For episode 11 we go back to 2013, to talk about the Arabic and Hebrew language film, 5 Broken Cameras. Directed by Emad Burnat and Guy Davidi, this documentary highlights the resistance inherit in documenting and showcasing collective trauma while keeping in touch with the humanity of the people oppressed.

Link to the full documentary on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcTN3g-b0iA&t=21s

In this episode, we discuss Moana 2, the sequel to the 2016 film starring Auli'i Cravalho and Dwyane Johnson. We go over how the film is fun and well-made but lacks what made the original so refreshing.

This episode focuses on Blitz, the new film written and directed by Steve McQueen, starring Saoirse Ronan and Elliott Heffernan. We compare its weighty description on paper compared to the execution.

In this episode, we talk about an indie Bengali musical by Amartya Bhattacharyya starring Rupam Islam. We discuss how the film tackles big themes through fantasy and music and how often smaller Indian films go overlooked.

In this episode, we discuss Ridley Scott's new film Gladiator 2. The sequel to the award-winning original stars Pedro Pascal and Paul Mescal amongst other returning cast. We talk about its scale, the performances and if it lives up to the original.

For episode 6 of Movie Masala, we dig into Paddington in Peru. The titular Paddington Bear returns with the original cast alongside newcomers Antonio Banderas and Olivia Coleman. However, what doesn't return is the charm and wit of the original.

In this episode of Movie Masala, we discuss indie film director, Sean Baker's new film. The winner of the Palme d'Or Award at Cannes and starring Mickey Madison, we discuss what works and what very much doesn't.

On episode 4 of Movie Masala, we bring you our take on A24's latest horror thriller film Heretic. Starring Hugh Grant in an unexpected role, we talk about the film's treatment of religion and the nuance it brings to those discussions.

In this episode, we discuss the new Pharrell Williams biography, Piece by Piece, which is told entirely within the world of Lego! We also discuss the animation style and the politics of art-artist, as well as what Pharrell's music did and continues to do for the music industry.

In this Movie Masala episode we discuss The Room Next Door (2024), Pedro Almodovar's latest and first English language film. Starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore. We delve into it's nuance, care and the ultimate message of needing and nurturing empathy in our complicated times.