Friday, Sep 30, 2022
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Anvita Singh
Anvita Singh is a Deputy Copy Editor with Indianexpress.com and has been working with the organisation since December 2017. She writes features, opinions and articles on everything entertainment. She has previously worked with India Today and is an alumna of Asian College of Journalism, Chennai.
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Revisiting Feroz Khan’s Qurbani: The stylish blockbuster in which the actor put in everything he had
Qurbani, which released in 1980, not only starred Feroz Khan, but was also directed, produced and edited by the late Bollywood star.
Sun, Sep 25, 2022
Jaya Bachchan on Guddi and fangirling over Dharmendra in the film: ‘He was the only hero…’| Scene Stealer
In today's edition of Scene Stealer, we revisit the sequence when Jaya Bachchan's character meets Dharmendra for the first time in Hrishikesh Mukherjee's 1971 gem Guddi.
Sun, Sep 25, 2022
Makers on multiverse scenes in Hollywood’s money-making Everything Everywhere All At Once: ‘Sometimes it looked like subway maps…’| Scene Stealer
In this edition of Scene Stealer, we talk about the mind-boggling but stunning multiverse bits from Hollywood's acclaimed feature, Everything Everywhere All At Once.
Sun, Sep 18, 2022
Deepak Dobriyal on Hindi Medium’s climax and working with Irrfan Khan: ‘He said Deepak ko mat rokna…’|Scene Stealer
In today's installment of Scene Stealer, we speak to the versatile Deepak Dobriyal about his Hindi Medium experience, and working with the late great Irrfan Khan.
Sun, Sep 04, 2022
When Rajkummar Rao stole Ayushmann Khurrana-Kriti Sanon’s thunder in commercial entertainer Bareilly Ki Barfi
Helmed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Kriti Sanon and Rajkummar Rao among others, 2017 release Bareilly Ki Barfi reminded the audience that Rajkummar could shine in a commercial, masala space too.
Wed, Aug 31, 2022
Quentin Tarantino on Bruce Lee bit and its backlash in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: ‘He had no respect for…’
Today's installment of Scene Stealer is all about the hilarious but polarising Bruce Lee bit in Quentin Tarantino's acclaimed love letter to Hollywood, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Wed, Aug 31, 2022
Kumud Mishra on ‘that’ caste sequence from Article 15: ‘No one is more racist than us…’| Scene Stealer
Today, we revisit one particularly honest sequence with actor Kumud Mishra from a 'surprising' Bollywood experience that was Article 15.
Sun, Aug 21, 2022
Gulzar, the director who could juggle comedy classic Angoor and political drama Maachis with equal ease
On celebrated lyricist-filmmaker Gulzar's birthday, we take a look at the movies he has directed over the years.
Thu, Aug 18, 2022
Revisiting Tom Cruise’s hilarious dying routine in Edge of Tomorrow: ‘If you hate Tom, he dies like 200 times’ | Scene Stealer
Today, we revisit the wonderful comedy routine of Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise in the underrated action spectacle Edge of Tomorrow.
Sun, Aug 14, 2022
Netflix’s The Sandman is a thrilling adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s beloved work, which stays true to its source
Created for Netflix and starring British actor Tom Sturridge in the titular role, The Sandman is near-perfect adaptation of writer Neil Gaiman's beloved modern classic.
Mon, Aug 08, 2022
Revisiting Pyaasa’s lovely ‘Jaane Kya Tune’ with Waheeda Rehman: ‘When Guru Dutt pitched the role of streetwalker to me…’ | Scene Stealer
In today's installment of our weekly special, we look back at Geeta Dutt-crooned Jaane Kya Tune Kahi, from Guru Dutt directorial Pyaasa.
Sun, Aug 07, 2022
Kishore Kumar, the reluctant actor and a rare comedic find who ‘hated every moment’ of his acting career
On the versatile and beloved Kishore Kumar's birth anniversary, here's looking at the indelible mark he left in Indian cinema with his many movies.
