21: 2016 Midyear Review

21: 2016 Midyear Review

Author: Bollywood is For Lovers June 22, 2016 Duration: 1:21:33

In this episode we summarize the highlights and lowlights of the year’s films so far and look ahead to the second half of 2016.

Show Notes:

· Matt on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/mattbowes/)

· Thank you for all of the kind words, we appreciate them so much

· Erin was on the Split Screen podcast (http://www.blankpagebeatdown.com/split-screen-podcast-episode-13-bollywood-director-remakes-own-movie-in-hollywood/)

· We’re sad to have lost Anton Yelchin (go see Green Room)

· Wazir (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wazir_(film))

· Kathy Gibson’s review (https://accessbollywood.net/2016/01/08/movie-review-wazir-2016/)

· Airlift (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airlift_(film))

· Mastizaade (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mastizaade)

· Fitoor (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fitoor)

· “Pashmina” (https://youtu.be/uxTXp0-iZrY) Note: this dance is not in the film

· Katrina Kaif’s red hair (http://www.indicine.com/img/2015/05/Katrina-Kaif-at-Cannes-2015.jpg)

· Neerja (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neerja)

· Sonam Kapoor at Cannes (http://im.rediff.com/movies/2016/may/16sonam-kapoor2.jpg)

· Kapoor & Sons (Since 1921) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kapoor%26Sons))

· Highest Grossing Indie Films of 2016 (http://www.indiewire.com/2016/06/the-20-highest-grossing-indies-of-2016-a-running-list-21839/)

(INTERVAL (“Jabra Fan” from Fan)

· Ki & Ka (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ki%26Ka)

· Fan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fan_(film))

· Transforming SRK into his own fan (https://youtu.be/G5JMoRx_QyM)

· Housefull 3 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Housefull_3)

· We still have to see Sarbjit (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarbjit(film)) and Udta Punjab (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UdtaPunjab)

· Raman Raghav 2.0 trailer (https://youtu.be/xq1cEmhVa68)

· July: Sultan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sultan(2016film)), Great Grand Masti (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GreatGrandMasti), Dishoom (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dishoom)

· August: Mohenjo Daro (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MohenjoDaro(film)), Banjo (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banjo(2016film))

· September: Baar Baar Dekho (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BaarBaarDekho), Akira (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akira(2016Hindifilm)), M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M.S.Dhoni:TheUntold_Story) (we forgot to mention this)

· October: Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AeDilHai_Mushkil)

· November: Rock On!! 2 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RockOn!!2), Kahaani 2 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kahaani_2)

· December: Befikre (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Befikre), Dangal (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dangal_(film))

NEXT TIME: three films shot in our home province of Alberta

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There's a particular magic to the stories told through Indian cinema, a vibrant world that extends far beyond the dancing and spectacle it's often simplified to. Bollywood is For Lovers digs into that richness, treating each film as a conversation starter rather than just a review. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair with friends who are deeply passionate about the craft, history, and cultural impact of these movies. You'll hear thoughtful discussions that explore why a certain soundtrack resonates decades later, how a director's visual style shapes the narrative, or what a classic film reveals about the time it was made. This podcast appreciates the grand romantic gestures but is equally invested in the nuanced performances, the clever screenwriting, and the technical artistry behind the scenes. It’s for anyone who already loves this cinematic universe or for the curious viewer ready to look past the surface. The hosts' genuine enthusiasm makes even the most analysis-driven episodes feel warm and accessible, building a community of listeners who share a deep appreciation for film as an art form. Tune in for a fresh, engaging perspective that celebrates Bollywood in all its complexity.
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