkk4 8. Eyes Wide Shut - Opening [HD] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNaNk09usi4 Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast You can follow us on Instagram at: Amartya: https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/ Hemant: https://www.instagram.com/hemantganti Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/ You can also follow us on Letterboxd at - Dhruv: https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/ Hemant - https://letterboxd.com/ganti117/ Amartya: https://letterboxd.com/amartya/

In this episode, Dhruv and Amartya invite Devi (@film.trance) and Adithiyan (@curioseradithiyan) to discuss their favorite films of the year (up to and including July) in a new format! Each of them selects not only their favorite film but also their favorite direction, cinematography, score, screenplay, editing, and performance of the year (so far). Like before, this discussion is not limited to any particular language or industry! And most all film discussions (barring maybe "Challengers") are fully spoiler-free! Listen to the episode, note down titles that interest you, and share your favorites of 2024 (so far)! TIME CODES Introduction & Discussion Format - [00:00 - 08:22] Favorite Performances - [08:22 - 39:20] Favorite Screenplays - [39:20 - 01:03:38] Favorite Musical Score - [01:03:38 - 01:22:02] Favorite Cinematography - [01:22:02 - 01:42:20] Favorite Editing - [01:42:20 - 01:54:54] Favorite Direction - [01:54:54 - 02:20:04] Honorable Mentions - [02:20:04 - 02:29:09] Favorite Films - [02:29:09 - 02:46:44] Outro - [02:46:44 - 02:50:35] Audio Excerpts used under the “Fair Use Provisions” of the Indian Copyright Act. 1. "Paradise" (2024) - Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wdy2yY8nLjY. 2. "Ullozhukku" (2024) - Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iElmR97W024. 3. "The First Omen" (2024) - Demonic Possession & Water Break - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO-J_ttajjw. 4. "I Saw the TV Glow" (2024) - Bleachers Scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kbibu7Y5OHM. 5. "Maharaja" (2024) - Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Otcr-vRuaQs. 6. "Aattam" (2024) - Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UczdNpVB1I. 7. "Shri Swapankumar-er Badami Hyenar Kobole" (2024) - Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqTlTwWH67U. 8. Thaensudare, "Lover" (2024) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubk_MzyPVrY. 9. Premalola, "Sureshanteyum Sumalathayudeyum Hrudayahariyaya Pranayakadha" (2024) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sH9ewNKSUhM. 10. Ishq Mitaye, "Amar Singh Chamkila" (2024) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwUV6AMd5cM. 11. A Time of Quiet Between the Storms, "Dune: Part Two" (2024) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igtwOdqboT0. 12. "Challengers" (2024) - Churros Scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GvC0-42F58. 13. "Civil War" (2024) - Trailer 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cA4wVhs3HC0. 14. "Merry Christmas" (2024) - Katrina Kaif OPENS UP to Vijay Sethupathi about BETRAYAL - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyeXTFjJQtk. 15. "Aavesham" (2024) - Eda Mone Rengan Chettan Kanikkum Paranja Kanikkum - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsvzoeKIlNU. 16. "The Taste of Things" (2023) - The Kitchen Scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ5_6aqJ4Pw. 17. "Bramayugam" (2024) - Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55pzldrBRJM. 18. "Godzilla Minus One" (2023) - Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7DqccP1Q_4. 19. Evil Does Not Exist, "Evil Does Not Exist" (2023) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyIRZ3We4SA. Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast You can also follow us on Instagram at: Adithiyan: https://www.instagram.com/curioseradithiyan/ Devi: https://www.instagram.com/film.trance/ Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/ Amartya: https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/ Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! Follow us on Letterboxd at: Adithiyan: https://letterboxd.com/curioseradi/ Devi: https://letterboxd.com/cinemamadhuram/ Dhruv: https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/ Amartya: https://letterboxd.com/amartya/

Tis' Kubrick Month! Dhruv, Amartya, and Hemant will spend the entirety of July revisiting and discussing 10 (of 13) Kubrick-directed films (the Horror and Noir films will be discussed in October and November, respectively!) plus 1 conceptualized and obsessed over by him but eventually directed by his dear friend, Steven Spielberg. In Part 2 (of 4), we focus on Kubrick's historical epics, which feel like a continuation of his War films and, at times, a counterpoint to them. We start by discussing the only film he believes he never had a final cut on—"Spartacus" (1960)—a swords-and-sandals epic whose main point of value for us lies in debating the limits of the auteur theory and the behind-the-scenes shenanigans that made the production a living hell for most involved. Then, we pivot to focus extensively on "Barry Lyndon" (1975), best described as a "rebound" for Kubrick after he couldn't get his "Napoleon" project off the mark. But what if—we discuss and argue—"Barry Lyndon" is his best film? What if it retains the utter silliness of "Dr. Strangelove" but somehow also works as a heartbreaking character tragedy? Listen to the full episode and much more about Yorgos Lanthimos ("The Favourite," "Poor Things") and Sofia Coppola's ("Marie Antoinette") Kubrickian touches in their period pieces! TIME CODES Intro: [00:00 - 06:14] "Spartacus" (1960): [06:14 - 55:04] Kubrick's "Take" on Humanity: [55:04 - 57:13] "Barry Lyndon" (1975): [57:13 - 02:07:59] Outro: [02:07:59 - 02:15:36] Book Referenced in this Episode - "Kubrick: An Odyssey" (Nathan Abrams & Robert P. Kolker). Audio Excerpts - 1. "Kermode Uncut: Barry Lyndon." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk-xbqrJHzE&t=60s&ab_channel=kermodeandmayo. 2. "I'm Spartacus - Spartacus." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKCmyiljKo0&ab_channel=Movieclips. 3. "Georges Friedrich Haendel - Sarabande - Main Title (Barry Lyndon)." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWMR79IMQ-M&ab_channel=Gepetto. 4. "Hail Caesar! Got Most of It Scene." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9v6VJLZ8_I&ab_channel=Movieclips 5. "A Clockwork Orange Trailer." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T54uZPI4Z8A&ab_channel=WarnerBros.Entertainment Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast You can follow us on Instagram at: Amartya: https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/ Hemant: https://www.instagram.com/hemantganti/ Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/ You can also follow us on Letterboxd at - Dhruv: https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/ Hemant - https://letterboxd.com/ganti117/ Amartya: https://letterboxd.com/amartya/

