Bollywood is For Lovers

We welcome back fellow podcaster Manish Mathur to discuss the king of romance. 

Show Notes (for full show notes visit our Tumblr page):

M. Night Frights & It Pod to Be You 

(INTERVAL (Chudiyan Khanak Gayeen from Lamhe)

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Ahead of the release of Walt Disney’s new live-action Aladdin, we discuss the Bollywood version alongside Disney’s own animated Hindi-language fantasy, Arjun: The Warrior Prince.

Show Notes:

* Thank you Anshita Makwana! 10 BiFL points!

* Guy Ritchie’s [Aladdin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aladdin_(2019_film))

* Disney loves [Alan Tudyk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Tudyk) 

* [Comparisons to Bollywood](https://twitter.com/search?q=aladdin%20bollywood&src=typd) & [Naomi Scott in Entertainment Weekly](https://ew.com/movies/2019/04/27/aladdin-jasmine-new-wardrobe/)  

* Fancasting Disney with Matt

* [Will Smith will be in Student of The Year 2](https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/will-smith-to-make-a-cameo-in-student-of-the-year-2-here-s-what-karan-johar-has-said/story-4cAz32i61h8Af9rfEAueKN.html)

* [One Thousand and One Nights](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Thousand_and_One_Nights)

* “[Aladdin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aladdin)”

* Brief digression on [Aladdin the animated series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aladdin_(animated_TV_series)) and [Mozenrath](https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Mozenrath) 

* [The Adventures of Prince Achmed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adventures_of_Prince_Achmed) and [The Thief of Bagdad (1940)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Thief_of_Bagdad_(1940_film))  

* [Aladin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aladin_(film))

* [Sahil Khan](https://isahilkhan.com/assets/images/39310-still-scene-from-the-movie-aladin-1400x1426-27.jpg), India’s Rob Lowe?

* [Ringmaster and his dark circus](https://static-koimoi.akamaized.net/wp-content/new-galleries/2011/04/Sanjay-Dutt-Hot-Aladin-Movie-Hot-Images-Stills-Gallery-Pictures-Photos.jpg) 

* Aladin’s birthday party: “[Tak Dhina Din](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95FKrShPXW4&feature=youtu.be)”

* Genius grants Aloo’s first wish: “[O Re Saawariya](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_s8pcAnDVY&feature=youtu.be)”

* Genius sings for Aladin, Cyrano style: “[You May Be](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSuuEmAUbz8&feature=youtu.be)”

* The school’s costume party: “[Bachke O Bachke](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8zcg8rR3kQ&feature=youtu.be)”

* [Not enough parkour](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/fd/e9/29/fde92914c79e8a89e07b42434d74ab72.jpg?fbclid=IwAR3RWn12giJfzk4LsFCogqWevVnkgXm9IerBApiysgCLmwcJSys-5Zx9WgA) 

* [Ratna Pathak](https://stat1.bollywoodhungama.in/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/50551559.jpg)

(INTERVAL ( “[Genie Rap](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnYR6LrJlf8&feature=youtu.be)” from Aladin)

* Disney’s most violent movie?

* [Walt Disney India](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Walt_Disney_Company_India)

* [Arjun: The Warrior Prince](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arjun:_The_Warrior_Prince)

* [El Capitan Theatre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Capitan_Theatre)

* The [Mahabharata](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahabharata)

* Grant Morrison’s [18 Days](https://www.amazon.ca/Grant-Morrisons-18-Days-Morrison/dp/1606901745)

* Too simple and yet too complicated

* [Indian mythological television series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Indian_mythological_television_series)

* Animated Rajinikanth: [Kochadaiiyaan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kochadaiiyaan#Cast) 

* Please tell us about the best animated films from India!

* “[Sanjay’s Super Team](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanjay%27s_Super_Team)” and [Sita Sings the Blues](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sita_Sings_the_Blues)

* We are out of our depth and we know it

NEXT TIME: Manish Mathur drops by to school us on Yash Chopra

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In a show of nationalistic pride, we turn our attention to the prolific and versatile Akshay Kumar in three contemporary action thrillers. 

