Lost and Found https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com en HTSmartcast Welcome to OTTplay Lost and found, a podcast that tells you about critically-acclaimed yet lesser-known films and shows that you’ve probably not watched yet but should. This is an OTTplay Production, brought to you by HT Smartcast. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/52fc9c84-e89c-11ef-851f-577daa31cc5e/image/94ddab5d1e1bf498be3bfddc45141309.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Lost and Found https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com no episodic OTTplay - HT Smartcast Welcome to OTTplay Lost and found, a podcast that tells you about critically-acclaimed yet lesser-known films and shows that you’ve probably not watched yet but should. This is an OTTplay Production, brought to you by HT Smartcast. HT Smartcast podcasts@hindustantimes.com A Spy Among Friends https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/a-spy-among-friends-KVTbnOoh This underrated gem focuses on the psychological cost of living in a world built on lies This show is atmospheric, stylish, and packed with razor-sharp dialogue that keeps you hanging on to every word The espionage genre has always been a playground for tension, deception, and moral ambiguity, capturing audiences with its shadowy corridors of secrecy. From Cold War classics like Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy to modern thrillers like The Americans, spy narratives often blur the lines between loyalty and betrayal. In today’s episode of Lost and Found, we’re diving into an underrated masterpiece that’s equal parts espionage thriller and emotional drama. If you’re into betrayal, intrigue, and complicated friendships, this one’s for you. Yep, we’re talking about the gripping series A Spy Among Friends, streaming now on SonyLIV with OTTplay Premium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:07:41 -0000 A Spy Among Friends full 121 OTTplay - HT Smartcast This underrated gem focuses on the psychological cost of living in a world built on lies This show is atmospheric, stylish, and packed with razor-sharp dialogue that keeps you hanging on to every word The espionage genre has always been a playground for tension, deception, and moral ambiguity, capturing audiences with its shadowy corridors of secrecy. From Cold War classics like Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy to modern thrillers like The Americans, spy narratives often blur the lines between loyalty and betrayal. In today’s episode of Lost and Found, we’re diving into an underrated masterpiece that’s equal parts espionage thriller and emotional drama. If you’re into betrayal, intrigue, and complicated friendships, this one’s for you. Yep, we’re talking about the gripping series A Spy Among Friends, streaming now on SonyLIV with OTTplay Premium. This underrated gem focuses on the psychological cost of living in a world built on lies This show is atmospheric, stylish, and packed with razor-sharp dialogue that keeps you hanging on to every word The espionage genre has always been a playground for tension, deception, and moral ambiguity, capturing audiences with its shadowy corridors of secrecy. From Cold War classics like Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy to modern thrillers like The Americans, spy narratives often blur the lines between loyalty and betrayal. In today’s episode of Lost and Found, we’re diving into an underrated masterpiece that’s equal parts espionage thriller and emotional drama. If you’re into betrayal, intrigue, and complicated friendships, this one’s for you. Yep, we’re talking about the gripping series A Spy Among Friends, streaming now on SonyLIV with OTTplay Premium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 274 no If These Walls Could Talk https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/if-these-walls-could-talk-DPyQhUyX This Demi Moore-Sissy Spacey-Cher starrer shows how societal attitudes influenced women’s reproductive rights over decades With abortion rights once again under threat, the message in this HBO anthology film feels as urgent now as it did nearly three decades ago. Today, we’re revisiting a poignant, powerful, and, sadly, forgotten gem —the 1996 HBO film If These Walls Could Talk. This compelling anthology film chronicles the stories of three women grappling with unplanned pregnancies in three distinct eras: the 1950s, 1970s, and 1990s. This may be a modest made for TV film but it’s also one that resonates strongly even today, especially in light of the overturning of Roe v. Wade in the United States. Let’s unpack why this cinematic masterpiece deserves to be on your watchlist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:22:38 -0000 If These Walls Could Talk full 120 OTTplay - HT Smartcast This Demi Moore-Sissy Spacey-Cher starrer shows how societal attitudes influenced women’s reproductive rights over decades With abortion rights once again under threat, the message in this HBO anthology film feels as urgent now as it did nearly three decades ago. Today, we’re revisiting a poignant, powerful, and, sadly, forgotten gem —the 1996 HBO film If These Walls Could Talk. This compelling anthology film chronicles the stories of three women grappling with unplanned pregnancies in three distinct eras: the 1950s, 1970s, and 1990s. This may be a modest made for TV film but it’s also one that resonates strongly even today, especially in light of the overturning of Roe v. Wade in the United States. Let’s unpack why this cinematic masterpiece deserves to be on your watchlist. This Demi Moore-Sissy Spacey-Cher starrer shows how societal attitudes influenced women’s reproductive rights over decades With abortion rights once again under threat, the message in this HBO anthology film feels as urgent now as it did nearly three decades ago. Today, we’re revisiting a poignant, powerful, and, sadly, forgotten gem —the 1996 HBO film If These Walls Could Talk. This compelling anthology film chronicles the stories of three women grappling with unplanned pregnancies in three distinct eras: the 1950s, 1970s, and 1990s. This may be a modest made for TV film but it’s also one that resonates strongly even today, especially in light of the overturning of Roe v. Wade in the United States. Let’s unpack why this cinematic masterpiece deserves to be on your watchlist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 319 no The Late Shift https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/the-late-shift-VUpeqOVx In the latest episode, we dive into an underrated film that captures the legendary battle for late-night supremacy with wit and gravitas. Each person has their own favourite Jimmy, it’s either Kimmel or Fallon but never both. Conan O'Brien may have pivoted to podcasts and perhaps, headlining that oddball travel show but the highlight of his CV remains being one of the most compelling hosts on TV. No one loves Meyers, everyone misses Trevor Noah and few may have managed to pull off a remarkable second innings like Jon Steward. Yes, you’ve guessed it! We’re talking exclusively about those TV hosts who’ve ruled over late-night television with their astounding wit, fluid interviewing skills and that distinguished chutzpah. And in today’s episode of Lost and Found, we’re delving into a film that’s based on the real-life rivalry between two talk show hosts in the 90s – yes, we’re alluding to the 1996 film, The Late Shift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:14:45 -0000 The Late Shift full 119 OTTplay - HT Smartcast In the latest episode, we dive into an underrated film that captures the legendary battle for late-night supremacy with wit and gravitas. Each person has their own favourite Jimmy, it’s either Kimmel or Fallon but never both. Conan O'Brien may have pivoted to podcasts and perhaps, headlining that oddball travel show but the highlight of his CV remains being one of the most compelling hosts on TV. No one loves Meyers, everyone misses Trevor Noah and few may have managed to pull off a remarkable second innings like Jon Steward. Yes, you’ve guessed it! We’re talking exclusively about those TV hosts who’ve ruled over late-night television with their astounding wit, fluid interviewing skills and that distinguished chutzpah. And in today’s episode of Lost and Found, we’re delving into a film that’s based on the real-life rivalry between two talk show hosts in the 90s – yes, we’re alluding to the 1996 film, The Late Shift. In the latest episode, we dive into an underrated film that captures the legendary battle for late-night supremacy with wit and gravitas. Each person has their own favourite Jimmy, it’s either Kimmel or Fallon but never both. Conan O'Brien may have pivoted to podcasts and perhaps, headlining that oddball travel show but the highlight of his CV remains being one of the most compelling hosts on TV. No one loves Meyers, everyone misses Trevor Noah and few may have managed to pull off a remarkable second innings like Jon Steward. Yes, you’ve guessed it! We’re talking exclusively about those TV hosts who’ve ruled over late-night television with their astounding wit, fluid interviewing skills and that distinguished chutzpah. And in today’s episode of Lost and Found, we’re delving into a film that’s based on the real-life rivalry between two talk show hosts in the 90s – yes, we’re alluding to the 1996 film, The Late Shift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 352 no Why Mama is a lot more than a ghost story https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/why-mama-is-a-lot-more-than-a-ghost-story-qML9jMlq More than a typical horror, this Guillermo del Toro-produced film explores human and supernatural connections with depth and dread You may be just about recovering from your Halloween hangover but we at OTTplay believe in letting the chills flow throughout the year. So in today’s episode of Lost & Found, we’re delving into a rare horror film that had all the ingredients of a spine-tingler but didn’t get the attention it so rightfully deserved. We’re talking about Guillermo del Toro’s 2013 film Mama starring Jessica Chastain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:49:38 -0000 Why Mama is a lot more than a ghost story full 118 OTTplay - HT Smartcast More than a typical horror, this Guillermo del Toro-produced film explores human and supernatural connections with depth and dread You may be just about recovering from your Halloween hangover but we at OTTplay believe in letting the chills flow throughout the year. So in today’s episode of Lost & Found, we’re delving into a rare horror film that had all the ingredients of a spine-tingler but didn’t get the attention it so rightfully deserved. We’re talking about Guillermo del Toro’s 2013 film Mama starring Jessica Chastain. More than a typical horror, this Guillermo del Toro-produced film explores human and supernatural connections with depth and dread You may be just about recovering from your Halloween hangover but we at OTTplay believe in letting the chills flow throughout the year. So in today’s episode of Lost & Found, we’re delving into a rare horror film that had all the ingredients of a spine-tingler but didn’t get the attention it so rightfully deserved. We’re talking about Guillermo del Toro’s 2013 film Mama starring Jessica Chastain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 345 no The forgotten masterpiece Cloverfield is the best monster movie you’ve not watched yet https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/the-forgotten-masterpiece-cloverfield-is-the-best-monster-movie-youve-not-watched-yet-itWgA7k1 Those who love a good creature movie have very particular expectations. Having watched prehistoric reptiles wrestle like heavyweight champions and occasionally, even take on their fictional Japanese cousins who breathe fire, let’s just say, our sensibilities have been trained to expect the unexpected and some more. It’s like being wowed beyond imagination and blown to bits is the very least one would hope to take away from this experience. But in today’s episode of Lost and Found, we’re introducing you to a thrilling, edge-of-your-seat film that redefined the monster genre for modern audiences. Yes, we’re talking about Cloverfield. Nearly two decades on, this film still packs a punch, and is worth discovering or even rediscovering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:55:57 -0000 The forgotten masterpiece Cloverfield is the best monster movie you’ve not watched yet full 117 OTTplay - HT Smartcast Those who love a good creature movie have very particular expectations. Having watched prehistoric reptiles wrestle like heavyweight champions and occasionally, even take on their fictional Japanese cousins who breathe fire, let’s just say, our sensibilities have been trained to expect the unexpected and some more. It’s like being wowed beyond imagination and blown to bits is the very least one would hope to take away from this experience. But in today’s episode of Lost and Found, we’re introducing you to a thrilling, edge-of-your-seat film that redefined the monster genre for modern audiences. Yes, we’re talking about Cloverfield. Nearly two decades on, this film still packs a punch, and is worth discovering or even rediscovering. Those who love a good creature movie have very particular expectations. Having watched prehistoric reptiles wrestle like heavyweight champions and occasionally, even take on their fictional Japanese cousins who breathe fire, let’s just say, our sensibilities have been trained to expect the unexpected and some more. It’s like being wowed beyond imagination and blown to bits is the very least one would hope to take away from this experience. But in today’s episode of Lost and Found, we’re introducing you to a thrilling, edge-of-your-seat film that redefined the monster genre for modern audiences. Yes, we’re talking about Cloverfield. Nearly two decades on, this film still packs a punch, and is worth discovering or even rediscovering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 375 no The dark comedy you didn’t know Pierce Brosnan nailed https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/the-dark-comedy-you-didnt-know-pierce-brosnan-nailed-SYEj39sz Why The Matador is Pierce Brosnan’s best-kept secret and why you need to watch it! Chance encounters sometimes lead to unimaginably delightful adventures. Particularly in films. From those strategically timed meet cutes in romcoms to diametrically opposite personalities being saddled together in complex circumstances. If this vague intro hasn’t triggered your imagination to guess which film we’re alluding to… let’s make your life easier and just tell you. In today’s episode of Lost and Found, we’re talking about The Matador, a film that brings suspense, laughter, and an unconventional charm that continues to captivate audiences nearly two decades after its theatrical release. The Pierce Brosnan-Greg Kinnear starrer revolves around a hitman and a distraught businessman having a chance encounter at a bar in Mexico and how their fates get stitched together in more ways than one. No prizes for guessing who plays what here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:51:41 -0000 The dark comedy you didn’t know Pierce Brosnan nailed full 116 OTTplay - HT Smartcast Why The Matador is Pierce Brosnan’s best-kept secret and why you need to watch it! Chance encounters sometimes lead to unimaginably delightful adventures. Particularly in films. From those strategically timed meet cutes in romcoms to diametrically opposite personalities being saddled together in complex circumstances. If this vague intro hasn’t triggered your imagination to guess which film we’re alluding to… let’s make your life easier and just tell you. In today’s episode of Lost and Found, we’re talking about The Matador, a film that brings suspense, laughter, and an unconventional charm that continues to captivate audiences nearly two decades after its theatrical release. The Pierce Brosnan-Greg Kinnear starrer revolves around a hitman and a distraught businessman having a chance encounter at a bar in Mexico and how their fates get stitched together in more ways than one. No prizes for guessing who plays what here. Why The Matador is Pierce Brosnan’s best-kept secret and why you need to watch it! Chance encounters sometimes lead to unimaginably delightful adventures. Particularly in films. From those strategically timed meet cutes in romcoms to diametrically opposite personalities being saddled together in complex circumstances. If this vague intro hasn’t triggered your imagination to guess which film we’re alluding to… let’s make your life easier and just tell you. In today’s episode of Lost and Found, we’re talking about The Matador, a film that brings suspense, laughter, and an unconventional charm that continues to captivate audiences nearly two decades after its theatrical release. The Pierce Brosnan-Greg Kinnear starrer revolves around a hitman and a distraught businessman having a chance encounter at a bar in Mexico and how their fates get stitched together in more ways than one. No prizes for guessing who plays what here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 387 no The Art of the Steal https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/the-art-of-the-steal-p2KrMyCW Kurt Russell-Matt Dillon’s underrated gem will make you fall in love with heist movies Russell plays a suave, larger-than-life criminal in this underrated heist movie When one thinks of heists movies, critically-acclaimed films such as Reservoir Dogs and Dog Day Afternoon or popular blockbusters such as Ocean’s Eleven or Now You See Me spring to mind. But there are forgotten heist movies that didn’t get their due and deserve to be revisited. In today’s episode of Lost and Found, we’re talking about the slick, stylish, and criminally-underrated film The Art of the Steal that’s perfect for a laid-back evening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 21 Oct 2024 17:05:41 -0000 The Art of the Steal full 115 OTTplay - HT Smartcast Kurt Russell-Matt Dillon’s underrated gem will make you fall in love with heist movies Russell plays a suave, larger-than-life criminal in this underrated heist movie When one thinks of heists movies, critically-acclaimed films such as Reservoir Dogs and Dog Day Afternoon or popular blockbusters such as Ocean’s Eleven or Now You See Me spring to mind. But there are forgotten heist movies that didn’t get their due and deserve to be revisited. In today’s episode of Lost and Found, we’re talking about the slick, stylish, and criminally-underrated film The Art of the Steal that’s perfect for a laid-back evening. Kurt Russell-Matt Dillon’s underrated gem will make you fall in love with heist movies Russell plays a suave, larger-than-life criminal in this underrated heist movie When one thinks of heists movies, critically-acclaimed films such as Reservoir Dogs and Dog Day Afternoon or popular blockbusters such as Ocean’s Eleven or Now You See Me spring to mind. But there are forgotten heist movies that didn’t get their due and deserve to be revisited. In today’s episode of Lost and Found, we’re talking about the slick, stylish, and criminally-underrated film The Art of the Steal that’s perfect for a laid-back evening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 347 no Nirbashito - This underrated gem is a telling story of freedom of speech https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/nirbashito-this-underrated-gem-is-a-telling-story-of-freedom-of-speech-y4xjuKvL Churni Ganguly plays an author in exile as her work threatens the political establishment in Nirbashito . It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that we live in extremely divisive times. The level of intolerance and rejection of ideas and ideologies that don’t concur with our own has to be unprecedented. This prompts us to revisit this lesser-known and perhaps, underrated Bengali film Nirbashito. It’s one of those rare films that strikes a delicate balance between artistic storytelling and emotional resonance, while remaining just as relevant even today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:39:20 -0000 Nirbashito - This underrated gem is a telling story of freedom of speech full 114 OTTplay - HT Smartcast Churni Ganguly plays an author in exile as her work threatens the political establishment in Nirbashito . It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that we live in extremely divisive times. The level of intolerance and rejection of ideas and ideologies that don’t concur with our own has to be unprecedented. This prompts us to revisit this lesser-known and perhaps, underrated Bengali film Nirbashito. It’s one of those rare films that strikes a delicate balance between artistic storytelling and emotional resonance, while remaining just as relevant even today. Churni Ganguly plays an author in exile as her work threatens the political establishment in Nirbashito . It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that we live in extremely divisive times. The level of intolerance and rejection of ideas and ideologies that don’t concur with our own has to be unprecedented. This prompts us to revisit this lesser-known and perhaps, underrated Bengali film Nirbashito. It’s one of those rare films that strikes a delicate balance between artistic storytelling and emotional resonance, while remaining just as relevant even today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 326 no Hands of Stone - De Niro elevates this sports biopic that skips the sports movie tropes https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/hands-of-stone-de-niro-elevates-this-sports-biopic-that-skips-the-sports-movie-tropes-2i14oP6X Hands of Stone depicts the gritty, multifaceted life of Panamanian boxer Roberto Durán Sports films often follow a familiar playbook, sticking to tropes and clichés: the underdog triumphs, the fall from grace, and the dramatic comeback in the climax. From Rocky to Remember the Titans, these films tend to focus on predictable narratives of resilience and redemption. While these formulaic elements can be inspiring, they sometimes strip away the complexity of real-life sports stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0000 Hands of Stone - De Niro elevates this sports biopic that skips the sports movie tropes full 112 OTTplay - HT Smartcast Hands of Stone depicts the gritty, multifaceted life of Panamanian boxer Roberto Durán Sports films often follow a familiar playbook, sticking to tropes and clichés: the underdog triumphs, the fall from grace, and the dramatic comeback in the climax. From Rocky to Remember the Titans, these films tend to focus on predictable narratives of resilience and redemption. While these formulaic elements can be inspiring, they sometimes strip away the complexity of real-life sports stories. Hands of Stone depicts the gritty, multifaceted life of Panamanian boxer Roberto Durán Sports films often follow a familiar playbook, sticking to tropes and clichés: the underdog triumphs, the fall from grace, and the dramatic comeback in the climax. From Rocky to Remember the Titans, these films tend to focus on predictable narratives of resilience and redemption. While these formulaic elements can be inspiring, they sometimes strip away the complexity of real-life sports stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 263 no The mastermind behind Pan’s Labyrinth and The Shape of Water delivers a feast for the eyes https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mastermind-behind-pans-labyrinth-and-the-shape-of-water-delivers-a-feast-for-the-eyes-v1Emg_KX Goth horror is a unique genre. A delicious blend that has the ability to transport audiences to a fantasy world where everything is possible and the laws of the world as we know it don’t always apply. In today’s episode of Lost and Found, we’re delving into one such film that’s equal parts spine-chilling and visually stunning – Crimson Peak. Yes, the 2015 gothic horror romance from the ever-imaginative mind of Guillermo del Toro. Now, if you haven’t seen it yet, you’re in for a treat. So grab your tea