Tis' Kubrick Month! Dhruv, Amartya, and Hemant will spend the entirety of July revisiting and discussing 10 (of 13) Kubrick-directed films (the Horror and Noir films will be discussed in October and November, respectively!) plus 1 conceptualized and obsessed over by him but eventually directed by his dear friend, Steven Spielberg. In Part 1 (of 4), we focus entirely on the one genre he repeatedly returned to throughout his career—the War Film. This allows us to begin with "Fear and Desire" (1952), the feature-length debut that he outright disowns. Understandably, too -- because it only occasionally hints at his incredibly accomplished directorial (in particular, cinematographic) abilities. Then, we move on to his three extremely accomplished films covering three different periods of war. The ray of humanity (and morality) in "Paths of Glory" (1957), set during WWI, is nowhere to be seen when we get to the absurdly crude (but horrifyingly prescient) comedy of the Cold War in "Dr. Strangelove" (1964) and the even cruder cruelty of the Vietnam War in "Full Metal Jacket" (1987). Is this shift towards irony, detachment, and amorality resulting from him increasingly becoming untethered to the studio system? Is it because the wars themselves encouraged its pawns and players to embody these attitudes? Listen to the full episode to hear us ask and then try and answer these questions whilst also situating each of these films within the context of other war films around the same subject matter. Or just listen to the full episode to discover how we connect Stanley Kubrick to Salman Khan! TIME CODES Stanley Kubrick - Early Influences, Lasting Legacy: [00:00 - 22:28] The (Anti)War Films: [22:28 - 34:22] "Fear and Desire" (1952): [34:22 - 50:36] "Paths of Glory" (1957) : [50:36 - 01:08:42] "Dr. Strangelove" (1964) : [01:08:42 - 01:47:11] "Full Metal Jacket" (1987) : [01:47:11 - 02:27:22] Closing Thoughts: [02:27:22 - 02:33:04] Books & Reviews Referenced in this Episode - 1. "Kubrick: An Odyssey" (Nathan Abrams & Robert P. Kolker). 2. "Dr. Strangelove: or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb -- Stanley Kubrick" (Dhruv Goyal). https://inreviewonline.com/2024/02/01/dr-strangelove/ Audio Excerpts - 1. "Stanley Kubrick; A Life in the Pictures, Intro." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNuzGlLqxNU&t=75s&ab_channel=FilmMasterKubrick. 2. "Fear and Desire Trailer." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDy7E6pNBSc&ab_channel=KinoLorber. 3. "Paths of Glory Trailer." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmDA60X-f_A&t=109s&ab_channel=criterioncollection. 4. "Have to answer the Coca-Cola Company." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ9B7owHxMQ&ab_channel=UHFknob. 5. "Full Metal Jacket - Born to Kill/Peace Button." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMEViYvojtY&ab_channel=markbrady. 6. "Dr. Strangelove Ending." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4VlruVG81w&ab_channel=Laurenan69. Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast You can follow us on Instagram at: Amartya: https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/ Hemant: https://www.instagram.com/hemantganti/ Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/ You can also follow us on Letterboxd at - Dhruv: https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/ Hemant - https://letterboxd.com/ganti117/ Amartya: https://letterboxd.com/amartya/

Hello, Hello, Hello! In our third (of three!) episodes on Queerness in Film this month, Dhruv invites Queer Academic & SRK and KJo Fanboy Cris Patrick (@limjaeseven) to discuss the one thing he wanted to talk about most, the thing that in many ways defines his Twitter Page - QUEER CODING, READING & CAMP SENSIBILITY IN BOLLYWOOD. We emphasize the words "Coding, Reading, and Camp Sensibility" most because our focus for this episode is on films that covertly (or, at least, less self-seriously overtly) position themselves as queer narratives about queer people. This includes all films written and directed (yes, even ghost-directed) by Karan Johar and Farah Khan. But for the sake of clarity, we focus most explicitly on Johar's work -- "Kal Ho Naa Ho" (2003) for Queer Coding, "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham" (2001) for Queer Reading, & "Student of the Year" (2012) vs. "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani" (2023) for Camp Sensibility. Listen to the full episode to first hear us talk at length about embracing Bollywood Camp (or Campy Bollywood) and its inherent Queer Sensibility. (We use Susan Sontag's "Jottings" on Camp and Jack Babuscio's essay on Camp and Gay Sensibility to form our argument.) And then about particular scenes from each of these films that help define what it means to Queer Code & Queer Read (or Queer Bait)! TIME CODES Embracing Camp Bollywood - [00:00 - 16:21] What is "Camp" (ft. Susan Sontag & Jack Babuscio) - [16:22 - 55:24] What's Your Problem if I Want To Queer Read? - [55:25 - 59:54] Queer Coding in "KHNH" - [59:54 - 01:26:53] Queer Reading in "K3G" - [01:26:53 - 01:52:45] Queer Sensibility in "SOTY" vs. "RARKPK" - [01:52:45 - 02:19:44] Planning a Future Farah Khan Ep - [02:19:44 - 02:32:00] Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast YOU CAN (& SHOULD!) FOLLOW CRIS IN ALL THESE PLACES - Twitter - https://twitter.com/limjaeseven Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/crislim/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prdscris/ Articles & Research Papers Referenced in this Episode - 1. "Notes On Camp" (Susan Sontag). https://monoskop.org/images/5/59/Sontag_Susan_1964_Notes_on_Camp.pdf. 2. "Camp and the Gay Sensibility" (Jack Babuscio). https://comm350queercinema.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/camp-and-the-gay-sensibility.pdf Audio Excerpts - 1. "Kantaben's Encounter - Kal Ho Naa Ho - Comedy Week." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaIdJbfffTM&ab_channel=DharmaProductions. 2. "Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDP1GTdo90A&ab_channel=NexusKhan. 3. "The Wedding - Student of the Year." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-El_iQ0i5Og&t=136s&ab_channel=DharmaProductions.

