Lost and Found

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Welcome to OTTplay Lost and found, a podcast that tells you about critically-acclaimed yet lesser-known films and shows that you’ve probably not watched yet but should. This is an OTTplay Production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.

  1. 13/01/2025

    A Spy Among Friends

    This underrated gem focuses on the psychological cost of living in a world built on lies This show is atmospheric, stylish, and packed with razor-sharp dialogue that keeps you hanging on to every word The espionage genre has always been a playground for tension, deception, and moral ambiguity, capturing audiences with its shadowy corridors of secrecy. From Cold War classics like Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy to modern thrillers like The Americans, spy narratives often blur the lines between loyalty and betrayal. In today’s episode of Lost and Found, we’re diving into an underrated masterpiece that’s equal parts espionage thriller and emotional drama. If you’re into betrayal, intrigue, and complicated friendships, this one’s for you. Yep, we’re talking about the gripping series A Spy Among Friends, streaming now on SonyLIV with OTTplay Premium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    5 min

  2. 27/11/2024

    If These Walls Could Talk

    This Demi Moore-Sissy Spacey-Cher starrer shows how societal attitudes influenced women’s reproductive rights over decades With abortion rights once again under threat, the message in this HBO anthology film feels as urgent now as it did nearly three decades ago. Today, we’re revisiting a poignant, powerful, and, sadly, forgotten gem —the 1996 HBO film If These Walls Could Talk. This compelling anthology film chronicles the stories of three women grappling with unplanned pregnancies in three distinct eras: the 1950s, 1970s, and 1990s. This may be a modest made for TV film but it’s also one that resonates strongly even today, especially in light of the overturning of Roe v. Wade in the United States. Let’s unpack why this cinematic masterpiece deserves to be on your watchlist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    5 min

  3. 18/11/2024

    The Late Shift

    In the latest episode, we dive into an underrated film that captures the legendary battle for late-night supremacy with wit and gravitas. Each person has their own favourite Jimmy, it’s either Kimmel or Fallon but never both. Conan O'Brien may have pivoted to podcasts and perhaps, headlining that oddball travel show but the highlight of his CV remains being one of the most compelling hosts on TV. No one loves Meyers, everyone misses Trevor Noah and few may have managed to pull off a remarkable second innings like Jon Steward. Yes, you’ve guessed it! We’re talking exclusively about those TV hosts who’ve ruled over late-night television with their astounding wit, fluid interviewing skills and that distinguished chutzpah. And in today’s episode of Lost and Found, we’re delving into a film that’s based on the real-life rivalry between two talk show hosts in the 90s – yes, we’re alluding to the 1996 film, The Late Shift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    6 min

  4. 04/11/2024

    Why Mama is a lot more than a ghost story

    More than a typical horror, this Guillermo del Toro-produced film explores human and supernatural connections with depth and dread You may be just about recovering from your Halloween hangover but we at OTTplay believe in letting the chills flow throughout the year. So in today’s episode of Lost & Found, we’re delving into a rare horror film that had all the ingredients of a spine-tingler but didn’t get the attention it so rightfully deserved. We’re talking about Guillermo del Toro’s 2013 film Mama starring Jessica Chastain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    6 min

  5. 29/10/2024

    The forgotten masterpiece Cloverfield is the best monster movie you’ve not watched yet

    Those who love a good creature movie have very particular expectations. Having watched prehistoric reptiles wrestle like heavyweight champions and occasionally, even take on their fictional Japanese cousins who breathe fire, let’s just say, our sensibilities have been trained to expect the unexpected and some more. It’s like being wowed beyond imagination and blown to bits is the very least one would hope to take away from this experience. But in today’s episode of Lost and Found, we’re introducing you to a thrilling, edge-of-your-seat film that redefined the monster genre for modern audiences. Yes, we’re talking about Cloverfield. Nearly two decades on, this film still packs a punch, and is worth discovering or even rediscovering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    6 min

  6. 28/10/2024

    The dark comedy you didn’t know Pierce Brosnan nailed

    Why The Matador is Pierce Brosnan’s best-kept secret and why you need to watch it! Chance encounters sometimes lead to unimaginably delightful adventures. Particularly in films. From those strategically timed meet cutes in romcoms to diametrically opposite personalities being saddled together in complex circumstances. If this vague intro hasn’t triggered your imagination to guess which film we’re alluding to… let’s make your life easier and just tell you. In today’s episode of Lost and Found, we’re talking about The Matador, a film that brings suspense, laughter, and an unconventional charm that continues to captivate audiences nearly two decades after its theatrical release. The Pierce Brosnan-Greg Kinnear starrer revolves around a hitman and a distraught businessman having a chance encounter at a bar in Mexico and how their fates get stitched together in more ways than one. No prizes for guessing who plays what here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    6 min

  7. 21/10/2024

    The Art of the Steal

    Kurt Russell-Matt Dillon’s underrated gem will make you fall in love with heist movies Russell plays a suave, larger-than-life criminal in this underrated heist movie When one thinks of heists movies, critically-acclaimed films such as Reservoir Dogs and Dog Day Afternoon or popular blockbusters such as Ocean’s Eleven or Now You See Me spring to mind. But there are forgotten heist movies that didn’t get their due and deserve to be revisited. In today’s episode of Lost and Found, we’re talking about the slick, stylish, and criminally-underrated film The Art of the Steal that’s perfect for a laid-back evening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    6 min

  8. 24/09/2024

    Nirbashito - This underrated gem is a telling story of freedom of speech

    Churni Ganguly plays an author in exile as her work threatens the political establishment in Nirbashito . It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that we live in extremely divisive times. The level of intolerance and rejection of ideas and ideologies that don’t concur with our own has to be unprecedented. This prompts us to revisit this lesser-known and perhaps, underrated Bengali film Nirbashito. It’s one of those rare films that strikes a delicate balance between artistic storytelling and emotional resonance, while remaining just as relevant even today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    5 min
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Welcome to OTTplay Lost and found, a podcast that tells you about critically-acclaimed yet lesser-known films and shows that you’ve probably not watched yet but should. This is an OTTplay Production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.

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  • Channel
    HT Smartcast
  • Creator
    OTTplay - HT Smartcast
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © HTSmartcast
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