Still probably my favorite video we’ve ever made

It's been about 3 years since @patrickhwillems.bsky.social and I secretly flew to Mumbai so I could give him a crash course in Bollywood, resulting in this 80-minute long video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSRd...

They call this the Vince Russo death rattle

One of my favourite critics, editors, and people in general. Truly, no one deserves it more. Variety Hires Guy Lodge as Chief Film Critic variety.com/2026/film/ne...

Had a review of “Palestine 36” fall through if any editors are interested, it’s good to go! Film is out this week

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's "The Drama" is a nerve-wracking, discombobulating relationship stress-test. It also can't really be spoiled, for what it's worth. Out this week: www.ign.com/articles/the...

If any editors are looking expand their pool of film/TV critic freelancers—or want to talk coverage out of Cannes this year—allow me to throw my hat in the ring: www.siddhantadlakha.com/writing

Now streaming on MUBI:

‘Love Language’ nearly earns its rom com clichés #SXSW2026 joysauce.com/love-languag...

The season premiere is out now. The new era of the show. Maybe the best video we’ve ever made????? nebula.tv/videos/patri...

If any editors are looking expand their pool of film/TV critic freelancers—or want to talk coverage out of Cannes this year—allow me to throw my hat in the ring: www.siddhantadlakha.com/writing

Now on Hulu/Disney+

International Day of Transgender Visibility is a reminder of the work we all still have to do to ensure the most vulnerable among us have the right to safety and self-determination, which the Indian government has recently stripped away at record speed: www.thehindu.com/news/nationa...

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's "The Drama" is a nerve-wracking, discombobulating relationship stress-test. It also can't really be spoiled, for what it's worth. Out this week: www.ign.com/articles/the...

BREAKING: Israel's Knesset has passed a law to execute Palestinian detainees. Death by hanging. Mandatory sentencing. No pardon. 90 days to carry out. It applies through military courts with a 96% conviction rate. It does not apply to Israelis.

Scout is a great critic and filmmaker (in addition to a dear friend) and his video essays with Tucker have taught me much about the beauty of cinema. A major investor dropped out of their next feature shooting in a few weeks and they could use your help: gofund.me/c22065f6e

A critic’s job is not to tell you whether or not you should see a movie.

“Forbidden Fruits”: The Summer I Turned Witchy joysauce.com/forbidden-fr...

On Radu Jude’s “Kontinental ’25,” a sober satire about urban development, bureaucratic cruelty and the crushing mystery of complicity. www.truthdig.com/articles/hot...

My pal BenDavid made a really fun action comedy and it’s now on Hulu, check it out [sponsored post]

The Sound Of Breaking: Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s "Chime" observes the phantom vibrations of modernity. www.inverse.com/entertainmen...

"This is the new India. Love it, or else." Wonderfully written.

As a long time Hindi film observer and fan, this transformation of the industry to BJP sycophancy over the last decade has been very troubling to watch. We simply cannot watch these films devoid of the real political context in which they are created.

The ‘Dhurandhar’ Duology Review: A Pair of Vicious Action Blockbusters Cement Bollywood’s Bleak Transformation variety.com/2026/film/re...

The ‘Dhurandhar’ Duology Review: A Pair of Vicious Action Blockbusters Cement Bollywood’s Bleak Transformation variety.com/2026/film/re...

Despite its pizzazz, "I Love Boosters" doesn't work. A satire centered on a gizmo meant to grant heady Marxist ideas digestible visual form, but ends up sloppily reliant on feint verbal gestures at political theory. The Glup Shitto of Communism. #SXSW2026 observer.com/2026/03/movi...

"Bait" Season 1 Review - The Riz Ahmed-led farce, about an Asian James Bond, takes wild stylistic swings www.ign.com/articles/bai...

This lovely, vital little film is streaming on Kinema for one week only, from March 30th to April 5th

Exclusively | Anish Gawande of the National Socialist Congress Party criticizes the Trans Amendment Bill: No consultation, criminalizes support groups The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, despite protests from opposition members and…

Many thanks to Kristoffer Borgli for making the best, and perhaps only, movie to watch 46 days before your wedding!!!!

New York: come watch "Yes!"—Nadav Lapid's furious critique of Israeli ethnonationalism—at Angelika Film Center on Wednesday 3/25 at 6:45pm, followed by my Q&A with Lapid. Tickets available.

*pop*

The new Indian bill on trans rights removes the right to self determination for the world’s largest queer community and is nothing short of erasure. Sending love to all my trans siblings back home and hoping the continued outrage helps fuel change theleaflet.in/amp/story/le...

On the artless excess of “Dhurandhar: The Revenge,” a vicious sequel whose overt propaganda takes the form of naked proclamations—rather than the jingoistic drama and musical splendor of its predecessor, Bollywood’s biggest, ugliest hit. www.ign.com/articles/dhu...

The latest episode of The 250 is online, with the great @siddhantadlakha.bsky.social joining us to chat Aditya Dhar's "Dhurandhar", just in time for the sequel. We chat violence, propaganda and how to deal with a problematic movie that is "a banger." A good ep. www.soundcloud.com/the250/443-d...

On the artless excess of “Dhurandhar: The Revenge,” a vicious sequel whose overt propaganda takes the form of naked proclamations—rather than the jingoistic drama and musical splendor of its predecessor, Bollywood’s biggest, ugliest hit. www.ign.com/articles/dhu...

“Over Your Dead Body” Review - Jorma Taccone remakes a Noomi Rapace domestic comedy thriller, for better and worse. #SXSW2026 www.ign.com/articles/ove...

Your Narrative Feature Award winner, by far the best film of #SXSW2026:

Closing out SXSW In style. #TJPW

“Normal” Review: Bob Odenkirk brings the boom in Ben Wheatley’s satisfactory small-town satire #SXSW2026 www.ign.com/articles/nor...

‘They Will Kill You’ Review: A Fiery Revenge Farce Crashes and Burns - Kirill Sokolov’s Tarantino-inspired outing makes genre promises it can’t keep. #SXSW2026 variety.com/2026/film/re...

‘Brian’ Review: A Hilarious High-School Comedy With Dark Jokes and Multiple Meltdowns #SXSW2026 variety.com/2026/film/re...

‘Wishful Thinking’ Review: Lewis Pullman and Maya Hawke Lead a Kooky, Enthralling Romantic Fantasy #SXSW2026 variety.com/2026/film/re...

Leqaa Kordia has been released from ICE detention after a year under lockdown. The 33-year-old Palestinian woman and Columbia University student was arrested during Pro-Palestine protests on campus. Read her account of her time under lockdown: zeteo.com/p/leqaa-kord...

‘DreamQuil’ Review: A Satirical Sci-Fi Soap Opera That Doesn’t Fully Connect #SXSW2026 variety.com/2026/film/ne...

Cinema. #AEWRevolution

Instant goddamn classic. #AEWRevolution

‘The Saviors’ Review: A Passable But Timely Genre Mystery Rooted In Islamophobic Fears #SXSW2026 variety.com/2026/film/re...

‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’ Review: A Gentle, Rigorous Queer Coming-of-Age Story #SXSW2026 variety.com/2026/film/ne...

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