After winning the Commonwealth Short Story Prize, Sanjana Thakur’s surreal yet emotionally grounded short story, 'Aishwarya Rai', now features in 'The Best American Short Stories 2025' edited by Celeste Ng. Read it here: granta.com/aishwarya-rai/

My #FilmReview of #Santosh is out! Highly recommended watch ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #Oscars #OscarEntry #BAFTANominee "...while the film tells a vital story, it's still told from the perspective of someone who can choose whether to participate in oppression" www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-review...

NEW REVIEW — As the manosphere (and rising womanosphere) show no signs of abating, we take a look at #Netflix's #Adolescence, which made a big splash this spring. @ishmeetnagpal.bsky.social writes: www.mediaversityreviews.com/tv-reviews/2...

a reminder that our sanghi govt controls everything, including a film selection. they hate Payal Kapadia for her previous film and that AWIAL itself shows an inter-faith romantic and sexual relationship to be a beautiful thing (3/3)

My review of #EUPHORIA is out! I talk about Sam Levinson's male gaze and problematic sexualizing of characters who are minors in this sleazy, queasy, messy show:

NEW REVIEW — With filming for #Euphoria Season 3 underway, @ishmeetnagpal.bsky.social takes this moment to look at the legacy of the hit HBO show so far: www.mediaversityreviews.com/tv-reviews/2...

Chinese drama #BriefHistoryOfAFamily was one of my favorites of #Sundance2024, fraught and gorgeous and addictively spine-tingling. It comes out in UK cinemas this weekend! Our review: www.mediaversityreviews.com/film-reviews...

My series #review of #NewAmsterdam is out! Lovers of medical dramas rejoice!

NEW REVIEW — @ishmeetnagpal.bsky.social takes a look at NBC/Peacock's medical drama #NewAmsterdam. If you need an idealistic, but largely open-eyed reprieve from the harrowing news, this might be your next watch. www.mediaversityreviews.com/tv-reviews/2...

Wrote a little something about #TheLunchbox for Common Sense Media. The film's quiet exploration of loneliness, mortality, and connection really speaks to me. Shoutout to my ever patient editor Danny Brogan! www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-review...

NEW REVIEW — In case you missed #Anora in theaters, the latest from #TheFloridaProject and #Tangerine director Sean Baker is now available on VOD. Our writer looks at how Brooklyn's ethnic enclave, Little Odessa, plays a role in the film: www.mediaversityreviews.com/film-reviews...

Hello #FilmSky! I want to write more film and series reviews. I use a feminist and inclusive lens in my critique. I have written 70+ essays and reviews (link below). Please share and tag individuals/organisations that might be a good fit for this disabled freelancer! ♿ linktr.ee/ishmeetnagpa...

Hello #FilmSky! I want to write more film and series reviews. I use a feminist and inclusive lens in my critique. I have written 70+ essays and reviews (link below). Please share and tag individuals/organisations that might be a good fit for this disabled freelancer! ♿ linktr.ee/ishmeetnagpa...

Does bsky appreciate media

No words

Boosting again #FilmSky #AllWeImagineAsLight

Such a moving write-up...

Also , @zoo-bear.bsky.social is here ladies and gentlemen. Give him a follow .

A deeply personal essay about some feelings evoked by Payal Kapadia's brilliant film, All We Imagine As Light #AWIAL Read! #NotAReview medium.com/@IshmeetNagp...

Just coz Ginger looks cool, will we ignore the hardwork these bakery cats do to keep Bakers motivated each day?

I see there's no appreciation for working cats. Ginger doesn't even have a job?? Vote for Bakery Cat by liking the reply to the quoted skeet!

if you see this, vote for the bakery cat by liking the post below. Ginger cats are a dime a dozen. Bakery cats otoh - i'd be surprised if there're even a baker's dozen where narci lives.

Shuttered Shop Loaf for the WIN!!

