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Best Series of 2022

Posted on January 13, 2023 by amodini

The Top 10 Indian television series of 2020! Continue reading →

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Podcast Episode #11: Top 10 Series of 2020

Posted on February 16, 2021 by amodini

Here’s the 2nd part of my 2020 RoundUp in which I summarize the Best Series or Shows of 2020. You can listen to the 1st part (Best Movies of 2020) here. As always this Podcast is available on all the … Continue reading →

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What to Watch On Netflix and Prime Video – Edition #39

Posted on February 5, 2021 by amodini

Recently I’ve watched some Malayalam films of such excellent quality that I had to make a post about it. You have probably read my reviews of Kumbalangi Nights and Bangalore Days. Here are 5 more gorgeous films on Netflix and … Continue reading →

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Best TV Shows of 2020

Posted on December 26, 2020 by amodini

This was the year of watching stuff at home, and these 10 shows made it to the binge-worthy list. In descending order, they are: : 10. Masaba Masaba (Netflix) Featuring Masaba, mom Neena Gupta and a healthy dose of pop-psychology, … Continue reading →

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Best Hindi Movies of 2020

Posted on December 24, 2020 by amodini

What with Covid and all, 2020 has been a low-key year for movie releases in general. Still, even from the few that did release on OTT platforms (Netflix, Prime etc.), I have managed to cobble together a Top 10 2020 … Continue reading →

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Podcast Episode 8: Bollywood For Beginners

Posted on October 20, 2020 by amodini

I had so much fun making this Podcast episode about Bollywood For Beginners. When I’m recording my podcasts I’m always on the fence about just starting to speak and letting go, or preparing the script beforehand (speaking naturally generally wins). … Continue reading →

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What To Watch on Netflix and Prime Video – Edition #37

Posted on July 11, 2020 by amodini

– Bulbbul (Netflix, 1 hour 34 minutes, Tripti Dimri, Rahul Bose) What’s with Anushka Sharma and the supernatural 🙂 ? After producing and acting in Pari, Sharma returns with Bulbbul, a historical tale featuring a chudail (witch). Bulbbul is about … Continue reading →

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What To Watch On Netflix and Prime Video – Edition #36

Posted on May 30, 2020 by amodini

– Safe (Netflix, Series) A British TV series created by author Harlan Coben, Safe is about widower Dr. Tom Delaney who’s 16 year old daughter Jenny suddenly goes missing. While searching for her Tom uncovers many surprising secrets of so-called … Continue reading →

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Irrfan Khan: 5 Great Films

Posted on May 3, 2020 by amodini

Irrfan Khan passed away this week at the young age of 53. There are few actors who grace the screen quite as he did. It is an immense loss. He starred in a number of movies both Indian and international, … Continue reading →

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What To Watch on Netflix and Prime Video – Edition # 35

Posted on April 19, 2020 by amodini

– Collateral (Netflix) Carey Mulligan stars as Detective Inspector Kim Gillespie investigating the murder of a pizza delivery man. No motives. No apparent reason. So it’s probably a case of mistaken identity, or is it? Involved in the murder as … Continue reading →