CODA (2021/USA) is an exhilarating film to uplift the mood and spirit of people like us. Here, the CODA title means Child of Deaf Adults. This coming-of-age story is about the life and aspirations of a teenager, Ruby Rossi (Emilia Jones), who is the only hearing member of her family, consisting of deaf members.
Dopesick (2022) mini-series is about the scary opioid crisis. Inspired by real-life stories of pain and tragedies, it depicts the sad consequences of drug addiction in (USA) America. And it is based on the nonfiction book titled ‘Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America‘ written by Beth Macy.
The Wire (Seasons 1 to 5) is considered one of the greatest TV shows of the 21st century by the BBC, and we agree. We were amazed by its raw and honest portrayal of a crumbling city. So, this show focuses on everyday life and urban society in Baltimore, USA.
Happy Valley (Season 3/UK/2023) is a compelling crime drama. Its story is set in Yorkshire (UK), where both the protagonist, a brilliant Police Sergeant Catherine Cawood and the antagonist, a street-smart Criminal Tommy Lee Royce, reside. For most of the characters, it is not a happy place; it is an Unhappy Valley.
She Said movie exposes the dirty little secrets of the Hollywood movie industry. It narrates a remarkable real-life contemporary #MeToo tale depicting the ugly slice of life in the USA.
The “1923” (Season 1/USA/ 2022) Series is a tale of colonial greed and exploitation. This ongoing family saga about the Duttons picks up the story almost a century ago, in the early 20th century. During that time, between WWI and WWII, colonial expansion was still happening not only in the USA but across different continents
Naatu Naatu is a global hit song from the RRR movie, which won the 95th Academy (2023 Oscar) Awards for the best song. This Telugu song ‘Naatu Naatu’ is from the OST of – RRR movie. The film narrates the tales of two legendary Native revolutionaries of India. However, it depicts a fictionalised version of
We watched ‘The Elephant Whisperers’, a short film from India, for the first time in December 2022. And, we knew it was special as it beautifully depicts love and humanity. This documentary is about the parental-like bond between an elderly tribal couple and the baby elephants.