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.

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Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/i.am.eldiaz/

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The Printer And The Boy

https://youtu.be/VxqPqeZk108?si=gy7A8d0YJeh0GHu9

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Running Away From Here

https://youtu.be/9bpCOUnTYeM?si=OPNU3MBb-XKw8OY7

*This episode contains heavy spoilers for the movie*

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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.

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His Instagram: https://instagram.com/advaithaambara?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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A very special thanks to Curiouser Adhithiyan for helping me with the inputs and to Karthik for making this possible.

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==

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https://spotify.link/h80lN1pNJDb

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.

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.

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.

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.

We discuss director Innaritu's movies in this episode, specifically Amores Perros, 21 Grams, Babel, Birdman and Revenant.

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 read the book, listen to this episode for some interesting snippets.

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 contains spoilers for the anime seasons 1 and 2***

Manga spoilers from [35:00]