Homebound left the reviewer with mixed emotions—its raw realism and the haunting portrayal of migrant workers during Covid moved her deeply. Yet the persistent emphasis on caste and religious bias felt slightly overstretched. While powerful performances elevate the film, its depiction of India leans towards negativity. Still, it’s impactful and worth discussing.
Delhi Crime Season 3 tackles juvenile prostitution through a disturbing case inspired by Baby Falak. Though the theme is powerful, the season loses the sharp pace and emotional grip of earlier installments. Strong performances exist, but overcrowded storytelling and diluted thrill weaken its impact, making it a one-time but essential watch.
Through a teacher’s lens, Three Idiots glamorizes rebellion, mocks educators, and glorifies suicide while unfairly blaming parents and teachers. Rancho, hailed as a hero, is portrayed as toxic and manipulative, misleading friends and ridiculing authority. The movie’s influence on students raises concerns about discipline, respect, and the dangers of misplaced hero worship.
Under Chalk and Cheese from TSS, here’s the first piece—a review of Sarzameen in our new sub-column Spoiler Alert. Honest takes, no frills.
Jigra follows Satya, a fiercely protective elder sister played by Alia Bhatt, who embarks on a perilous mission to save her brother from a death sentence. Though packed with action and sibling love, the film falls flat due to predictable storytelling, weak dialogues, and an unconvincing climax. Rating: 2/5.
In Sheel’s case, the guilt is heightened because the daughter had a speech disability, and there seems to have been a disconnect between mother-daughter despite the mother trying hard to be protective and perceptive. We get to know this as the series progresses, and we learn that the daughter, Supriya, had confided about her relationship with the father and not her Mai.