and let’s dive into the hauntingly stunning world of Crimson Peak Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:26:29 -0000 The mastermind behind Pan’s Labyrinth and The Shape of Water delivers a feast for the eyes full 111 OTTplay - HT Smartcast Goth horror is a unique genre. A delicious blend that has the ability to transport audiences to a fantasy world where everything is possible and the laws of the world as we know it don’t always apply. In today’s episode of Lost and Found, we’re delving into one such film that’s equal parts spine-chilling and visually stunning – Crimson Peak. Yes, the 2015 gothic horror romance from the ever-imaginative mind of Guillermo del Toro. Now, if you haven’t seen it yet, you’re in for a treat. So grab your tea and let’s dive into the hauntingly stunning world of Crimson Peak Goth horror is a unique genre. A delicious blend that has the ability to transport audiences to a fantasy world where everything is possible and the laws of the world as we know it don’t always apply. In today’s episode of Lost and Found, we’re delving into one such film that’s equal parts spine-chilling and visually stunning – Crimson Peak. Yes, the 2015 gothic horror romance from the ever-imaginative mind of Guillermo del Toro. Now, if you haven’t seen it yet, you’re in for a treat. So grab your tea and let’s dive into the hauntingly stunning world of Crimson Peak Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 348 no The film that inspired Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar is a feel-good classic- Breaking Away https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/the-film-that-inspired-jo-jeeta-wohi-sikandar-is-a-feel-good-classic-breaking-away-4sbJV4_z Revisit Breaking Away, a 1979 classic that slipped off the radar and is now streaming on Disney+Hotstar The most iconic sports movies follow a certain framework. They’re packed with winning moments and crushing losses. They tuck in nuggets of wisdom about the relentless spirit that drives some to go beyond the limits of human potential to achieve incredible glory. But there are also some that stray away from convention and try to weave a more emotional and sensitive narrative that touches a necessary nerve. That’s right, we’re talking about Breaking Away, a 1979 classic that might’ve slipped off the radar but is still as fresh and relevant as ever. So why should you watch Breaking Away? Well, it’s a feel-good story with real emotional depth, and it captures the essence of finding your way in the world when you’re not quite sure where you belong. Whether you’re in the mood for a bit of nostalgia, a heartwarming tale, or just an enjoyable film with some great cycling action – this one’s got it all. And, it’s available on Disney+Hotstar in India. So, no excuses – it’s time to hit ‘play’ and rediscover this forgotten gem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:30:00 -0000 The film that inspired Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar is a feel-good classic- Breaking Away full 110 OTTplay - HT Smartcast Revisit Breaking Away, a 1979 classic that slipped off the radar and is now streaming on Disney+Hotstar The most iconic sports movies follow a certain framework. They’re packed with winning moments and crushing losses. They tuck in nuggets of wisdom about the relentless spirit that drives some to go beyond the limits of human potential to achieve incredible glory. But there are also some that stray away from convention and try to weave a more emotional and sensitive narrative that touches a necessary nerve. That’s right, we’re talking about Breaking Away, a 1979 classic that might’ve slipped off the radar but is still as fresh and relevant as ever. So why should you watch Breaking Away? Well, it’s a feel-good story with real emotional depth, and it captures the essence of finding your way in the world when you’re not quite sure where you belong. Whether you’re in the mood for a bit of nostalgia, a heartwarming tale, or just an enjoyable film with some great cycling action – this one’s got it all. And, it’s available on Disney+Hotstar in India. So, no excuses – it’s time to hit ‘play’ and rediscover this forgotten gem. Revisit Breaking Away, a 1979 classic that slipped off the radar and is now streaming on Disney+Hotstar The most iconic sports movies follow a certain framework. They’re packed with winning moments and crushing losses. They tuck in nuggets of wisdom about the relentless spirit that drives some to go beyond the limits of human potential to achieve incredible glory. But there are also some that stray away from convention and try to weave a more emotional and sensitive narrative that touches a necessary nerve. That’s right, we’re talking about Breaking Away, a 1979 classic that might’ve slipped off the radar but is still as fresh and relevant as ever. So why should you watch Breaking Away? Well, it’s a feel-good story with real emotional depth, and it captures the essence of finding your way in the world when you’re not quite sure where you belong. Whether you’re in the mood for a bit of nostalgia, a heartwarming tale, or just an enjoyable film with some great cycling action – this one’s got it all. And, it’s available on Disney+Hotstar in India. So, no excuses – it’s time to hit ‘play’ and rediscover this forgotten gem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 324 no Two for the Money https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/two-for-the-money-ugfaqfQV Two for the Money: Revisit this gripping drama of ambition and deceit starring Al Pacino and Matthew McConaughey. Very often we come across films that seem to be familiar for indefinite reasons. There’s just something relatable if not reminiscent about their construct or telling that pulls us in and keeps us glued even though the end seems only too predictable. But to be honest, sometimes, predictable can also be comforting and perhaps, is just what it takes to hit the spot. The 2005 drama, Two for the Money is surely one such film and it’s our Lost and Found for today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:46:12 -0000 Two for the Money full 109 OTTplay - HT Smartcast Two for the Money: Revisit this gripping drama of ambition and deceit starring Al Pacino and Matthew McConaughey. Very often we come across films that seem to be familiar for indefinite reasons. There’s just something relatable if not reminiscent about their construct or telling that pulls us in and keeps us glued even though the end seems only too predictable. But to be honest, sometimes, predictable can also be comforting and perhaps, is just what it takes to hit the spot. The 2005 drama, Two for the Money is surely one such film and it’s our Lost and Found for today Two for the Money: Revisit this gripping drama of ambition and deceit starring Al Pacino and Matthew McConaughey. Very often we come across films that seem to be familiar for indefinite reasons. There’s just something relatable if not reminiscent about their construct or telling that pulls us in and keeps us glued even though the end seems only too predictable. But to be honest, sometimes, predictable can also be comforting and perhaps, is just what it takes to hit the spot. The 2005 drama, Two for the Money is surely one such film and it’s our Lost and Found for today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 312 no Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/justice-league-the-flashpoint-paradox-AAgAjoae The hype surrounding The Flash leading up to its release was nothing short of monumental. There were even reports of early special screenings drawing significant praise from fans, filmmakers, and critics. However, the film underperformed at the box office, riddled with jarringly poor VFX and a disappointing third act. The film’s production itself was marred by controversies, from writers and directors leaving to lead star Ezra Miller’s altercations with the law on more than a few occasions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:38:09 -0000 Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox full 98 OTTplay - HT Smartcast The hype surrounding The Flash leading up to its release was nothing short of monumental. There were even reports of early special screenings drawing significant praise from fans, filmmakers, and critics. However, the film underperformed at the box office, riddled with jarringly poor VFX and a disappointing third act. The film’s production itself was marred by controversies, from writers and directors leaving to lead star Ezra Miller’s altercations with the law on more than a few occasions. The hype surrounding The Flash leading up to its release was nothing short of monumental. There were even reports of early special screenings drawing significant praise from fans, filmmakers, and critics. However, the film underperformed at the box office, riddled with jarringly poor VFX and a disappointing third act. The film’s production itself was marred by controversies, from writers and directors leaving to lead star Ezra Miller’s altercations with the law on more than a few occasions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 318 no Iti Mrinalini https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/iti-mrinalini-MWwQODis Films that revolve around the lives of movie stars are typical. Giving us a peek into their personal lives, they hope to allow audiences a chance to get to know them beyond the veil of celebrity and through a candid lens. But there are films that also delve into their fragile existence and their inability to accept their forced obscurity when they fade from the limelight following decades of stardom. Aparna Sen’s Iti Mrinalini is one such poignant film and it’s our Lost and Found for today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Apr 2023 14:41:57 -0000 Iti Mrinalini full 97 OTTplay - HT Smartcast Films that revolve around the lives of movie stars are typical. Giving us a peek into their personal lives, they hope to allow audiences a chance to get to know them beyond the veil of celebrity and through a candid lens. But there are films that also delve into their fragile existence and their inability to accept their forced obscurity when they fade from the limelight following decades of stardom. Aparna Sen’s Iti Mrinalini is one such poignant film and it’s our Lost and Found for today. Films that revolve around the lives of movie stars are typical. Giving us a peek into their personal lives, they hope to allow audiences a chance to get to know them beyond the veil of celebrity and through a candid lens. But there are films that also delve into their fragile existence and their inability to accept their forced obscurity when they fade from the limelight following decades of stardom. Aparna Sen’s Iti Mrinalini is one such poignant film and it’s our Lost and Found for today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 252 no Manassinakkare: An elderly woman’s new lease on life https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/manassinakkare-an-elderly-womans-new-lease-on-life-NBpyzm_J The 2000s can be described as the most unremarkable decade in Malayalam cinema. A slew of over-the-top films with problematic themes passed for flag bearers of the industry. But then there were a few films that bucked this trend such as Kazcha, Thanmatra, and the 2003 Sathyan Anthikad film Manassinakkare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:54:18 -0000 Manassinakkare: An elderly woman’s new lease on life full 96 OTTplay - HT Smartcast The 2000s can be described as the most unremarkable decade in Malayalam cinema. A slew of over-the-top films with problematic themes passed for flag bearers of the industry. But then there were a few films that bucked this trend such as Kazcha, Thanmatra, and the 2003 Sathyan Anthikad film Manassinakkare. The 2000s can be described as the most unremarkable decade in Malayalam cinema. A slew of over-the-top films with problematic themes passed for flag bearers of the industry. But then there were a few films that bucked this trend such as Kazcha, Thanmatra, and the 2003 Sathyan Anthikad film Manassinakkare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 224 no Bhramaram https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/bhramaram-KnB36AN5 Bhramaram: Even before Drishyam, here’s a Mohanlal mystery about a deceptive man with a shady past Malayalam cinema’s most prolific actor and undisputed superstar, Mohanlal has featured in a fair share of tragedies over the years. Most notably, in films such as Thalavattam, Ennishtam Ninnishtam, Kireedam, Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam, Moonam Pakkam, and Thanmathra. Filmmaker Blessy’s Thanmathra, which released in 2005, won several awards for the filmmaker and the film’s lead star Mohanlal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Jan 2023 13:31:29 -0000 Bhramaram full 95 OTTplay - HT Smartcast Bhramaram: Even before Drishyam, here’s a Mohanlal mystery about a deceptive man with a shady past Malayalam cinema’s most prolific actor and undisputed superstar, Mohanlal has featured in a fair share of tragedies over the years. Most notably, in films such as Thalavattam, Ennishtam Ninnishtam, Kireedam, Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam, Moonam Pakkam, and Thanmathra. Filmmaker Blessy’s Thanmathra, which released in 2005, won several awards for the filmmaker and the film’s lead star Mohanlal. Bhramaram: Even before Drishyam, here’s a Mohanlal mystery about a deceptive man with a shady past Malayalam cinema’s most prolific actor and undisputed superstar, Mohanlal has featured in a fair share of tragedies over the years. Most notably, in films such as Thalavattam, Ennishtam Ninnishtam, Kireedam, Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam, Moonam Pakkam, and Thanmathra. Filmmaker Blessy’s Thanmathra, which released in 2005, won several awards for the filmmaker and the film’s lead star Mohanlal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 213 no Kadambari: The morality of an immoral relationship https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/kadambari-the-morality-of-an-immoral-relationship-yNyDBuT5 The 2015 Bengali film narrates the fictionalised story of Kadambari Devi, who is better known as Jyotirindranath Tagore’s wife or Rabindranath Tagore’s sister-in-law. The unfortunate tale of her premature demise has been the subject of great intrigue for many years. And people have always been curious about the woman who was the inspiration behind several of Tagore’s works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 12 Jan 2023 12:26:43 -0000 Kadambari: The morality of an immoral relationship full 94 OTTplay - HT Smartcast The 2015 Bengali film narrates the fictionalised story of Kadambari Devi, who is better known as Jyotirindranath Tagore’s wife or Rabindranath Tagore’s sister-in-law. The unfortunate tale of her premature demise has been the subject of great intrigue for many years. And people have always been curious about the woman who was the inspiration behind several of Tagore’s works. The 2015 Bengali film narrates the fictionalised story of Kadambari Devi, who is better known as Jyotirindranath Tagore’s wife or Rabindranath Tagore’s sister-in-law. The unfortunate tale of her premature demise has been the subject of great intrigue for many years. And people have always been curious about the woman who was the inspiration behind several of Tagore’s works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 211 no Raincoat https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/raincoat-702Wwsuk Feel-good films can singularly serve as mood-lifters when you’re feeling low. But there are those that can draw you in with a compelling narrative and evoke a range of emotions. Rituparno Ghosh’s National Award-winning Raincoat is one such film and is considered among the late legendary filmmaker’s seminal works. His vision is realised on the screen with much conviction by Ajay Devgn and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who play the central characters of Mannu and Neeru. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Jan 2023 13:24:16 -0000 Raincoat full 93 OTTplay - HT Smartcast Feel-good films can singularly serve as mood-lifters when you’re feeling low. But there are those that can draw you in with a compelling narrative and evoke a range of emotions. Rituparno Ghosh’s National Award-winning Raincoat is one such film and is considered among the late legendary filmmaker’s seminal works. His vision is realised on the screen with much conviction by Ajay Devgn and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who play the central characters of Mannu and Neeru. Feel-good films can singularly serve as mood-lifters when you’re feeling low. But there are those that can draw you in with a compelling narrative and evoke a range of emotions. Rituparno Ghosh’s National Award-winning Raincoat is one such film and is considered among the late legendary filmmaker’s seminal works. His vision is realised on the screen with much conviction by Ajay Devgn and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who play the central characters of Mannu and Neeru. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 233 no A Time to Kill: A murderer or a righteous father? — a captivating courtroom drama https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/a-time-to-a-kill-a-murderer-or-a-righteous-father-a-captivating-courtroom-drama-FVLWlyF7 Joel Schumacher will, unfortunately, forever be remembered as the man who directed the universally-panned Batman films from the 90s, Batman Forever and Batman & Robin. Nevertheless, the late filmmaker did helm a few cult classics such as Phone Booth, The Lost Boys, The Phantom of the Opera, and The Client. A Time to Kill, which was released in 1996 and is arguably one of his best films. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 Dec 2022 12:57:01 -0000 A Time to Kill: A murderer or a righteous father? — a captivating courtroom drama full 92 OTTplay - HT Smartcast Joel Schumacher will, unfortunately, forever be remembered as the man who directed the universally-panned Batman films from the 90s, Batman Forever and Batman & Robin. Nevertheless, the late filmmaker did helm a few cult classics such as Phone Booth, The Lost Boys, The Phantom of the Opera, and The Client. A Time to Kill, which was released in 1996 and is arguably one of his best films. Joel Schumacher will, unfortunately, forever be remembered as the man who directed the universally-panned Batman films from the 90s, Batman Forever and Batman & Robin. Nevertheless, the late filmmaker did helm a few cult classics such as Phone Booth, The Lost Boys, The Phantom of the Opera, and The Client. A Time to Kill, which was released in 1996 and is arguably one of his best films. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 215 no The King of Comedy (1982) https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/the-king-of-comedy-1982-Of8ZvlK5 There are few films that have managed to capture the desperation and dread that some folks in the world of entertainment go through in their quest for ultimate glory. The exhausting journey of trying to nab that one big break has been detailed to some degree in many films and shows. But the extreme lengths that one can go to in an attempt to achieve one’s showbiz dreams, has been most accurately portrayed in Martin Scorcese’s 1982 film, The King of Comedy. And it’s our Lost and Found for today. The film follows Rupert Pupkin, a struggling standup comedian played by Robert Deniro who hopes to get a spot in the Tonight’s Show. When a chance encounter with the show’s aging legendary host Jerry Langford (played by the inimitable Jerry Lewis and modeled on Johnny Carson) offers a glimmer of hope, Pupkin dives right in. But as it turns out, what seemed like an accidental big break was just a ruse to politely turn the struggling comedian away. But Pupkin is determined, desperate and willing to resort to extreme measures such as kidnapping the show’s host to get his big break. How this one folds up is anyone’s guess but the asphyxiating feeling of sitting through the turbulent events that follow actually makes it a taut thriller worth watching. Deniro is in prime form here and had just won the Best Actor Oscar for Raging Bull prior to this film. He completely immerses himself into the unassuming and relentless sociopath who struggles to accept his mediocrity. In some ways, Pupkin resembles Deniro’s iconic Travis Bickle from Taxi Driver but is surely less belligerent, even if the character may be equally off-kilter and damaged.     If you’re in the mood for an unsettling watch that could leave you singularly disturbed, add The King of Comedy to your watchlist now. Well that's the OTTplay Lost and Found for today, until the next time it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho Written by Kunal Guha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 18 Aug 2022 10:50:31 -0000 The King of Comedy (1982) full 79 OTTplay - HT Smartcast Clocking 40 years this month, The King of Comedy is fondly slotted as one of the most unsettling movies about the world of showbiz. After all, there are only a smattering of films that have managed to effectively capture the desperation and dread that some folks in the world of entertainment endure in their quest for ultimate glory. The exhausting journey of trying to nab that one big break has been detailed to some degree in many films and shows. But the extreme lengths that one can go to in an attempt to achieve one’s showbiz dreams, has been most accurately portrayed in Martin Scorcese’s 1982 film, The King of Comedy. And it’s our Lost and Found for today. There are few films that have managed to capture the desperation and dread that some folks in the world of entertainment go through in their quest for ultimate glory. The exhausting journey of trying to nab that one big break has been detailed to some degree in many films and shows. But the extreme lengths that one can go to in an attempt to achieve one’s showbiz dreams, has been most accurately portrayed in Martin Scorcese’s 1982 film, The King of Comedy. And it’s our Lost and Found for today. The film follows Rupert Pupkin, a struggling standup comedian played by Robert Deniro who hopes to get a spot in the Tonight’s Show. When a chance encounter with the show’s aging legendary host Jerry Langford (played by the inimitable Jerry Lewis and modeled on Johnny Carson) offers a glimmer of hope, Pupkin dives right in. But as it turns out, what seemed like an accidental big break was just a ruse to politely turn the struggling comedian away. But Pupkin is determined, desperate and willing to resort to extreme measures such as kidnapping the show’s host to get his big break. How this one folds up is anyone’s guess but the asphyxiating feeling of sitting through the turbulent events that follow actually makes it a taut thriller worth watching. Deniro is in prime form here and had just won the Best Actor Oscar for Raging Bull prior to this film. He completely immerses himself into the unassuming and relentless sociopath who struggles to accept his mediocrity. In some ways, Pupkin resembles Deniro’s iconic Travis Bickle from Taxi Driver but is surely less belligerent, even if the character may be equally off-kilter and damaged.     If you’re in the mood for an unsettling watch that could leave you singularly disturbed, add The King of Comedy to your watchlist now. Well that's the OTTplay Lost and Found for today, until the next time it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho Written by Kunal Guha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices There are few films that have managed to capture the desperation and dread that some folks in the world of entertainment go through in their quest for ultimate glory. The exhausting journey of trying to nab that one big break has been detailed to some degree in many films and shows. But the extreme lengths that one can go to in an attempt to achieve one’s showbiz dreams, has been most accurately portrayed in Martin Scorcese’s 1982 film, The King of Comedy. And it’s our Lost and Found for today.

