Filmi Baniya: Recent Episodes
Rahul Gupta
Filmi Baniya talks about the innovation in the creation of Superman and Lois which might just give DCEU a new direction. Similar to Marvel's Wanda Vision.
Our discussion on the X-Men and the deep political tone it possesses. Very Riveting talk.
Delighted to share my interview with Gabriel Bá, the co-creator of " Umbrella Academy" on Netflix. This discussion took a year to happen and we both connected between Sau Paulo, Brazil to New Delhi. This was fun as a number of Filmi Baniya readers got to ask questions to Gabriel. Hope you all like it.
We discuss superheroes from the prism of politics with noted film scholar Raghavendra Mk.
Filmi Baniya Quick Bite review of "neXt" (2020), which is now available on Disney+ Hotstar
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neXt - Silicon Valley pioneer Paul LeBlanc discovers that one of his own creations -- a powerful A.I. called NEXT -- might spell doom for humankind, so he tries to shutter the project, only to be kicked out of the company by his own brother, leaving him with nothing but mounting dread about the fate of the world. When a series of unsettling tech mishaps points to a potential worldwide crisis, LeBlanc joins forces with Special Agent Shea Salazar, whose strict moral code and sense of duty have earned her the respect of her team. Now, LeBlanc and Salazar are the only ones standing in the way of a potential global catastrophe, fighting an emergent super intelligence that, instead of launching missiles, will deploy the immense knowledge it has gleaned from the data to recruit allies, turn people against each other and eliminate obstacles to its own survival and growth.
Filmi Baniya review of "Utopia" (2020), which is now available on Amazon Prime Video.
Utopia is a conspiracy thriller that follows a group of young fans who come together when they discover that the conspiracy in an elusive comic, Utopia, is real. The comic foretells the demise of humanity and the world as we know it, thrusting this group of underdogs to embark on a high-stakes twisted adventure to use what they uncover to save themselves, each other and ultimately humanity.
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Delighted to share my first episode of "Filmi Adda", a unique concept where audience from different walks of life engage in a "collaborative" review of Mirzapur, Season 2 Amazon Prime Video MirzapurAmazon Excel Entertainment
I and noted Film scholar M.K.Raghavendra discuss why Indian films rarely make it to Oscars win and other international recognition. Very interesting
About The Boys: The Boys is an irreverent take on what happens when superheroes, who are as popular as celebrities, as influential as politicians and as revered as Gods, abuse their superpowers rather than use them for good. It's the powerless against the super powerful as The Boys embark on a heroic quest to expose the truth about "The Seven", and their formidable Vought backing.
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Delighted to share our interview with Matt Ruff, the author of "Lovecraft Country" which is now a major HBO/Disney+ Hotstar India show. This was possibly the most insightful interaction as Matt touched upon history of racism in America even after 150 years of independence and how he got inspired to write this unique content. This is a Filmi Baniya special and not to be missed.
Delighted to share my interview with the Lead actors of "Bandish Bandits". Both Shreya (Tamanna) and Ritwik (Radhe) came across as highly motivated, grounded, and forward looking professionals. They talk of how they were selected for Bandish Bandits, their work, and their experience in working with top rate actors like Naseeruddin Shah, etc, This was a blast!..... Hope you all like it! Bandish Bandits - A new Amazon Original Series starring Naseeruddin Shah, Atul Kulkarni, Shreya Chaudhry, Ritwik Bhowmik, Amit Mistry, Sheeba Chaddha, Rajesh Tailang, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Rahul Kumar and others.
I am delighted to share my interview with Anand and Amritpal , the creators of Bandish Bandits. We spoke about how the idea of the show came, the strategy for casting, and their collaboration with Shankar Ehsaan Loy. Hope you all love it Bandish Bandits - A new Amazon Original Series starring Naseeruddin Shah, Atul Kulkarni, Shreya Chaudhry, Ritwik Bhowmik, Amit Mistry, Sheeba Chaddha, Rajesh Tailang, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Rahul Kumar and others.
Delighted to share the final episode of the interaction with Anand and Amritpal of #BandishBandits! In this episode, we also talk of the rivalry between Naseeruddin Shah and his son played by Atul Kulkarni. No holds barred! Bandish Bandits - A new Amazon Original Series starring Naseeruddin Shah, Atul Kulkarni, Shreya Chaudhry, Ritwik Bhowmik, Amit Mistry, Sheeba Chaddha, Rajesh Tailang, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Rahul Kumar and others.
Presenting my interview with Scott Sava who originated and Directed Netflix's Animal Crackers. He speaks to me from the quaint town of Franklin, Tennessee in the US. We discuss how he turned his crazy idea into a star studded hit with over 10 years in the making. "Animal Crackers" is available to Indian audiences on Netflix now.
Filmi Charcha continued its 2nd part of "The Era Of Digital Content". Where I and @Aniruddha Nag discussed the rise of content creators on Youtube and other digital platforms with Tarika Singh, a leading content creator and Brands expert in the digital sphere.
Filmi Charcha continues in its latest episode where I and Aniruddha Nag discuss the rise of content creators on Youtube and other digital platforms with Tarika Singh, a leading content creator and Brands expert in the digital sphere.
It gives us immense joy to bring to you our first branded content episode in association with DC Comics, Audible, and Comic Con India. Our interview with Dirk Maggs, The Director of "The Sandman" Audiobook based on the best selling Neil Gaiman's comic book. The title is currently #1 on The New York Times bestseller list for weeks now. Devour!
