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Abbas Momin
The writer is a podcast producer and stand-up comedian
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How much kissing is too much kissing? CBFC has an answer for Spider-ManSubscriber Only
August 01,2026 18:00:18 PM
Watching Hollywood films in India has become a strange meta-experience. You're not just following the story unfolding on screen; you're also trying to reverse-engineer the invisible decisions made in a certification office
Tue, Aug 04, 2026
Best of Both Sides: Oscars continue to prioritise celebration over confrontationSubscriber Only
March 20,2026 06:13:50 AM
The idea that the Oscars might one day serve as a barometer for the political mood of a nation or as a platform for truly radical expression remains, at least for now, more aspirational than rea
Fri, Mar 20, 2026
The Oscars were full of ‘safe’ moments. Yet, politics broke through — and was welcomedSubscriber Only
March 17,2026 14:15:06 PM
The reaction to Bardem’s statements of no illegal wars and a free Palestine was notable. The applause marked a shift from the response to similar political remarks at award shows in recent years
Tue, Mar 17, 2026
How ‘Marty Supreme’ unpacks Indian ‘jugaad’, American exceptionalism and Donald Trump’s worldviewSubscriber Only
February 02,2026 16:11:43 PM
Perhaps the most unsettling fact about the film is that in Marty Mauser’s relentless climb, many of us recognise not a cautionary tale, but a familiar aspiration
Mon, Feb 02, 2026
No matter who wins the Warner Bros battle, the ultimate loser is the audienceSubscriber Only
December 11,2025 11:52:46 AM
For cinephiles, the challenge remains unchanged: Fighting to preserve wonder in an ecosystem that increasingly values convenience over curiosity, and metrics over magic
Thu, Dec 11, 2025
‘One Battle After Another’ is a critical success and commercial flop: Is it still worth fighting for great cinema?Subscriber Only
October 24,2025 12:49:56 PM
Does one simply keep striving to make better films even if the audiences at large seem to have abandoned supporting them in the theatres?
Fri, Oct 24, 2025
Zakir Khan at Madison Square Garden: The next global comedy superstar may be an IndianSubscriber Only
August 21,2025 12:56:34 PM
With stand-up specials and clips being accessible to millions through YouTube and Netflix, and comedians making pit stops on each other’s podcasts, comedy has truly gone global in the last decade. With AI and translation tools, the language barrier has also largely ceased to exist
Thu, Aug 21, 2025
Superman comes back: This time less God, more humanSubscriber Only
July 12,2025 13:01:11 PM
Unburdening him and, by extension, his audience of this god-like baggage is probably the biggest achievement of the new film
Sun, Jul 13, 2025
From ‘Sinners’ to ‘Stree’ — why horror is the new social commentarySubscriber Only
April 26,2025 12:12:30 PM
As we continue to live in a world ravaged by war, terror attacks and constant political turmoil, the thirst for stories that address our anxieties and fears from people with diverse backgrounds will only increase
Tue, May 06, 2025
Kunal Kamra controversy: H is for humour — and ‘hurt sentiments’Subscriber Only
March 25,2025 12:17:50 PM
It is comedians and artistes who should toggle with the line in the sand when it comes to pushing boundaries, but in the present scenario it's the offence-takers who get that privilege
Tue, Mar 25, 2025
How ‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse’ saved the superheroSubscriber Only
June 07,2023 17:53:42 PM
It encapsulates what a film should look like in 2023 but also feels like you’re watching something futuristic. But at its core, it's a story well-told
Wed, Jun 07, 2023
Sachin Tendulkar turns 50: The lessons millennials learnt from cricket’s superheroSubscriber Only
April 24,2023 13:13:42 PM
We already saw the best with Sachin Tendulkar, what could be better?
Mon, Apr 24, 2023
Quentin Tarantino vs Simu Liu: Has Marvel killed the movie star?Subscriber Only
November 25,2022 14:00:00 PM
Abbas Momin writes: Every filmgoer should be given the liberty to love the stories and stars they prefer. If a big superhero action film makes them appreciate their culture, that’s valid
Fri, Nov 25, 2022
Ms Marvel can make South Asian, Muslim representation go beyond ‘angry terrorist’ clicheSubscriber Only
June 09,2022 18:12:20 PM
Abbas Momin writes: In an era where superheroes are getting darker and grittier, the show does not shy away from its comic book roots
Sat, Jun 11, 2022
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