The film follows Rupert Pupkin, a struggling standup comedian played by Robert Deniro who hopes to get a spot in the Tonight’s Show. When a chance encounter with the show’s aging legendary host Jerry Langford (played by the inimitable Jerry Lewis and modeled on Johnny Carson) offers a glimmer of hope, Pupkin dives right in. But as it turns out, what seemed like an accidental big break was just a ruse to politely turn the struggling comedian away. But Pupkin is determined, desperate and willing to resort to extreme measures such as kidnapping the show’s host to get his big break. How this one folds up is anyone’s guess but the asphyxiating feeling of sitting through the turbulent events that follow actually makes it a taut thriller worth watching.

Deniro is in prime form here and had just won the Best Actor Oscar for Raging Bull prior to this film. He completely immerses himself into the unassuming and relentless sociopath who struggles to accept his mediocrity. In some ways, Pupkin resembles Deniro’s iconic Travis Bickle from Taxi Driver but is surely less belligerent, even if the character may be equally off-kilter and damaged.    

If you’re in the mood for an unsettling watch that could leave you singularly disturbed, add The King of Comedy to your watchlist now.

Well that's the OTTplay Lost and Found for today, until the next time it's your host Nikhil signing out.

Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho

Written by Kunal Guha

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]]> 280 no The Place Beyond The Pines https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/the-place-beyond-the-pines-RYhADTKD Lost and Found - The Place Beyond the Pines - Episode 61 The Place Beyond the Pines (Free on MPlayer, also available on Hungama Play, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and VI Movies) Welcome to OTTplay Lost and Found, one podcast that talks about critically acclaimed films and shows but lesser-known. I'm your host Nikhil Filmmaker Derek Cianfrance is probably not one of the biggest names in Hollywood, but he is regarded as one of the best indie filmmakers in recent years. Some of his most notable films include Blue Valentine, starring Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams, and he is also credited with co-writing the story for the acclaimed 2019 film The Sound of Metal by Darius Marder, starring Riz Ahmed and Olivia Cooke.  However, Cianfrance’s best film is also one of most lesser-known films of the past decade, The Place Beyond the Pines and it's our Lost and Found film for today. It was released in 2012 and features a star-studded ensemble of Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, Eva Mendes, Emory Cohen, Dane DeHaan, and Ben Mendelsohn. It also features a stacked supporting cast of Mahershala Ali, Bruce Greenwood, Rose Byrne, and Ray Liotta.  The plot is set in two timelines, the first of which revolves around Ryan Gosling’s character Luke Glanton, a motorcycle stuntman working at a traveling carnival, who hopes to win back his former girlfriend’s affections and to be a good father to his baby boy. However, circumstances force him to commit crimes in order to build a future for his loved ones. This puts him on a collision course with a policeman named Avery Cross, played by Bradley Cooper  Years later, Luke and Avery’s sons become best friends, unaware of the tragic history surrounding their fathers. Director Cianfrance has constructed the narrative taking inspiration from Shakespearean plays with themes surrounding destiny, revenge, and the complicated relationship between sons and fathers. The film is also a sombre reflection of a rotten society  destroying the lives of its unsuspecting civilians.  This slow-burner is undoubtedly one of the best films of the past decade.  If you haven't watched The Place beyond the Pines yet, do so its streaming on MPlayer, also available on Hungama Play, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and VI Movies. Well that's the OTTplay Lost and Found for today, until the next episode it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 18 Apr 2022 12:30:37 -0000 The Place Beyond The Pines full 61 OTTplay - HT Smartcast Filmmaker Derek Cianfrance is probably not one of the biggest names in Hollywood, but he is regarded as one of the best indie filmmakers in recent years. Some of his most notable films include Blue Valentine, starring Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams, and he is also credited with co-writing the story for the acclaimed 2019 film The Sound of Metal by Darius Marder, starring Riz Ahmed and Olivia Cooke. Lost and Found - The Place Beyond the Pines - Episode 61 The Place Beyond the Pines (Free on MPlayer, also available on Hungama Play, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and VI Movies) Welcome to OTTplay Lost and Found, one podcast that talks about critically acclaimed films and shows but lesser-known. I'm your host Nikhil Filmmaker Derek Cianfrance is probably not one of the biggest names in Hollywood, but he is regarded as one of the best indie filmmakers in recent years. Some of his most notable films include Blue Valentine, starring Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams, and he is also credited with co-writing the story for the acclaimed 2019 film The Sound of Metal by Darius Marder, starring Riz Ahmed and Olivia Cooke.  However, Cianfrance’s best film is also one of most lesser-known films of the past decade, The Place Beyond the Pines and it's our Lost and Found film for today. It was released in 2012 and features a star-studded ensemble of Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, Eva Mendes, Emory Cohen, Dane DeHaan, and Ben Mendelsohn. It also features a stacked supporting cast of Mahershala Ali, Bruce Greenwood, Rose Byrne, and Ray Liotta.  The plot is set in two timelines, the first of which revolves around Ryan Gosling’s character Luke Glanton, a motorcycle stuntman working at a traveling carnival, who hopes to win back his former girlfriend’s affections and to be a good father to his baby boy. However, circumstances force him to commit crimes in order to build a future for his loved ones. This puts him on a collision course with a policeman named Avery Cross, played by Bradley Cooper  Years later, Luke and Avery’s sons become best friends, unaware of the tragic history surrounding their fathers. Director Cianfrance has constructed the narrative taking inspiration from Shakespearean plays with themes surrounding destiny, revenge, and the complicated relationship between sons and fathers. The film is also a sombre reflection of a rotten society  destroying the lives of its unsuspecting civilians.  This slow-burner is undoubtedly one of the best films of the past decade.  If you haven't watched The Place beyond the Pines yet, do so its streaming on MPlayer, also available on Hungama Play, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and VI Movies. Well that's the OTTplay Lost and Found for today, until the next episode it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lost and Found - The Place Beyond the Pines - Episode 61

The Place Beyond the Pines (Free on MPlayer, also available on Hungama Play, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and VI Movies)

Welcome to OTTplay Lost and Found, one podcast that talks about critically acclaimed films and shows but lesser-known. I'm your host Nikhil

Filmmaker Derek Cianfrance is probably not one of the biggest names in Hollywood, but he is regarded as one of the best indie filmmakers in recent years. Some of his most notable films include Blue Valentine, starring Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams, and he is also credited with co-writing the story for the acclaimed 2019 film The Sound of Metal by Darius Marder, starring Riz Ahmed and Olivia Cooke. 

However, Cianfrance’s best film is also one of most lesser-known films of the past decade, The Place Beyond the Pines and it's our Lost and Found film for today. It was released in 2012 and features a star-studded ensemble of Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, Eva Mendes, Emory Cohen, Dane DeHaan, and Ben Mendelsohn. It also features a stacked supporting cast of Mahershala Ali, Bruce Greenwood, Rose Byrne, and Ray Liotta. 

The plot is set in two timelines, the first of which revolves around Ryan Gosling’s character Luke Glanton, a motorcycle stuntman working at a traveling carnival, who hopes to win back his former girlfriend’s affections and to be a good father to his baby boy. However, circumstances force him to commit crimes in order to build a future for his loved ones. This puts him on a collision course with a policeman named Avery Cross, played by Bradley Cooper 

Years later, Luke and Avery’s sons become best friends, unaware of the tragic history surrounding their fathers. Director Cianfrance has constructed the narrative taking inspiration from Shakespearean plays with themes surrounding destiny, revenge, and the complicated relationship between sons and fathers. The film is also a sombre reflection of a rotten society 

destroying the lives of its unsuspecting civilians. 

This slow-burner is undoubtedly one of the best films of the past decade. 

If you haven't watched The Place beyond the Pines yet, do so its streaming on MPlayer, also available on Hungama Play, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and VI Movies.

Well that's the OTTplay Lost and Found for today, until the next episode it's your host Nikhil signing out.

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]]> 257 no State of Play https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/state-of-play-tP4wIx_U Welcome to another episode of OTTplay Lost and Found, one podcast that talks about critically acclaimed films and shows, but less popular. I'm your host Nikhil. If you’re one for thrillers that burn slowly and yet keep you hooked through the proceedings, today’s Lost and Found will surely interest you.  We’re talking about Kevin Macdonald’s State of Play. Adapted from the British TV show of the same name, the 2009 political thriller stars Russel Crowe, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, Helen Mirren among others. Crowe plays Cal McAffrey, an investigative reporter with a Washington daily who’s tasked with getting to the bottom of a rather tricky affair. A congressman and friend (played by Affleck) calls upon him to confess that he had been having an affair with a colleague who had recently been found dead in mysterious circumstances that point to suicide. How McAffrey turns over facts and tests theories based on the information provided makes for a thrilling watch. But State of Play offers a lot more. For one, it’s one of the most compelling portraits of the fading state of journalism and what it once took to actually make a story stick with conviction. It delves into the precarious position of journalists in an unfiltered manner and conveys the challenges and dangers of being privy to confidential information about people of power. It also covers the pressure of surviving in a newsroom where a breaking story must be delivered with speed, accuracy and facts and failing on even a single count would make the entire exercise futile. This has to be one of Crowe’s most path-breaking performances and he laces his brooding, unflinching character with a tinge of sarcasm. If you’re in the mood for a ‘I-didn’t-see-that-coming’ kinda film, add State of Play to your watchlist right away.  You can watch State of Play on…  Netflix, Apple TV+ and Google Play Well that's the OTTplay Lost and found for today's episode, until the next podcast it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 21 Mar 2022 12:28:17 -0000 State of Play full 53 OTTplay - HT Smartcast If you’re one for thrillers that burn slowly and yet keep you hooked through the proceedings, today’s Lost and Found will surely interest you. We’re talking about the Kevin Macdonald’s State of Play. Welcome to another episode of OTTplay Lost and Found, one podcast that talks about critically acclaimed films and shows, but less popular. I'm your host Nikhil. If you’re one for thrillers that burn slowly and yet keep you hooked through the proceedings, today’s Lost and Found will surely interest you.  We’re talking about Kevin Macdonald’s State of Play. Adapted from the British TV show of the same name, the 2009 political thriller stars Russel Crowe, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, Helen Mirren among others. Crowe plays Cal McAffrey, an investigative reporter with a Washington daily who’s tasked with getting to the bottom of a rather tricky affair. A congressman and friend (played by Affleck) calls upon him to confess that he had been having an affair with a colleague who had recently been found dead in mysterious circumstances that point to suicide. How McAffrey turns over facts and tests theories based on the information provided makes for a thrilling watch. But State of Play offers a lot more. For one, it’s one of the most compelling portraits of the fading state of journalism and what it once took to actually make a story stick with conviction. It delves into the precarious position of journalists in an unfiltered manner and conveys the challenges and dangers of being privy to confidential information about people of power. It also covers the pressure of surviving in a newsroom where a breaking story must be delivered with speed, accuracy and facts and failing on even a single count would make the entire exercise futile. This has to be one of Crowe’s most path-breaking performances and he laces his brooding, unflinching character with a tinge of sarcasm. If you’re in the mood for a ‘I-didn’t-see-that-coming’ kinda film, add State of Play to your watchlist right away.  You can watch State of Play on…  Netflix, Apple TV+ and Google Play Well that's the OTTplay Lost and found for today's episode, until the next podcast it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Welcome to another episode of OTTplay Lost and Found, one podcast that talks about critically acclaimed films and shows, but less popular. I'm your host Nikhil.

If you’re one for thrillers that burn slowly and yet keep you hooked through the proceedings, today’s Lost and Found will surely interest you. 

We’re talking about Kevin Macdonald’s State of Play. Adapted from the British TV show of the same name, the 2009 political thriller stars Russel Crowe, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, Helen Mirren among others. Crowe plays Cal McAffrey, an investigative reporter with a Washington daily who’s tasked with getting to the bottom of a rather tricky affair. A congressman and friend (played by Affleck) calls upon him to confess that he had been having an affair with a colleague who had recently been found dead in mysterious circumstances that point to suicide. How McAffrey turns over facts and tests theories based on the information provided makes for a thrilling watch. But State of Play offers a lot more. For one, it’s one of the most compelling portraits of the fading state of journalism and what it once took to actually make a story stick with conviction. It delves into the precarious position of journalists in an unfiltered manner and conveys the challenges and dangers of being privy to confidential information about people of power. It also covers the pressure of surviving in a newsroom where a breaking story must be delivered with speed, accuracy and facts and failing on even a single count would make the entire exercise futile. This has to be one of Crowe’s most path-breaking performances and he laces his brooding, unflinching character with a tinge of sarcasm. If you’re in the mood for a ‘I-didn’t-see-that-coming’ kinda film, add State of Play to your watchlist right away. 

You can watch State of Play on…  Netflix, Apple TV+ and Google Play

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]]> 247 no Warrior https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/warrior-kMIv3Lcc Welcome to OTTplay Lost and Found , one podcast that features lesser-known films and shows but are critically acclaimed. I'm your host Nikhil Some of the most exhilarating films have often been sports dramas depicting the adrenaline-fuelled stories about athletes and sports teams putting their bodies on the line in search of glory. One such film is Gavin O'Connor’s 2011 release, Warrior.    Starring Tom Hardy, Joel Edgerton, Nick Nolte, and Jennifer Morrison. The film tells the tale of two estranged brothers, Brendan, played by Edgerton, and Tommy, played by Hardy, who sign up for a Mixed Martial Arts tournament. Brendan, a family man and school teacher struggling to afford his mortgage, signs up for the tournament in the hopes of a better future for his family. Whereas the more naturally gifted MMA fighter Tommy,  an army veteran, suffering from PTSD, has his own inner demons to wrestle. Throw in an alcoholic and abusive father played by the excellent Nick Nolte, into the mix, the film makes for a riveting family sports drama. The fast-paced action, coupled with engrossing emotional drama, the film ticks all the right boxes in delivering a compelling narrative, elevated by the excellent cast.  The film underwhelmed at the box office, but has since become a cult classic. A slightly less than impressive Bollywood remake of the film titled Brothers, starring Akshay Kumar and Siddharth Malhotra, was released in 2015. And if you intend to watch the original film, try to avoid the trailers, as it gives away too much of the storyline.  Warrior is available to stream on Lionsgate Play, Apple TV+ , Google Play, and YouTube.  Well that's the OTTplay Lost and Found episode for today, Until the next podcast it's your host Nikhil signing out.  Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:22:19 -0000 Warrior full 51 OTTplay - HT Smartcast Some of the most exhilarating films have often been sports dramas depicting the adrenaline-fuelled stories about athletes and sports teams putting their bodies on the line in search of glory. One such film is Gavin O'Connor’s 2011 release, Warrior. Welcome to OTTplay Lost and Found , one podcast that features lesser-known films and shows but are critically acclaimed. I'm your host Nikhil Some of the most exhilarating films have often been sports dramas depicting the adrenaline-fuelled stories about athletes and sports teams putting their bodies on the line in search of glory. One such film is Gavin O'Connor’s 2011 release, Warrior.    Starring Tom Hardy, Joel Edgerton, Nick Nolte, and Jennifer Morrison. The film tells the tale of two estranged brothers, Brendan, played by Edgerton, and Tommy, played by Hardy, who sign up for a Mixed Martial Arts tournament. Brendan, a family man and school teacher struggling to afford his mortgage, signs up for the tournament in the hopes of a better future for his family. Whereas the more naturally gifted MMA fighter Tommy,  an army veteran, suffering from PTSD, has his own inner demons to wrestle. Throw in an alcoholic and abusive father played by the excellent Nick Nolte, into the mix, the film makes for a riveting family sports drama. The fast-paced action, coupled with engrossing emotional drama, the film ticks all the right boxes in delivering a compelling narrative, elevated by the excellent cast.  The film underwhelmed at the box office, but has since become a cult classic. A slightly less than impressive Bollywood remake of the film titled Brothers, starring Akshay Kumar and Siddharth Malhotra, was released in 2015. And if you intend to watch the original film, try to avoid the trailers, as it gives away too much of the storyline.  Warrior is available to stream on Lionsgate Play, Apple TV+ , Google Play, and YouTube.  Well that's the OTTplay Lost and Found episode for today, Until the next podcast it's your host Nikhil signing out.  Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Welcome to OTTplay Lost and Found , one podcast that features lesser-known films and shows but are critically acclaimed. I'm your host Nikhil

Some of the most exhilarating films have often been sports dramas depicting the adrenaline-fuelled stories about athletes and sports teams putting their bodies on the line in search of glory. One such film is Gavin O'Connor’s 2011 release, Warrior. 

