The Secret of the Shiledars on Disney+ Hotstar revolves around a secret society that has for generations been zealously guarding Shivaji’s riches, particularly his golden throne. Krishnakant (Dilip Prabhavalkar) has been looking for the next shiledar, or soldier, and finds him in history buff Ravi (Rajeev Khandelwal). The Secrets of Shiledars began with a young Ravi andContinue reading “‘The Secrets of the Shiledar’s :An amateurish hunt for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj hidden treasure’ on Disney Hotstar”
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‘Paatal Lok’ season 2 on Prime
The show is sharper and better as it returns after 5 years, sticking to its combination of a police procedural, the inner lives of its denizens, and compulsions of the outer world. When Hathi Ram Chaudhary says in his world-weary manner, ‘hum toh paatal lok ke permanent niwasi hain’, he’s not just addressing a characterContinue reading “‘Paatal Lok’ season 2 on Prime”
‘The Day of the Jackal’ on Jiocinema
Impressive, chilling and just a little bit silly: this update of Frederick Forsyth’s classic about a ruthless killing machine makes for highly enjoyable, trigger-happy viewing For the first few minutes of The Day of the Jackal, you wonder why they have bothered to pay the Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne at all. He is so well disguised asContinue reading “‘The Day of the Jackal’ on Jiocinema”
Netflix’s “The Gentleman” Series
Guy Ritchie’s “The Gentlemen” is a stylish and witty crime caper that follows American drug lord Mickey Pearson as he attempts to sell off his lucrative marijuana empire to a wealthy Oklahoma family. The film boasts sharp dialogue, a stellar cast, and a visually striking aesthetic, making it a captivating and entertaining ride. While primarilyContinue reading “Netflix’s “The Gentleman” Series”
‘House of Ninjas’ on Netflix
The Netflix series House of Ninjas is a fun throwback to the ninja-sploitation craze of the video rental era, when most Blockbuster and Hollywood Video stores had an entire section devoted to sword-wielding, kung-fu assassins who skulk around at night wearing footie pajamas and masks. Thankfully, in doing so, the show maintains a generally light and playfulContinue reading “‘House of Ninjas’ on Netflix”
“Obliterated” on Netflix’s Latest Slice of 90’s Action-Comedy Nostalgia Satisfies a Craving
The Bottom Line : Only sometimes ignites, but the premise is a blast. The Series is a blast with Action-Comedy ,Obliterated is brought to you by a writing team with a trio best known for Cobra Kai: Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg. Here, they bring us another Netflix series that attempts to balance comedy, characterContinue reading ““Obliterated” on Netflix’s Latest Slice of 90’s Action-Comedy Nostalgia Satisfies a Craving”
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