Queen is Dead - A Film, TV and Culture Podcast
240 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago -क्वीन इज डेड.
Movies, the universe and everything.
We come to pop culture with an Indian perspective and want to share it with the world.
These are the voyages of the podcast Queen is Dead!
Homepage Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Quick Thoughts - Toofaan #016
July 18, 2021 16:02 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBHere are our thoughts on this week's next major release on Amazon Prime, Toofaan, the much-awaited boxing flick starring Farhan Akhtar, directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. Please consider supporting the podcast and follow us on Spotify and on Instagram (@queenisdead.filmpodcast) for the latest updates!
Quick Thoughts - Toofaan
July 18, 2021 16:02 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBHere are our thoughts on this week's next major release on Amazon Prime, Toofaan, the much-awaited boxing flick starring Farhan Akhtar, directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. Please consider supporting the podcast and follow us on Spotify and on Instagram (@queenisdead.filmpodcast) for the latest updates! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenisdead/support
Malik - What We Liked and Disliked
July 15, 2021 17:39 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBIn this episode, we discuss the strengths and pitfalls of the new Malayalam film, Malik, an Amazon Prime Video Release, starring Fahadh Faasil and written/directed by Mahesh Narayanan. We are joined by guest host Rohit Satish Nair, a critic and film enthusiast, to talk about this much-hyped release. Please consider supporting the podcast and follow us on Spotify and on Instagram (@queenisdead.filmpodcast) for the latest updates! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...
Malik - What We Liked and Disliked #015
July 15, 2021 17:39 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBIn this episode, we discuss the strengths and pitfalls of the new Malayalam film, Malik, an Amazon Prime Video Release, starring Fahadh Faasil and written/directed by Mahesh Narayanan. We are joined by guest host Rohit Satish Nair, a critic and film enthusiast, to talk about this much-hyped release. Please consider supporting the podcast and follow us on Spotify and on Instagram (@queenisdead.filmpodcast) for the latest updates!
We Talked To A Professor Of Film... + Kannada Movies 101
July 02, 2021 14:55 - 1 hour - 62 MBIn this episode, we talk to a professor of media studies, Nithesh Kalnad, who has an upcoming film release on OTT. We discuss the relatively less talked about Kannada film industry and recommend some good gateway films to get into exploring the same. We also answer some fan questions from our Instagram stories' Q and A. If your question hasn't been answered, please stay tuned as we will get to them in our upcoming episodes! Click on 'Follow' on Spotify so our podcast reaches more people! Fo...
We Talked To A Professor Of Film... + Kannada Movies 101 #014
July 02, 2021 14:55 - 1 hour - 62 MBIn this episode, we talk to a professor of media studies, Nithesh Kalnad, who has an upcoming film release on OTT. We discuss the relatively less talked about Kannada film industry and recommend some good gateway films to get into exploring the same. We also answer some fan questions from our Instagram stories' Q and A. If your question hasn't been answered, please stay tuned as we will get to them in our upcoming episodes! Click on 'Follow' on Spotify so our podcast reaches more people! Fo...
Is Netflix's 'Ray' worthy of Satyajit Ray?
June 30, 2021 18:16 - 59 minutes - 55.4 MBNetflix just released 'Ray', a four-episode adaptation of Bengali writer/director and auteur Satyajit Ray's short stories, on the occasion of his centennial celebrations. We discuss what we liked, disliked and abhorred in this mini-series. The series stars Harshvardhan Kapoor, Manoj Bajpayee, Gajraj Rao, Kay Kay Menon and Ali Fazal in major roles. The segments are directed by Srijit Mukherjee, Abhishek Chaubey and Vasan Bala. Click the 'Follow' button on Spotify so the podcast reaches more p...
Is Netflix's 'Ray' worthy of Satyajit Ray? #013
June 30, 2021 18:16 - 59 minutes - 55.4 MBNetflix just released 'Ray', a four-episode adaptation of Bengali writer/director and auteur Satyajit Ray's short stories, on the occasion of his centennial celebrations. We discuss what we liked, disliked and abhorred in this mini-series. The series stars Harshvardhan Kapoor, Manoj Bajpayee, Gajraj Rao, Kay Kay Menon and Ali Fazal in major roles. The segments are directed by Srijit Mukherjee, Abhishek Chaubey and Vasan Bala. Click the 'Follow' button on Spotify so the podcast reaches more p...
Only one of us liked Sherni... #012
June 27, 2021 14:25 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBSherni, Amit Masurkar's sophomore effort after 2017's Newton, has been streaming on Amazon Prime Video and opened last week to mixed reviews. The film stars Vidya Balan in the lead role, along with Brijendra Kala, Sharat Saxena, Vijay Raaz and Neeraj Kabi among others. Podcast hosts Sanjeet and Dhruv discuss what they liked and didn't like about the film, in this short episode of Queen Is Dead. Please follow us on Spotify so more people can discover us! Follow us on Instagram : @queenisdead...