 

Starring Tom Hardy, Joel Edgerton, Nick Nolte, and Jennifer Morrison. The film tells the tale of two estranged brothers, Brendan, played by Edgerton, and Tommy, played by Hardy, who sign up for a Mixed Martial Arts tournament. Brendan, a family man and school teacher struggling to afford his mortgage, signs up for the tournament in the hopes of a better future for his family. Whereas the more naturally gifted MMA fighter Tommy,  an army veteran, suffering from PTSD, has his own inner demons to wrestle. Throw in an alcoholic and abusive father played by the excellent Nick Nolte, into the mix, the film makes for a riveting family sports drama. The fast-paced action, coupled with engrossing emotional drama, the film ticks all the right boxes in delivering a compelling narrative, elevated by the excellent cast. 

The film underwhelmed at the box office, but has since become a cult classic. A slightly less than impressive Bollywood remake of the film titled Brothers, starring Akshay Kumar and Siddharth Malhotra, was released in 2015. And if you intend to watch the original film, try to avoid the trailers, as it gives away too much of the storyline. 

Warrior is available to stream on Lionsgate Play, Apple TV+ , Google Play, and YouTube. 

Well that's the OTTplay Lost and Found episode for today, Until the next podcast it's your host Nikhil signing out. 

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]]> 231 no Sunderland Till I die https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/sunderland-till-i-die-tA45OTLK Welcome to OTTplay Lost and Found , one podcast that talks about critically acclaimed shows and films that are lesser-known. I'm your host Nikhil. Football is undoubtedly the most popular sport in the world. For Europeans it’s almost akin to a religion, supporting their local clubs every weekend, singing the club’s songs as they rally their respective teams to find success and glory - a tradition that has been passed down through generations.  Sunderland AFC of England is one of the 1000s of local football clubs in Britain. Despite its proud history spanning nearly 150 years and several top division titles, the club has found success hard to come by in recent decades. The Netflix documentary Sunderland till I Die is a painful reminder for the fans about the pros and cons of the English football system.  Before its release, the story about the football club from the Tyne and Wear region was met with ridicule by rival fans, especially by local rivals Newcastle United. But the docu-series has garnered immense praise since its release for its nuanced depiction of behind the scenes events of the club, and of the fans coping with the dramatic fall of their beloved club from the top echelons of the Premier League, to the Championship, to League One, and then to League 2. A club in turmoil, strapped of funds, and players on high wages that offer limited output.  The drama that unfolds in the docu-series could rival even the most riveting TV shows. If you haven't watched this docu yet then do so its streaming exclusively on Netflix, Well, that's the OTTplay Lost and Found episode for today. I shall be back with another podcast pretty soon, until then it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 28 Feb 2022 13:40:49 -0000 Sunderland Till I die full 49 OTTplay - HT Smartcast The Netflix documentary Sunderland till I Die is a painful reminder for the fans about the pros and cons of the English football system. The drama that unfolds in the docu-series could rival even the most riveting TV shows. Welcome to OTTplay Lost and Found , one podcast that talks about critically acclaimed shows and films that are lesser-known. I'm your host Nikhil. Football is undoubtedly the most popular sport in the world. For Europeans it’s almost akin to a religion, supporting their local clubs every weekend, singing the club’s songs as they rally their respective teams to find success and glory - a tradition that has been passed down through generations.  Sunderland AFC of England is one of the 1000s of local football clubs in Britain. Despite its proud history spanning nearly 150 years and several top division titles, the club has found success hard to come by in recent decades. The Netflix documentary Sunderland till I Die is a painful reminder for the fans about the pros and cons of the English football system.  Before its release, the story about the football club from the Tyne and Wear region was met with ridicule by rival fans, especially by local rivals Newcastle United. But the docu-series has garnered immense praise since its release for its nuanced depiction of behind the scenes events of the club, and of the fans coping with the dramatic fall of their beloved club from the top echelons of the Premier League, to the Championship, to League One, and then to League 2. A club in turmoil, strapped of funds, and players on high wages that offer limited output.  The drama that unfolds in the docu-series could rival even the most riveting TV shows. If you haven't watched this docu yet then do so its streaming exclusively on Netflix, Well, that's the OTTplay Lost and Found episode for today. I shall be back with another podcast pretty soon, until then it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Welcome to OTTplay Lost and Found , one podcast that talks about critically acclaimed shows and films that are lesser-known. I'm your host Nikhil.

Football is undoubtedly the most popular sport in the world. For Europeans it’s almost akin to a religion, supporting their local clubs every weekend, singing the club’s songs as they rally their respective teams to find success and glory - a tradition that has been passed down through generations. 

Sunderland AFC of England is one of the 1000s of local football clubs in Britain. Despite its proud history spanning nearly 150 years and several top division titles, the club has found success hard to come by in recent decades. The Netflix documentary Sunderland till I Die is a painful reminder for the fans about the pros and cons of the English football system. 

Before its release, the story about the football club from the Tyne and Wear region was met with ridicule by rival fans, especially by local rivals Newcastle United. But the docu-series has garnered immense praise since its release for its nuanced depiction of behind the scenes events of the club, and of the fans coping with the dramatic fall of their beloved club from the top echelons of the Premier League, to the Championship, to League One, and then to League 2. A club in turmoil, strapped of funds, and players on high wages that offer limited output. 

The drama that unfolds in the docu-series could rival even the most riveting TV shows.

If you haven't watched this docu yet then do so its streaming exclusively on Netflix,

Well, that's the OTTplay Lost and Found episode for today. I shall be back with another podcast pretty soon, until then it's your host Nikhil signing out.

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]]> 222 no Chippa https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/chippa-6sPE4q9i Welcome to today's episode of OTTplay Lost and found, one podcast that gives you all the info about critically acclaimed films and shows, but lesser- known. I'm your host Nikhil. Debutant director Safdar Rahman’s 2018 Chippa was a tribute to his newborn daughter. The story of a ten-year-old eponymous protagonist, Chippa told the journey of an abandoned child in search of his father on his 10th birthday. Shot across the span of a single night, the film follows Chippa, as he strides the lanes of Kolkata, enamored by each adventure he has. As the young tea-stall helper ventures into his journey of self-realization, he traipses along by-lanes that seamlessly peak into the lives of the myriad working classes across the City of Joy. Without being self-indulgent even for a moment, Chippa compels you to reminisce about the old-world charm about Kolkata, it’s as much an ode to the city as it is to parenthood. However, Rahman’s world of magic-building is never to an extent that it is delusional. He clearly shows how reality may strike at any instant and that may lead to the disillusionment of things. One of the main characteristics of the film is its need to stitch realistic characters who you can't help but invest in. When Chippa’s father learns of his child’s identity, he refrains from confessing to his son that he was indeed the man this child was seeking. Hence, the happy accident of the two meeting, remains just that – an accident. Chippa, unbeknownst to his father’s true self, still perceives the man’s hesitation and leaves his world to return to his own, ensconced in the roadside revelries of a free-spirited life.  If you haven't watched this hidden gem yet then, do so streaming on Netflix. Well that's the OTTplay Lost and Found film “ Chippa “ for today's episode, until the next podcast it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:38:53 -0000 Chippa full 44 OTTplay - HT Smartcast Debutant director Safdar Rahman’s 2018 Chippa was a tribute to his newborn daughter. The story of a ten-year-old eponymous protagonist, Chippa is the journey of an abandoned child in search of his father on his 10th birthday. Welcome to today's episode of OTTplay Lost and found, one podcast that gives you all the info about critically acclaimed films and shows, but lesser- known. I'm your host Nikhil. Debutant director Safdar Rahman’s 2018 Chippa was a tribute to his newborn daughter. The story of a ten-year-old eponymous protagonist, Chippa told the journey of an abandoned child in search of his father on his 10th birthday. Shot across the span of a single night, the film follows Chippa, as he strides the lanes of Kolkata, enamored by each adventure he has. As the young tea-stall helper ventures into his journey of self-realization, he traipses along by-lanes that seamlessly peak into the lives of the myriad working classes across the City of Joy. Without being self-indulgent even for a moment, Chippa compels you to reminisce about the old-world charm about Kolkata, it’s as much an ode to the city as it is to parenthood. However, Rahman’s world of magic-building is never to an extent that it is delusional. He clearly shows how reality may strike at any instant and that may lead to the disillusionment of things. One of the main characteristics of the film is its need to stitch realistic characters who you can't help but invest in. When Chippa’s father learns of his child’s identity, he refrains from confessing to his son that he was indeed the man this child was seeking. Hence, the happy accident of the two meeting, remains just that – an accident. Chippa, unbeknownst to his father’s true self, still perceives the man’s hesitation and leaves his world to return to his own, ensconced in the roadside revelries of a free-spirited life.  If you haven't watched this hidden gem yet then, do so streaming on Netflix. Well that's the OTTplay Lost and Found film “ Chippa “ for today's episode, until the next podcast it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Welcome to today's episode of OTTplay Lost and found, one podcast that gives you all the info about critically acclaimed films and shows, but lesser- known. I'm your host Nikhil.

Debutant director Safdar Rahman’s 2018 Chippa was a tribute to his newborn daughter. The story of a ten-year-old eponymous protagonist, Chippa told the journey of an abandoned child in search of his father on his 10th birthday. Shot across the span of a single night, the film follows Chippa, as he strides the lanes of Kolkata, enamored by each adventure he has. As the young tea-stall helper ventures into his journey of self-realization, he traipses along by-lanes that seamlessly peak into the lives of the myriad working classes across the City of Joy. Without being self-indulgent even for a moment, Chippa compels you to reminisce about the old-world charm about Kolkata, it’s as much an ode to the city as it is to parenthood. However, Rahman’s world of magic-building is never to an extent that it is delusional. He clearly shows how reality may strike at any instant and that may lead to the disillusionment of things. One of the main characteristics of the film is its need to stitch realistic characters who you can't help but invest in. When Chippa’s father learns of his child’s identity, he refrains from confessing to his son that he was indeed the man this child was seeking. Hence, the happy accident of the two meeting, remains just that – an accident. Chippa, unbeknownst to his father’s true self, still perceives the man’s hesitation and leaves his world to return to his own, ensconced in the roadside revelries of a free-spirited life. 

If you haven't watched this hidden gem yet then, do so streaming on Netflix.

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]]> 234 no The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/the-guernsey-literary-and-potato-peel-pie-society-AY9_dz1a Welcome to OTTplay Lost and Found , one podcast that gives you all the info on  lesser-known but critically acclaimed films. I'm your host Nikhil. Today's episode is all about The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. This Mike Newell directorial is set in the idyllic English town of Guernsey, in the final years of World War II and the consequent few years. During the German occupation of Guernsey, the inhabitants of the town were stripped off their daily professions and forced to take up livelihoods dictated by the SS army. Hence pig farmers were now forced to cultivate potatoes in their fields. In such dire circumstances, food was scarce and entertainment nil. That is when a few from the town decided to hold a covert dinner of roasted pig (the single animal which was hidden from the watchful eyes of the Germans). Hence Dawsey Adams, Amelia Maugery, Isola Pribbey, Eben Ramsey, along with Elizabeth (whose idea it was to hold the dinner) get together and have a wonderful night of laughter and memories. On   their way back home, they are intercepted by soldiers, who enquire about their whereabouts. They quickly string up these unlikely words (mostly based on the dishes served during the potluck dinner) and claim they are part of a reading club. They soon get registered and hold forced meetings with a German soldier presiding over them. But soon, they bond on literature, Charles Lamb becoming a favorite.  Once the War is over, Dawsey reaches out to the author Juliet Ashton, who writes under the pen-name of Izzy Bickerstaff, as Juliet’s book on Lamb’s essays was the copy that the group lay their hands on. Juliet, who lost her parents in the war, now disguises as Izzy, a free-spirited rebel least affected by the war. Her books are popular and sell well. Yet, Juliet feels hollow inside. With Dawsey’s letter, she sees a new ray of hope and decides to make the journey to Guernsey and discover the goings-on of this unique society. The film unravels the story of two unlikely people falling in love despite their circumstances, all stitched beautifully by their mutual adoration for literature. So, if you’ve ever been moved by a lilting song, an evocative prose or a compelling poem, this film is the perfect fit for you.  If you haven't watched this yet then do so, it's streaming exclusively on Netflix. Well that's the OTTplay Lost and Found episode for today , I shall be back soon with a new podcast until then it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:15:56 -0000 The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society full 41 OTTplay - HT Smartcast Today's episode is all about The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. This Mike Newell directorial is set in the idyllic English town of Guernsey, in the final years of World War II and the consequent few years. During the German occupation of Guernsey, the inhabitants of the town were stripped off their daily professions and forced to take up livelihoods dictated by the SS army. Welcome to OTTplay Lost and Found , one podcast that gives you all the info on  lesser-known but critically acclaimed films. I'm your host Nikhil. Today's episode is all about The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. This Mike Newell directorial is set in the idyllic English town of Guernsey, in the final years of World War II and the consequent few years. During the German occupation of Guernsey, the inhabitants of the town were stripped off their daily professions and forced to take up livelihoods dictated by the SS army. Hence pig farmers were now forced to cultivate potatoes in their fields. In such dire circumstances, food was scarce and entertainment nil. That is when a few from the town decided to hold a covert dinner of roasted pig (the single animal which was hidden from the watchful eyes of the Germans). Hence Dawsey Adams, Amelia Maugery, Isola Pribbey, Eben Ramsey, along with Elizabeth (whose idea it was to hold the dinner) get together and have a wonderful night of laughter and memories. On   their way back home, they are intercepted by soldiers, who enquire about their whereabouts. They quickly string up these unlikely words (mostly based on the dishes served during the potluck dinner) and claim they are part of a reading club. They soon get registered and hold forced meetings with a German soldier presiding over them. But soon, they bond on literature, Charles Lamb becoming a favorite.  Once the War is over, Dawsey reaches out to the author Juliet Ashton, who writes under the pen-name of Izzy Bickerstaff, as Juliet’s book on Lamb’s essays was the copy that the group lay their hands on. Juliet, who lost her parents in the war, now disguises as Izzy, a free-spirited rebel least affected by the war. Her books are popular and sell well. Yet, Juliet feels hollow inside. With Dawsey’s letter, she sees a new ray of hope and decides to make the journey to Guernsey and discover the goings-on of this unique society. The film unravels the story of two unlikely people falling in love despite their circumstances, all stitched beautifully by their mutual adoration for literature. So, if you’ve ever been moved by a lilting song, an evocative prose or a compelling poem, this film is the perfect fit for you.  If you haven't watched this yet then do so, it's streaming exclusively on Netflix. Well that's the OTTplay Lost and Found episode for today , I shall be back soon with a new podcast until then it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Welcome to OTTplay Lost and Found , one podcast that gives you all the info on 

lesser-known but critically acclaimed films. I'm your host Nikhil.

Today's episode is all about The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. This Mike Newell directorial is set in the idyllic English town of Guernsey, in the final years of World War II and the consequent few years. During the German occupation of Guernsey, the inhabitants of the town were stripped off their daily professions and forced to take up livelihoods dictated by the SS army. Hence pig farmers were now forced to cultivate potatoes in their fields. In such dire circumstances, food was scarce and entertainment nil. That is when a few from the town decided to hold a covert dinner of roasted pig (the single animal which was hidden from the watchful eyes of the Germans). Hence Dawsey Adams, Amelia Maugery, Isola Pribbey, Eben Ramsey, along with Elizabeth (whose idea it was to hold the dinner) get together and have a wonderful night of laughter and memories. On   their way back home, they are intercepted by soldiers, who enquire about their whereabouts. They quickly string up these unlikely words (mostly based on the dishes served during the potluck dinner) and claim they are part of a reading club. They soon get registered and hold forced meetings with a German soldier presiding over them. But soon, they bond on literature, Charles Lamb becoming a favorite. 

Once the War is over, Dawsey reaches out to the author Juliet Ashton, who writes under the pen-name of Izzy Bickerstaff, as Juliet’s book on Lamb’s essays was the copy that the group lay their hands on. Juliet, who lost her parents in the war, now disguises as Izzy, a free-spirited rebel least affected by the war. Her books are popular and sell well. Yet, Juliet feels hollow inside. With Dawsey’s letter, she sees a new ray of hope and decides to make the journey to Guernsey and discover the goings-on of this unique society. The film unravels the story of two unlikely people falling in love despite their circumstances, all stitched beautifully by their mutual adoration for literature. So, if you’ve ever been moved by a lilting song, an evocative prose or a compelling poem, this film is the perfect fit for you. 

If you haven't watched this yet then do so, it's streaming exclusively on Netflix.

Well that's the OTTplay Lost and Found episode for today , I shall be back soon with a new podcast until then it's your host Nikhil signing out.

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]]> 264 no Bariwali https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/bariwali-ZMi41JEQ Rituparno Ghosh managed to churn out yet another unassuming gem with the turn of the century. Nestled in the quietude of suburban life, today’s Lost and Found is Bariwali (which literally translates to The Landlady). With this film, Kirron Kher imbued the nuances of Banalata, a naïve middle-aged woman, grappling through life in her sprawling-yet-crumbling residence. The Gods of Fate are less than favourable with her, having rid her of a married life a day before the actual wedding when her prospective partner dies after a snake bite. Humble and hesitant, Banalata carves out a life of solitude within the walls of the house. Her life of ennui is suddenly upturned on the advent of a “shooting party” (a film crew who have hired a section of the house to shoot certain scenes). With a flurry of artists and technicians doing the rounds of her once-forgotten house, Banalata’s initial reticence gives way to enthusiastic participation. Filmmaker Deepankar (Chiranjeet Chakraborty) attracts her special attention. His maverick nature and never-say-die attitude work charmingly over Banalata, a woman completely inexperienced towards the affections of men. Banalata’s unrequited romance with the ever-oscillating Deepankar lies at the crux of the film. The viewers are left guessing till the climax whether Banalata’s wish-fulfillment will ever reach fruition. Kher’s National Award win is a testament to Ghosh’s sensitivity while depicting someone, whose intricate character layers lie forgotten amidst the hustle-bustle of daily, quotidian life. If you haven't watched this flick yet then do so exclusively on YouTube Well, that's the Lost and Found film for today's podcast, I shall be back again soon with a new episode. Until then it's your host Nikhil signing out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Jan 2022 04:49:22 -0000 Bariwali full 37 OTTplay - HT Smartcast Rituparno Ghosh managed to churn out yet another unassuming gem with the turn of the century. Nestled in the quietude of suburban life, is this gem of a film called Bariwali. The film has Kirron Kher playing Banalata, a naïve middle-aged woman, grappling through life in her sprawling-yet-crumbling residence. Rituparno Ghosh managed to churn out yet another unassuming gem with the turn of the century. Nestled in the quietude of suburban life, today’s Lost and Found is Bariwali (which literally translates to The Landlady). With this film, Kirron Kher imbued the nuances of Banalata, a naïve middle-aged woman, grappling through life in her sprawling-yet-crumbling residence. The Gods of Fate are less than favourable with her, having rid her of a married life a day before the actual wedding when her prospective partner dies after a snake bite. Humble and hesitant, Banalata carves out a life of solitude within the walls of the house. Her life of ennui is suddenly upturned on the advent of a “shooting party” (a film crew who have hired a section of the house to shoot certain scenes). With a flurry of artists and technicians doing the rounds of her once-forgotten house, Banalata’s initial reticence gives way to enthusiastic participation. Filmmaker Deepankar (Chiranjeet Chakraborty) attracts her special attention. His maverick nature and never-say-die attitude work charmingly over Banalata, a woman completely inexperienced towards the affections of men. Banalata’s unrequited romance with the ever-oscillating Deepankar lies at the crux of the film. The viewers are left guessing till the climax whether Banalata’s wish-fulfillment will ever reach fruition. Kher’s National Award win is a testament to Ghosh’s sensitivity while depicting someone, whose intricate character layers lie forgotten amidst the hustle-bustle of daily, quotidian life. If you haven't watched this flick yet then do so exclusively on YouTube Well, that's the Lost and Found film for today's podcast, I shall be back again soon with a new episode. Until then it's your host Nikhil signing out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Rituparno Ghosh managed to churn out yet another unassuming gem with the turn of the century. Nestled in the quietude of suburban life, today’s Lost and Found is Bariwali (which literally translates to The Landlady). With this film, Kirron Kher imbued the nuances of Banalata, a naïve middle-aged woman, grappling through life in her sprawling-yet-crumbling residence. The Gods of Fate are less than favourable with her, having rid her of a married life a day before the actual wedding when her prospective partner dies after a snake bite.

