In this episode, we're joined by our usual guests, Dhruv and Amartya, along with first-time guest Sayaree for our midyear movie roundup. Together, we discuss six films released so far in 2026 that have sparked conversation, surprised audiences, and shaped the year in cinema.
01:34- Obsession
25:47- Backrooms
37:39- Influence of mixed media on new generation filmmakers
43:22- Hokum
54:03- The Drama
1:07:53- Undertone (bonus rant :3)
1:10:18- Main Vaapas Aaunga (and Imtiaz Ali)
1:28:48- Satluj
1:45:31- Hero worship in movies and in general
1:51:47- Anticipating The Odyssey
1:57:29- Outro
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