The Long Take with Akhil, Rohan & Devika

Where does Aaron Sorkin’s The Trial of the Chicago 7 rank in his illustrious filmography?

We discuss its similarities to the Oscar-winning screenwriter’s past work, the performances of the ensemble cast—including Sacha Baron Cohen, Mark Rylance, and Jeremy Strong—and the film’s urgent message.

Later, we talk about a viral review of Netflix’s horror series The Haunting of Bly Manor and whether film criticism should be a democratic medium for even non-experts to explore.

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Is Amazon’s flagship series, The Boys, really as intelligent as it thinks it is? We discuss the show’s recently-concluded second season, its muddled plot-driven storytelling, and sprawling political and cultural themes.

Later, we discuss the reported involvement of Jamie Foxx’s Electro and Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange in Spider-Man 3—the sequel to Spider-Man: Far From Home—and the quiet effectiveness of Netflix’s documentary miniseries Bad Boy Billionaires: India.

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Is Sudhir Mishra’s satire Serious Men—starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui—one of Netflix’s best Indian films or a half-baked exploration of delicate socio-political themes?

Later, we discuss Disney’s decision to hire Oscar-winner Barry Jenkins to direct The Lion King 2, and co-host Rohan Naahar talks about his return to the world of football.

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Can the Millie Bobby Brown-led Enola Holmes be the start of another franchise for Netflix? We also discuss Henry Cavill’s take on Sherlock Holmes and the film‘s Brexit allegory.

Later, we talk about Emmy winners—Schitt’s Creek (which wiped the floor) and (the brilliance of) Succession—and the disappointment that is Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare.

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Is Netflix’s star-studded The Devil All the Time a major awards contender or an ambitious failure?

We also discuss how Netflix is doing the sensible thing by going back to the drawing board with Baahubali: Before the Beginning, and why the “alarming” Netflix docudrama The Social Dilemma left us underwhelmed.

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Is Cargo—Arati Kadav’s debut sci-fi fantasy film, led by Vikrant Massey and Shweta Tripathi—really as original as everyone says it is?

We also discuss whether Warner Bros. is making a mistake by betting on Dune director Denis Villeneuve, and why Mrs. Serial Killer will be considered a masterpiece—in 30 years.

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Charlie Kaufman’s new film, i’m thinking of ending things, is a cerebral experience, but is it an emotional one?

We also discuss the death of Chadwick Boseman, the lasting legacy of his films, and why stories about race might be more appealing if told through genre.

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The Long Take is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, JioSaavn, and wherever you get your podcasts.

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Does Mahesh Bhatt’s awful Sadak 2 have the power to ruin the careers of everyone involved? We also talk about the original Sadak, India’s obsession with godmen, and Alia Bhatt’s immense love for her dad.

Later, we discuss the happenings of DC FanDome, from our hopes and fears surrounding Zack Snyder’s Justice League to why we’re excited for Matt Reeves’ take on The Batman.

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Does the Bobby Deol-starrer Class of ’83 end Shah Rukh Khan’s dismal run with Netflix? We also talk about the film’s irresponsible tone, its committee-style filmmaking — and the ongoing controversy around Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl.

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Does the Janhvi Kapoor-led Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl deserve all the hate coming its way? We also discuss progressive patriotism, the IAF’s efforts to clamp down on the film, and how self-censorship will ruin streaming.

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Hosted by Akhil Arora and Rohan Naahar, The Long Take is fully bootstrapped. Please consider donating if you enjoy our work.

The Long Take is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, JioSaavn, and wherever you get your podcasts.

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