Interview with Roopa Rao

Late, late review of Jagame Thandhiram Podcast is in Tamil

We talk about directors who aced this not so explored genre in Tamil cinema - GVM, an obvious choice, and two lesser remembered directors, Kathir and Jeeva. How they made stories that characterised city life, and relationships, and the marvellous music that lifted the storytelling. Use headphones for best experience. Audio is in English.

We talk about the biopic of the inspirational Mallesham, based on Chintakindi Mallesham - who mechanized the Aasu weaving machine. Underrated, and deserves to be known a lot more. Currently streaming on Netflix.

What works for Suriya in his films? Him being a star or him being an actor, playing the role that the story demands? An interesting question to ponder upon as we look at his chequered filmography.

We talk about the intense and rugged Telugu movie 'Palasa 1978' - and how it is the first Dalit, sub-altern voice from Telugu voice. Podcast covers social themes and markers, Palasa in real life, comparisons with Pa Ranjith, caste dynamics in Telugu cinema and the impact of the movie. Ravi Teja Rambarki, a sociolgy student, who looks at the interface between caste and cinema is a guest on the show.  You can follow him on Twitter @changeforself

We talk about the Malayalam sports dramedy. How it captures the passion of football in a 7s team in Kerala, and how a broke manager deals with an injury to his star player, while dealing with his emotional struggles at home. A sweet, funny and soft movie that once again shows Malayalam movies are the best in the country now.

We talk about how Mani Ratnam has the most diverse collection of stories made in India, and has touched topics no one else has. Also some thoughts on an article where he is accused of being a silent pusher of Right Wing propaganda? https://www.huffingtonpost.in/entry/the-right-wing-hindu-hypernationalist-politics-of-mani-ratnam-s-films_in_5f382534c5b69fa9e2fc3eef

We talk with Roopa Rao on her inspiration behind the making of Gantumoote, the actual process and experience of making Gantumoote and her future projects.  For best experience, listen with earphones/headphones. Interview is in English. 

In part 2 of an extended interview with #BaradwajRangan, we talk about his screenplay writing experience, caste in Indian cinema, pressure in reviewing star movies and how big budgets limit innovation.   Like, share and subscribe to our channel.    "Music: www.bensound.com"

In part 1 of an extended interview with #BaradwajRangan, we talk about how someone considered to be a misfit in Tamil cinema made it big, the democratization of movie reviews, influence of social media in a movie's performance and the process that goes into his reviews and interviews.   For best experience, listen with earphones/headphones.  Interview is in English.  Like, share and subscribe to our channel.