In the second of three (or maybe even four!) episodes on Queer Cinema this month, Dhruv and Cris rhapsodize about Claire Denis' formally groundbreaking masterwork of queer and post-colonial cinema, "Beau Travail" (1999). Initially, we planned to make this a 25-30 minute "extra" episode because Cris' recent obsession with the film matched Dhruv's unwavering love for it. But the film, loosely based on Herman Melville's unfinished 1888 novella, "Billy Budd, Sailor," about male camaraderie that gives way to envy and jealousy, inspires a much longer discussion. Everything from the film's Godardian influences to Denis Lavant's staggering central performance to Agnès Godard's unforgettably haunting cinematography is discussed in detail here, with Dhruv and Cris recounting numerous instances from the film that continue to prove elusive even after three or four viewings. Listen to the full episode to hear us wax lyrical about Denis' subtle lyricism and her whole-hearted embrace of fragmented, elliptical storytelling. These formal and narrative transgressions, we argue, are what make "Beau Travail" an unforgettable, radical queer text. TIME CODES Introduction - [00:00 - 02:56] Claire Denis - [02:57 - 08:06] Herman Melville's "Billy Budd, Sailor" & Jean-Luc Godard's "Le Petit Soldat" - [08:06 - 12:20] "Beau Travail" - [12:20 - 01:34:55] Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast YOU CAN (& SHOULD!) FOLLOW CRIS IN ALL THESE PLACES - Twitter - https://twitter.com/limjaeseven Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/crislim/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prdscris/ Audio Excerpts - 1. "Beau Travail Re-Release" Trailer 2. Tarkan's "Kiss Kiss" (1997) 3. Franky Vincent's "Tourment D'Amour" (1991) 4. Corona's "The Rhythm of the Night" (1993)

Hello, Hello, Hello! In our first (of three!) episodes on Queerness in Film this month, Dhruv invites Queer Academic & SRK and KJo Fanboy Cris Patrick (@limjaeseven) to discuss the one thing he "avoided like the plague for the longest time as he himself came to terms with his identity" -- Queer REPRESENTATION in Bollywood. We emphasize the word "representation" because our focus for this episode is on films that overtly position themselves as queer narratives about queer people. This includes films that belong to, as Cris points out, the "Ayushmann Khurrana Social Messaging Industrial Complex" ("Chandigarh"), mainstream melodramas ("Ek Ladki..."), and incredible shorts buried within otherwise abhorrent Netflix anthologies ("Geeli Pucchi" in "Ajeeb Daastaans"). Listen to the full episode to hear us detail the history of Queer Representation, its aesthetics, and politics in Bollywood, especially before we tackle these three individual films -- two of which Dhruv and Cris are split on, one which they unabashedly adore. TIME CODES Introduction & Episode Overview - [00:00 - 13:31] History of Queer Representation, Aesthetics & Politics in Cinema - [13:32 - 41:39] "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga" (2019) - [41:39 - 01:11:39] "Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui" (2021) - [01:11:39 - 01:41:41] "Geeli Pucchi" (2021) - [01:41:41 - 02:23:21] Other Favorite Queer Films in Bwood & The Future of Bwood Queer Cinema - [02:23:21 - 02:45:43] Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast YOU CAN (& SHOULD!) FOLLOW CRIS IN ALL THESE PLACES - Twitter - https://twitter.com/limjaeseven Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/crislim/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prdscris/ Articles & Research Papers Referenced in this Episode - 1. "Gender Minority and its Changing Portrayal in Bollywood Films" (Ankita Chowdhury, 2019). 2. "Indian Cinema and the Queer Gaze: Presentation of LGBTQ+ in Bollywood" (Neha Jain, 2021). 3. What's Happening to Queer Cinema in the LGBT Boom? (Alex E. Jung, 2018). https://www.vulture.com/2018/05/queer-cinema-whats-happening-to-it.html Audio Excerpts - 1. "Ek Ladki Ko Dekhta Toh Aisa Laga" Trailer 2. "Chandigarh Kare Aashqui" Netflix Promotional Clip 3. "Geeli Pucchi" Netflix Promotional Clip 4. "Sang Rehna" - Geeli Pucchi

Hello, Hello, Hello! In our latest episode, Sanjeet, Dhruv, and Hemant discuss Alex Garland's Civil War, which is now available to buy/rent on all OTT platforms. Using the film's increasingly divisive reception as a jumping point, we try to reason out its potential explanations; then, we center our main discussion on what we thought about the film itself. Listen to the full episode for a spoiler-filled discussion that praises Garland's late-70s/early-80s-style direction and character work. But, also debates the merits and demerits of posing such bleak questions without proposing any answers. TIMECODES Intro/Random Chit Chat: [00:00 - 04:20] Alex Garland, the director: [04:20 - 41:00] "Civil War" (2024): [41:00 - 01:28:00] Outro/(more) Random Chit Chat: [01:28:00 - 01:43:03] Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast You can follow us on Instagram at: Sanjeet: https://www.instagram.com/pixel_baba/ Hemant: https://www.instagram.com/hemantganti/ Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/ Follow us on Letterboxd at: Hemant - https://letterboxd.com/ganti117/ Dhruv - https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/ Sanjeet - https://letterboxd.com/Sanjeet_Singh/