Humble and hesitant, Banalata carves out a life of solitude within the walls of the house. Her life of ennui is suddenly upturned on the advent of a “shooting party” (a film crew who have hired a section of the house to shoot certain scenes). With a flurry of artists and technicians doing the rounds of her once-forgotten house, Banalata’s initial reticence gives way to enthusiastic participation. Filmmaker Deepankar (Chiranjeet Chakraborty) attracts her special attention. His maverick nature and never-say-die attitude work charmingly over Banalata, a woman completely inexperienced towards the affections of men.

Banalata’s unrequited romance with the ever-oscillating Deepankar lies at the crux of the film. The viewers are left guessing till the climax whether Banalata’s wish-fulfillment will ever reach fruition. Kher’s National Award win is a testament to Ghosh’s sensitivity while depicting someone, whose intricate character layers lie forgotten amidst the hustle-bustle of daily, quotidian life.

If you haven't watched this flick yet then do so exclusively on YouTube

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]]> 241 no Catfight https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/catfight-ptHIkO_L Every once in a while, we come across a movie that can hardly be slotted. Breaking the conventional mould of cinema, these gems redefine the landscape of storytelling. Onur Tuke l’s 2016 dark comedy-drama Catfight is one such film. And it’s our Lost and Found for today. The title of the film may paint a mental image of two squabbling women, possibly taking off their earrings and accessories before going for the kill. Or perhaps, resorting to more subtle yet deceptive measures to trounce the other, while twirling their locks with their index finger. And we have pop culture to thank for this stereotypical depiction of female spats that have hardly gone beyond hair pulling and bitter insults. Take Feud  for instance, Ryan Murphy’s campy miniseries about the famous rivalry between Hollywood actresses Joan Crawford and Bette Davis which largely underlines the acerbic exchanges between the screen legends. But Catfight packs a lot more grit, intensity, and graphic violence. The film revolves around two estranged college friends, Veronica (played by Sandra Oh) and Ashley (played by Anne Heche). When the two cross paths at a party, their deep-seated contempt for each other surfaces instantly. Veronica is a wine-sucking housewife who's a victim of excess privilege, while Ashley is a self-centred artist who’s struggling in her career. Things escalate rapidly when the two acid-tongued ladies share their views on the other and we’re led to the film’s first catfight. This is a bone-crushing, skull-smashing, body-dragging affair with no holds barred. The result is just as life-altering, and one of them actually slips into a coma. But when she does emerge from her prolonged state of unconsciousness, it’s time for round two.  Catfight upends the conventional idea of a movie with two female leads. Companionship and sisterhood are swapped with seething rage and sweet revenge. Where this film takes the whole premise may seem a bit of  a stretch but it’s rather commendable for building a construct that delivers such a relentless story of hate.  If you somehow missed watching this flick  then do so, it's streaming exclusively on Netflix. Well, that's the OTTplay Lost and Found film Catfight for today's podcast. I shall be back again with another critically acclaimed film, until then it's your host Nikhil signing off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Jan 2022 04:35:39 -0000 Catfight full 36 OTTplay - HT Smartcast Every once in a while, we come across a movie that can hardly be slotted. Breaking the conventional mould of cinema, these gems redefine the landscape of storytelling. Onur Tuke l’s 2016 dark comedy-drama Catfight is one such film. Every once in a while, we come across a movie that can hardly be slotted. Breaking the conventional mould of cinema, these gems redefine the landscape of storytelling. Onur Tuke l’s 2016 dark comedy-drama Catfight is one such film. And it’s our Lost and Found for today. The title of the film may paint a mental image of two squabbling women, possibly taking off their earrings and accessories before going for the kill. Or perhaps, resorting to more subtle yet deceptive measures to trounce the other, while twirling their locks with their index finger. And we have pop culture to thank for this stereotypical depiction of female spats that have hardly gone beyond hair pulling and bitter insults. Take Feud  for instance, Ryan Murphy’s campy miniseries about the famous rivalry between Hollywood actresses Joan Crawford and Bette Davis which largely underlines the acerbic exchanges between the screen legends. But Catfight packs a lot more grit, intensity, and graphic violence. The film revolves around two estranged college friends, Veronica (played by Sandra Oh) and Ashley (played by Anne Heche). When the two cross paths at a party, their deep-seated contempt for each other surfaces instantly. Veronica is a wine-sucking housewife who's a victim of excess privilege, while Ashley is a self-centred artist who’s struggling in her career. Things escalate rapidly when the two acid-tongued ladies share their views on the other and we’re led to the film’s first catfight. This is a bone-crushing, skull-smashing, body-dragging affair with no holds barred. The result is just as life-altering, and one of them actually slips into a coma. But when she does emerge from her prolonged state of unconsciousness, it’s time for round two.  Catfight upends the conventional idea of a movie with two female leads. Companionship and sisterhood are swapped with seething rage and sweet revenge. Where this film takes the whole premise may seem a bit of  a stretch but it’s rather commendable for building a construct that delivers such a relentless story of hate.  If you somehow missed watching this flick  then do so, it's streaming exclusively on Netflix. Well, that's the OTTplay Lost and Found film Catfight for today's podcast. I shall be back again with another critically acclaimed film, until then it's your host Nikhil signing off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Every once in a while, we come across a movie that can hardly be slotted. Breaking the conventional mould of cinema, these gems redefine the landscape of storytelling. Onur Tuke l’s 2016 dark comedy-drama Catfight is one such film. And it’s our Lost and Found for today.

The title of the film may paint a mental image of two squabbling women, possibly taking off their earrings and accessories before going for the kill. Or perhaps, resorting to more subtle yet deceptive measures to trounce the other, while twirling their locks with their index finger. And we have pop culture to thank for this stereotypical depiction of female spats that have hardly gone beyond hair pulling and bitter insults. Take Feud  for instance, Ryan Murphy’s campy miniseries about the famous rivalry between Hollywood actresses Joan Crawford and Bette Davis which largely underlines the acerbic exchanges between the screen legends.

But Catfight packs a lot more grit, intensity, and graphic violence. The film revolves around two estranged college friends, Veronica (played by Sandra Oh) and Ashley (played by Anne Heche). When the two cross paths at a party, their deep-seated contempt for each other surfaces instantly. Veronica is a wine-sucking housewife who's a victim of excess privilege, while Ashley is a self-centred artist who’s struggling in her career. Things escalate rapidly when the two acid-tongued ladies share their views on the other and we’re led to the film’s first catfight. This is a bone-crushing, skull-smashing, body-dragging affair with no holds barred. The result is just as life-altering, and one of them actually slips into a coma. But when she does emerge from her prolonged state of unconsciousness, it’s time for round two. 

Catfight upends the conventional idea of a movie with two female leads. Companionship and sisterhood are swapped with seething rage and sweet revenge. Where this film takes the whole premise may seem a bit of  a stretch but it’s rather commendable for building a construct that delivers such a relentless story of hate. 

If you somehow missed watching this flick  then do so, it's streaming exclusively on Netflix.

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]]> 279 no Island City https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/island-city-sFVaGsnX Films about cities tend to take a deep dive into the cultural and political fabric that drives its residents.  But today’s Lost and Found, which is Ruchika Oberoi’s Island City, takes a satirical stab at the isolated, marginalized yet hopeful lives that many lead in India’s Maximum City.  This one packs three connected stories that allude to the fears, regrets, dreams and joys that make Mumbaikars from various walks tick. The first, starring Vinay Pathak, features a single-minded executive with a corporate firm being assigned a day off and handed ‘fun coupons’ to unwind. This regimented exercise to help employees break free is triggered by a study that pins the company’s slipping productivity on overworked staffers.  The second and most compelling story of the three features a saas-bahu pair who find the time and opportunity to indulge in all that they desire when their mutual link slips into a coma. Headlined by the remarkable Amruta Subhash and the instinctive Uttara Baokar, this onscreen saas-bahu jodi tethers on dangerously dark humour, a rarity among over-the-top Hindi comedies.     The third one’s a love story featuring Tannishtha Chatterjee, a daily wager whose life takes a turn when she receives an anonymous love letter. Ecstatic at the prospect of the unknown, her character romanticizes an idyllic life with this andekha anjaana, even while she’s engaged to be hitched soon.  Bagging the Fedora Award at the Venice Film Festival in 2015, Island City is a dark and delightful triptych-of-sorts that’s synonymous with Mumbai. After all, it’s a city that doesn’t curb your dreams, allows you to choose your preferred path, pulls you up and sends you reeling and yet, keeps you hopeful for a tomorrow that will make it all worth your while.   You can watch Island City on Disney+Hotstar, Airtel Xstream and EpicOn  Well, that's the Lost and Found film for today's podcast, I shall be back again soon with a new episode. Until then it's your host Nikhil signing out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Jan 2022 04:31:02 -0000 Island City full 33 OTTplay - HT Smartcast Films about cities tend to take a deep dive into the cultural and political fabric that drives its residents. Today’s feature, Ruchika Oberoi’s Island City, takes a satirical stab at the isolated, marginalized yet hopeful lives that many lead in India’s Maximum City. Films about cities tend to take a deep dive into the cultural and political fabric that drives its residents.  But today’s Lost and Found, which is Ruchika Oberoi’s Island City, takes a satirical stab at the isolated, marginalized yet hopeful lives that many lead in India’s Maximum City.  This one packs three connected stories that allude to the fears, regrets, dreams and joys that make Mumbaikars from various walks tick. The first, starring Vinay Pathak, features a single-minded executive with a corporate firm being assigned a day off and handed ‘fun coupons’ to unwind. This regimented exercise to help employees break free is triggered by a study that pins the company’s slipping productivity on overworked staffers.  The second and most compelling story of the three features a saas-bahu pair who find the time and opportunity to indulge in all that they desire when their mutual link slips into a coma. Headlined by the remarkable Amruta Subhash and the instinctive Uttara Baokar, this onscreen saas-bahu jodi tethers on dangerously dark humour, a rarity among over-the-top Hindi comedies.     The third one’s a love story featuring Tannishtha Chatterjee, a daily wager whose life takes a turn when she receives an anonymous love letter. Ecstatic at the prospect of the unknown, her character romanticizes an idyllic life with this andekha anjaana, even while she’s engaged to be hitched soon.  Bagging the Fedora Award at the Venice Film Festival in 2015, Island City is a dark and delightful triptych-of-sorts that’s synonymous with Mumbai. After all, it’s a city that doesn’t curb your dreams, allows you to choose your preferred path, pulls you up and sends you reeling and yet, keeps you hopeful for a tomorrow that will make it all worth your while.   You can watch Island City on Disney+Hotstar, Airtel Xstream and EpicOn  Well, that's the Lost and Found film for today's podcast, I shall be back again soon with a new episode. Until then it's your host Nikhil signing out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Films about cities tend to take a deep dive into the cultural and political fabric that drives its residents.  But today’s Lost and Found, which is Ruchika Oberoi’s Island City, takes a satirical stab at the isolated, marginalized yet hopeful lives that many lead in India’s Maximum City. 

This one packs three connected stories that allude to the fears, regrets, dreams and joys that make Mumbaikars from various walks tick. The first, starring Vinay Pathak, features a single-minded executive with a corporate firm being assigned a day off and handed ‘fun coupons’ to unwind. This regimented exercise to help employees break free is triggered by a study that pins the company’s slipping productivity on overworked staffers. 

The second and most compelling story of the three features a saas-bahu pair who find the time and opportunity to indulge in all that they desire when their mutual link slips into a coma. Headlined by the remarkable Amruta Subhash and the instinctive Uttara Baokar, this onscreen saas-bahu jodi tethers on dangerously dark humour, a rarity among over-the-top Hindi comedies.    

The third one’s a love story featuring Tannishtha Chatterjee, a daily wager whose life takes a turn when she receives an anonymous love letter. Ecstatic at the prospect of the unknown, her character romanticizes an idyllic life with this andekha anjaana, even while she’s engaged to be hitched soon. 

Bagging the Fedora Award at the Venice Film Festival in 2015, Island City is a dark and delightful triptych-of-sorts that’s synonymous with Mumbai. After all, it’s a city that doesn’t curb your dreams, allows you to choose your preferred path, pulls you up and sends you reeling and yet, keeps you hopeful for a tomorrow that will make it all worth your while.  

You can watch Island City on Disney+Hotstar, Airtel Xstream and EpicOn

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]]> 266 no Hush https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/hush-_Vh4GW45 Mike Flanagan’s 2016 psychological thriller is a masterclass in tension-building. A gripping scare-a-thon about a deaf writer whose suburban house gets attacked by a notorious serial killer, Hush is a slow-burner that gradually reaches a narrative crescendo. Flanagan is clearly in his element with this one -- from screenplay to the seamless inclusion of horrific moments -- Hush is an all-out nail-biter.  Inspired by Audrey Hepburn’s 1967 classic Wait Until Dark, Hush spotlights the acute sense of insecurity and horror that was bolstered by the protagonist’s hearing impairment. John Gallagher Jr.’s compelling performance as the anonymous man ensures that the story never reaches a slump. But the final hat-tip ought to be reserved for Kate Siegel’s Maddie Young, who not only portrayed the vulnerabilities of an alone, a deaf woman facing the killer but also wore her rebellious streak with elan.  Story aside, Hush was also a testament to James Kniest’s brilliant cinematography. His lens, with generous shots of hand-held camera sequences, provided the optimal sense of urgency and dread that this thriller needed. So watch this one for the winter night chills, but just be careful to peek through the window first!  That's the OTTplay Lost and Found film for today’s podcast. I shall be back again with another critically acclaimed film but lesser-known. This Is your host Nikhil signing out for now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Jan 2022 04:15:41 -0000 Hush full 29 OTTplay - HT Smartcast Mike Flanagan’s 2016 psychological thriller is a masterclass in tension-building. A gripping scare-a-thon about a deaf writer whose suburban house gets attacked by a notorious serial killer, Hush is a slow-burner that gradually reaches a narrative crescendo. Mike Flanagan’s 2016 psychological thriller is a masterclass in tension-building. A gripping scare-a-thon about a deaf writer whose suburban house gets attacked by a notorious serial killer, Hush is a slow-burner that gradually reaches a narrative crescendo. Flanagan is clearly in his element with this one -- from screenplay to the seamless inclusion of horrific moments -- Hush is an all-out nail-biter.  Inspired by Audrey Hepburn’s 1967 classic Wait Until Dark, Hush spotlights the acute sense of insecurity and horror that was bolstered by the protagonist’s hearing impairment. John Gallagher Jr.’s compelling performance as the anonymous man ensures that the story never reaches a slump. But the final hat-tip ought to be reserved for Kate Siegel’s Maddie Young, who not only portrayed the vulnerabilities of an alone, a deaf woman facing the killer but also wore her rebellious streak with elan.  Story aside, Hush was also a testament to James Kniest’s brilliant cinematography. His lens, with generous shots of hand-held camera sequences, provided the optimal sense of urgency and dread that this thriller needed. So watch this one for the winter night chills, but just be careful to peek through the window first!  That's the OTTplay Lost and Found film for today’s podcast. I shall be back again with another critically acclaimed film but lesser-known. This Is your host Nikhil signing out for now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mike Flanagan’s 2016 psychological thriller is a masterclass in tension-building. A gripping scare-a-thon about a deaf writer whose suburban house gets attacked by a notorious serial killer, Hush is a slow-burner that gradually reaches a narrative crescendo. Flanagan is clearly in his element with this one -- from screenplay to the seamless inclusion of horrific moments -- Hush is an all-out nail-biter. 

Inspired by Audrey Hepburn’s 1967 classic Wait Until Dark, Hush spotlights the acute sense of insecurity and horror that was bolstered by the protagonist’s hearing impairment. John Gallagher Jr.’s compelling performance as the anonymous man ensures that the story never reaches a slump. But the final hat-tip ought to be reserved for Kate Siegel’s Maddie Young, who not only portrayed the vulnerabilities of an alone, a deaf woman facing the killer but also wore her rebellious streak with elan. 

Story aside, Hush was also a testament to James Kniest’s brilliant cinematography. His lens, with generous shots of hand-held camera sequences, provided the optimal sense of urgency and dread that this thriller needed. So watch this one for the winter night chills, but just be careful to peek through the window first! 