Only one of us liked Sherni...
June 27, 2021 14:25 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBSherni, Amit Masurkar's sophomore effort after 2017's Newton, has been streaming on Amazon Prime Video and opened last week to mixed reviews. The film stars Vidya Balan in the lead role, along with Brijendra Kala, Sharat Saxena, Vijay Raaz and Neeraj Kabi among others. Podcast hosts Sanjeet and Dhruv discuss what they liked and didn't like about the film, in this short episode of Queen Is Dead. Please follow us on Spotify so more people can discover us! Follow us on Instagram : @queenisdead...
Did Jagame Thandiram live upto our expectations?
June 21, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode, we talk about the much anticipated 2021 Tamil release Jagame Thandiram. The film, directed by Karthik Subbaraj, starring Dhanush, Aishwarya Lakshmi, James Cosmo and Joju George in major roles, had its online release last week on Netflix India. We discuss its strengths, pitfalls and general impression on us, along with our opinions on its celebrated director. Please hit the 'Follow' button on Spotify to get our latest episodes. Follow us on Instagram : @queenisdead.podcast -...
Did Jagame Thandiram live upto our expectations? #011
June 21, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode, we talk about the much anticipated 2021 Tamil release Jagame Thandiram. The film, directed by Karthik Subbaraj, starring Dhanush, Aishwarya Lakshmi, James Cosmo and Joju George in major roles, had its online release last week on Netflix India. We discuss its strengths, pitfalls and general impression on us, along with our opinions on its celebrated director. Please hit the 'Follow' button on Spotify to get our latest episodes. Follow us on Instagram : @queenisdead.podcast
Films Based On Football!
June 17, 2021 09:50 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBCoinciding with the ongoing Euro season, podcast hosts Sanjeet and Dhruv discuss their favourite movies based on football, in this episode of the Queen Is Dead podcast. We also discuss what makes a great football flick, or a sports film in general, why many of them suck, sports movies made in India and much more. Jump in and listen! Follow Queen Is Dead on Spotify for future episodes. Follow Queen Is Dead on Instagram : @queenisdead.podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo...
Films Based On Football! #010
June 17, 2021 09:50 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBCoinciding with the ongoing Euro season, podcast hosts Sanjeet and Dhruv discuss their favourite movies based on football, in this episode of the Queen Is Dead podcast. We also discuss what makes a great football flick, or a sports film in general, why many of them suck, sports movies made in India and much more. Jump in and listen! Follow Queen Is Dead on Spotify for future episodes. Follow Queen Is Dead on Instagram : @queenisdead.podcast
(Not So) Quick Thoughts - Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar
June 10, 2021 05:37 - 48 minutes - 45 MBHi! We are back after a hiatus, with an episode on the 2021 Hindi release Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar, directed by Dibakar Bannerjee, starring Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra. This episode was recorded a few months back, shortly after Sandeep was released in theatres. The film, following its release on Amazon Prime Video, is receiving rave reviews online for its making, performances, and exploration of class, gender and other social themes. Joining us on this episode is a friend of ours, Dhruv...
(Not So) Quick Thoughts - Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar #009
June 10, 2021 05:37 - 48 minutes - 45 MBHi! We are back after a hiatus, with an episode on the 2021 Hindi release Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar, directed by Dibakar Bannerjee, starring Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra. This episode was recorded a few months back, shortly after Sandeep was released in theatres. The film, following its release on Amazon Prime Video, is receiving rave reviews online for its making, performances, and exploration of class, gender and other social themes. Joining us on this episode is a friend of ours, Dhruv...
New OTT Releases and Indian TV/Web Series
March 17, 2021 08:03 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBIn this fairly meandering episode, we talk about the current state of OTT for film-watchers, Ram Gopal Varma's crazy streaming platform and discuss the wide range of TV/Web Series that have been made in India. Follow Us On Instagram : @queenisdead.podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queenisdead/support
Ram Gopal Varma has a streaming platform?! + Our Favourite Indian TV Shows/Web Series! #008
March 17, 2021 08:03 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBIn this fairly meandering episode, we talk about the current state of OTT for film-watchers, Ram Gopal Varma's crazy streaming platform and discuss the wide range of TV/Web Series that have been made in India. Follow Us On Instagram : @queenisdead.podcast
Ram Gopal Varma has a streaming platform?! + Our Favourite Indian TV Shows/Web Series!
