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While discussing LSD 2:
Abbas: This was the movie of our times.
Nainika: Maybe, if you can stomach the movie. It is NOT an easy watch.
Abbas: Ten minutes ago, you spoke about a movie where a woman gives birth to the anti-christ and THAT WAS FINE.
Nainika: That was easy because you know it’s not real.
This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Nainika Rathore and Abbas Momin discuss the films LSD 2, Inside Out 2, and The First Omen. 
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Timecodes
00:00 - Introductions
03:55 - Inside Out 2
12:18 - Announcement Newsable
13:00 - The First Omen
23:15 - Letter
25:16 - Announcement Kashmir ki Kahani 
25:32 - LSD 2
References
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Newsable
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Inside Out 2
The First Omen
LSD 2
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While discussing Hit Man: 
Abbas: I was never bored for a second.
Rajyasree: This was fun especially compared to another Glen Powell movie I saw.
Abbas: Which one?
Rajyasree: It had Sydney Sweeney in it.
Abbas: Anyone But You.
Rajyasree: Yeah, you feel like shooting him and Sydney and then yourself also. 
This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abbas Momin discuss the TVF show Panchayat Season 3, the mini series Eric and the film Hit Man. 
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Timecodes
00:00 - Introductions
01:45 - Announcement 
03:20 - Panchayat Season 3
13:25 - Letters
16:05 - Hit Man
28:48 - Letters
31:18 - Eric
45:56 - Letters
References
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NL Store
Panchayat Season 3
Hit Man
Texas Monthly Hit Man Article
Eric
Jim Henson documentary
Man in Full
The Regime
The Normal Heart
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While discussing Manjummel Boys: 
Abish Mathew: I’m a very easy cryer. 
Abhinandan: Then you should watch a film with her. 
Rajyasree: Like in Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham also I cried.
Abish: But you didn’t like Manjummel Boys?
Rajyasree: I cried in Planet of the Apes one time.
Abhinandan: I cried that why the f*ck am I here!
This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen, Abhinandan Sekhri, and comedian Abish Mathew discuss Manjummel Boys, Kevin Hart’s Mark Twain Prize, The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the new ‘Cozi Boys’ ad, and why subscriber-funded news matters. 
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Timecodes
00:00 - Introductions
04:17 - ‘Cozi Boys' Ad
10:05 - Letter 1
13:18 - Kevin Hart Mark Twain Prize
21:37 - Announcement
23:10 - Letter 2
25:55 - Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
35:20 - discussion on Jingles
40:40 - Manjummel Boys
1:01:00 - Letter 3
1:04:20 - Abish’s favourite films and shows
1:11:30 - the concept of subscriber founded news 

References
Son of Abish
Journey of a Joke 
Kevin Hart’s Mark Twain Prize ceremony
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Manjummel Boys
Cozi Boys ad 
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While discussing Heeramandi :
Rajyasree: If you wear velvet and zardozi in the heat of Lahore, you won’t have a nawab around you because you will be stinking.
Abhinandan: As if the nawabs themselves were smelling of roses, they were probably piss-drunk. 
Rajyasree: Chee, chee, chee!
Abhinandan:  It’s such a stupid concept, it took me three days to watch 24-odd minutes.
This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar and the films Unfrosted and The Idea of You. Abhinandan recommends Saba Dewan’s documentary, The Other Song.
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Timecodes
00:00 - Introductions
03:51 - Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar
20:09 - The Other Song - Abhinandan’s Recommendation
29:44 - Announcements
31:45 - Unfrosted
38:55 - Letter
40:57 - The Idea of You
44:24 - May December - Rajyasree’s Recommendation
49:18 - Kettan Singh and Met Gala 
References
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NewsAble
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar
The Other Song
Unfrosted
The Idea of You
May December
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While discussing Laapataa Ladies:
Rajyasree: It was a sweet film. I cried at the end.
Abhinandan: Which is so rare. You cry in every film, even in Ram Ratan Dhan Payo.
 
Rajyasree: It’s Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. In fact, you almost cried upon realising what a shit film it was. I cried in Chennai Express.
This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the films Scoop, Laapataa Ladies, and Amar Singh Chamkila. Abhinandan also shares some entertaining pop culture headlines he came across. 
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Producer’s note: The films and series reviewed in this episode were reviewed earlier, but Rajyasree and Abhinandan have new perspectives to offer.  
Timecodes
00:00 - Introductions
3:04 - Pop culture headlines by Abhinandan
9:05 - Letters and an apology by Rajyasree
14:25 - Laapataa Ladies 
28:15 - Amar Singh Chamkila
35:45 - Scoop
41:40 - Some more political ads and songs 
References
Amar Singh Chamkila
Scoop
Laapataa Ladies 
Shivsena UBT Hindi Advertisement
BJP rap song
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While discussing Ferrari:
Rajyasree: In House of Gucci, I felt Adam Driver overacted. 
Abbas: Everyone in that film was given a brief to overact. 
Rajyasree: Yeah a bit over the top...actually it's their version of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.
This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abbas Momin discuss the films Ferrari and Aavesham, and Rajyasree gives her thoughts on the series Ripley.
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Timecodes
00:00 - Introductions
02:11 - Ferrari
16:48 - Letter
17:27 - Rajyasree’s take on Ripley
27:30 - NL TNM Election Fund
28:41 - Aavesham
35:32 - Backlash to Chamkila review
References
General Elections 2024 Fund
Ferrari
Ripley
The Talented Mr. Ripley
Aavesham 
Amar Singh Chamkila

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