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  • Top 10 Most Underutilized South Asian Actors ft. Maria Akhtar

    Top 10 Most Underutilized South Asian Actors ft. Maria Akhtar
    Mar 31 2024
    We want to see more cultural stories and South Asian actors get opportunities to play diverse characters in almost any genre possible. Maria & I fan-cast 10 of our faves in roles we would love to see them in and discuss the range of representation.
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    53 min
  • SXSW - Shiv by Southwest

    SXSW - Shiv by Southwest
    Mar 25 2024
    Live vicariously through me as I attend the SXSW FIlm Festival for the very first time. There are a record number of South Asian led or directed films premiering at the festival and I knew I would regret it if I didn't go. Hear my reviews & recap the experience!

    For more in-depth reviews:
    TikTok: @shivalry_inc
    Instagram: @filmyshilmyshow
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    50 min
  • Responsible Desi Representation - What Does it Look Like?

    Responsible Desi Representation - What Does it Look Like?
    Mar 21 2024
    A combination of accuracy and authenticity when depicting a culture and it's rich traditions, language, heritage, and people is what defines responsible representation, but how often do we see this? Learn why these 6 pieces of media made me feel seen.
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    50 min
  • 2024 Oscar Predictions & India's History at the Academy Awards

    2024 Oscar Predictions & India's History at the Academy Awards
    Mar 11 2024
    Oscar sunday is right around the corner and I wanted to get my votes in before the winners were announced. I thought it would be fun to recap India's history at the Oscars, especially after the historic year we had in 2023.

    For more in-depth reviews:
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    Instagram: @filmyshilmyshow
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    50 min
  • Full Stream Ahead: India’s OTT Content

    Full Stream Ahead: India’s OTT Content
    Mar 7 2024
    Full Stream Ahead: India’s OTT Content
    Description: Suffer from decision fatigue? Shiv has got you covered on this week's episode. She's got recommendations for Indian OTT shows for romance, drama, and crime lovers. India's streaming content is producing some of the most progressive shows and movies in recent times highlighting queer representation and discussing taboo topics never before seen in Indian media..

    For more in-depth reviews:
    TikTok: @shivalry_inc
    Instagram: @filmyshilmyshow
    Letterboxd: @shivanireddy
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    50 min
  • The Indian Directors That Shaped a Generation of Delusional Lovers ft. ApurupA

    The Indian Directors That Shaped a Generation of Delusional Lovers ft. ApurupA
    Feb 18 2024
    What exactly shaped your understanding of love and romantic relationships? I don’t think many people realize how fictional characters in films impact their psyche. On today’s episode, we’re deep-diving into three Indian directors who shaped a generation of delusional lovers with a special guest ApurupA, an aspiring Indian writer and producer who moved from Hollywood back to India to pursue her dreams of creating authentic roles for women.

    Follow Apurupa to hear her thoughts on Indian films:
    TikTok: @apurupa217
    Instagram: @apurupa217
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    48 min
  • Manifesting Movies

    Manifesting Movies
    Feb 18 2024
    Have you ever come up with an original concept for you favorite actor to star in? Today's episode is all about manifesting movies: discussing unique forms of representation we want to see on screen and coming up with fun ideas for sequels to franchises we love. It can be repetitive and boring seeing the same types of South Asian representation in Hollywood or never witnessing your Indian cinema faves reach their full potential, so we're taking matters into our own hands.

    For more in-depth reviews:
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    Instagram: @filmyshilmyshow
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    49 min
  • Shiv's Top 15 Indian Movies of 2023

    Shiv's Top 15 Indian Movies of 2023
    Feb 12 2024
    What a year it was for Indian cinema: pan-India blockbusters and the resurgence of the romantic comedy. Let's discuss my top 15 Indian films ranging from action to drama! While I don’t speak or fully understand ANY Indian language, subtitles have never stopped me from learning about and indulging in Indian cinema. As Bong Joon Ho famously once said, "Once you overcome the one-inch tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films."
    For more in-depth reviews:
    TikTok: @shivalry_inc
    Instagram: @filmyshilmyshow
    Letterboxd: @shivanireddy
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    47 min