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An open letter to the Indian film industry

January 5, 2023January 5, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

In 1938, Charlie Chaplin started work on The Great Dictator. Even though it critiqued the Nazis, Chaplin was forced to self-sponsor, direct and write the project himself because most mainstream Hollywood studios were hesitant to disrupt ties to German finance, or risk making an overtly political project. Additionally, many in the establishment felt appeasing Adolf […]

A fine balance: On Tamil cinema’s outing at the National Awards

July 24, 2022July 24, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Tamil cinema got a major fillip at the recent 68th National Film Awards, where it bagged top honours. While Soorarai Pottru hogged the limelight with multiple accolades, including in the ‘Best Actor and Actress’ categories, other films such as Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum and Mandela also fetched their teams honour and acclaim. The selections showcase […]