ENTERTAINMENT

Rhinoceros: A Play That Peels Back Layers of Absurdities to Expose What is Happening Around Us

“The absurdities of the times require absurd theater,” Meena Natarajan, the Executive and Artistic Director…

Roshan Sethi’s ‘A Nice Indian Boy’ is a Vibrant Addition to Cinema’s Romantic Landscape, Critics Say

“A Nice Indian Boy” offers a refreshing twist on the romantic comedy genre, bringing cultural…

‘Adolescence’ Exposes the Reality That Surrounds Our Children, Whether We Choose to Acknowledge It Or Not

I sat down and watched the much-talked-about series “Adolescence.” This is not a review. I…

The Party is Over: Radhika Jones to Step Down as Editor of Vanity Fair After Steering the Magazine Through Disrupting Times

As Editor of Vanity Fair, she occupied one of the most glamorous perches in American…

‘The Mehta Boys’  is a Tender Drama About Father-Son Relationship That Resonates Long After the Credits Roll

Boman Irani’s “The Mehta Boys” is a powerful and emotional exploration of a father-son relationship…

Whodunit at the White House: ’The Residence’ On Netflix Stands Out With Its Ability to Balance Drama With Humor

Netflix’s “The Residence,” the latest mystery drama from Shondaland, pulls viewers into the White House’s…

Season 3 of ‘The White Lotus’ Ravels in Luxury, Dysfunction and Identity Crisis in a Thai Resort Setting

“The White Lotus” Season 3 returns to a luxurious resort chain, but this time, the…

Temple of Doom: Saturday Night Live Revives Mola Ram, the Evil High-priest Who Tore Out Hearts of His Victims in the 1984 Film

In 1982, two years before I was born, Hollywood film director Steven Spielberg and filmmaker…

A Suitable Director:  My Conversation With Indian American Oscar Nominee Smriti Mundhra

You may not know her by name, but the majority of our desi community (and…

‘So Much Better Than a Grave’: Mindy Kaling Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame 

Indian American writer, producer, author, director and actress Mindy Kaling referenced her Hindu roots at…

Auteur Par Excellence: Remembering Shyam Benegal Who Brought Social Realism to Indian Cinema

‘The plot is not important, but the characters are; how they transform, how they change…

‘Viduthalai Part 2’: The Moral Dilemmas On the Road to Liberation

“Viduthalai” struggled significantly due to its two-part format and storytelling style. While Vetrimaaran’s ambition is…