Johnny Depp Archives

What JK Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts Can Learn From Our Ichhadhari Naagins

As Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald releases, we finally see the much-hyped Nagini – and she is underwhelming. Should just have asked us, JK Rowling, we’re the experts in poorly CGI’d shape-shifting snakes.

Kahini Iyer July 28, 2016

Pop Culture

Will the Real Pirate of the Caribbean Please Stand Up?

As the fifth edition of Pirates of the Caribbean releases this weekend, it’s time to toast the franchise’s real hero. I am holding the candle for Captain Hector Barbossa.

Dushyant Shekhawat July 17, 2016

Pop Culture

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Review: Why Grindelwald is a Lot Like Today’s Politicians

Gellert Grindelwald’s tactics of demonising muggles, as a convenient “other”, can be seen in the divisive politics of the US, much of Europe, Brazil, and even in our India. Like a steadily growing number of our world leaders, Grindelwald understands the politics of fear, fake news, and populism.

Kahini Iyer June 12, 2016

Pop Culture

Why We Need a Gay Dumbledore and Queer Superheroes

JK Rowling conveniently erased Dumbledore's sexuality in the upcoming Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald. This speaks of a frustrating trend in recent Hollywood films that tease the inclusion of LGBT characters only to thunderously under-deliver.

Poulomi Das April 3, 2016