In another long-overdue episode, Dhruv welcomes Sanket back to discuss two underseen films (both premiered at Cannes but got lost in the mix) that provide a depressing diagnosis of Europe and England's rapidly multiplying racism and xenophobia. Ken Loach's "The Old Oak" (2023) provides potential solutions to it; Cristian Mungiu's "R.M.N." (2022) leaves the decision up to us. Listen to the full episode for a spoiler-filled discussion on the uncanny thematic similarities between these two films, the tonal differences that make them unique, and other films of a similar ilk that tackle politically charged subject matter in similarly explosive and nuanced ways. TIMECODES Introduction: [00:00 - 05:35] Ken Loach-Paul Laverty Collaborations: [05:35 - 15:11] "The Old Oak" (2023): [15:11 - 55:20] "R.M.N." (2022): [55:20 - 01:34:44] Closing Thoughts: [01:34:44 - 01:44:20] Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast You can subscribe to Sanket's Channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CinephileSanketFilmLover/about You can follow us on Instagram at: Sanket: https://www.instagram.com/cinephile_sanket/ Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/ Follow us on Letterboxd at: Sanket - https://letterboxd.com/cinephilesanket/ Dhruv - https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/

In this episode, Sanjeet and Amartya welcome Devi (@film.trance) back to talk about two new Malayalam movies recently released on OTT: Jithu Madhavan's high-voltage action-comedy "Aavesham" (on Amazon Prime Video) and Girish AD's tender rom-com-drama "Premalu" (on Hotstar). Both films serve up narratives that are largely popular in the Indian cinematic landscape but feel unique because their screenplays are shaped by rich characterizations, not elaborate plots. In "Aavesham," Fahadh Faasil's electric performance lights up the screen; "Premalu" is a carefree, almost experiential story of burgeoning youthful love. Interestingly, both films are produced by Faasil. We discuss how his productions' stamp on contemporary Malayalam cinema makes them feel refreshingly unique. Listen to the full, spoiler-filled episode to know what we thought about each of these movies and how pale Bollywood films look & feel compared to these films. TIMECODES Random baat-cheet - [00:00 - 04:13] Intro - [04:13 - 05:33] "Aavesham" - [05:33 - 01:12:00] "Premalu" - [01:12:00 - 02:14:05] Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! You can also follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast Amartya: https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/Devi: https://www.instagram.com/film.tranceSanjeet: https://www.instagram.com/pixel_baba/ Follow us on Letterboxd at: Devi: https://letterboxd.com/cinemamadhuram/ Amartya: https://letterboxd.com/amartya/Sanjeet: https://letterboxd.com/Sanjeet_Singh/

Looking for your jidaigeki fix after the finale of FX's "Shōgun" (2024)? Travel back to the 1960s and watch the jidaigeki phase of one of the most celebrated (and yet still somehow not as widely known) Japanese filmmakers, Masaki Kobayashi. All these films -- "Harakiri" (1962), "Kwaidan" (1964), and "Samurai Rebellion" (1967) -- take place in the Edo period (the early 1600s to mid-1800s) -- right after the explosive battles of the FX series. In this very special episode, Dhruv and Amartya spend the first half-hour contextualizing the timeline for both those aware and unaware of Jidaigeki films. Then, they make their way through the staunchly anti-authoritarian (hence, anti-samurai) films of Kobayashi that, piece by piece, dismantle what they so proudly call their "code of honor." Listen to the full episode for a detailed appreciation of Kobayashi's formal excellence, screenwriter Shinobu Hashimoto's mazey screenplays, and composer Tōru Takemitsu's violently unnerving scores—all discordant elements that, when played together, manage to shake the towering foundation of the spick-and-span Samurai. TIME CODES Masaki Kobayashi: [00:00 - 06:56] Jidaigeki Films: [06:56 - 12:14] Samurai History and Terminology: [12:14 - 27:14] "Harakiri" (1962): [27:14 - 01:07:53] "Samurai Rebellion" (1967): [01:07:53 - 01:27:42] "Kwaidan" (1964): [01:27:42 - 02:07:05] Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify and rate us if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast You can also follow us on Instagram at: Amartya: https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/ Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/ On Letterboxd at: Dhruv: https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/ Amartya: https://letterboxd.com/amartya/

In what is undoubtedly our most publicized episode, we -- Dhruv, Sanjeet (!), Varun, Aryan, and Prithwish -- discuss the three Imtiaz Ali - A.R. Rahman collaborations that make up the most “sufiyana” phase of the director's filmography. We first discuss the exhilaration and exasperation of glorifying Ruminess in “Rockstar” (2011); then the exhilaration and exhaustion of Indianizing Stockholm Syndrome in “Highway” (2014); then, finally, the exhilaration and excessiveness of stylizing storytelling in “Tamasha” (2015). Listen to the full episode to learn not only what we like/dislike about these individual films (disagreements and civil arguments aplenty) but also what we think of how Ali uses Rahman's music in all three of these films to guide us through his soul-searching narratives. TIME CODES Matargashtiyan: [00:00 - 07:00] "Rockstar" (2011): [7:00 - 53:05] Understanding filmmaking: [53:05 - 57:00] "Highway" (2014): [57:00 - 01:04:20] Can an Imtiaz character consume Petrol?: [01:04:20 - 01:05:15] Back to "Highway": [01:05:15 - 01:35:00] “Tamasha” (2015): [01:35:00 - 02:21:00] Khatam kahaani?: [02:21:00 - 02:30:26] Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast You can follow us on Instagram at: Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/ Sanjeet: https://www.instagram.com/pixel_baba/ Varun: https://www.instagram.com/varunonfilm/ Prithwish: https://www.instagram.com/little.lord_fauntleroy/ Aryan:  https://www.instagram.com/aryantalksfilm/ You can also follow us on Letterboxd at - Dhruv: https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/ Sanjeet: https://letterboxd.com/Sanjeet_Singh/ Varun: https://letterboxd.com/varunoakbhakay/ Prithwish: https://letterboxd.com/prito98/ Aryan: https://letterboxd.com/aryantalksfilms/

