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A fortnightly film podcast taking care of your next trip to the movies. Coming from, and to, a cinema near you. Any thoughts? Reach out and share your moviegoing memories: mattersofcine@gmail.com
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CiNEmatters, a podcast by Firstpost, tells you everything you always wanted to know about cinema from the North East of India. In the age of OTT, when entertainment from across the world is at our fingertips, cinema from the North East continues to remain elusive, and largely inaccessible beyond film festivals and exclusive screenings. Why? Through CiNEmatters, it is this 'why' that we attempt to explore — and more often than not realise that it does not have a single or easy answer — with o ...
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Host: Arshia Dhar Theme Music and Editing: Sourjyo Sinha Artwork: Adrija Ghosh *** Episode 5: Appa (2019) Language/Region: Nepali/North Bengal Director: Anmol Gurung Cast: Dayahang Rai, Siddhant Raj Tamang, Allona Kabo Lepcha, Tulsi Ghimire, Aruna Karki In the fifth episode of CiNEmatters, we shine the spotlight on Anmol Gurung's 2019 film Appa, a …
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Host: Arshia Dhar Theme Music and Editing: Sourjyo Sinha Artwork: Adrija Ghosh *** Episode 4: Phijigee Mani (2011) Language/Region: Manipuri/Manipur Streaming on: YouTube Director: Oinam Gautam Singh Cast: Gurumayum Bonny, Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi, Abenao Elangbam, Y Kumarjit, Shyamdhani, Shanti, Sorojini In the fourth episode of CiNEmatters…
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Host: Arshia Dhar Theme Music and Editing: Sourjyo Sinha Artwork: Adrija Ghosh *** Episode 3: Bokul (2015) Language/Region: Assamese/Assam Streaming on: Mubi Director: Reema Borah Cast: Urmila Mahanta, Kaushik Sharma, Nirab Das, Udayan Duarah, Bhaswati Patowary, Dwijen Mahanta, Ankita Borah, Anupam Borah In the third episode of CiNEmatters, we are …
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Host: Arshia Dhar Theme Music and Editing: Sourjyo Sinha Artwork: Adrija Ghosh *** Episode 2: Maj Rati Keteki (2017) Language/Region: Assamese/Assam Streaming on: Netflix Director: Santwana Bardoloi Cast: Adil Hussain, Shakil Imtiaz, Sulakshana Baruah, Mahendra Rabha, Bibhuti Bhushan Hazarika, Gayatri Sarma, Rahul Gautam Sarma, Kasvi Sonkorison, Pr…
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Host: Arshia Dhar Theme Music and Editing: Sourjyo Sinha Artwork: Adrija Ghosh *** Episode 1: Jwlwi: The Seed (2019) Language/Region: Bodo/Assam Streaming on: Moviesaints Director: Rajni Basumatary Cast: Rajni Basumatary, Shimang Chainary, Queen Hazarika, Sattyakee Dcom Bhuyan, Jayanta Narzary, Kanyakorn Kiratichotiyangkoon In our first episode, we…
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Host: Arshia Dhar Theme Music and Editing: Sourjyo Sinha Artwork: Adrija Ghosh CiNEmatters, a podcast by Firstpost, is your definitive guide to cinema from the North East of India. In the age of OTT, when entertainment in languages from across India and the world is just a click away on our screens, the same cannot be said about cinema from the Nor…
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Dust off those old kites and break out that tuppence you’ve been saving. A certain magical nanny is back, practically perfect in every way. The latest episode of Cinematters will go down without a spoonful of sugar, as Ella strays away from the big screen for a recommendation, and Dan’s inner musical fan rears its head.Returning 54 years after her …
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Breaking out of prison and into cinemas, The Old Man and the Gun opens with a wink and a tip of the hat. The Sundance kid is back on the big screen for possibly the final time – join Ella and Dan as they recommend foreign films, ponder directorial choices, and contemplate a life of crime for themselves.Whether you’re in the mood for a classic Sunda…
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Has two years obliviated your memory of an enchanted 1920s New York? Or have you been counting the days until the nifflers get loose again? This week, Cinematters turns its illuminated wand towards the continuing adventures of Newt Scamander, the magizoologist who’ll make you forget all about the boy who lived. Will the tenth film in the wizarding …
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Is this the real life? It's not just fantasy, it's a passionate Cinematters debate about the new biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. Telling the story of Freddie Mercury and Queen, it got Ella and Dan dancing even though the music doesn't always ring true. Featuring a roundup of our favourite moments, tune in for an explanation as to why the film feels all t…
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It was one small step for man, but a huge step for the Cinematters debate. With twinkly toes and stars in his eyes, La La Land director Damien Chazelle returns to direct Ryan Gosling as he takes on the role of Neil Armstrong in First Man. For this episode, Ella reveals what exactly makes the beautiful music really sound like aliens while Dan explai…
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Hey, we just wanted to take another look at A Star is Born, this week's new release and the reason why we'll never love again. Back from a Summer hiatus, Ella and Dan celebrate the film on everyone's minds, and find time to recommend space operas and Netflix dramas while also contemplating assaulting police officers (only off-duty), all the while r…
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