Show Notes:

* [Akshay Kumar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akshay_Kumar)

* Our early AK experiences and how we came around

* [Episode 16 where we discuss Tees Maar Khan](https://audioboom.com/posts/4467736-danny-bowes-vocabulary-boy) 

* [Episode 22 where we discuss Bollywood films shot in Alberta including 8x10 Tasveer](https://audioboom.com/posts/4773054-dancing-on-hoodoos-bollywood-in-alberta)

* [Akshay Kumar is Canadian?](https://www.canada.ca/en/news/archive/2010/06/government-canada-names-akshay-kumar-new-canadian-tourism-commission-ambassador-india.html)

* [Khiladi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khiladi_(franchise))

* [Special 26](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_26)

* [1987 Opera House heist](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1987_Opera_House_heist)

* [Raid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raid_(2018_film))

* [The heist film](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heist_film)

* [Lupin the Third](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lupin_the_Third)

* [Flexing his dramatic muscles](http://www.borntoworkout.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Akshay-Kumar-Six-Pack.jpg) 

(INTERVAL ( “[Blame The Night](https://youtu.be/E45hHSWOtqk)” from Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty)

* [Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holiday:_A_Soldier_Is_Never_Off_Duty)

* [Thuppakki](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thuppakki)

* [Sonakshi Sinha plays sports](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JLWzJxG2Ac&feature=youtu.be)

* [Adopt a dog](https://www.tampabay.com/storyimage/HI/20140804/ARTICLE/308049606/AR/0/AR-308049606.jpg&MaxW=1200&Q=66)

* Support the troops

* Tonal whiplash or, playing hide the terrorist with Sonakshi

* [Baby](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_(2015_Hindi_film))

* [Naam Shabana, in hindsight it might be more of a prequel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naam_Shabana)

* [The Boss Baby](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BYjQyNTQyYjItMGYyOC00MWFiLWE5ZGUtOWUzM2M4ZGYxYjY2XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyODE5NzE3OTE@._V1_UY268_CR1,0,182,268_AL_.jpg)

* [“Cruising”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8Q2MgdMskQ&feature=youtu.be)

* [What if there was a wife?](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madhurima_Tuli)

NEXT TIME: Fantasies!!!

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We’re thrilled to welcome Sal Salam to discuss the incomparable Rekha in two iconic crime boss performances. 

Show Notes:

* Welcome [Sal Salam](https://twitter.com/Salandthebadpun)

* Sal on the [Split Screen Podcast](https://audioboom.com/posts/6992783-bollywood-news-round-up-trailers-for-sui-dhaaga-manmarziyaan-pataakha-and-more)

* The importance of strong women in Bollywood

* [Rekha](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rekha)

* [Sophia Loren loves spaghetti](https://morrighansmuse.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/sophia_spaghetti.jpg?w=472&h=634) 

* How to get out of talking to reporters

* Rekha’s parents: [Pushpavalli](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pushpavalli) and [Gemini Ganesan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemini_Ganesan)

* Forced into the movies

* [Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kama_Sutra:_A_Tale_of_Love)

* [Ghar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghar_(film))

* Art imitating life in [Silsila](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silsila_(1981_film))

* [Khubsoorat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khubsoorat), [Khoon Bhari Maang](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khoon_Bhari_Maang), and [Umrao Jaan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umrao_Jaan_(1981_film))

* [Camp](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_(style)) and "[Notes on ‘Camp’](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notes_on_%22Camp%22)"

* "[Self Control](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miGUnKWcYeo&feature=youtu.be)"

(INTERVAL ( "[In The Night No Control](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_9LyZs_hCY&feature=youtu.be)" from Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi)

* [Sal’s meme](https://twitter.com/Salandthebadpun/status/1107884168351023104)

* [Madam X](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madam_X_(1994_film))

* Streaming woes

* [The outfits](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZO3o2aW0AEHslZ.jpg) and hair

* [Our episode on Don](https://audioboom.com/posts/6295088-bachchan-76-78)

* [Weapon X](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/cmx-images-prod/Item/474264/474264._SX1280_QL80_TTD_.jpg)

* Why tame the shrew?

