Author: thecomm0ner

A brief appearance of bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachhan in 2013 film The Great Gatsby Let’s face it, Bollywood heartthrobs haven’t exactly taken Hollywood by storm. While Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, and Freida Pinto have all made their mark, the leading man transition from Mumbai to Los Angeles seems far less common. So, why aren’t Bollywood’s […]

Hollywood, the land of dreams, has a complicated history with representation. While strides have been made in recent years, women of color (WOC) still face a significant hurdle: the fetishization of their beauty and identities. This objectification reduces them to one-dimensional characters and undermines their agency and talent. We are responsible for calling out these […]

Picture this: a high-octane chase scene, explosions rock the screen, and there she is – the action heroine, saving the day. But for actresses of color like Priyanka Chopra Jonas, this scene often comes with an unwelcome extra: a healthy dose of “sex appeal” that feels more like a casting call requirement than a character […]

Move over Stanislavski! Today, we’re spotlighting a different kind of method – Method Dressing. The dazzling intersection of fashion and film promotion where actors morph into walking mood boards, their outfits whispering secrets about the characters they bring to life. Think Zendaya, the undisputed queen of this sartorial art form. Remember her shimmering, web-inspired Valentino […]

Bollywood has long been a rollercoaster of highs and lows, and recent years have seen it grappling with criticism over repetitive plots, over-the-top melodrama, and a disconnect with its audience. But could Bollywood be on the cusp of a renaissance? Recent releases like “Laapataa Ladies,” “12th Fail,” “Chamkila,” “Three of Us,” and “Maidaan” suggest a […]