CATS NARCI MEETS REGULARLY MINI-BRACKET (cuz Narci is hella bored at govt office) [1] Bakery Cat v. [4] Chicken Shop Guardian [2] Ginger v. [3] Shuttered Shop Loaf No polls here, so like the post(s) in the replies for the cat(s) you wanna vote for. Finals at 6 PM IST today. Go forth and campaign.

I finally went to watch All We Imagine As Light!

It was @mediaversityrev.bsky.social 😄

hey bluesky, give us polls! 📊

Gotta get some sun!

well, actually, Deepinder Goyal is exploiting the rich by asking only moneyed people to apply after donating a huge amount and then in return not paying them a salary. Goyal really said don’t just eat food, eat the rich instead. Goyal really said Communi— *user found lying in a ditch*

ISHMEET KABUTAR MEMES REMAIN IMMORTAL

archive photos of the time we cut her off and she wasn’t having it

@ishmeetnagpal.bsky.social is for me the one uncontested advantage this site has over the other one

and @ajaidoesnttweet.bsky.social has created an Indian Bracket starter pack with folks who usually participate in the music brackets. hopefully BSky will have polls soon and we can do those here as well. reply to this post if you wanna be added or if we've missed anyone go.bsky.app/EzZqiSW

Better late than never! Here's my review of Haseen Dillruba for Common Sense Media. Dive into Hindi pulp fiction with this juicy treat 🕺🏻🍿 #FilmSky #DesiWatch #AgeAppropriateness #FilmReview www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-review...

It's Kareena Kapoor Khan's birthday and I'm talking about her campiest outing - Heroine! (Yes, I quoted Susan Sontag 🕺🏻) #FilmSky #DesiWatch #KareenaKapoor #Camp www.takeonedigitalnetwork.com/heroine-did-...

It's Bhaijaan double whammy with #Wanted turning 15! This is a fun read if I do say so myself 😁 #FilmSky #DesiWatch www.takeonedigitalnetwork.com/wanted-did-i...

The thing is, while one gets used to caring for oneself when there is chronic illness involved, it is devastating to do the same in acute illness too. This parenting yourself business is too exhausting.

My neighbours are insane in the best way? 😭

Do aliens exist? If so, do they have dogs?

I am back #FilmSky! 14 years since Dabangg released so I am obviously talking about copaganda today 😁 Read? #DesiWatch #Dabangg #SalmanKhan www.takeonedigitalnetwork.com/dabangg-did-...

Today I saw, I believe for the first time, a western anti-imperialist leftist (a journalist) defend the Modi regime, which I've long felt was inevitable at some point for a certain contingent of western leftism.

Oh also Mira turns 6 tomorrow so we had a joint birthday party :)

Turning 36 today. Disabled, on new meds that make me loopy, going to dance class every afternoon, cooking almost every day, getting regular therapy, living in my own house, driving my own car. Alive, despite everything I've gone through. I made it to 36. Somehow.

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Oh hey #TheTerror is on Netflix now :D I enjoyed this slow-moving, icy-weathered thriller. It's not particularly inclusive, but their casting of Inuk actors was handled well. My diversity review: www.mediaversityreviews.com/tv-reviews/2...

*turns on electric heating pad* My brain: You're literally cooking yourself

4 yrs ago today, a family member managed a truly spectacular own goal, splintered his domestic bliss, & in the process, united the world for a day. On popular request, I shall now recreate the livetweet thread from that day So gather around children, for this is the tale of The Rice Truck Saga

My client just published their second book of poetry titled "Wishing for Impossible Things" This marks my 10th book as an editor! I love that so many people have trusted me as a writing coach and mentor in addition to hiring me for editing. Shine on Amit! #Editor #WritingCoach

Watching old films can be so good for body image coz wdym I'm basically Meena Kumari with bigger boobs?

NEW REVIEW — Edie Falco's in fine form in family dramedy #I'llBeRightThere, which comes out in select theaters next weekend. Read why this movie stands out for inclusiveness: www.mediaversityreviews.com/film-reviews...