* Romantic duet: “[Kaise Dil Jeete Aapka](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qlKzb4_hEQ&feature=youtu.be)”

* [Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khiladiyon_Ka_Khiladi)

* [Khiladi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khiladi_(franchise)) series

* [The (fake) Undertaker](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Undertaker) 

* [Lionheart](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionheart_(1990_film))

* Religious ceremony song: “[Maa Sherawaliye Tera Sher Aa Gaya](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RB53dUQISU&feature=youtu.be)” 

* Old white people love death matches 

* He’s just Akshay: “[Tu Kaun Hai Tera Naam Kya](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnnHCN3YH_s&feature=youtu.be)”

* Calling the shots, even in death

NEXT TIME: Akshay Kumar in some “serious” action films

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Zoya Akhtar has done it again! Hot off the heels of Gully Boy, she’s co-created a new Amazon Prime series with fellow director and screenwriter Reema Kagti about the lives of wedding planners in Delhi and the rich clients who hire them to bring a little bit of heaven to Earth, or so they think. 

Show Notes:

* [2019 Filmfare Awards](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/64th_Filmfare_Awards)

* [Malk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovfM7dvFto0&feature=youtu.be) 

* [Made in Heaven](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Made_in_Heaven_(TV_series))

* [Our episode on Gully Boy](https://audioboom.com/posts/7179923-started-from-the-bottom-rockstar-aashiqui-2-gully-boy)

* Erin has a crush on [Jim Sarbh](https://www.missmalini.com/2018/07/02/man-crush-monday-jim-sarbh-is-talented-unconventional-sexy-af/)

* [Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_377_of_the_Indian_Penal_Code)

NEXT TIME: Sal Salam joins us to discuss camp queen Rekha

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Have you ever wanted to get away with murder? How about catch someone in a web of lies? Well the films in this episode provide a litany of dos and don’ts for the budding career felon or detective, depending on where you fall on criminal spectrum. 

Show Notes:

* What’s an interrogation thriller? Erin made it up

* [Chocolate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chocolate_(2005_film)) 

* [Drishyam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drishyam_(2015_film)) (2015)

* [Drishyam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drishyam) (2013)

* [The Devotion of Suspect X](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devotion_of_Suspect_X)

* Everything I know, I’ve learnt from the movies

* Police brutality and its place in Hindi cinema

* Erin doesn’t get [Mohanlal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohanlal)

* [Congrats to Ajay Devgn on winning the KWK Audi](https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/forget-koffee-with-karan-hamper-ajay-devgn-wins-an-audi-for-his-witty-reply-on-karan-johar-s-show/story-FODE1HDFkvthQXM6XUXdjI.html)

* [Ittefaq](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ittefaq_(2017_film)) (2017)

* [Ittefaq](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ittefaq_(1969_film)) (1969)

* The film belongs to Akshaye Khanna

* The fluorescent light

* Set design

(INTERVAL (”[Aukaat](https://youtu.be/7xQttvSJNa4)” from Badla)

* [Badla](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badla_(2019_film))

* [The Invisible Guest](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Invisible_Guest)

* [Businessperson of the year](https://www.bizasialive.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Taapsee-Pannu-Badla-1100x.jpg)!

* [Her business is none of our business](https://media.giphy.com/media/fQAqhGktl1RP273zG7/giphy.gif)

* [Glen Mhor Hotel](https://www.glen-mhor.com)

* Why would anyone believe that there is a [payphone](https://media.giphy.com/media/130C3ibwpXPJEA/giphy.gif) in the woods

* The film belongs to Amrita Singh

* [Looked-room mystery](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locked-room_mystery)

* [Matt is a dullard](https://media2.giphy.com/media/z1FzPhvrIZXTa/giphy.gif)

* The only thing on television is this case

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With so much new streaming content dropping all of the time, we’re dedicating a new sub-series to Indian shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Eros Now, and more. First, or more accurately, third up is the violent gangster drama Mirzapur. 

Show Notes:

[](https://audioboom.com/playlists/4627010-netflix-and-dil)

* [Our Netflix and Dil playlist](https://audioboom.com/playlists/4627010-netflix-and-dil)

* [Amazon Prime Video](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Video)’s other shows: [Breathe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breathe_(TV_series)), [Inside Edge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inside_Edge_(TV_series)), [Four More Shots Please!](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_More_Shots_Please!), and the upcoming [Made in Heaven](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Made_in_Heaven_(TV_series))

* [Mirzapur](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirzapur_(TV_series)) 

* [Excel Entertainment](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excel_Entertainment) and [Karan Anshuman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karan_Anshuman)

* Spoiler zone lasts from 34:55 to 40:26

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With Gully Boy finally landing in theatres, we discuss three films about tortured artists and the women who love them.

