In this episode, your host Yadhu, co-host Jayesh, and guest Ramya (gurl_with_the_curls) touch upon a taboo topic that needs many open conversations about. We go deeper into the pitfalls of p*rn addiction, normalized body/s*ut shaming, women's body autonomy, a proper understanding of pleasure, and the evolution of Tamil cinema in terms of all this. "We are always told that the basic necessiti- es of life are three in number: food, clothing and shelter. I would say they are four in number: food, s...
Dec 26, 2024•1 hr 50 min•Season 4Ep. 15
In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome filmmaker and cinematographer Nishi Dugar to the show. Nishi's debut short film, Anaar Daana, has been making waves in the international film scene, starting with its prestigious selection at the Berlinale Film Festival 2024. Since then, the film has been garnering acclaim at festivals around the globe. Join us as we dive into Nishi's inspiring journey in the world of filmmaking, her deep passion for cinematography, and the creative process behind brin...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Season 4Ep. 14
In this episode of the Immersive Cinema Podcast, your host Yadhu, co-host Jayesh, and special guest Hari—admin of the popular retro_shits Instagram page and host of the "Anonymusing w mayu" Podcast—dive deep into the dating scene in Tamil Nadu. Together, we explore the evolving dynamics of modern relationships, sharing insights into the challenges and unique cultural aspects that shape romantic connections here. The conversation highlights the nuances of long-term serious relationships, unpackin...
Dec 01, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 4Ep. 33
In this episode, we're joined by Director Ram and Actor Pranav to talk about their film "Poem of the Wind," which is screening at the 13th edition of the Dharamshala International Film Festival from 7th to 10th November 2024.
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 12
In this episode hosted by myself (@immersivecinema), Adithiyan (@curioseradithiyan) and Rino (@carpediemmovies) we're joined by the creators (Sandeep, Aaron and Sumanth) of the latest Kannada Series helmed by Journeyman Productions and Rakshit Shetty productions titled "Ekam" where we discuss the facets that impressed us with the show and the turmoils that happened during the production. To watch the series use this link: https://payments.pabbly.com/api/affurl/aHJvZ0lXeJu9SvwBp/oKvFKfZ1rCDJ79nCp...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 11
In this episode, co-hosted by Adithiyan M (@curioseradithiyan) and Devi (@film.trance) is a conversation with the Arun Chandu (@arunchandu), the director of the latest sensational hit Malayalam Sci-Fi mockumentary film "Gaganachari" now running in theatres. They discuss about his journey into filmmaking, the making process of "Gaganachari", his love for Sci-fi, western pop culture, nostalgia for Offbeat Malayalam films, Thiyagarajan Kumararaja connect and his future endeavours. This is a two-hou...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 53 min•Season 4Ep. 10
***Heavy spoilers for Maharaja movie*** We discuss all the things that we (hosts Yadhu and Jayesh) liked about the movie and address the controversies regarding the political correctness of it.
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 4Ep. 9
In this episode, new host Jayesh (Butter Biscuit Podcast) and our co-host Adithiyan (@curioseradithiyan) will be discussing the 2023 Japanese Film "Perfect Days" directed by Wim Wenders. This discussion will cover the facets that captured our attention in the film, the style of Wim Wenders, the philosophy of the film and what makes a day, perfect. Please tune in to this episode and give us your feedback, makkale! Watch "Perfect Days" in MUBI! Language: Tamil Further Reference sources: 1. Kōji Ya...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 8
In a previous episode, I had discussed 4 of Yorgos Lanthimos movies with "Queen is Dead Podcast". Here, Ithyaadhi Talks joins us to analyse "Poor Things" movie. This episode contains heavy spoilers for the same.
Jun 20, 2024•53 min•Season 4Ep. 7
This episode is something special and belongs to a different zone considering the previous episodes we have did so far. The "Sleepwalker’s Archive" is a captivating art experience at the Institut Français de Pondichéry (IFP), blending archival photographs, herbarium specimens, card catalogues, maps, and more into a unique form of storytelling. Curated by Karthik Subramanian, Devarati Chakrabarti, and Sujeet George, this project includes a documentary film by Subramanian and is supported by India...
Jun 13, 2024•2 hr 21 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Another fun episode to onboard Jayesh from Butter Biscuit Podcast as our additional host.
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 4Ep. 5
In today's episode, as a first-time host, Devi (@film.trance) is joined by her dear friend Vishnu Jayakumar (@vishnujayakumarr) as we celebrate the auspicious occasion of Mohanlal's birthday. They are diving in wholeheartedly for this heartfelt start by discussing their favorite actor.
May 21, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 4Ep. 4
A fun catchup session with other hosts Curioser Adithiyan and Film Trance Devi where we talk about nothing. It's an episode about nothing.
May 12, 2024•2 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 3
In this episode, Adithiyan (@curioseradithiyan)will be interacting with the Writer, Actor and Producer of the latest independent Hindi feature film "Andaman" now currently streaming on OpenTheatre OTT. He will be sharing a glimpse of his journey into independent filmmaking, the hassles faced while filming "Andaman" during the COVID-19 time, his inspirations ranging from Thiyagarajan Kumarrarja to Werner Herzog, building a platform for Indie film distribution and a breakdown of his film "Andaman"...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Season 4Ep. 2
*This episode contains heavy spoilers for the movie* . Cinematographer Advaitha Gurumurthy joins again along with his associate cinematographers - Karthik, Sagar, Achyuth and Keerthi to discuss Sapta Sagaradaache Ello - Side B movie. He gives us a breakdown of many cool shots while also delving deeply into the technicalities like lighting, lens composure, framing, etc. If you haven't heard our SSE Side A episode, give that also a listen. . His Instagram: https://instagram.com/advaithaambara?igsh...