In what is undoubtedly our most publicized episode, we -- Dhruv, Sanjeet (!), Varun, Aryan, and Prithwish -- discuss half of the peculiar filmography of Imtiaz Ali. The first half of this first part episode on the director is dedicated to "Jab We Met" (2007) and "Jab Harry Met Sejal" (2017) -- two films that share titles and character traits but tap into their respective romantic (and, perhaps, even toxic) impulses in distinctive ways. The exact format follows in the second half of the discussion, which involves the two "Love Aaj Kal" films. Listen to the full episode to learn not only what we like/dislike about these individual films (disagreements and civil arguments aplenty) but also what we think of Imtiaz's films of "Aaj" (today) in relation to his films from "Kal" (past). TIME CODES   Matargashtiyan: [00:00 - 07:55] Imtiaz Kal, circa. 2000-2010: [07:56 - 30:29] "Jab We Met" (2007): [30:29 - 01:09:22] "Jab Harry Met Sejal" (2017): [01:09:22 - 01:53:27] "Love Aaj Kal" (2009): [01:53:27 - 02:14:13] "Love Aaj Kal" (2020): [02:14:13 - 02:31:11] Imtiaz Aaj (aur Dibakar Banerjee Kal): [02:31:11 - 02:36:47] Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast You can follow us on Instagram at: Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/ Sanjeet: https://www.instagram.com/pixel_baba/ Varun: https://www.instagram.com/varunonfilm/ Prithwish: https://www.instagram.com/little.lord_fauntleroy/ Aryan:  https://www.instagram.com/aryantalksfilm/ You can also follow us on Letterboxd at - Dhruv: https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/ Sanjeet: https://letterboxd.com/Sanjeet_Singh/ Varun: https://letterboxd.com/varunoakbhakay/ Prithwish: https://letterboxd.com/prito98/ Aryan: https://letterboxd.com/aryantalksfilms/

In this very special episode, Dhruv and Srilekha celebrate the thoroughly depressing and despairing films of Austrian filmmaker Michael Haneke, who turned 82 a week ago on March 23rd. We first discuss his exacting style that has inspired several high-profile European filmmakers (Ruben Östlund and Yorgos Lanthimos, the most famously known amongst them) to address themes of colonial guilt, fascism, racism, and class inequality in a similarly discomforting way. We then choose three films from his filmography that most overtly (but still mysteriously) engage with these themes — “Code Unknown,” “Caché,” and "The White Ribbon." Listen to the full episode for our spoiler-filled thoughts on these three movies and brief discussions of “Funny Games” and “The Piano Teacher," which we use to introduce listeners to the director's chillingly unnerving worlds. TIME CODES Michael Haneke's Auteurism - [00:00 - 14:15] "Funny Games" (1997) - [14:16 - 24:42] "The Piano Teacher" (2001) - [24:42 - 33:44] "Code Unknown" (2000) - [33:44 - 01:00:52] "Caché" (2005) - [01:00:52 - 01:19:52] "The White Ribbon" (2009) - [01:19:52 - 01:45:54] Haneke & the Lineage of European Art Cinema - [01:45:54 - 01:53:56] Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify and rate us if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast You can also follow us on Instagram at: Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/ Srilekha: https://www.instagram.com/mitra__srilekha_ Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! Follow us on Letterboxd at: Dhruv: https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/ Srilekha: https://letterboxd.com/srilekha__mitra/

In this episode, Dhruv and Amartya welcome Devi (@film.trance) back to talk about two Malayalam movies recently released on OTT: Anand Ekarshi's morally complex drama/thriller "Aattam" (on Amazon Prime Video) and Rahul Sadasivan's folk horror film "Bramayugam" (on Sony Liv). Both films serve up narratives and, especially, aesthetic styles largely underexplored by contemporary Indian cinema. Reference points range from international—Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi and A24's elevated horror films—to local—legendary Malayalam filmmaker K.C. George and Rahi Anil Barve's "Tumbbad." But these films feel wholly original, either wanting to tackle thorny subject matters in contemporary society in thorny ways ("Aattam") or creating a new Old world whose order -- even in the wilderness -- eerily resembles that of our reality ("Bramayugam"). Listen to the full, spoiler-filled episode to know what we thought about each of these movies and how their superior quality makes Dhruv and Amartya want to tear their hearts out when they see contemporary B'wood movies. TIMECODES INTRODUCTION - [00:00 - 03:40] "AATTAM" - [03:40 - 01:11:10] "BRAMAYUGAM" - [01:11:10 - 02:21:00] Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! You can also follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast Amartya: https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/ Devi: https://www.instagram.com/film.trance Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/ Follow us on Letterboxd at: Devi: https://letterboxd.com/cinemamadhuram/ Amartya: https://letterboxd.com/amartya/ Dhruv - https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/

In our buildup to discussing Homi Adajania's "Murder Mubarak" on Monday (March 18, 2024), we -- Dhruv, Amartya & Varun -- discuss two similarly high-profile Hollywood whodunnits that have influenced Rian Johnson's "Knives Out" movies, which have subsequently become the template for any modern-day whodunnit mysteries. The rules of these game narratives may vary: if Herbert Ross' "The Last of Sheila" emphasizes its cynically overconstructed mystery mechanics, Robert Altman's "Gosford Park" undermines it. But they both use (or underuse) them to expose the rules (or lack thereof) of their respective wealthy societies in a way that goes beyond the fun mocking of the "Knives Out" films: the revelations elicit discomforting laughter that no amount of silliness can underplay. Do listen to the full spoiler-filled episode to hear us talk about both these films! We also talk about the whodunnit plot mechanics, in general, and how these films, like "Knives Out," play around with them! TIME CODES Chit-Chat - [00:00 - 04:12] Introduction - [04:13 - 09:03] "The Last of Sheila" (1973) - [09:04 - 58:46] "Gosford Park" (2001) - [58:47 - 01:47:48] Previewing Upcoming Episodes - [01:47:49 - 01:53:16] Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! You can also follow us on Instagram at: Amartya: https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/ Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/ Varun: https://www.instagram.com/cinephilestock/ Follow us on Letterboxd at: Varun: https://letterboxd.com/varunoakbhakay/ Dhruv: https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/ Amartya: https://letterboxd.com/amartya/