Show Notes:

* Thank you choclaholic67 for the review!

* The [tortured artist](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tortured_artist)

* Why are these films always about men

* [Rockstar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockstar_(2011_film))

* Similarities to other Imtiaz Ali joints

* “[Sadda Haq](https://youtu.be/p9DQINKZxWE)”

* Do we like this film any more than when we first saw it? 

* A sparkless romance

* [Piratical fashion](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/01/4d/a5/014da5e38e97be710a818ef5bba21c9c.jpg)

* [Aashiqui 2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aashiqui_2)

* We still don’t like Aditya Roy Kapur, sorry

* [What Price Hollywood?](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_Price_Hollywood%3F) and [A](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Star_Is_Born_(1937_film)) [Star](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Star_Is_Born_(1954_film)) [Is](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Star_Is_Born_(1976_film)) [Borns](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Star_Is_Born_(2018_film)) 

* “[Tum Hi Ho](https://youtu.be/IJq0yyWug1k)” and “[Sunn Raha Hai Na Tu](https://youtu.be/eHRrZ5DQCV4)”

* Are ARK & Shraddha Kapoor better in supporting parts?

* Why is RJ an alcoholic?

(INTERVAL (”[Mere Gully Mein](https://youtu.be/pGmbUdf6lEM)” from Gully Boy)

* [Gully Boy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gully_Boy)

* [Will Smith loves it](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ranveer-singh-responds-to-will-smiths-congratulatory-message-for-gully-boy/articleshow/68032627.cms)

* [Berlinale](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlin_International_Film_Festival)

* [Naezy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naezy) and [Divine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_(rapper))

* Original “[Mere Gully Mein](https://youtu.be/1bK5dzwhu-I)”

* Don’t try and steal Alia Bhatt’s man

* “[Doori](https://youtu.be/QPGmwRNkffc)”

* Comentary on class

* Oh, and [Nas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nas) has a producer credit

* [Gritty](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gritty_(mascot))

* Comparison to Secret Superstar

* The difficult task of explaining why good art is good

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We look back at the most notable Bollywood films of 2018!

Show Notes:

* We have new artwork design by [Becca Dalke](http://dalkedesigns.ca/)!

* [Kaalakaandi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaalakaandi) ([our episode on Delhi Belly](https://audioboom.com/posts/6697239-pushing-the-envelope-being-cyrus-and-delhi-belly-with-suchin-mehrotra))

* [Mukkabaaz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mukkabaaz)

* [Padmaavat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padmaavat) ([our episode on Padmaavat](https://audioboom.com/posts/6644092-supplemental-episode-4-on-my-way-to-steal-your-girl-or-padmaavat-at-last))

* [Pad Man](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pad_Man_(film))

* [Love Per Square Foot](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_per_Square_Foot)

* [Aiyaary](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aiyaary)

* [Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonu_Ke_Titu_Ki_Sweety)

* [Welcome to New York](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welcome_to_New_York_(2018_film))

* [Pari](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pari_(2018_Indian_film)) ([our episode on Pari](https://audioboom.com/posts/6918480-anushka-sharma-s-clean-slate-nh10-phillauri-and-pari))

* [Raid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raid_(2018_film))

* [Hichki](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hichki)

* [Baaghi 2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baaghi_2) ([our episode on Baaghi 1](https://audioboom.com/posts/6200870-one-man-army-corps-martial-arts-films-with-kathy-gibson))

* [Blackmail](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackmail_(2018_film))

* [October](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_(2018_film))

* [Beyond The Clouds](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond_the_Clouds_(2017_film))

* [102 Not Out](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/102_Not_Out)

* [Raazi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raazi)

* [Parmanu: The Story Of Pokhran](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parmanu:_The_Story_of_Pokhran)

* [Veere Di Wedding](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veere_Di_Wedding) ([our episode on VDW](https://audioboom.com/posts/6899573-ladies-be-watching-ladies-vs-ricky-bahl-and-veere-di-wedding-with-juliet-franklin))