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]]> 233 no Bubble Gum https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/bubble-gum-CxQbBRbC Coming-of-age Indian movies about childhood have mostly focused on issues that adults believe children deal with. But there have also been sensitive films such as Rockford and Taare Zameen Par that closely followed adolescent life, with all its challenges and joys. And today’s Lost and Found, which is Sanjivan Lal’s Bubble Gum, is surely a lesser-known gem that makes for a telling portrait of childhood.  Set in ’80s Jamshedpur, the film introduces us to an average group of pre-teens running through the emotions synonymous with their age group. Negotiating jealousy, competitiveness and even fondness for a significant other which is based on nothing, in particular, are just some of the themes this film ventures into. It also carves some very reasonable and liberal onscreen parents played with considerable heft by Sachin Khedekar and Tanvi Azmi. In fact, one of the better lines in the film also happens to be on parenting. It goes, “Humein pata hona chahiye, ki patang mein kab dheel chodni hain aur kab kaatni.” This loosely translates as “[As parents], we must know when to crack down on our children and when to cut them loose.” Bubble Gum also delves into the many innocent fears, pleasant realisations and silly delights that tickled us as children. It also presents how these fears sometimes trigger minors to consider desperate measures as it seems like the only way out. Aside from delivering as a comforting slice of life watch and a mood-lifter, Bubble Gum also offers some unique parenting pointers to chew on.  If you haven't watched this flick yet then do so on Eros Now , Google Play and Youtube. That's the OTTplay Lost and Found for today’s podcast. I shall be back again with another critically acclaimed film but lesser-known. This Is your host Nikhil signing out for now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Jan 2022 04:11:48 -0000 Bubble Gum full 26 OTTplay - HT Smartcast Coming-of-age Indian movies about childhood have mostly focused on issues that adults believe children deal with. But there have also been sensitive films such as Rockford and Taare Zameen Par that closely followed adolescent life, with all its challenges and joys. One such film is Bubble Gum. Coming-of-age Indian movies about childhood have mostly focused on issues that adults believe children deal with. But there have also been sensitive films such as Rockford and Taare Zameen Par that closely followed adolescent life, with all its challenges and joys. And today’s Lost and Found, which is Sanjivan Lal’s Bubble Gum, is surely a lesser-known gem that makes for a telling portrait of childhood.  Set in ’80s Jamshedpur, the film introduces us to an average group of pre-teens running through the emotions synonymous with their age group. Negotiating jealousy, competitiveness and even fondness for a significant other which is based on nothing, in particular, are just some of the themes this film ventures into. It also carves some very reasonable and liberal onscreen parents played with considerable heft by Sachin Khedekar and Tanvi Azmi. In fact, one of the better lines in the film also happens to be on parenting. It goes, “Humein pata hona chahiye, ki patang mein kab dheel chodni hain aur kab kaatni.” This loosely translates as “[As parents], we must know when to crack down on our children and when to cut them loose.” Bubble Gum also delves into the many innocent fears, pleasant realisations and silly delights that tickled us as children. It also presents how these fears sometimes trigger minors to consider desperate measures as it seems like the only way out. Aside from delivering as a comforting slice of life watch and a mood-lifter, Bubble Gum also offers some unique parenting pointers to chew on.  If you haven't watched this flick yet then do so on Eros Now , Google Play and Youtube. That's the OTTplay Lost and Found for today’s podcast. I shall be back again with another critically acclaimed film but lesser-known. This Is your host Nikhil signing out for now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Coming-of-age Indian movies about childhood have mostly focused on issues that adults believe children deal with. But there have also been sensitive films such as Rockford and Taare Zameen Par that closely followed adolescent life, with all its challenges and joys. And today’s Lost and Found, which is Sanjivan Lal’s Bubble Gum, is surely a lesser-known gem that makes for a telling portrait of childhood. 

Set in ’80s Jamshedpur, the film introduces us to an average group of pre-teens running through the emotions synonymous with their age group. Negotiating jealousy, competitiveness and even fondness for a significant other which is based on nothing, in particular, are just some of the themes this film ventures into. It also carves some very reasonable and liberal onscreen parents played with considerable heft by Sachin Khedekar and Tanvi Azmi. In fact, one of the better lines in the film also happens to be on parenting. It goes, “Humein pata hona chahiye, ki patang mein kab dheel chodni hain aur kab kaatni.” This loosely translates as “[As parents], we must know when to crack down on our children and when to cut them loose.”

Bubble Gum also delves into the many innocent fears, pleasant realisations and silly delights that tickled us as children. It also presents how these fears sometimes trigger minors to consider desperate measures as it seems like the only way out. Aside from delivering as a comforting slice of life watch and a mood-lifter, Bubble Gum also offers some unique parenting pointers to chew on. 

If you haven't watched this flick yet then do so on Eros Now , Google Play and Youtube.

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]]> 236 no Chauthi Koot https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/chauthi-koot-FrDeNNpB Festival films are often regarded to be of a certain type. A piece of art for art’s sake that most find inaccessible, if not unpalatable. But there have been Indian films in recent decades that have broken the mould to find universal audience acceptance and receive due recognition at once. Gurvinder Singh’s National Award-winner Chauthi Koot is one such film. The 2016 Punjabi thriller is set in the ’80s, in the events that followed the infamous Operation Blue Star -- to eliminate Sikh militants in Punjab. The film delves into how locals in rural areas in Punjab were targeted by both militants and the police who pulled them up for harbouring insurgents. Turning away from either wasn’t an option and becoming an ally or informer for either side could be just as disastrous.  What sets Chauthi Koot apart from most, is its atmospheric cinematography by Satya Rai Nagpaul. To comprehensively furnish an ominous mood, we’re introduced to rolling fields, the sky takes on a gloomy hue, a group of Sikhs scurry by anxiously and an eerie background score only elevates the tension in every scene. In fact, even the silent scenes in this one can be just as unsettling.   Chauthi Koot  was nominated for the prestigious Un Certain Regard at the Cannes Film Festival and won honours at the Mumbai Film Festival and the Singapore Film Festival.  Alright, that's the lost and found film for today's podcast. I  shall be back again with another film or show that turned out to be a hidden gem. Until next time, it's your host Nikhil outta here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Jan 2022 04:05:57 -0000 Chauthi Koot full 22 OTTplay - HT Smartcast Gurvinder Singh’s National Award-winner Chauthi Koot is a 2016 Punjabi thriller set in the ’80s, in the events that followed the infamous Operation Blue Star -- to eliminate Sikh militants in Punjab. The film delves into how locals in rural areas in Punjab were targeted by both militants and the police who pulled them up for harbouring insurgents. Festival films are often regarded to be of a certain type. A piece of art for art’s sake that most find inaccessible, if not unpalatable. But there have been Indian films in recent decades that have broken the mould to find universal audience acceptance and receive due recognition at once. Gurvinder Singh’s National Award-winner Chauthi Koot is one such film. The 2016 Punjabi thriller is set in the ’80s, in the events that followed the infamous Operation Blue Star -- to eliminate Sikh militants in Punjab. The film delves into how locals in rural areas in Punjab were targeted by both militants and the police who pulled them up for harbouring insurgents. Turning away from either wasn’t an option and becoming an ally or informer for either side could be just as disastrous.  What sets Chauthi Koot apart from most, is its atmospheric cinematography by Satya Rai Nagpaul. To comprehensively furnish an ominous mood, we’re introduced to rolling fields, the sky takes on a gloomy hue, a group of Sikhs scurry by anxiously and an eerie background score only elevates the tension in every scene. In fact, even the silent scenes in this one can be just as unsettling.   Chauthi Koot  was nominated for the prestigious Un Certain Regard at the Cannes Film Festival and won honours at the Mumbai Film Festival and the Singapore Film Festival.  Alright, that's the lost and found film for today's podcast. I  shall be back again with another film or show that turned out to be a hidden gem. Until next time, it's your host Nikhil outta here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Festival films are often regarded to be of a certain type. A piece of art for art’s sake that most find inaccessible, if not unpalatable. But there have been Indian films in recent decades that have broken the mould to find universal audience acceptance and receive due recognition at once. Gurvinder Singh’s National Award-winner Chauthi Koot is one such film. The 2016 Punjabi thriller is set in the ’80s, in the events that followed the infamous Operation Blue Star -- to eliminate Sikh militants in Punjab.

The film delves into how locals in rural areas in Punjab were targeted by both militants and the police who pulled them up for harbouring insurgents. Turning away from either wasn’t an option and becoming an ally or informer for either side could be just as disastrous. 

What sets Chauthi Koot apart from most, is its atmospheric cinematography by Satya Rai Nagpaul. To comprehensively furnish an ominous mood, we’re introduced to rolling fields, the sky takes on a gloomy hue, a group of Sikhs scurry by anxiously and an eerie background score only elevates the tension in every scene. In fact, even the silent scenes in this one can be just as unsettling.  

Chauthi Koot  was nominated for the prestigious Un Certain Regard at the Cannes Film Festival and won honours at the Mumbai Film Festival and the Singapore Film Festival. 

Alright, that's the lost and found film for today's podcast. I  shall be back again with another film or show that turned out to be a hidden gem. Until next time, it's your host Nikhil outta here.

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]]> 231 no Shubho Mahurat https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/shubho-mahurat-WOSDkE0C Today’s Lost and Found is Shubho Mahurat, directed by Rituparno Ghosh. With Rakhee as the protagonist, the film was Ghosh’s personal hat-tip to the innumerable Mrs Marples who reside in every household, unacknowledged, or even uncelebrated. Ghosh paints the character of Ranga pishi, played by Rakhee, with all the necessary quirks of a sharp detective mind. With straight-faced humour and whip-sharp instincts, Ranga pishi is always a step ahead of her miscreant. Pitted against Rakhee’s sedate smarts is Sharmila Tagore’s seamless flamboyance as a once-relevant Tollywood actress.  Ghosh peppered the narrative with frequent cliff-hangers and prompt murders, all along focusing on his female characters’ narrative arcs. Ghosh uses Nandita Das’ Mallika Sen, the journalist who investigates the mysterious goings-on, as his audience’s proxy, thus ensuring that viewers aren’t alienated through the runtime of the film. Despite being a murder mystery, Shubho Mahurat spotlit the lives of its multiple women. While Ghosh uses Ranga pishi to enumerate the wonders of homemakers and their adept deduction skills, Padmini Chowdhury, played by Tagore, becomes his muse to an outer, glamorous world of showbiz. As the film progresses, these parallel narratives led by these opposing personalities gain momentum until the rousing climax, where they meet for the first time.  Shubho Mahurat is a heady concoction of revenge, love, forgiveness and brittle relationships. So if you’re up for a gripping story that also tugs at your heartstrings, you should definitely watch this one.  If you haven't watched this flick yet then do so on Amazon Prime Video and Hoichoi Well that's some info about the lesser-known film Shubho Mahurat on OTTplay Lost and Found, I shall be back again with another critically acclaimed film soon. This is your host Nikhil signing out for now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Jan 2022 14:53:56 -0000 Shubho Mahurat full 19 OTTplay - HT Smartcast In today’s episode, we dive into Shubho Mahurat, directed by Rituparno Ghosh. With Rakhee as the protagonist, the film was Ghosh’s personal hat-tip to the innumerable Mrs Marples who reside in every household, unacknowledged, or even uncelebrated. Today’s Lost and Found is Shubho Mahurat, directed by Rituparno Ghosh. With Rakhee as the protagonist, the film was Ghosh’s personal hat-tip to the innumerable Mrs Marples who reside in every household, unacknowledged, or even uncelebrated. Ghosh paints the character of Ranga pishi, played by Rakhee, with all the necessary quirks of a sharp detective mind. With straight-faced humour and whip-sharp instincts, Ranga pishi is always a step ahead of her miscreant. Pitted against Rakhee’s sedate smarts is Sharmila Tagore’s seamless flamboyance as a once-relevant Tollywood actress.  Ghosh peppered the narrative with frequent cliff-hangers and prompt murders, all along focusing on his female characters’ narrative arcs. Ghosh uses Nandita Das’ Mallika Sen, the journalist who investigates the mysterious goings-on, as his audience’s proxy, thus ensuring that viewers aren’t alienated through the runtime of the film. Despite being a murder mystery, Shubho Mahurat spotlit the lives of its multiple women. While Ghosh uses Ranga pishi to enumerate the wonders of homemakers and their adept deduction skills, Padmini Chowdhury, played by Tagore, becomes his muse to an outer, glamorous world of showbiz. As the film progresses, these parallel narratives led by these opposing personalities gain momentum until the rousing climax, where they meet for the first time.  Shubho Mahurat is a heady concoction of revenge, love, forgiveness and brittle relationships. So if you’re up for a gripping story that also tugs at your heartstrings, you should definitely watch this one.  If you haven't watched this flick yet then do so on Amazon Prime Video and Hoichoi Well that's some info about the lesser-known film Shubho Mahurat on OTTplay Lost and Found, I shall be back again with another critically acclaimed film soon. This is your host Nikhil signing out for now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Today’s Lost and Found is Shubho Mahurat, directed by Rituparno Ghosh. With Rakhee as the protagonist, the film was Ghosh’s personal hat-tip to the innumerable Mrs Marples who reside in every household, unacknowledged, or even uncelebrated. Ghosh paints the character of Ranga pishi, played by Rakhee, with all the necessary quirks of a sharp detective mind. With straight-faced humour and whip-sharp instincts, Ranga pishi is always a step ahead of her miscreant. Pitted against Rakhee’s sedate smarts is Sharmila Tagore’s seamless flamboyance as a once-relevant Tollywood actress. 

Ghosh peppered the narrative with frequent cliff-hangers and prompt murders, all along focusing on his female characters’ narrative arcs. Ghosh uses Nandita Das’ Mallika Sen, the journalist who investigates the mysterious goings-on, as his audience’s proxy, thus ensuring that viewers aren’t alienated through the runtime of the film.

Despite being a murder mystery, Shubho Mahurat spotlit the lives of its multiple women. While Ghosh uses Ranga pishi to enumerate the wonders of homemakers and their adept deduction skills, Padmini Chowdhury, played by Tagore, becomes his muse to an outer, glamorous world of showbiz. As the film progresses, these parallel narratives led by these opposing personalities gain momentum until the rousing climax, where they meet for the first time. 

Shubho Mahurat is a heady concoction of revenge, love, forgiveness and brittle relationships. So if you’re up for a gripping story that also tugs at your heartstrings, you should definitely watch this one. 

If you haven't watched this flick yet then do so on Amazon Prime Video and Hoichoi

Well that's some info about the lesser-known film Shubho Mahurat on OTTplay Lost and Found, I shall be back again with another critically acclaimed film soon. This is your host Nikhil signing out for now.

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]]> 244 no Masaan https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/masaan-GAJtC8y8 Neeraj Ghaywan’s 2015 directorial debut Masaan also launched Vicky Kaushal in a compelling turn. The film, which also stars Richa Chaddha and Shweta Tripathi, is a deeply moving depiction of how some are profiled on account of their caste and also packs a heart-wrenching love story.  The movie premiered at the Cannes Film Festival where it bagged two awards and Kaushal’s performance also earned him an IIFA and a Screen Award for Best Male Debut, among other accolades. The movie sways between parallel stories that unfold in Varanasi before converging in the climax.  The first narrative revolves around Devi, a computer teacher who’s apprehended by the police in a supposedly compromising position in a hotel room and how it alters her life and that of those close to her.  The second delves into the budding love story of a polytechnic student belonging to a marginalised community who falls for someone from a different caste. Both these stories are equally heart-breaking and yet, there’s something that keeps you hopeful and engaged throughout the proceedings. If you haven't watched this gem, you can stream it right away on Netflix, Jio and Disney + Hotstar. That's the Lost and Found film for today. I shall be back with another hidden gem pretty soon on OTTplay, until then it's your host Nikhil signing off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Jan 2022 14:48:32 -0000 Masaan full 17 OTTplay - HT Smartcast Neeraj Ghaywan’s 2015 directorial debut Masaan also launched Vicky Kaushal in a compelling turn. The film, which also stars Richa Chaddha and Shweta Tripathi, is a deeply moving depiction of how some are profiled on account of their caste and also packs a heart-wrenching love story. Neeraj Ghaywan’s 2015 directorial debut Masaan also launched Vicky Kaushal in a compelling turn. The film, which also stars Richa Chaddha and Shweta Tripathi, is a deeply moving depiction of how some are profiled on account of their caste and also packs a heart-wrenching love story.  The movie premiered at the Cannes Film Festival where it bagged two awards and Kaushal’s performance also earned him an IIFA and a Screen Award for Best Male Debut, among other accolades. The movie sways between parallel stories that unfold in Varanasi before converging in the climax.  The first narrative revolves around Devi, a computer teacher who’s apprehended by the police in a supposedly compromising position in a hotel room and how it alters her life and that of those close to her.  The second delves into the budding love story of a polytechnic student belonging to a marginalised community who falls for someone from a different caste. Both these stories are equally heart-breaking and yet, there’s something that keeps you hopeful and engaged throughout the proceedings. If you haven't watched this gem, you can stream it right away on Netflix, Jio and Disney + Hotstar. That's the Lost and Found film for today. I shall be back with another hidden gem pretty soon on OTTplay, until then it's your host Nikhil signing off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Neeraj Ghaywan’s 2015 directorial debut Masaan also launched Vicky Kaushal in a compelling turn. The film, which also stars Richa Chaddha and Shweta Tripathi, is a deeply moving depiction of how some are profiled on account of their caste and also packs a heart-wrenching love story. 

The movie premiered at the Cannes Film Festival where it bagged two awards and Kaushal’s performance also earned him an IIFA and a Screen Award for Best Male Debut, among other accolades. The movie sways between parallel stories that unfold in Varanasi before converging in the climax. 

The first narrative revolves around Devi, a computer teacher who’s apprehended by the police in a supposedly compromising position in a hotel room and how it alters her life and that of those close to her. 

The second delves into the budding love story of a polytechnic student belonging to a marginalised community who falls for someone from a different caste. Both these stories are equally heart-breaking and yet, there’s something that keeps you hopeful and engaged throughout the proceedings.

If you haven't watched this gem, you can stream it right away on Netflix, Jio and Disney + Hotstar.

That's the Lost and Found film for today. I shall be back with another hidden gem pretty soon on OTTplay, until then it's your host Nikhil signing off.