In our latest episode, Dhruv, Amartya, Hemant, and Prithwish talk about Denis Villeneuve's latest science-fiction blockbuster, "Dune: Part Two" -- a film that Dhruv and Amartya were skeptical about because they disliked "Part One," and Hemant and Prithwish were excited for because they loved "Part One." Is there going to be a similar disagreement over "Part Two"? It seems not! We are unanimously impressed by Villeneuve's second part of Frank Hebert's "unadaptable" book, looking at it through many lenses—auteurism, blockbuster filmmaking, narrative continuation, and adaptation—and finding it hard to fault much about it. Listen to the full, spoiler-filled episode to hear us talk about "Part Two's" impeccable use of music and sound, its much-improved characterizations from "Part One," and, most importantly, its unexpected Bollywood connections. TIMECODES INTRODUCTION - [00:00 - 05:50] DENIS VILLENEUVE - [05:51 - 19:12] "DUNE PART ONE" - [19:13 - 27:01] "DUNE PART TWO" (PI) - [27:02 - 01:30:46] THE ZIMMER SHIMMER (ft. Hemant) - [01:30:47 - 01:39:21] "DUNE PART TWO" (PII) - [01:39:22 - 02:15:26] Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast You can follow us on Instagram at: Amartya: https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/ Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/ Prithwish: https://www.instagram.com/little.lord_fauntleroy Follow us on Letterboxd at- Prithwish - https://letterboxd.com/prito98/ Hemant - https://letterboxd.com/ganti117/ Dhruv - https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/ Amartya - https://letterboxd.com/amartya/

In this very special episode, Amartya, Aryan, and Dhruv discuss the different styles of the Hollywood Western from its "birth" in 1939 to its "death" in 1968. We begin by discussing John Ford's 1939 film, "Stagecoach," singlehandedly responsible for resuscitating the A-Movie Western for the talkies in Hollywood's Pre-War Era. It provides us with a broad template for archetypes and narratives that -- through repetition -- became movie conventions for reasons both good and bad. Fast forward to the Golden Era of the Hollywood Westerns, particularly the Post-War period -- and you see filmmakers like Anthony Mann beginning to question these conventions while still largely adhering to them in his 1950 film, "Winchester '73." The fondly remembered Spaghetti Westerns of the '60s push even further in this direction, with Sergio Leone's 1968 film, "Once Upon a Time in the West," simultaneously homaging the West and deflating America's constructed myths. Listen to the full episode for our deep dive into each film and the historical context that defined their varied narratives and aesthetic styles! TIME CODES The Western and its Mythology - Archetypes, Narratives, and Aesthetics: [01:16 - 35:09] "Stagecoach" (1939) : [35:09 - 58:11] "Winchester '73" (1950) : [58:11 - 01:22:40] "Once Upon a Time in the West" (1968) : [01:22:40 - 02:01:04] The Western's Contemporary Manifestations: [02:01:04 - 02:19:40] NOTE: The episode is in no way a complete summation of the countless films and directors whose works continue to influence Westerns today. It's intended as a (hopefully) informative celebration of a genre we love! Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast You can also follow us on Instagram at:   Aryan: https://www.instagram.com/aryantalksfilm/ Amartya: https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/ Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/ Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! Follow us on Letterboxd at: Dhruv: https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/ Aryan: https://letterboxd.com/aryantalksfilms/ Amartya: https://letterboxd.com/amartya/

Hello, Hello Hello, In this new episode of QID, Dhruv, Sanjeet, Amartya and Srilekha, discuss the new Netflix show Killer Soup starring the very fantastic Konkana Sensharma & Manoj Bajpayee, directed by common favourite Abhishek Chaubey. Uncommonly, though, we came out with polarized views, with two of us loving the show's darkly delicious tone and the other two bemoaning its unnecessary edginess. Listen to the full episode to hear us discuss the show's Coen-esque genre playfulness, and how it stacks up next to the slew of mediocre Indian web shows that have released in the past year.

In this annual year-end episode, Dhruv and Sanjeet welcome three returning guests -- Devi (@film.trance), Adithiyan (@curioseradithiyan), and Yadhu (@immersive_cinema) -- to discuss each of thier top 5 favorite Indian films (best is only for the title, it's always subjective!) from the past year. These include films from all Woods - Bolly, Tolly, Kolly, Molly! The five extensively discuss films that overlap -- a LOT of time is dedicated to lavishing praise on "SSE," "Nanpakal," & "Jigarthanda DoubleX." But they also make sure to pinpoint films that stuck out for them individually -- like "Aachar & Co," "Chittha," "Song of the Scorpions," "Falimy," and plenty more. Do listen to the full episode to know all the favorites (revealed via time codes also below!)! Let us know what you make of films included/excluded! TIME CODES "Ponniyin Selvan II": [02:42 - 10:17] "Viduthalai Part I": [10:17 - 17:08] "Purusha Pretham": [17:08 - 24:00] "Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam": [24:00 - 32:53] "Hostel Hudugaru Bekigiddare": [32:53 - 46:03] "Falimy": [46:03 - 47:44] "SSE Side A & B": [47:44 - 01:15:11] "Aachar & Co": [01:15:11 - 01:19:44] "Jigarthanda DoubleX": [01:19:44 - 01:34:48] "2018": [01:34:48 - 01:47:31] "Rekha": [01:47:31 - 01:51:32] "Thankam": [01:51:32 - 01:55:22] "Kathal & Kaathal - The Core": [01:55:22 - 01:57:33] "Chittha": [01:57:33 - 02:04:46] "Mahaaveeran": [02:04:46 - 02:10:02] "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani": [02:10:02 - 02:17:24] "Three of Us": [02:17:24 - 02:20:29] "12th Fail": [02:20:29 - 02:27:33] "Stolen & Joram": [02:27:33 - 02:41:16] "Aatmapamphlet": [02:41:16 - 02:44:45] "Song of the Scorpions": [02:44:45 - 02:46:54] Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! You can also follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast Adithiyan: https://www.instagram.com/curioseradithiyan/ Devi: https://www.instagram.com/film.trance Yadhu: https://www.instagram.com/immersive_cinema/ Sanjeet: https://www.instagram.com/pixel_baba/ Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/ Follow us on Letterboxd at: Adithiyan: https://letterboxd.com/curioseradi/ Devi: https://letterboxd.com/cinemamadhuram/ Yadhu: https://letterboxd.com/dehosure/ Sanjeet - https://letterboxd.com/sanjeet_singh/ Dhruv - https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/