March 17, 2021 08:03 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBIn this fairly meandering episode, we talk about the current state of OTT for film-watchers, Ram Gopal Varma's crazy streaming platform and discuss the wide range of TV/Web Series that have been made in India. Follow Us On Instagram : @queenisdead.podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenisdead/support
Quick Thoughts - Drishyam 2
February 21, 2021 19:32 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBWe talk about the recently released OTT hit Drishyam 2, its relationship with its predecessor, and the film in general. Spoiler-less till we specify. Quick Thoughts is a new segment we are introducing just to encapsulate our views on a newly released feature film. Stay tuned for more. Follow us on Instagram : @queenisdead.podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenisdead/support
Quick Thoughts - Drishyam 2 #007
February 21, 2021 19:32 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBWe talk about the recently released OTT hit Drishyam 2, its relationship with its predecessor, and the film in general. Spoiler-less till we specify. Quick Thoughts is a new segment we are introducing just to encapsulate our views on a newly released feature film. Stay tuned for more. Follow us on Instagram : @queenisdead.podcast
Top Sci-Fi Film Recommendations
February 17, 2021 21:38 - 1 hour - 63 MBIn this episode of Queen Is Dead, we each discuss 3 science fiction movies that we would recommend, our fascination with them and also how sci-fi often works well coupled with other genres such as horror. The episode also begins with a short discussion on Christopher Nolan's Tenet. Follow us on Instagram for Film & TV related posts, recommendations and podcast updates. Instagram : @queenisdead.podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https:...
Is Sci-Fi the best genre of film? + GREATEST Sci-Fi Film Recommendations #006
February 17, 2021 21:38 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBIn this episode of Queen Is Dead, we each discuss 3 science fiction movies that we would recommend, our fascination with them and also how sci-fi often works well coupled with other genres such as horror. The episode also begins with a short discussion on Christopher Nolan's Tenet. Follow us on Instagram for Film & TV related posts, recommendations and podcast updates. Instagram : @queenisdead.podcast
Is Sci-Fi the best genre of film? + GREATEST Sci-Fi Film Recommendations
February 17, 2021 21:38 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBIn this episode of Queen Is Dead, we each discuss 3 science fiction movies that we would recommend, our fascination with them and also how sci-fi often works well coupled with other genres such as horror. The episode also begins with a short discussion on Christopher Nolan's Tenet. Follow us on Instagram for Film & TV related posts, recommendations and podcast updates. Instagram : @queenisdead.podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenisdead/support
The Genius Of Kamal Haasan & Virumaandi
February 02, 2021 07:03 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBOn the occasion of completing 17 years since its first release, the Kamal Haasan-starrer Virumandi has been released on Amazon Prime Video in India. We talk about how Kamal crafted the cult hit and how its ingenuity broke down the door for a new wave of filmmakers in the Tamil industry, such as Vetrimaaran and Lokesh Kanagaraj, to make culturally grounded commercial films ever since. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenisdead/support
On Perception & Virumaandi
February 02, 2021 07:03 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBOn the occasion of completing 17 years since its first release, the Kamal Haasan-starrer Virumandi has been released on Amazon Prime Video in India. We talk about how Kamal crafted the cult hit and how its ingenuity broke down the door for a new wave of filmmakers in the Tamil industry, such as Vetrimaaran and Lokesh Kanagaraj, to make culturally grounded commercial films ever since. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Su...
On Perception & Virumandi
February 02, 2021 07:03 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBOn the occasion of completing 17 years since its first release, the Kamal Haasan-starrer Virumandi has been released on Amazon Prime Video in India. We talk about how Kamal crafted the cult hit and how its ingenuity broke down the door for a new wave of filmmakers in the Tamil industry, such as Vetrimaaran and Lokesh Kanagaraj, to make culturally grounded commercial films ever since. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Su...
The Genius Of Kamal Haasan & Virumaandi #005
February 02, 2021 07:03 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBOn the occasion of completing 17 years since its first release, the Kamal Haasan-starrer Virumandi has been released on Amazon Prime Video in India. We talk about how Kamal crafted the cult hit and how its ingenuity broke down the door for a new wave of filmmakers in the Tamil industry, such as Vetrimaaran and Lokesh Kanagaraj, to make culturally grounded commercial films ever since.
On the Nature of Fame & AK v/s AK
January 07, 2021 23:43 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBIn this episode, we talk about the new Netflix release AK v/s AK starring Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap, a Hindi black comedy thriller, about a fictional Bollywood feud between a real actor and a director, both playing exaggerated versions of themselves. Lots of inside jokes on the industry and jabs at themselves ensue, as a kidnapping plot unravels in real-time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: ...