Feb 04, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Season 4Ep. 1
2023 was a rich year for movies, we have the most ambitious cross-over yet with a lot of recurring guests from previous episodes to discuss the best movies of last year.
Jan 14, 2024•4 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 22
A solo episode by Yadhu to reflect upon mental health in today's society and some ways to avoid getting into pitfalls of void.
Dec 10, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 21
It's a common phenomenon to see some (most) Tamil commercial movies struggling to maintain the momentum they built up for the interval block carry on till the end. In this episode your host Yadhu and Curioser Adhithiyan talk about this issue with Film Page carpe_diem_movies. We take examples of various movies including other languages to showcase how this isn't a recent problem. . His page: https://instagram.com/carpe_diem_movies?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== . Correction 1 - Thevar Magan and Spadikam...
Dec 10, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 3Ep. 20
In this episode, Adithiyan (@curioseradithiyan)will be interacting with Filmmaker Samarth Mahajan (@some.arth.mahajan) on his latest National Award-winning documentary film "Borderlands" which had a great run in the film festival circuit. We will be discussing his passion for non-fiction storytelling, the conceptualization and production struggle behind "Borderlands" and the current landscape of the Indian Documentary medium. Personally, happy to be a small part of this documentary as a media pa...
Nov 18, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 3Ep. 19
In this episode Curioser Adithiyan and Hari Nag touch upon the latest venture of Martin Scorsese "Killers of Flower moon" - an epic crime drama saga. They discuss the historical context, the production and the facets that made a lasting impression from the film. . The References used in our podcast: 1) About the term "Indians": https://www.umass.edu/legal/derrico/shoshone/indian.html 2) About the term "Reservation": https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev3_055593.pdf 3) https://en....
Nov 11, 2023•2 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Zaid Aftab is a young indie filmmaker who has made two feature films. We discuss the movies and how he got into this, with a small message for aspiring filmmakers at the end. Both the movies are free to watch on YouTube. . Instagram https://www.instagram.com/i.am.eldiaz/ . The Printer And The Boy https://youtu.be/VxqPqeZk108?si=gy7A8d0YJeh0GHu9 . Running Away From Here https://youtu.be/9bpCOUnTYeM?si=OPNU3MBb-XKw8OY7
Oct 22, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 17
*This episode contains heavy spoilers for the movie* . Cinematographer Advaitha Gurumurthy recollects his experiences while shooting Sapta Sagaradaache Ello - Side A movie. We also discuss our favourite shots in the movie, the colour palette, the nature metaphors, movies that inspired him and so much more interesting snippets. . His Instagram: https://instagram.com/advaithaambara?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== . A very special thanks to Curiouser Adhithiyan for helping me with the inputs and to Karthik...
Oct 15, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Dhruv from Queen Is Dead Film Podcast joins us to discuss Yorgos Lanthimos filmography. This contains heavy spoilers for all 4 movies that we covered. Dhruv (Terminal Cinema): https://instagram.com/terminalcinema?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Queenisdead.filmpodcast: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== . https://spotify.link/h80lN1pNJDb
Oct 08, 2023•2 hr 29 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Most of us live a sedentary lifestyle and having a fitness routine is another chore to balance. Tune in to this episode to hear Levi narrate his expert opinion on the gym, diet and nutrition. Protein should be a necessary part of our everyday meal and a deficiency can lead to various health issues. This episode isn't just for Gym bros and other fitness enthusiasts but for anyone who's on the fence about making a considerable change in their life.
Sep 16, 2023•2 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Jayesh, Adhithiyan and I discuss the positive side of internet. Internet is not always a toxic echo chamber, it can also be a good thing if used in the right way. Check out this episode if you want a break from all the toxicity.
Sep 09, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Pratheesh Sekar returns to talk about more gaming stuff along with another guest Shiyam Ganesh. We mainly touch upon the games we grew up playing like GTA San Andreas and Assassin's Creed 2. Tune into our nostalgia filled episode.
Sep 02, 2023•1 hr 59 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Vicknesh is an FX artist who has worked on movies "like Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania", together we talk about how VFX or CGI is implemented in movies. We also discuss some critical milestones in the Indian cinema industry that were revolutionary for this technical field.
Aug 27, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 11
We discuss director Innaritu's movies in this episode, specifically Amores Perros, 21 Grams, Babel, Birdman and Revenant.
Aug 12, 2023•2 hr 36 min•Season 3Ep. 10
In this episode, we talk about my second book "Kannur To Hosur" which was released last month in detail - my publishing experience, my writing process, Hosur book fair and what the readers felt. This episode is divided into two segments - Curioser Adhithiyan hosts the first part and the second part is just a discourse between the book's editor, Film Trance, Iffiepete and me. If you're an aspiring writer trying to publish your first book, definitely tune into this episode. Or if you have already ...
Aug 05, 2023•3 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Join us for a deep dive into the world of Vinland Saga, where we explore the characters, plot, and themes of this epic historical anime. We'll be analyzing the moral dilemmas faced by the characters, the historical accuracy of the show, and the stunning animation that brings this story to life. Whether you're a fan of the manga, anime, or both, this podcast is the perfect companion to your Vinland Saga journey. So grab your headphones and join us on this epic adventure! ***Warning: This episode ...
Jul 29, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 8