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]]> 217 no Batman: Mask of the Phantasm https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/batman-mask-of-the-phantasm-Su_ZpiWt Batman is arguably the most popular superhero in the world. The DC comic book character has appeared in countless adaptations over the years ranging from film, television, and video games. In the past decade alone, the character has been played and voiced by several actors. But, fans and critics will point towards one adaptation as the most definitive version of the caped crusader - Kevin Conroy’s 1993 version of the Dark Knight in the animated film, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm.  The film is part of the critically acclaimed animated universe created by Bruce Timm, popularly called the Timmverse. It was also the first Warner Bros DC animated film to get a theatrical release. It features an original story with a few plot lines taken from the Batman: Year One and Batman: Year Two graphic novels. It is set in two time periods. One is set in the early days of Bruce Wayne donning the cape and cowl as an inexperienced Batman, where he is engaged to marry Andrea Beaumont. The second timeline features Batman at the peak of his powers, investigating a new villain named Phantasm, years after Andrea broke off their engagement.  The narrative is a psychological thriller in a noir-detective setting, which also explores Batman’s mental makeup after suffering several tragedies in his life. The film was lauded for its writing, animation style, music, and performances by its iconic voice cast, which featured Conroy as Batman and Mark Hamil as the Joker. Writer Paul Dini was also praised for how various themes such as trauma, revenge, and death were explored in the film. While Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight is revered as the greatest comic book adaptation of all time, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is the most authentic take on Bruce Wayne/Batman.  Watch this hidden gem exclusively on Hungama. Well,that's the end of today's OTTplay Lost and Found podcast. I shall be back again with a new episode until then it's your host Nikhil signing off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Jan 2022 14:36:38 -0000 Batman: Mask of the Phantasm full 15 OTTplay - HT Smartcast Batman is arguably the most popular superhero in the world. The DC comic book character has appeared in countless adaptations over the years ranging from film, television, and video games. The most definitive version of the caped crusader - Kevin Conroy’s 1993 version of the Dark Knight in the animated film, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. Batman is arguably the most popular superhero in the world. The DC comic book character has appeared in countless adaptations over the years ranging from film, television, and video games. In the past decade alone, the character has been played and voiced by several actors. But, fans and critics will point towards one adaptation as the most definitive version of the caped crusader - Kevin Conroy’s 1993 version of the Dark Knight in the animated film, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm.  The film is part of the critically acclaimed animated universe created by Bruce Timm, popularly called the Timmverse. It was also the first Warner Bros DC animated film to get a theatrical release. It features an original story with a few plot lines taken from the Batman: Year One and Batman: Year Two graphic novels. It is set in two time periods. One is set in the early days of Bruce Wayne donning the cape and cowl as an inexperienced Batman, where he is engaged to marry Andrea Beaumont. The second timeline features Batman at the peak of his powers, investigating a new villain named Phantasm, years after Andrea broke off their engagement.  The narrative is a psychological thriller in a noir-detective setting, which also explores Batman’s mental makeup after suffering several tragedies in his life. The film was lauded for its writing, animation style, music, and performances by its iconic voice cast, which featured Conroy as Batman and Mark Hamil as the Joker. Writer Paul Dini was also praised for how various themes such as trauma, revenge, and death were explored in the film. While Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight is revered as the greatest comic book adaptation of all time, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is the most authentic take on Bruce Wayne/Batman.  Watch this hidden gem exclusively on Hungama. Well,that's the end of today's OTTplay Lost and Found podcast. I shall be back again with a new episode until then it's your host Nikhil signing off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Batman is arguably the most popular superhero in the world. The DC comic book character has appeared in countless adaptations over the years ranging from film, television, and video games. In the past decade alone, the character has been played and voiced by several actors. But, fans and critics will point towards one adaptation as the most definitive version of the caped crusader - Kevin Conroy’s 1993 version of the Dark Knight in the animated film, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. 

The film is part of the critically acclaimed animated universe created by Bruce Timm, popularly called the Timmverse. It was also the first Warner Bros DC animated film to get a theatrical release. It features an original story with a few plot lines taken from the Batman: Year One and Batman: Year Two graphic novels. It is set in two time periods. One is set in the early days of Bruce Wayne donning the cape and cowl as an inexperienced Batman, where he is engaged to marry Andrea Beaumont. The second timeline features Batman at the peak of his powers, investigating a new villain named Phantasm, years after Andrea broke off their engagement. 

The narrative is a psychological thriller in a noir-detective setting, which also explores Batman’s mental makeup after suffering several tragedies in his life. The film was lauded for its writing, animation style, music, and performances by its iconic voice cast, which featured Conroy as Batman and Mark Hamil as the Joker. Writer Paul Dini was also praised for how various themes such as trauma, revenge, and death were explored in the film.

While Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight is revered as the greatest comic book adaptation of all time, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is the most authentic take on Bruce Wayne/Batman. 

Watch this hidden gem exclusively on Hungama.

Well,that's the end of today's OTTplay Lost and Found podcast. I shall be back again with a new episode until then it's your host Nikhil signing off.

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]]> 249 no Aligarh https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/aligarh-_KKwnCx8 Hansal Mehta’s Aligarh is based on the real-life story of the Aligarh University professor who was persecuted and laid-off for his sexual orientation and translates as a heart-breaking story of discrimination. When a local news channel manages to shoot this professor allegedly having sex with a rickshaw puller, he’s singled out and ostracised and eventually, compelled to consider extreme measures. Headlined by Manoj Bajpayee, who plays the wronged academic and Rajkummar Rao, who plays a journalist hopeful of getting to the bottom of the affair, Aligarh is a telling portrait of homophobia and a society that is blatantly intolerant of sexual minorities.  The film also draws a compelling account of loneliness and how those who must fend for themselves get by with little help or support. But what really shines through in this film is Bajpayee’s ability to slip into his character with such immersion that you can weigh in on his thoughts and feelings in almost every single frame.   Mehta’s immersive narrative and style of storytelling allow us a ringside view of the proceedings without manipulating how we process or accept this story. Aligarh is surely one of Mehta’s most compelling works, along with Citylight and Shahid.  Some may feel that this film speaks for those who are routinely marginalised on account of their sexuality and makes a case for being more inclusive. But Aligarh also documents a man’s struggle to survive and be accepted for who he is, at a point when his right to have a private life has been violated.  If you haven't watched this gem do so now on OTT. It is streaming now on Eros Now, Zee5, Aitel tv, Jio Alright, that's the end of this podcast OTTplay Lost and Found, I shall be back again with a brand new film critically acclaimed but lesser-known, until then it’s your host Nikhil signing out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Jan 2022 14:34:28 -0000 Aligarh full 14 OTTplay - HT Smartcast Hansal Mehta’s Aligarh is based on the real-life story of the Aligarh University professor who was persecuted and laid-off for his sexual orientation and translates as a heart-breaking story of discrimination. Headlined by Manoj Bajpayee, who plays the wronged academic and Rajkummar Rao, plays a journalist in this award-winning film. Hansal Mehta’s Aligarh is based on the real-life story of the Aligarh University professor who was persecuted and laid-off for his sexual orientation and translates as a heart-breaking story of discrimination. When a local news channel manages to shoot this professor allegedly having sex with a rickshaw puller, he’s singled out and ostracised and eventually, compelled to consider extreme measures. Headlined by Manoj Bajpayee, who plays the wronged academic and Rajkummar Rao, who plays a journalist hopeful of getting to the bottom of the affair, Aligarh is a telling portrait of homophobia and a society that is blatantly intolerant of sexual minorities.  The film also draws a compelling account of loneliness and how those who must fend for themselves get by with little help or support. But what really shines through in this film is Bajpayee’s ability to slip into his character with such immersion that you can weigh in on his thoughts and feelings in almost every single frame.   Mehta’s immersive narrative and style of storytelling allow us a ringside view of the proceedings without manipulating how we process or accept this story. Aligarh is surely one of Mehta’s most compelling works, along with Citylight and Shahid.  Some may feel that this film speaks for those who are routinely marginalised on account of their sexuality and makes a case for being more inclusive. But Aligarh also documents a man’s struggle to survive and be accepted for who he is, at a point when his right to have a private life has been violated.  If you haven't watched this gem do so now on OTT. It is streaming now on Eros Now, Zee5, Aitel tv, Jio Alright, that's the end of this podcast OTTplay Lost and Found, I shall be back again with a brand new film critically acclaimed but lesser-known, until then it’s your host Nikhil signing out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hansal Mehta’s Aligarh is based on the real-life story of the Aligarh University professor who was persecuted and laid-off for his sexual orientation and translates as a heart-breaking story of discrimination. When a local news channel manages to shoot this professor allegedly having sex with a rickshaw puller, he’s singled out and ostracised and eventually, compelled to consider extreme measures.

Headlined by Manoj Bajpayee, who plays the wronged academic and Rajkummar Rao, who plays a journalist hopeful of getting to the bottom of the affair, Aligarh is a telling portrait of homophobia and a society that is blatantly intolerant of sexual minorities. 

The film also draws a compelling account of loneliness and how those who must fend for themselves get by with little help or support. But what really shines through in this film is Bajpayee’s ability to slip into his character with such immersion that you can weigh in on his thoughts and feelings in almost every single frame.  

Mehta’s immersive narrative and style of storytelling allow us a ringside view of the proceedings without manipulating how we process or accept this story. Aligarh is surely one of Mehta’s most compelling works, along with Citylight and Shahid. 

Some may feel that this film speaks for those who are routinely marginalised on account of their sexuality and makes a case for being more inclusive. But Aligarh also documents a man’s struggle to survive and be accepted for who he is, at a point when his right to have a private life has been violated. 

If you haven't watched this gem do so now on OTT. It is streaming now on Eros Now, Zee5, Aitel tv, Jio

Alright, that's the end of this podcast OTTplay Lost and Found, I shall be back again with a brand new film critically acclaimed but lesser-known, until then it’s your host Nikhil signing out.

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]]> 241 no Beasts of No Nation https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/beasts-of-no-nation-bAOZHb74 The horrifying and heartbreaking tales of war and destruction in certain African nations have often prompted empathy and concern. So it’s hardly surprising that the premise has been adopted in films, television shows, and even in video games over the years. Films such as The Last King of Scotland, Hotel Rwanda, and Blood Diamond have captured the tragedies as sombre reminders of those who’ve endured the ravages of war and political strife across the world. However, few films have focused on the plight of ‘child soldiers’ who are often employed in conflicts in some war-ravaged countries in Africa. And Beasts of No Nation is one such film.  The film is narrated from the perspective of a child soldier from an unnamed African nation. His tragic journey from his village to joining a rebel militia group is captured with great attention to detail by director Cary Joji Fukunaga. Fukunaga is credited with directing the critically-acclaimed first season of True Detective and the latest James Bond film No Time To Die. Beasts of No Nation won several awards and was well received in various film festivals for its compelling narrative, visuals, screenplay, and performances.  The film stars Abraham Attah as the young child soldier Agu, while British star Idris Elba plays the sadistic Commandant in the film. The film highlights the various atrocities and injustice thousands of children face in Africa on a daily basis, and how they are forced to join armed militia groups. The film also triggers a discussion about trauma, mental health, and how the rest of the world has turned a blind eye to these atrocities. There are certain themes from the movie which are similar to the ones in legendary video-game developer Hideo Kojima’s, critically-acclaimed Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain. So that’s our Lost and Found film for today and we hope you’re excited to check it out. Beasts of No Nation is available to stream on Netflix. I shall be back again with another episode until then it's your host Nikhil signing off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Jan 2022 14:32:28 -0000 Beasts of No Nation full 13 OTTplay - HT Smartcast Very few films have focused on the plight of ‘child soldiers’ who are often employed in conflicts in some war-ravaged countries in Africa. And Beasts of No Nation is one such film. The film is narrated from the perspective of a child soldier from an unnamed African nation. His tragic journey from his village to joining a rebel militia group is captured with great attention to detail by director Cary Joji Fukunaga. The horrifying and heartbreaking tales of war and destruction in certain African nations have often prompted empathy and concern. So it’s hardly surprising that the premise has been adopted in films, television shows, and even in video games over the years. Films such as The Last King of Scotland, Hotel Rwanda, and Blood Diamond have captured the tragedies as sombre reminders of those who’ve endured the ravages of war and political strife across the world. However, few films have focused on the plight of ‘child soldiers’ who are often employed in conflicts in some war-ravaged countries in Africa. And Beasts of No Nation is one such film.  The film is narrated from the perspective of a child soldier from an unnamed African nation. His tragic journey from his village to joining a rebel militia group is captured with great attention to detail by director Cary Joji Fukunaga. Fukunaga is credited with directing the critically-acclaimed first season of True Detective and the latest James Bond film No Time To Die. Beasts of No Nation won several awards and was well received in various film festivals for its compelling narrative, visuals, screenplay, and performances.  The film stars Abraham Attah as the young child soldier Agu, while British star Idris Elba plays the sadistic Commandant in the film. The film highlights the various atrocities and injustice thousands of children face in Africa on a daily basis, and how they are forced to join armed militia groups. The film also triggers a discussion about trauma, mental health, and how the rest of the world has turned a blind eye to these atrocities. There are certain themes from the movie which are similar to the ones in legendary video-game developer Hideo Kojima’s, critically-acclaimed Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain. So that’s our Lost and Found film for today and we hope you’re excited to check it out. Beasts of No Nation is available to stream on Netflix. I shall be back again with another episode until then it's your host Nikhil signing off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The horrifying and heartbreaking tales of war and destruction in certain African nations have often prompted empathy and concern. So it’s hardly surprising that the premise has been adopted in films, television shows, and even in video games over the years. Films such as The Last King of Scotland, Hotel Rwanda, and Blood Diamond have captured the tragedies as sombre reminders of those who’ve endured the ravages of war and political strife across the world. However, few films have focused on the plight of ‘child soldiers’ who are often employed in conflicts in some war-ravaged countries in Africa. And Beasts of No Nation is one such film. 

The film is narrated from the perspective of a child soldier from an unnamed African nation. His tragic journey from his village to joining a rebel militia group is captured with great attention to detail by director Cary Joji Fukunaga. Fukunaga is credited with directing the critically-acclaimed first season of True Detective and the latest James Bond film No Time To Die. Beasts of No Nation won several awards and was well received in various film festivals for its compelling narrative, visuals, screenplay, and performances. 

The film stars Abraham Attah as the young child soldier Agu, while British star Idris Elba plays the sadistic Commandant in the film. The film highlights the various atrocities and injustice thousands of children face in Africa on a daily basis, and how they are forced to join armed militia groups. The film also triggers a discussion about trauma, mental health, and how the rest of the world has turned a blind eye to these atrocities. There are certain themes from the movie which are similar to the ones in legendary video-game developer Hideo Kojima’s, critically-acclaimed Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain.

So that’s our Lost and Found film for today and we hope you’re excited to check it out. Beasts of No Nation is available to stream on Netflix. I shall be back again with another episode until then it's your host Nikhil signing off.

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]]> 247 no Sir https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/sir-5BxvJXw4 Filmmaker Rohena Gera’s Sir, featuring Tilottama Shome and Vivek Gomber, is a poignant tale of the class divide. The film had its world premiere at the 71st International Cannes Film Festival in 2018. Gera’s previous works include the comedy series Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi (where she was the screenwriter) and the 2013 documentary titled What’s Love Got To Do With It?  Sir narrates the story of Ratna, a widowed domestic help who aspires to be a fashion designer and attends to domestic chores for Ashwin, an affluent NRI who’s struggling to get over a failed relationship. Gera’s narrative avoids melodramatic tropes and allows the film’s story to progress organically. The film’s pace can be a bit sluggish but the subtle turns in the story surely seem plausible. Sir is a pointed indictment of the inherent classism in Indian society. But Sir manages this without resorting to tropes. For instance, the economically disadvantaged are not stock characters donning gamchas and constantly whining about their difficult lives. In fact, the bond that Aswhin and Ratna share in the film seems natural and their unspoken equation is so fluid that their differences seem to fade away. Why Sir resonates with many is the constant push and pull of fantasy and reality. In one moment, you imagine Ashwin and Ratna finding lifelong togetherness. And in the very next, you question if Ratna would be able to realize her aspirations and how that would influence her love life. Sir is rooted in reality, and yet, urges you to take a flight of fancy.  If you haven't watched this gem of a movie yet, then do so exclusively on Netflix. That was all the info about the hidden gem “ Sir”, I shall be back with another episode of OTTplay Lost and found, until then it's me Nikhil outta here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Jan 2022 14:20:35 -0000 Sir full 10 OTTplay - HT Smartcast Filmmaker Rohena Gera’s Sir, featuring Tilottama Shome and Vivek Gomber, is a poignant tale of the class divide. Sir narrates the story of Ratna, a widowed domestic help who aspires to be a fashion designer and attends to domestic chores for Ashwin, an affluent NRI who’s struggling to get over a failed relationship. Filmmaker Rohena Gera’s Sir, featuring Tilottama Shome and Vivek Gomber, is a poignant tale of the class divide. The film had its world premiere at the 71st International Cannes Film Festival in 2018. Gera’s previous works include the comedy series Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi (where she was the screenwriter) and the 2013 documentary titled What’s Love Got To Do With It?  Sir narrates the story of Ratna, a widowed domestic help who aspires to be a fashion designer and attends to domestic chores for Ashwin, an affluent NRI who’s struggling to get over a failed relationship. Gera’s narrative avoids melodramatic tropes and allows the film’s story to progress organically. The film’s pace can be a bit sluggish but the subtle turns in the story surely seem plausible. Sir is a pointed indictment of the inherent classism in Indian society. But Sir manages this without resorting to tropes. For instance, the economically disadvantaged are not stock characters donning gamchas and constantly whining about their difficult lives. In fact, the bond that Aswhin and Ratna share in the film seems natural and their unspoken equation is so fluid that their differences seem to fade away. Why Sir resonates with many is the constant push and pull of fantasy and reality. In one moment, you imagine Ashwin and Ratna finding lifelong togetherness. And in the very next, you question if Ratna would be able to realize her aspirations and how that would influence her love life. Sir is rooted in reality, and yet, urges you to take a flight of fancy.  If you haven't watched this gem of a movie yet, then do so exclusively on Netflix. That was all the info about the hidden gem “ Sir”, I shall be back with another episode of OTTplay Lost and found, until then it's me Nikhil outta here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Filmmaker Rohena Gera’s Sir, featuring Tilottama Shome and Vivek Gomber, is a poignant tale of the class divide. The film had its world premiere at the 71st International Cannes Film Festival in 2018. Gera’s previous works include the comedy series Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi (where she was the screenwriter) and the 2013 documentary titled What’s Love Got To Do With It? 

Sir narrates the story of Ratna, a widowed domestic help who aspires to be a fashion designer and attends to domestic chores for Ashwin, an affluent NRI who’s struggling to get over a failed relationship.

Gera’s narrative avoids melodramatic tropes and allows the film’s story to progress organically.

