What to watch on OTT this week: Dystopian coming-of-age tale Uglies to Jean Luc Godard’s Masculin Féminin
In LEGO® Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, a young boy discovers a twisted version of the galaxy and Malayalam-language Nunakkhuzhi is an entertaining comedy-of-errors
Based on Scott Westerfeld’s 2005 novel of the same name, Uglies is set in a futuristic world that imposes a cosmetic surgery at 16. Tally (Joey King) too is eager to join the rest of society where appearance is everything. But when a friend runs away, Tally embarks on a journey to save her that upends everything she thought she wanted. Uglies director McG believes the film’s really about “beauty as interior”. The film’s cast features Keith Powers, Chase Stokes, Brianne Tju and Jan Luis Castellanos.
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Considered to be one of the most iconic works of the French New Wave, Jean Luc Godard’s Masculin Féminin is streaming as part of MUBI’s ‘Forever Godard’ collection to commemorate the auteur’s birth anniversary. It follows Paul, young and just demobbed from service in the French Army, and disillusioned with civilian life. While his girlfriend builds herself a career as a pop singer, Paul becomes more isolated from his peers and from their social politics. Originally prohibited for persons under the age of 18 upon its original release in France, the film’s cast features Chantal Goya, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Marlène Jobert and Brigitte Bardot, among others.
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Nunakkhuzhi follows the story of Eby (Basil Joseph), a man desperate to recover his laptop which contains compromising content, when it’s seized by an income tax-officer. While trying to do so, he comes across Resmitha (Grace Antony), a woman in the middle of her divorce drama. What follows is a whirlwind of bizarre situations involving a dead dentist, a confined woman, and an aspiring filmmaker, leading to hilarious misunderstandings and unexpected twists. As Eby tries to keep his secrets from unravelling, a shocking twist threatens to expose his web of lies. The Malayalam language film is directed by Jeethu Joseph.
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Directed by Chris Buckley, this adventure saga follows a young boy named Sig Greebling, who is seeking the solution to the changes with the help of an elusive Jedi. The entire Star Wars Galaxy gets completely mixed up when Sig unearths a powerful artifact from a hidden Jedi temple. He finds himself thrust into adventure in a new, wondrously wild and twisted version of the galaxy where good guys are bad, bad guys are good, and the fate of all depends on Sig becoming the hero who can put all the pieces back together. The voice cast features Gaten Matarazzo (Sig Greebling), Tony Revolori (Dev Greebling), Bobby Moynihan (Jedi Bob), Marsai Martin (Yesi Scala), Michael Cusack (Servo), Ahmed Best (Darth Jar Jar), and Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker).
Alaka Sahani is a prominent film critic and journalist based in Mumbai. With a career spanning over two decades, she has established herself as one of India’s most authoritative voices in cinematic journalism, known for an analytical approach and insights that transcend the standard cycle of celebrity journalism.
Expertise & Accolades
In 2014, Alaka was honoured with the National Film Award for Best Film Critic. Her Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) citation specifically lauded her for "highlighting facets of cinema beyond glamour and gossip" and for her ability to delve into the contemporary relevance of iconic filmmakers. Her commitment to journalistic integrity was further recognised in 2019 with a Special Mention at the Red Ink Awards for her investigative feature, 'In Search of a Star'. Her article titled 'People Like Us', published in The Indian Express on March 27, 2022, was shortlisted for Red Ink Award, 2023.
Global Industry Leadership
Alaka’s expertise is sought after by major international and domestic film bodies:
Golden Globes: In 2025, she joined the international voting body for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes.
National Film Awards: She served on the prestigious jury for the 68th National Film Awards, helping select the finest contributions to Indian cinema.
Global Perspective: Her work consistently bridges the gap between commercial Bollywood A-listers and emerging independent talents, offering nuanced insights into both Indian regional cinema and international film trends.
Focus & Vision
Beyond the screen, Alaka is a dedicated observer of Mumbai’s vibrant theatre scene and the historical evolution of the moving image. Through her long-form articles and deep-dive interviews, she continues to challenge "tried-and-tested" templates, providing readers with a deep understanding of the artistic and systemic workings of the Indian and global film industry. ... Read More