New Year's Special - AK v/s AK & The Nature Of Fame #004
January 07, 2021 23:43 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIn this episode, we talk about the new Netflix release AK v/s AK starring Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap, a Hindi black comedy thriller, about a fictional Bollywood feud between a real actor and a director, both playing exaggerated versions of themselves. Lots of inside jokes on the industry and jabs at themselves ensue, as a kidnapping plot unravels in real-time.
New Year's Special - AK v/s AK & The Nature Of Fame
January 07, 2021 23:43 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIn this episode, we talk about the new Netflix release AK v/s AK starring Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap, a Hindi black comedy thriller, about a fictional Bollywood feud between a real actor and a director, both playing exaggerated versions of themselves. Lots of inside jokes on the industry and jabs at themselves ensue, as a kidnapping plot unravels in real-time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenisdead/support
On Anurag Kashyap
June 26, 2020 04:58 - 57 minutes - 53.4 MBIn today's episode, we talk about a seminal director who changed the landscape of Indian Cinema as well as engineering college dorm rooms, the one and only Anurag Kashyap. We delve into his oeuvre filled with stories about flawed personalities and our first experiences with his work. Note: This recording is from June 3rd 2020. Choked: Paisa Bolta Hai is out now on Netflix. We shall be reviewing stuff we watched online in the next episode, including Choked - HG \\Social https://www.insta...
Anurag Kashyap
June 26, 2020 04:58 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBIn today's episode, we talk about a seminal director who changed the landscape of Indian Cinema as well as engineering college dorm rooms, the one and only Anurag Kashyap. We delve into his oeuvre filled with stories about flawed personalities and our first experiences with his work. Note: This recording is from June 3rd 2020. Choked: Paisa Bolta Hai is out now on Netflix. We shall be reviewing stuff we watched online in the next episode, including Choked - HG \\Social https://www.insta...
Why Do Biopics Suck?
June 19, 2020 17:40 - 22 minutes - 21.5 MBIn today's episode, we talk about biopics, the ethics, and the economics of making them, along with some of our friendly, relatable, and bankable banter aimed towards all you millennial friendz. We come to pop culture with an Indian perspective and want to share it with the world. These are the voyages of the podcast Queen is Dead! \\Social https://www.instagram.com/hemantganti https://www.instagram.com/pixel_baba https://www.instagram.com/kaaaarthik https://www.instagram.com/baba_lebows...
On Biopics
June 19, 2020 17:40 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBIn today's episode, we talk about biopics, the ethics and the economics of making them, along with some of our friendly, relatable and bankable banter easily digestible by a millennial. We are filmmakers with a curiosity and love for world cinema. We come to pop culture with an Indian perspective and want to share it with the world. These are the voyages of the podcast Queen is Dead! \\Social https://www.instagram.com/hemantganti https://www.instagram.com/pixel_baba https://www.instagram.co...
Biopics
June 19, 2020 17:40 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBIn today's episode, we talk about biopics, the ethics and the economics of making them, along with some of our friendly, relatable and bankable banter easily digestible by a millennial. We are filmmakers with a curiosity and love for world cinema. We come to pop culture with an Indian perspective and want to share it with the world. These are the voyages of the podcast Queen is Dead! \\Social https://www.instagram.com/hemantganti https://www.instagram.com/pixel_baba https://www.instagram.co...
Why Do Biopics Suck? #002
June 19, 2020 17:40 - 22 minutes - 21.5 MBIn today's episode, we talk about biopics, the ethics, and the economics of making them, along with some of our friendly, relatable, and bankable banter aimed towards all you millennial friendz. We come to pop culture with an Indian perspective and want to share it with the world. These are the voyages of the podcast Queen is Dead! \\Social https://www.instagram.com/hemantganti https://www.instagram.com/pixel_baba https://www.instagram.com/kaaaarthik https://www.instagram.com/baba_lebowsk...
The Cinema Experience
June 11, 2020 08:34 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBOn today's episode we talk about our first and recent theater experiences and compare it with our experiences with cinema on the small screen (which is not TV anymore). \\Social https://www.instagram.com/hemantganti https://www.instagram.com/pixel_baba https://www.instagram.com/kaaaarthik --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queenisdead/support
On the Cinema Experience #001
June 10, 2020 07:30 - 24 minutes - 44.3 MBOn today's episode we talk about our first and recent theater experiences and compare it with our experiences with cinema on the small screen (which is not TV anymore). \\Social https://www.instagram.com/hemantganti https://www.instagram.com/pixel_baba https://www.instagram.com/kaaaarthik
On the Cinema Experience
June 10, 2020 07:30 - 24 minutes - 44.3 MBOn today's episode we talk about our first and recent theater experiences and compare it with our experiences with cinema on the small screen (which is not TV anymore). \\Social https://www.instagram.com/hemantganti https://www.instagram.com/pixel_baba https://www.instagram.com/kaaaarthik --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenisdead/support