Immersive Cinema Podcast

Yadhu Krishnan P

I talk passionately about pop culture (movies, TV series, Manga, Games, Books, etc.) with other Filmstagram pages. The language used is mostly Tamil unless quoted otherwise [English or Malayalam] in the brackets. . My page: https://www.instagram.com/immersive_cinema/ . Intro Music by Shyam: https://instagram.com/_s.h.y.a.m_._?igshid=OGRjNzg3M2Y= . My book 'Hosur Secrets': https://amzn.eu/d/9Aw32no . My book 'Kannur To Hosur': https://amzn.eu/d/83OtnEv . We have done episodes on various topics, If you're new here - check out whatever interests you and don't forget to rate our podcast.

  1. Season 04 Episode 10 - Spotlight with "Gaganachari" Director Arun Chandu

    07/25/2024

    Season 04 Episode 10 - Spotlight with "Gaganachari" Director Arun Chandu

    In this episode, co-hosted by Adithiyan M (@curioseradithiyan) and Devi (@film.trance) is a conversation with the Arun Chandu (@arunchandu), the director of the latest sensational hit Malayalam Sci-Fi mockumentary film "Gaganachari" now running in theatres. They discuss about his journey into filmmaking, the making process of "Gaganachari", his love for Sci-fi, western pop culture, nostalgia for Offbeat Malayalam films, Thiyagarajan Kumararaja connect and his future endeavours. This is a two-hour long podcast and for the first time we tried video podcast. Check out the episode and let us know your feedback! Timestamps: 0:00-01:03-Podcast Intro 01:05-02:44-Warmup 02:45-04:37-Childhood 04:38-09:35-Handling the spotlight 09:36-12:40-Journey into films 12:45-15:52-Unrealized "Broadcast" and inital films reception 15:53-23:27-Pitching "Gaganachari" 23:32-26:27-Minimal setting for "Gaganachari" 26:28-32:25-Pop culture references 32:27-40:42-Retro Tech and AI in films 40:45-45:52-Humor and Sci-Fi blend 45:55-50:29-Climate Fiction genre 50:30-54:15-Co-writing process 54:30-58:00-Offbeat nostalgia 58:05-1:04:40-Orwellian Satire and Censorship 1:04:50-1:11:20-Anarkali Marikar as "Aliyamma" 1:11:33-1:18:00-Female Superhero in "Gaganachari" universe? 1:18:05-1:20:40-The Cat Dichotomy 1:21:00-1:23:50-Thiyagarajan Kumarraja influence 1:24:04-1:30:55-"Vasthuhara" connect and homecoming 1:31:00-1:33:24-Film Festival Circuit 1:33:30-1:39:12-Sci-fi accessibility in India 1:36:38-1:40:00-Changing Aspect Ratios 1:41:00-1:51:27-Conclusion 1:51:27-1:52:24-Podcast Outro

    1h 53m
  2. Season 04 Episode 08 - Perfect Days - Naaliki Naalaiku!

    06/27/2024

    Season 04 Episode 08 - Perfect Days - Naaliki Naalaiku!

    In this episode, new host Jayesh (Butter Biscuit Podcast) and our co-host Adithiyan (@curioseradithiyan) will be discussing the 2023 Japanese Film "Perfect Days" directed by Wim Wenders. This discussion will cover the facets that captured our attention in the film, the style of Wim Wenders, the philosophy of the film and what makes a day, perfect. Please tune in to this episode and give us your feedback, makkale! Watch "Perfect Days" in MUBI! Language: Tamil Further Reference sources: 1. Kōji Yakusho on finding happiness in simplicity, perfect days, and working with Wim Wenders (2024) YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GliCcgSbA8 2.Perfect days: Philosophical analysis (2024) YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9vuIDykwQI 3. Perfect days: Philosophical analysis (2024) YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9vuIDykwQI 4. Perfect Days (2024) A cinematic ode to the ordinary | in-depth film review (2024) YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJLxi_r2rQw 5. Unraveling the meaning of the final scene in perfect days - review (2024) YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtmxoZnWkoQ 6. A ★★★★★ review of perfect days (2023) ‎’Perfect Days’ review by Adithiyan Curioser • Letterboxd. Available at: https://letterboxd.com/curioseradi/film/perfect-days-2023/ 7. Perfect days review – Wim Wenders’s Zen Japanese drama is his best feature film in years (2024) The Guardian. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/feb/25/perfect-days-review-wim-wenders-koji-yakusho-tokyo-toilet-cleaner 8. Kader, M. (2023) ’perfect days’ - phenomenal and philosophical. A film review, Medium. Available at: https://marva-writes.medium.com/perfect-days-phenomenal-and-philosophical-a-film-review-ceffdbaded69 9. BFI (2024) Perfect days review: The beauty of the Everyday, BFI. Available at: https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/reviews/perfect-days-wim-wenders-captures-beauty-everyday-his-best-fiction-film-since-wings-desire 10. Perfect days - official soundtrack Spotify. Available at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4FCySdtvSlHZtaXyNs7Ejr End Credits Music: Title: Perfect Days Cover by Dan Van Nard Original composition: Lou Reed Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn8RdVGdIMc All rights for the music belong to the respective artists and no copyright infringement is intended! Instagram: Immersive Cinema (@immersive_cinema) Curioser Adithiyan (@curioseradithiyan) Jayesh (@jayeshmurali)

    1h 13m

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I talk passionately about pop culture (movies, TV series, Manga, Games, Books, etc.) with other Filmstagram pages. The language used is mostly Tamil unless quoted otherwise [English or Malayalam] in the brackets. . My page: https://www.instagram.com/immersive_cinema/ . Intro Music by Shyam: https://instagram.com/_s.h.y.a.m_._?igshid=OGRjNzg3M2Y= . My book 'Hosur Secrets': https://amzn.eu/d/9Aw32no . My book 'Kannur To Hosur': https://amzn.eu/d/83OtnEv . We have done episodes on various topics, If you're new here - check out whatever interests you and don't forget to rate our podcast.