In this very special episode specifically designed to counteract the negativity spread by two QID members on our YouTube Livestream, Dhruv and Aryan — two self-proclaimed Hiranites — talk about the director's pre-“Dunki” and “Sanju” output to celebrate his contribution to contemporary Indian cinema. Aryan does bring up “Dunki” sadly to begin our discussion. But we swiftly move away from it to discuss the gloriously heartwarming, crowd-pleasing pleasures of the Munnabhai films, “3 Idiots,” and “PK.” Listen to the full episode to hear us relive some of the film's glorious moments while also making a case for the value of Hirani's cinema of sincerity. TIME CODES Introduction - [00:00 - 08:00] "Dunki" thoughts - [08:00 - 23:00] "Munna Bhai M.B.B.S." - [23:00 - 38:30] "Lage Raho Munna Bhai" - [38:30 - 59:45] "3 idiots" - [59:45 - 01:19:00] "PK" - [01:19:00 - 1:36:00] Outro - [1:36:00 - 01:43:25] Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! You can also follow us on Instagram at: Aryan: https://www.instagram.com/aryantalksfilm/ Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/ Follow us on Letterboxd at: Dhruv: https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/ Aryan: https://letterboxd.com/aryantalksfilms/

Taking a cue from recent Bollywood releases, we have decided to leave our latest episode unedited. So get ready for the most extensive discussion on Sandeep Reddy Vanga's hollow provocations in "Animal," the most accurate Sanjeet impression (courtesy Aryan) as we collectively gush about Vidhu Vinod Chopra's uplifting "12th Fail," and the most detailed breakdown of Meghna Gulzar's insipid "Sam Bahadur" by a podcast regular who has a personal connection with the subject matter. Providing necessary order to this otherwise chaotic discussion between four men about three Bollywood men is another QID regular -- Ahendrila. Extending our discussion beyond the text, she helps us situate the role these films play (and will continue to play) within the broader socio-political Indian context. You can guess which film is talked about most here. But, we promise the "Animal" fans that there is a dedicated attempt to also pick out positives in a film that largely didn't work for any of us. Do listen to the full, spoiler-filled episode to hear our detailed thoughts on all three films! TIME CODES Introduction - [00:00 - 04:30] "Animal" (2023) - [04:31 - 01:03:55] "12th Fail" (2023) - [01:03:56 - 01:34:04] Ahendrila Asks - [01:34:05 - 01:53:03] "Sam Bahadur" (2023) - [01:53:04 - 02:49:30] Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! You can also follow us on Instagram at: Aryan: https://www.instagram.com/aryantalksfilm/ Amartya: https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/ Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/ Varun: https://www.instagram.com/cinephilestock/ Follow us on Letterboxd at: Ahendrila - https://letterboxd.com/ahendrila/ Dhruv: https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/ Aryan: https://letterboxd.com/aryantalksfilms/ Amartya: https://letterboxd.com/amartya/ Varun: https://letterboxd.com/varunoakbhakay/

Away from MAMI contamination, Dhruv and Sanjeet invite Varun and Hemanth to discuss "Killers of the Flower Moon" in full. Everything from specific problems with perspectives to why those problems are not actually major problems are discussed and debated here. Do listen to the full episode to get a detailed breakdown of what we thought of the film's narrative choices, lead performances, and Martin Scorsese's special appearance! Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast   You can also follow us on Instagram at:   Hemant Ganti: https://www.instagram.com/hemantganti/ Dhruv: https: //www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/ Sanjeet: https: //www.instagram.com/pixel_baba/ Varun: https://www.instagram.com/cinephilestock/ Follow us on Letterboxd at: Dhruv: https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/ Sanjeet: https://letterboxd.com/sanjeet_singh/ Varun: https://letterboxd.com/varunoakbhakay/

In this somewhat unplanned continuation of our David Fincher "The Killer" obsession, Amartya, Dhruv, and Srilekha discuss two of the director's widely acclaimed serial killer films -- "Se7en" (1995) and "Zodiac" (2007) -- that shine more light on the psyche of those pursuing the killer than the killer himself. Thanks to another podcast regular -- Simon Ezra (@thebongcinephile) -- our Fincher trail also extends to Quebec, Canada. The final film discussed in this episode is Pascal Plante's "Red Rooms" (2023) -- a technologically updated version of the Serial Killer obsession told from the point-of-view of a devout admirer ("groupie") of the serial killer. Listen to the full episode to hear what draws us to such films, why David Fincher's films are such a major influence on this sub-genre, and why it is so tricky to emulate his style. Discussion for all three films includes spoilers. TIME CODES INTRODUCTION — [00:00-06:30] THE SERIAL KILLER SUB-GENRE — [06:31 - 19:54] "SE7EN" (1995) — [19:55 - 57:10] "ZODIAC" (2007) — [57:11 - 01:23:01] "RED ROOMS" (2023) — [01:23:02 - 01:55:29] SOCIAL MEDIA STUFF More Serial-Killer Film Recommendations: Amartya's HoF Listicle: https://www.highonfilms.com/movies-like-se7en-1995/ Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast You can also follow us on Instagram at: Srileka: https://www.instagram.com/mitra__srilekha_ Amartya: https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/ Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/ Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! Follow us on Letterboxd at: Dhruv: https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/ Amartya: https://letterboxd.com/amartya/ Srileka: https://letterboxd.com/srilekha__mitra/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenisdead/support