* [Bhavesh Joshi Superhero](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhavesh_Joshi_Superhero) ([our episode on Sacred Games](https://audioboom.com/posts/6939671-supplemental-episode-6-the-sacred-games-are-afoot))

* [Race 3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Race_3) ([our episode on the Race films](https://audioboom.com/posts/5142181-the-race-is-on-with-danny-bowes))

(INTERVAL (“[DhayaanChand](https://youtu.be/cCcRO58hrgE)” from Manmarziyaan)

* [Sanju](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanju) ([our episode on Sanju](https://audioboom.com/posts/6952008-hugs-not-drugs-munna-bhai-m-b-b-s-and-sanju))

* [Soorma](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soorma_(film))

* [Dhadak](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhadak)

* [Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saheb,_Biwi_Aur_Gangster_3)

* [Fanney Khan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fanney_Khan)

* [Mulk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulk_(film))

* [Karwaan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karwaan)

* [Gold](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_(2018_film))

* [Satyameva Jayate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satyameva_Jayate_(2018_film))

* [Stree](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stree_(2018_film))

* [Manmarziyaan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manmarziyaan) ([Poonam & Priyanka Dance](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8fD64z8lUxNqn-jNU1oc7Q), the dancing twins)

* [Batti Gul Meter Chalu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batti_Gul_Meter_Chalu)

* [Sui Dhaaga](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sui_Dhaaga)

* [Pataakha](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pataakha)

* [Loveyatri](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loveyatri)

* [Andhadhun](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andhadhun) ([our episode on Sriram Raghavan](https://audioboom.com/posts/7103105-sriram-raghavan-pulp-auteur-johnny-gaddaar-and-agent-vinod))

* [Namaste England](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namaste_England)

* [Badhaai Ho](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badhaai_Ho)

* [Baazaar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baazaar)

* [Thugs of Hindostan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thugs_of_Hindostan)

* [Kedarnath](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kedarnath_(film))

* [Zero](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero_(2018_film))

* [Simmba](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simmba)

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To celebrate the holidays we discuss a pair of Christmas movies, or at least a pair of movies set at Christmas time.

Show Notes:

* We are drinking mulled apple cider

* Matt hates Christmas

* “[Fairytale of New York](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9jbdgZidu8&feature=youtu.be)” and “[All I Want For Christmas Is You](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXQViqx6GMY&feature=youtu.be)”

* Thank you listenerinthecity! 10 BiFL points for you!

* Christmas movies

* [Las Vegas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Vegas)

* [Mental Health and the holidays](https://media.tenor.com/images/02b89b3cbd9c29c095757e87b3b3b5f2/tenor.gif)

* [Anjaana Anjaani](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anjaana_Anjaani)

* It’s supposed to be the [George Washington Bridge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington_Bridge)

* [Blush](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqTQNs9sO6M&feature=youtu.be)

* [Las Vegas geography](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4_XiSN3AM8&feature=youtu.be)

* How Christmasy is this movie really?

* “[Anjaana Anjaani](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91F3hdi2Phc&feature=youtu.be)” and “[Tumse Hi Tumse](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWCLOpaZeLc&feature=youtu.be)”

(INTERVAL (“[Aunty Ji](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HYrrHIk6l8&feature=youtu.be)” from Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu)

* [Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ek_Main_Aur_Ekk_Tu)

* No [13th floor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Thirteenth_Floor)

* [Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou_Ruvo_Center_for_Brain_Health) designed by Frank Gehry, not Guggenheim

* Matt wants to fire the receptionist

* [Christmas Eve wedding!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_a3NAVU9YY&feature=youtu.be)

* Casino bathrooms and Imran Khan’s date

* Comparisons to [Ae Dil Hai Mushkil](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ae_Dil_Hai_Mushkil)

* [Imran Khan is directing his next project, “Mission Mars: Keep Walking India”](https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/imran-khan-debuts-as-a-director-with-mission-mars-keep-walking-india-30436-1.html)

* Comparisons to [Wes Anderson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wes_Anderson)

* But how Christmasy is it?

NEXT TIME: our 2018 year-end wrap up

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