We're back after a brief break, and we fanboy over Aaron Sorkin for 100 minutes.

We discuss Sorkin's latest venture The Trial of The Chicago Seven, featuring a stellar ensemble cast. We first discuss why we are such big fans of Sorkin and how he creates drama through dialogue. We then delve into how Sorkin managed to escalate his drama through his direction in this film. We also go on to break down a few crucial scenes from the movie. This and much much more in this long episode!

This film is streaming on Netflix India.

Spoiler Alert - This podcast contains a lot of nitty-gritty details from the film.

Intro Track -- We're Going to Chicago from The Trial of The Chicago Seven soundtrack, music by Daniel Pemberton

Outro Track -- Take the Hill from The Trial of The Chicago Seven soundtrack, music by Daniel Pemberton

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We venture into challenging territory and talk about Shyam Benegal's first film --- Ankur!

Ankur is a 1974 film that is said to have heralded in the era of alternative cinema in the Hindi film industry. It stars Shabana Azmi and Anant Nag in lead roles. It tells the story of Lakshmi, a dalit woman who works at the house of Surya, an upper-caste, confused, young adult male. We talk about how the cinematorgraphy in the film is well ahead of its time, with some spectacular close-ups and motion shots. We also discuss how the writing, though discontinuous inparts, succeeds in covering a huge variety of themes in the rather measly runtime of two hours. 

This and much more about this extremely interesting film in the podcast. Do tune in!

Ankur is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Spoiler Alert - This podcast contains a lot of nitty-gritty details from the film.

Intro Track -- Quota by The Casteless Collective from the album Magizhchi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Kfbc23ao8w)

Outro Track -- Ekla Cholo Re by EPR Iyer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeKTQLXGxwc)

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We discuss Coen Brothers' 2013 film Inside Llewyn Davis, starring Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Justin Timberlake, a cat and others!

Inside Llewyn Davis tells the story of a struggling musician in search of work. We talk about the how the cinematography and the editing of the film grant the film and sombre tone and pace. We also discuss the themes of depression and romanticization throughout the film, and how the film forces us to think about the unsaid rather than feeding us with the conflicts.

To be honest, we think we don't think we understand the film in entirety --- but that always makes for good conversation, doesn't it? Do tune in!

Spoiler Alert - This podcast contains a lot of nitty-gritty details from the film.

Intro Track -- Hang me, Oh Hang Me from Inside Llewyn Davis, performed by Oscar Isaac. Original song performed by Dave Van Ronk.

Outro Track -- Tuntuna by Shamoon Ismail. 

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