Did I choose to write about this film because it is currently on Netflix with subtitles and thus more available than hundreds of other things I might have selected? Yes. Does it have something to offer the Gutter reader other than availability? Absolutely. Amrapali (1966) is one of […]
At Filmi Ladies Podcast, Pitu Sultan and the Gutter’s own Beth Watkins share their favorite films! “In this episode, we discuss each of our number one favorite Hindi film! Even though they’re very different films—different eras, different types of directors, though one cast member in common!—we find fascinating […]
If you pay any attention at all to popular Hindi cinema, then probably you will have heard of Sholay, often considered the best-loved Hindi movie of all time.* There is huge respect and affection for this film—for its cast, director, music, and script. Sometimes omitted from discussions of […]
Pitu Sultan and the Gutter’s own Beth Watkins talk about actor/director Feroz Khan! “We love his stylish, action-packed, surprisingly complex and nonjudgmental films in which MORE IS MORE! Or as Pitu phrases it, ‘Why half-a*s anything when you can go for the jugular?’ This episode focuses on Qurbani, […]
You can always run away screaming. There are higher and lower price tags on that depending on the situation, and mostly I never do, but I find it comforting to know that I could. I often find myself yelling at the characters in horror movies to do exactly […]
The Gutter’s own Beth Watkins and Pitu Sultan celebrate Galentines Day at the Filmi Ladies podcast! “Happy Galentine’s Day (a day late) to all our filmi ladies of every gender identity! Today’s episode looks at women’s friendships in Hindi cinema. There are very few films that focus on […]
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