The Awful and Awesome Entertainment Wrap – Episode 8

From arty films on urban life to lesbians in Indian cinema and Karan Johar’s new film, there’s a lot that Deepanjana Pal and Rajyasree Sen have on their minds this week. Listen up as Pal offers an explanation for why Aishwarya Rai Bachchan chose Jazbaa (and not ADHM) as her comeback film. Sen takes you through two new web series, The ‘Other’ Love Story and Tripling. There’s also their review of Island City by Ruchika Oberoi, which won an award and acclaim at last year’s Venice Film Festival and is releasing this Friday. And you know you want to hear what they’ve got to say about Anthony Weiner’s sexting scandal.

Up your pop culture game with a little help from these two critics. And as always, there’s a question at the end of the podcast. Send us your answers and comments to contact@newslaundry.com.

For reference:

1. India’s first Lesbian web series: The “other” love story
2. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil – Trailer
3. TVF Tripling
4. Weiner – Trailer
5. Island City
6. Bell Hooks on Beyoncé’s Lemonade
7. Alicia Keys’s performace at VMA

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