In QID's last part from the MAMI series, Sanjeet, Aryan, and Dhruv talk about what they watched on Days 6, 7 & 8 of MAMI. Short, non-spoilery discussions on Vikramaditya Motwane's new documentary “Indi(r)a's Emergency”, Sofia Coppola's "Priscilla", "Ghaath", "La Chimera" and many more. Also features, Dhruv discussing his sickness and how MAMI is responsible for it, Aryan's generic socio-political mumbo-jumbo, and Sanjeet literally falls asleep during the discussion. Chapters Intro — [⁠00:00⁠-⁠2:20⁠] Sanjeet & Aryan on Paradise — [⁠02:20⁠-⁠09:10⁠] Sanjeet on "Ghaath" — [⁠09:10⁠-⁠13:35⁠] Dhruv on "The Delinquents" — [⁠13:35⁠-⁠21:20⁠] Dhruv on "La Chimera" — [⁠21:20⁠-⁠25:00⁠] Frustrations with Dilli Dark — [⁠25:00⁠-⁠26:50⁠] Frustrations with Priscilla — [⁠26:50⁠-⁠35:00⁠] Vikramaditya Motwane's "Indi(r)a's Emergency" — [⁠35:00⁠-⁠47:50⁠] Outro — [⁠47:50⁠-⁠49:58⁠] Social - Instagram - ⁠  / queenisdead.filmpodcast  ⁠ Apple Podcasts - ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast...⁠ Spotify - ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6z818QS...⁠ Facebook - ⁠  / queenisdead.filmpodcast  ⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenisdead/support

In this unexpectedly topical (it's Noirvemeber!) episode, the QID gang talks about the recently released David Fincher film on Netflix -- "The Killer," starring Michael Fassbender. Rather than just talk about what we liked and disliked about the film, we use its release to look back at the neo-noir film that continues to inspire auteur-driven assassin projects -- Jean Pierre Melville's "Le Samouraï" (1967). Listen to the full episode to -- first -- hear Amartya geek out about neo-noir films, especially Le Samouraï; Dhruv, Aryan, and Sanjeet -- for the most part -- follow suit. Then listen to Amartya freak out about "The Killer," something Dhruv, Aryan, and Sanjeet are themselves split on. Discussion for "The Killer" and "Le Samouraï" includes spoilers. TIME CODES INTRODUCTION — [00:00-05:38] NEO-NOIR & LE SAMOURAÏ — [05:39 - 43:30] THE KILLER — [43:31 - 01:38:48] SOCIAL MEDIA STUFF Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast You can also follow us on Instagram at: Aryan: https://www.instagram.com/aryantalksfilm/ Sanjeet: https://www.instagram.com/pixel_baba/ Amartya: https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/ Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/ Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! Follow us on Letterboxd at: https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/ https://letterboxd.com/Sanjeet_Singh/ https://letterboxd.com/aryantalksfilms/ https://letterboxd.com/amartya/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenisdead/support

In QID's third in-person recorded episode, Sanjeet, Aryan, and Dhruv talk about what all they watched on Day 3, 4 & 5 of MAMI. Short, non-spoilery discussions on “Joram”, "Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa", "Fallen Leaves", Gujarati critical darling "Kayo Kayo Colour" and many more. Also features, Dhruv discussing his sickness and how MAMI is responsible for it, Aryan's generic socio-political mumbo-jumbo, and Sanjeet falls asleep during the discussion. Chapters Intro — [00:00-5:30] Sanjeet & Dhruv on the new Rajat Kapoor film — [05:30-15:10] Aryan on "20 Days in Mariupol" — [15:10-26:10] "The Beast" — [26:10-34:50] "Totem" — [34:50-38:15] Aki Kaurismäki's Fallen Leaves — [38:15-43:00] Aryan on observational socio-political dramas featuring "The Burdened" & "Kayo Kayo Colour" — [43:00-51:20] Joram — [51:20-01:05:31] Social - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/queen-is-dead-a-film-tv-and-culture-podcast/id1518004973 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6z818QSzTpxl0FgkjSSYlR?si=RWvIEF7cTKqWDX1Gwugj8g&nd=1 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenisdead/support

In QID's second in-person recorded episode, Sanjeet, Aryan and Dhruv talk about what all they watched (and stupidly missed) on Day 2 & 3 of MAMI.Short, non-spoilery discussions on “Anatomy of a Fall,” “Green Border,” “Stolen,” and “Maestro.” Long, non-spoilery discussion on Anurag Kashyap's “Kennedy.” Also, featuring a one-sided argument about why watching films on a laptop is better than watching films at the NMACC from the Balcony. Chapters Intro — [00:00-3:30] Anatomy of a Fall — [03:30-10:20] Dhruv on "Green Border" & "Maestro — [10:20-19:20] Aryan & Sanjeet on "Stolen" — [19:20-27:15] Kennedy (No Spoilers!!) — [27:15-59:40] Outro — [59:40-1:04:45] Social - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/queen-is-dead-a-film-tv-and-culture-podcast/id1518004973 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6z818QSzTpxl0FgkjSSYlR?si=RWvIEF7cTKqWDX1Gwugj8g&nd=1 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenisdead/support