J Jagannath

Stories by J Jagannath

MKDNH: A Mumbai Bollywood ignores

MKDNH: A Mumbai Bollywood ignores

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2019

'Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota is exactly why Hindi cinema needs more film-makers who know a South Indian language,' notes J Jagannath.

Why Gully Boy is no Kaala

Why Gully Boy is no Kaala

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2019

While Pa Ranjith proved yet again to be the salt of the earth in his land mafia film, Zoya Akhtar took a haphazard route to make something that was hardly rooted in Asia's biggest slum, feels J Jagannath.

Have you seen these super TV shows?

Have you seen these super TV shows?

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2019

From Atlanta to Killing Eve, the best on the small screen.

Sanju: Sanskari version of Sanjay Dutt

Sanju: Sanskari version of Sanjay Dutt

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2018

'Rajkumar Hirani could have gone for the jugular but has chosen instead to play to the gallery,' says J Jagannath.

How Aamir discovered Hindi cinema's biggest market

How Aamir discovered Hindi cinema's biggest market

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2018

Shuai Jiao Baba (Let's Wrestle, Dad) in China seems to have made twice its combined earnings in India and the rest of the world.

The Meyerowitz Stories: Thank God for Netflix!

The Meyerowitz Stories: Thank God for Netflix!

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2017

If it wasn't for Netflix, we'd never have seen The Meyerowitz Stories in India. J Jagannath is startled by this film about three disconnected siblings and their even more disconnected father.

Look what's trending on TV!

Look what's trending on TV!

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2017

These are the television shows that will crackle and pop a lot longer than anything you'll get your paws on.

Have you seen these amazing films?

Have you seen these amazing films?

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2017

Logan Lucky and It have many chuckle-worthy moments.

Have you seen these 3 AMAZING films?

Have you seen these 3 AMAZING films?

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2017

Small-town India shines right through in these movie gems.

Enough of Baahubali!

Enough of Baahubali!

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2017

'I hope against hope that Indian film-makers don't take their future cue from the creator of this insufferable franchise,' says J Jagannath.

Baahubali 2: A colossal bore

Baahubali 2: A colossal bore

Rediff.com   6 May 2017

Beneath its dazzling veneer, this emperor has no clothes, says J Jagannath.

At the Oscars: Politics inside and outside

At the Oscars: Politics inside and outside

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2017

J Jagannath on how he expects to see the Trump effect at the Academy Awards.

Best scenes of 2016

Best scenes of 2016

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2017

The showbiz moments from last year.

Great world cinema at a theatre near you!

Great world cinema at a theatre near you!

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2016

At Rs 2,000, you can gift yourself an awesome sensory experience for Diwali.

Trip of the year

Trip of the year

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2016

At a time when priapic sex comedies are ruling the roost in Bollywood, Udta Punjab is nothing less than a fresh blast of oxygen!

Who does Nagraj Manjule think he is?

Who does Nagraj Manjule think he is?

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2016

Doesn't he know that the Indian audience has settled itself with a certain strain of mediocrity that lands up at the cinemas every Friday?

What Shah Rukh has in common with Pawan Kalyan

What Shah Rukh has in common with Pawan Kalyan

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2016

Both stars suffer from delusions of grandeur, feels J Jagannath.