The film’s pace can be a bit sluggish but the subtle turns in the story surely seem plausible. Sir is a pointed indictment of the inherent classism in Indian society. But Sir manages this without resorting to tropes. For instance, the economically disadvantaged are not stock characters donning gamchas and constantly whining about their difficult lives. In fact, the bond that Aswhin and Ratna share in the film seems natural and their unspoken equation is so fluid that their differences seem to fade away.

Why Sir resonates with many is the constant push and pull of fantasy and reality. In one moment, you imagine Ashwin and Ratna finding lifelong togetherness. And in the very next, you question if Ratna would be able to realize her aspirations and how that would influence her love life. Sir is rooted in reality, and yet, urges you to take a flight of fancy. 

If you haven't watched this gem of a movie yet, then do so exclusively on Netflix.

That was all the info about the hidden gem “ Sir”, I shall be back with another episode of OTTplay Lost and found, until then it's me Nikhil outta here.

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]]> 233 no Shahid https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/shahid-nPxmCnvw Shahid is a 2013 biopic on the life of human rights lawyer Shahid Azmi who was  assassinated in 2010. Directed by Hansal Mehta and co-produced by Anurag Kashyap and UTV Spotboy, the film is headlined by Rajkummar Rao who plays the eponymous lawyer who invested his life for the lesser-privileged and stood up for those who had been wronged. This underrated gem won two National Awards (Best Actor and Best Director) and is a compelling account of a man who served selflessly for those who had been failed by the legal system. The film borrows from real events and also depicts the fate of those who are routinely profiled on account of their faith and wrongly accused of being involved in acts of terror. That many of them happen to belong to modest homes and don’t have the means to afford a counsel to defend themselves, makes them even more vulnerable to the system and this film elaborately depicts their predicament.  Shahid is a heart-breaking and gut-wrenching watch but it’s also an unfiltered account of those who are routinely rounded up and accused of crimes they’ve not committed.  If you haven't watched Shahid yet, it's streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Itunes, SonyLIV and youtube. Alright, that's the lost and found film for today's podcast. I shall be back again with another film or show that turned out to be a hidden gem. Until next time, it's your host Nikhil outta here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Jan 2022 13:52:01 -0000 Shahid full 5 OTTplay - HT Smartcast Shahid is a 2013 biopic on the life of human rights lawyer Shahid Azmi who was assassinated in 2010. Directed by Hansal Mehta and co-produced by Anurag Kashyap and UTV Spotboy, the film is headlined by Rajkummar Rao who plays the eponymous lawyer in the film. Shahid is a 2013 biopic on the life of human rights lawyer Shahid Azmi who was  assassinated in 2010. Directed by Hansal Mehta and co-produced by Anurag Kashyap and UTV Spotboy, the film is headlined by Rajkummar Rao who plays the eponymous lawyer who invested his life for the lesser-privileged and stood up for those who had been wronged. This underrated gem won two National Awards (Best Actor and Best Director) and is a compelling account of a man who served selflessly for those who had been failed by the legal system. The film borrows from real events and also depicts the fate of those who are routinely profiled on account of their faith and wrongly accused of being involved in acts of terror. That many of them happen to belong to modest homes and don’t have the means to afford a counsel to defend themselves, makes them even more vulnerable to the system and this film elaborately depicts their predicament.  Shahid is a heart-breaking and gut-wrenching watch but it’s also an unfiltered account of those who are routinely rounded up and accused of crimes they’ve not committed.  If you haven't watched Shahid yet, it's streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Itunes, SonyLIV and youtube. Alright, that's the lost and found film for today's podcast. I shall be back again with another film or show that turned out to be a hidden gem. Until next time, it's your host Nikhil outta here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Shahid is a 2013 biopic on the life of human rights lawyer Shahid Azmi who was  assassinated in 2010. Directed by Hansal Mehta and co-produced by Anurag Kashyap and UTV Spotboy, the film is headlined by Rajkummar Rao who plays the eponymous lawyer who invested his life for the lesser-privileged and stood up for those who had been wronged. This underrated gem won two National Awards (Best Actor and Best Director) and is a compelling account of a man who served selflessly for those who had been failed by the legal system.

The film borrows from real events and also depicts the fate of those who are routinely profiled on account of their faith and wrongly accused of being involved in acts of terror. That many of them happen to belong to modest homes and don’t have the means to afford a counsel to defend themselves, makes them even more vulnerable to the system and this film elaborately depicts their predicament. 

Shahid is a heart-breaking and gut-wrenching watch but it’s also an unfiltered account of those who are routinely rounded up and accused of crimes they’ve not committed. 

If you haven't watched Shahid yet, it's streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Itunes, SonyLIV and youtube.

Alright, that's the lost and found film for today's podcast. I shall be back again with another film or show that turned out to be a hidden gem. Until next time, it's your host Nikhil outta here.

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]]> 216 no Hunterrr https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/hunterrr-_JjVGAyB Helmed by Harshavardhan Kulkarni, the writer of Hasee Toh Phasee and director of the forthcoming Badhaai Do, Hunterrr is a truly special film that went largely unnoticed when it released in 2015. This Gulshan Devaiah and Radhika Apte-starrer is an adult romcom with a twist. The film revolves around sex addict Mandar Ponkshe (played by Devaiah), who almost mechanically straddles several female partners with minimal emotional engagement. But when he actually falls for one, he’s unable to process the feeling, let alone deal with it.   Apart from being quirky comedy, Hunterrr is also a poignant commentary on the repressed Indian stance on carnal affairs. Through Ponkshe’s journey of self-realisation, Kulkarni hopes to deliver a complex story of love and lust that is intense and breezy in equal measure. Devaiah belts out a compelling performance and slips into his Ponkshe with much conviction. Playing a single-minded sex addict who preys on vulnerable women may cumulatively colour the character as a depraved individual. But Devaiah’s layered portrayal of Ponkshe ensures that one is also able to empathise with his character’s unique circumstances. Apte, prior to being dubbed the Netflix girl, delivers an uninhibited performance here and Sai Tamhankar, who also plays an important role, is suitably cast as the housewife with unfulfilled desires.  This one may be a film about a man who can’t keep it in his pants but it’s also a hilarious take on the repressed society we live in.   Alright, that's the lost and found film for today's podcast. I shall be back again with another film or show that turned out to be a hidden gem. Until next time, it's your host Nikhil outta here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Jan 2022 13:50:07 -0000 Hunterrr full 4 OTTplay - HT Smartcast This Gulshan Devaiah and Radhika Apte-starrer is an adult rom-com with a twist. The film revolves around sex addict Mandar Ponkshe (played by Devaiah), who almost mechanically straddles several female partners with minimal emotional engagement. Helmed by Harshavardhan Kulkarni, the writer of Hasee Toh Phasee and director of the forthcoming Badhaai Do, Hunterrr is a truly special film that went largely unnoticed when it released in 2015. This Gulshan Devaiah and Radhika Apte-starrer is an adult romcom with a twist. The film revolves around sex addict Mandar Ponkshe (played by Devaiah), who almost mechanically straddles several female partners with minimal emotional engagement. But when he actually falls for one, he’s unable to process the feeling, let alone deal with it.   Apart from being quirky comedy, Hunterrr is also a poignant commentary on the repressed Indian stance on carnal affairs. Through Ponkshe’s journey of self-realisation, Kulkarni hopes to deliver a complex story of love and lust that is intense and breezy in equal measure. Devaiah belts out a compelling performance and slips into his Ponkshe with much conviction. Playing a single-minded sex addict who preys on vulnerable women may cumulatively colour the character as a depraved individual. But Devaiah’s layered portrayal of Ponkshe ensures that one is also able to empathise with his character’s unique circumstances. Apte, prior to being dubbed the Netflix girl, delivers an uninhibited performance here and Sai Tamhankar, who also plays an important role, is suitably cast as the housewife with unfulfilled desires.  This one may be a film about a man who can’t keep it in his pants but it’s also a hilarious take on the repressed society we live in.   Alright, that's the lost and found film for today's podcast. I shall be back again with another film or show that turned out to be a hidden gem. Until next time, it's your host Nikhil outta here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Helmed by Harshavardhan Kulkarni, the writer of Hasee Toh Phasee and director of the forthcoming Badhaai Do, Hunterrr is a truly special film that went largely unnoticed when it released in 2015. This Gulshan Devaiah and Radhika Apte-starrer is an adult romcom with a twist. The film revolves around sex addict Mandar Ponkshe (played by Devaiah), who almost mechanically straddles several female partners with minimal emotional engagement. But when he actually falls for one, he’s unable to process the feeling, let alone deal with it.  

Apart from being quirky comedy, Hunterrr is also a poignant commentary on the repressed Indian stance on carnal affairs. Through Ponkshe’s journey of self-realisation, Kulkarni hopes to deliver a complex story of love and lust that is intense and breezy in equal measure. Devaiah belts out a compelling performance and slips into his Ponkshe with much conviction. Playing a single-minded sex addict who preys on vulnerable women may cumulatively colour the character as a depraved individual. But Devaiah’s layered portrayal of Ponkshe ensures that one is also able to empathise with his character’s unique circumstances. Apte, prior to being dubbed the Netflix girl, delivers an uninhibited performance here and Sai Tamhankar, who also plays an important role, is suitably cast as the housewife with unfulfilled desires. 

This one may be a film about a man who can’t keep it in his pants but it’s also a hilarious take on the repressed society we live in.  

Alright, that's the lost and found film for today's podcast. I shall be back again with another film or show that turned out to be a hidden gem. Until next time, it's your host Nikhil outta here.

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]]> 246 no Aiyyaa https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/aiyyaa-OKeyhFB1 Today, we’re talking about Sachin Kundalkar’s 2012 dramedy Aiyyaa which is a remake of the director’s own Marathi film Gandha. The quirky comedy headlined by Rani Mukherji follows the story of Meenakshi, a feisty woman who meets various arranged suitors to eventually fall for an artist (played by Prithviraj Sukumaran). Kundalkar’s breezy narrative and eccentric characters ensure you’re consistently interested and entertained through the film. But more importantly, Kundalkar, who has also helmed feel-good films such as Happy Journey and Gulabjaam, turns the very idea of women being objectified over its head in this film.  In Aiyyaa, we get an insight into Meenakshi’s desires which she’s not afraid of admitting and this refreshing twist makes this film not only an interesting and entertaining watch but also an important one. But some couldn’t perhaps accept this alternative lens to a love story where a woman hopes to claim the man of her dreams. Consequently, the film went largely unnoticed, barring a few critics who hailed it as an audacious move. Mukherji completes Meenakshi with an eccentric-yet-adorable streak that was impossible to ignore. While Prithviraj’s role was largely peripheral to the central story, the actor seems to be aptly cast and Marathi actor Amey Wagh, who plays Meenakshi’s eccentric brother is a strong supporting hand too.  The film, in all, packs a crazy ride and makes for a fun watch. You can catch Aiyyaa on numerous OTT platforms such as Netflix, Youtube, Jio, Google Play and iTunes. Alright, that’s the hidden gem for today on OTTplay Lost and Found. I shall be back with another podcast soon with a brand new film or show that you haven't watched yet. For now, it's your host Nikhil outta here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Jan 2022 13:48:04 -0000 Aiyyaa full 2 OTTplay - HT Smartcast In today’s episode, we are talking about Sachin Kundalkar’s 2012 dramedy Aiyyaa which is a remake of the director’s own Marathi film Gandha. The quirky comedy headlined by Rani Mukherji follows the story of Meenakshi, a feisty woman who meets various arranged suitors to eventually fall for an artist. Today, we’re talking about Sachin Kundalkar’s 2012 dramedy Aiyyaa which is a remake of the director’s own Marathi film Gandha. The quirky comedy headlined by Rani Mukherji follows the story of Meenakshi, a feisty woman who meets various arranged suitors to eventually fall for an artist (played by Prithviraj Sukumaran). Kundalkar’s breezy narrative and eccentric characters ensure you’re consistently interested and entertained through the film. But more importantly, Kundalkar, who has also helmed feel-good films such as Happy Journey and Gulabjaam, turns the very idea of women being objectified over its head in this film.  In Aiyyaa, we get an insight into Meenakshi’s desires which she’s not afraid of admitting and this refreshing twist makes this film not only an interesting and entertaining watch but also an important one. But some couldn’t perhaps accept this alternative lens to a love story where a woman hopes to claim the man of her dreams. Consequently, the film went largely unnoticed, barring a few critics who hailed it as an audacious move. Mukherji completes Meenakshi with an eccentric-yet-adorable streak that was impossible to ignore. While Prithviraj’s role was largely peripheral to the central story, the actor seems to be aptly cast and Marathi actor Amey Wagh, who plays Meenakshi’s eccentric brother is a strong supporting hand too.  The film, in all, packs a crazy ride and makes for a fun watch. You can catch Aiyyaa on numerous OTT platforms such as Netflix, Youtube, Jio, Google Play and iTunes. Alright, that’s the hidden gem for today on OTTplay Lost and Found. I shall be back with another podcast soon with a brand new film or show that you haven't watched yet. For now, it's your host Nikhil outta here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Today, we’re talking about Sachin Kundalkar’s 2012 dramedy Aiyyaa which is a remake of the director’s own Marathi film Gandha. The quirky comedy headlined by Rani Mukherji follows the story of Meenakshi, a feisty woman who meets various arranged suitors to eventually fall for an artist (played by Prithviraj Sukumaran). Kundalkar’s breezy narrative and eccentric characters ensure you’re consistently interested and entertained through the film. But more importantly, Kundalkar, who has also helmed feel-good films such as Happy Journey and Gulabjaam, turns the very idea of women being objectified over its head in this film. 

In Aiyyaa, we get an insight into Meenakshi’s desires which she’s not afraid of admitting and this refreshing twist makes this film not only an interesting and entertaining watch but also an important one. But some couldn’t perhaps accept this alternative lens to a love story where a woman hopes to claim the man of her dreams. Consequently, the film went largely unnoticed, barring a few critics who hailed it as an audacious move. Mukherji completes Meenakshi with an eccentric-yet-adorable streak that was impossible to ignore. While Prithviraj’s role was largely peripheral to the central story, the actor seems to be aptly cast and Marathi actor Amey Wagh, who plays Meenakshi’s eccentric brother is a strong supporting hand too. 

The film, in all, packs a crazy ride and makes for a fun watch. You can catch Aiyyaa on numerous OTT platforms such as Netflix, Youtube, Jio, Google Play and iTunes.

Alright, that’s the hidden gem for today on OTTplay Lost and Found. I shall be back with another podcast soon with a brand new film or show that you haven't watched yet. For now, it's your host Nikhil outta here. 

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]]> 243 no Main, Meri Patni aur Woh https://lost-and-found.simplecast.com/episodes/main-meri-patni-aur-woh-r3R_Lyj1 Marital discord has always made for good cinema. From Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan’s iconic love story Abhimaan (1973) to the Jude Law and Carrie Coon-starrerThe Nest (2020), there have been many films that have closely depicted fragmented relationships and the pain and suffering that some couples go through when a marriage begins to go south. Chandan Arora’s 2005 film Main, Meri Patni aur Woh starring Rajpal Yadav, Rituparna Sengupta and Kay Kay Menon is one such gem.  The film explores the trying journey of a short man (played by Yadav) who marries an attractive woman (played by Sengupta), who happens to be significantly taller and better looking than him. This surprisingly-nuanced story captures how the lead character, who’s riddled with inevitable insecurity, deals with the world around him. The story also follows how their relationship eventually crumbles simply based on how others perceive the unlikely pair. Mohit Chauhan fans are in for a treat as the singer-songwriter has lent his vocals to the soul-stirring acoustic number Guncha in this film.  You can stream Main, Meri Patni aur Woh on Netflix right away. Alright, that's the OTTplay Lost and found film for today, I shall be back with you soon with another gem of a film or show that you probably haven’t watched but should. Until then, it's your host Nikhil signing out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Jan 2022 13:43:54 -0000 Main, Meri Patni aur Woh full 1 OTTplay - HT Smartcast Chandan Arora’s 2005 film Main, Meri Patni aur Woh starring Rajpal Yadav, Rituparna Sengupta and Kay Kay Menon is a hidden gem. The film explores the trying journey of a short man (played by Yadav) who marries an attractive woman (played by Sengupta), who happens to be significantly taller and better looking than him. Marital discord has always made for good cinema. From Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan’s iconic love story Abhimaan (1973) to the Jude Law and Carrie Coon-starrerThe Nest (2020), there have been many films that have closely depicted fragmented relationships and the pain and suffering that some couples go through when a marriage begins to go south. Chandan Arora’s 2005 film Main, Meri Patni aur Woh starring Rajpal Yadav, Rituparna Sengupta and Kay Kay Menon is one such gem.  The film explores the trying journey of a short man (played by Yadav) who marries an attractive woman (played by Sengupta), who happens to be significantly taller and better looking than him. This surprisingly-nuanced story captures how the lead character, who’s riddled with inevitable insecurity, deals with the world around him. The story also follows how their relationship eventually crumbles simply based on how others perceive the unlikely pair. Mohit Chauhan fans are in for a treat as the singer-songwriter has lent his vocals to the soul-stirring acoustic number Guncha in this film.  You can stream Main, Meri Patni aur Woh on Netflix right away. Alright, that's the OTTplay Lost and found film for today, I shall be back with you soon with another gem of a film or show that you probably haven’t watched but should. Until then, it's your host Nikhil signing out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Marital discord has always made for good cinema. From Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan’s iconic love story Abhimaan (1973) to the Jude Law and Carrie Coon-starrerThe Nest (2020), there have been many films that have closely depicted fragmented relationships and the pain and suffering that some couples go through when a marriage begins to go south. Chandan Arora’s 2005 film Main, Meri Patni aur Woh starring Rajpal Yadav, Rituparna Sengupta and Kay Kay Menon is one such gem. 

The film explores the trying journey of a short man (played by Yadav) who marries an attractive woman (played by Sengupta), who happens to be significantly taller and better looking than him. This surprisingly-nuanced story captures how the lead character, who’s riddled with inevitable insecurity, deals with the world around him. The story also follows how their relationship eventually crumbles simply based on how others perceive the unlikely pair. Mohit Chauhan fans are in for a treat as the singer-songwriter has lent his vocals to the soul-stirring acoustic number Guncha in this film. 

You can stream Main, Meri Patni aur Woh on Netflix right away.

Alright, that's the OTTplay Lost and found film for today, I shall be back with you soon with another gem of a film or show that you probably haven’t watched but should. Until then, it's your host Nikhil signing out.

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