Fri, Aug 05, 2022
Revisiting Jordan Peele’s Get Out’s ghastly opening bit: ‘Race is the monster we’re fearing’ | Scene Stealer
Today, we revisit the horror-inducing, but stellar opening sequence from Nope filmmaker Jordan Peele's directorial debut, Get Out.
Sun, Jul 31, 2022
Sanjay Dutt signed Munna Bhai MBBS without reading the script, how it transformed his career and image overnight
On Sanjay Dutt's birthday, we revisit Rajkumar Hirani directorial Munnabhai MBBS, a film that proved to be a watershed moment in his career.
Fri, Jul 29, 2022
Love Actually’s heart-rending bit with Emma Thompson: ‘Had my heart broken by Kenneth Branagh…’ | Scene Stealer
Emma Thompson is a very, very good actor, but she is an even better crier. This week's installment of Scene Stealer is all about 'that' iconic moment from 2003's Love Actually, when her character discovers she's being cheated on.
Sat, Jul 23, 2022
The Gray Man movie review: Despite two charismatic leads and an efficient Dhanush, the film is just serviceable
The Gray Man movie review: The Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans-starrer is only slightly above average, despite its gorgeous locations, massive set pieces and all the cool-looking action.
Fri, Jul 22, 2022
Chris Evans on humanising The Gray Man’s villain: ‘Even though Lloyd Hansen is deplorable, he believes he’s right’
Hollywood star Chris Evans speaks to indianexpress.com about playing the bad guy in new Russo Brothers movie, The Gray Man.
Thu, Jul 21, 2022
The Gray Man actor Rege-Jean Page on his character: ‘He pretty much sends Ryan Gosling-Chris Evans to kick off each other’
The Gray Man actors Rege-Jean Page and Jessica Henwick speak to indianexpress.com about prepping for the Russo Brothers' action-thriller.
Tue, Jul 19, 2022
Dhanush on working with Russo Brothers in The Gray Man: ‘Felt I had to deliver, so they come for more talent from India’
Dhanush plays a pivotal role in the upcoming Russo Brothers movie The Gray Man. He speaks to us about his first day on sets, his need to deliver as an actor in the film, and collaborating with the Russos.
Wed, Jul 20, 2022
Lipstick Under My Burkha director Alankrita Shrivastava on Ratna Pathak’s Bua ji: ‘Elderly people believe they don’t have any sense of sexuality’ | Scene Stealer
In today's edition of Scene Stealer, we look back at 2016 release Lipstick Under My Burkha's sequence where Ratna Pathak Shah's character meets swimming coach Jaspal for the first time.
Sun, Jul 17, 2022
Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag: The near-perfect television show about female bond and desire
On Phoebe Waller-Bridge's birthday, we dissect what makes her hit show Fleabag great television. The series is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Thu, Jul 14, 2022
Marriage Story director on that heartbreaking sequence: ‘Watching Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver was like…’| Scene Stealer
Today, we revisit a particularly gut-wrenching scene from Oscar-nominated filmmaker Noah Baumbach's Netflix movie, Marriage Story. The film came out in 2019 and starred Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver in lead roles.
Sun, Jul 10, 2022
Kalki Koechlin on Faiza’s emotional outburst in Made in Heaven: ‘I never judge a character, give the example of Euphoria…’ | Scene Stealer
Today's installment of Scene Stealer features Made in Heaven actors Kalki Koechlin and Jim Sarbh, where they discuss an emotionally charged sequence from the Zoya Akhtar-Reema Kagti show.
Sun, Jul 03, 2022
Jodhaa Akbar to Shamshera: This one shot is crucial in filming battle scenes of Hindi movies
Inspired by the likes of Troy and Gladiator, modern Hindi features have almost always employed this one variation of an aerial shot in shooting their battle scenes.
Fri, Jul 01, 2022
Overlooked gems of 2022: Andrew Garfield’s Under the Banner of Heaven to the chilling Watcher
From the spellbinding Watcher to Andrew Garfield-lead miniseries Under the Banner of Heaven, here are a few underrated international gems of this year you should make time for.
Thu, Jun 30, 2022