In the second part of " Content Selection for Indian Entertainment Industry", Rahul and Aniruddha discuss the various nuances such as value of stars, content sensibility and the OTT content positioning
In the final episode of The Michael Uslan interview, we discussed Indian superheroes, the future of Comics in the post COVID world, and more! Have a listen!
It gives us immense joy to bring to you our first branded content episode in association with DC Comics, Audible, and Comic Con India. Our interview with Dirk Maggs, The Director of "The Sandman" Audiobook based on the best selling Neil Gaiman's comic book. The title is currently #1 on The New York Times bestseller list for weeks now. Devour!
Ab Tak Chappan was the most prolific and famous encounter cop biography on the big screen!
In 2 episodes, Rahul Gupta and Aniruddha Nag discuss how the content selection is done in the Indian Entertainment Industry. They go through various factors which affect the selection of content by studios, producers. And how this plays out in the business side of things for the industry.
Delighted to share the first episode of "Filmi Charcha", a series of podcasts discussing the various issues faced by the Indian Entertainment Industry. This episode features Filmi Baniya's Editor Rahul Gupta in a freewheeling chat with Aniruddha Nag, a seasoned movie industry professional who has worked in senior positions at Fox Star, UTV, B4U Entertainment. The subject of discussion is "Ignored Impact Of Lockdown on The Indian Entertainment Sector".
Delighted to share the first episode of "Filmi Charcha", a series of podcasts discussing the various issues faced by the Indian Entertainment Industry. This episode features Filmi Baniya's Editor Rahul Gupta in a freewheeling chat with Aniruddha Nag, a seasoned movie industry professional who has worked in senior positions at Fox Star, UTV, B4U Entertainment. The subject of discussion is "Ignored Impact Of Lockdown on The Indian Entertainment Sector". The panelists will share their learnings and suggestions at the end of the episode.
Filmi Baniya's Editor Rahul Gupta interviews Israeli star Rotem Shamir who has directed "Fauda". Fauda is one of Netflix's most popular shows across the globe with a massive following in the US and a rapidly growing fan base in India. Rotem gives an insightful look on the vision behind the show and it's inspirations. He also is the co-creator of "Hostages" , a top rate show which is now made into Hindi with Ronit Roy in the lead and is streaming on Disney+/Hotstar
India' s global face of cinema Irrfan Khan passed on recently. Filmi Baniya's Editor Rahul Gupta pays a heartfelt tribute to the iconic actor!
A unique look at the fiasco of Maharashtra power struggle and its relevance for start up founders!
A look at CBS' new TV show on the supernatural and the unknown created by the team behind "The Good Wife".
A look at the new movie starring Ayushmaan Khurana which tackles the subject of premature balding!
A curtain raiser on Ayushman Khurrana' new film featuring the exploits of a small town man fighting the social stigma of pre-mature balding!
A look at Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan's latest outing as a Naga Sadhu turned hunter in a Indian Western drama set in the late 1700's India.
A comparative study of the performances of Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenix. Filmi Baniya compares the two and gives his observations
A look at Amazon Prime's latest production on the life of a celebrated intelligence operative who leads a double life!
A fitting tribute to Jesse Pinkman, the second most important character written in the legacy of 'Breaking Bad'. Starring Aaron Paul and Directed by Vince Gilligan
A look at Hrithik Roshan's latest action film and how it stacks up against Saaho in its delivery.
A look at Todd Phillip's JOKER starring superstar Joaquin Phoenix as the clown prince of crime!
A look at the Netflix documentary made by award winning filmmaker Davis Guggenheim. The content here points and connects the dots of the not so commercial Bill Gates. Its focused on his humanitarian efforts!
A look at the career of Ayushmann Khurana and why he has struck a chord with his audience and investors! FILMI BANIYA chronicles the reasons why he has become Bollywood's favorite voice of reason.
The biggest action epic turns out to be the biggest washout of the year wiping off close to $14 Million of losses for the producers. A perspective by Filmi Baniya !
A look at Netflix's "The Spy" starring Sasha Baron Cohen which chronicles the life and times of a Mossad agent in midst of the conflict between Syria and Israel in 1960's.
A perspective on the evolution of The Shining to Doctor Sleep and the storytelling technology of Stephen King!
Manoj Vajpayee starrer TV show seems to be inspired in a big way from James Cameron-Schwarzenegger classic "True Lies"
A look at the various statistics, story and the level of hype behind Saaho which stars Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor.
A look at the new kid on the block from "The Star Wars Universe". A perspective on its relevance and the content of the first trailer.
A fascinating and seemingly neutral look at the infamous Batla House terrorist encounter in New Delhi in 2008
The Netflix India show by Anurag Kashyap and team packs a punch but the first season was much better! New cast introductions and superior production design do the face saving.
A look at the 1960's Hollywood movement and the struggle of actors and Hippies in Quentin Tarantino's 9th film which stars the biggest names in tinsel town.
The importance of Bollywood's first attempt at glorifying India's interstellar prowess!
A perspective on the strategic importance of a $50 Million Bollywood action entertainer. Justified?
A unique look at the superhero verse which turns the pop culture perspective upside down. Amazon Prime's bold move to take on the likes of Marvel and DC Comics
New documentary about Cambridge Analytica and data manipulation! Facebook and fellow unicorns are about to take over the human race!