Immersive Cinema Podcast

In this episode, Adithiyan (@curioseradithiyan)will be interacting with the Writer, Actor and Producer of the latest independent Hindi feature film "Andaman" now currently streaming on OpenTheatre OTT. He will be sharing a glimpse of his journey into independent filmmaking, the hassles faced while filming "Andaman" during the COVID-19 time, his inspirations ranging from Thiyagarajan Kumarrarja to Werner Herzog, building a platform for Indie film distribution and a breakdown of his film "Andaman". Personally, happy to be a small part of this film as a media partner among my Filmstagram friends. Listen to the full episode and let us know your feedback! Watch the film "Andaman" using this link and support good independent cinema: https://www.opentheatre.in/courses/andaman-65e492b1c72841589cb83f45?affCode=UFBJHL

*This episode contains heavy spoilers for the movie* . Cinematographer Advaitha Gurumurthy joins again along with his associate cinematographers - Karthik, Sagar, Achyuth and Keerthi to discuss Sapta Sagaradaache Ello - Side B movie. He gives us a breakdown of many cool shots while also delving deeply into the technicalities like lighting, lens composure, framing, etc. If you haven't heard our SSE Side A episode, give that also a listen. . His Instagram: https://instagram.com/advaithaambara?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== . A very special thanks to Curiouser Adhithiyan for helping me with the inputs.

2023 was a rich year for movies, we have the most ambitious cross-over yet with a lot of recurring guests from previous episodes to discuss the best movies of last year.

A solo episode by Yadhu to reflect upon mental health in today's society and some ways to avoid getting into pitfalls of void.

It's a common phenomenon to see some (most) Tamil commercial movies struggling to maintain the momentum they built up for the interval block carry on till the end. In this episode your host Yadhu and Curioser Adhithiyan talk about this issue with Film Page carpe_diem_movies. We take examples of various movies including other languages to showcase how this isn't a recent problem. . His page: https://instagram.com/carpe_diem_movies?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== . Correction 1 - Thevar Magan and Spadikam were directed by two different Bharathans

In this episode, Adithiyan (@curioseradithiyan)will be interacting with Filmmaker Samarth Mahajan (@some.arth.mahajan) on his latest National Award-winning documentary film "Borderlands" which had a great run in the film festival circuit. We will be discussing his passion for non-fiction storytelling, the conceptualization and production struggle behind "Borderlands" and the current landscape of the Indian Documentary medium. Personally, happy to be a small part of this documentary as a media partner among my Filmstagram friends. Listen to the full episode and let us know your feedback! . Check out the full documentary "Borderlands" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KKDkFo1IQ8 . Samarth Mahajan's Insta ID: @some.arth.mahajan-https://www.instagram.com/some.arth.mahajan/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

In this episode Curioser Adithiyan and Hari Nag touch upon the latest venture of Martin Scorsese "Killers of Flower moon" - an epic crime drama saga. They discuss the historical context, the production and the facets that made a lasting impression from the film. . The References used in our podcast: 1) About the term "Indians": https://www.umass.edu/legal/derrico/shoshone/indian.html 2) About the term "Reservation": https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev3_055593.pdf 3) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Native_American_name_controversy 4) https://www.famous-trials.com/osage-home/2378-the-osage-reign-of-terror-murder-trials-an-account 5) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trail_of_Tears 6) https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/doctrine_of_discovery#:~:text=The%20doctrine%20of%20discovery%20refers,acquires%20rights%20on%20that%20land. 7) "Diabetes" and Native Americans: https://slate.com/culture/2023/10/killers-of-the-flower-moon-movie-mollie-burkhart-diabetes-indigenous-native-osage-history.html#:~:text=The%20condition%20plays%20a%20pivotal,“the%20white%20man%27s%20food.” 8) https://nativeviewpoint.com/native-viewpoint-film-review-killers-of-the-flower-moon/ 9) https://atribecalledgeek.com/review-killers-of-the-flower-moon/ 10) https://biotech.law.lsu.edu/blaw/bt/smallpox/who/red-book/9241561106_chp5.pdf 11) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wounded_Knee_Massacre 12) https://www.palmstrading.com/the-owl-a-nuanced-symbol-in-native-american-cultures/#:~:text=punishment%20and%20sickness.-,To%20this%20day%2C%20practitioners%20of%20Native%20American%20spiritual%20traditions%20hold,spiritual%20leaders%20of%20their%20religion. 13) https://www.tulsahistory.org/exhibit/1921-tulsa-race-massacre/ 14) Osage Murders short docu by PBS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5OiFBNlYkY 15) Sacheen Littlefeather at the Oscars Ceremony on behalf of Marlon Brando: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QUacU0I4yU 16) Sacheen Littlefeather's whole speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0PViD48uO8 17) Indigenous insight on "Killers of the flower moon": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgN9qf5b1BA&t=201s 18) Apple music inteview of Martin scorsese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4WL11xKIBk&t=44s 19) Letterboxd interview of Scorsese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9hck1PfGLk&t=485s 20) "Killers of the flower moon: Osage Murders and the birth of FBI" written by David Grann 21) "Killers of the flower moon" opening night press conference at Cannes '23: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjTLEfFuPeM 22) Production of "Killers of the flower moon": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi45SkN2OHY

Zaid Aftab is a young indie filmmaker who has made two feature films. We discuss the movies and how he got into this, with a small message for aspiring filmmakers at the end. Both the movies are free to watch on YouTube. . Instagram https://www.instagram.com/i.am.eldiaz/ . The Printer And The Boy https://youtu.be/VxqPqeZk108?si=gy7A8d0YJeh0GHu9 . Running Away From Here https://youtu.be/9bpCOUnTYeM?si=OPNU3MBb-XKw8OY7

*This episode contains heavy spoilers for the movie* . Cinematographer Advaitha Gurumurthy recollects his experiences while shooting Sapta Sagaradaache Ello - Side A movie. We also discuss our favourite shots in the movie, the colour palette, the nature metaphors, movies that inspired him and so much more interesting snippets. . His Instagram: https://instagram.com/advaithaambara?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== . A very special thanks to Curiouser Adhithiyan for helping me with the inputs and to Karthik for making this possible.

Dhruv from Queen Is Dead Film Podcast joins us to discuss Yorgos Lanthimos filmography. This contains heavy spoilers for all 4 movies that we covered. Dhruv (Terminal Cinema): https://instagram.com/terminalcinema?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Queenisdead.filmpodcast: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== . https://spotify.link/h80lN1pNJDb

Most of us live a sedentary lifestyle and having a fitness routine is another chore to balance. Tune in to this episode to hear Levi narrate his expert opinion on the gym, diet and nutrition. Protein should be a necessary part of our everyday meal and a deficiency can lead to various health issues. This episode isn't just for Gym bros and other fitness enthusiasts but for anyone who's on the fence about making a considerable change in their life.

Jayesh, Adhithiyan and I discuss the positive side of internet. Internet is not always a toxic echo chamber, it can also be a good thing if used in the right way. Check out this episode if you want a break from all the toxicity.

Pratheesh Sekar returns to talk about more gaming stuff along with another guest Shiyam Ganesh. We mainly touch upon the games we grew up playing like GTA San Andreas and Assassin's Creed 2. Tune into our nostalgia filled episode.

Vicknesh is an FX artist who has worked on movies "like Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania", together we talk about how VFX or CGI is implemented in movies. We also discuss some critical milestones in the Indian cinema industry that were revolutionary for this technical field.

We discuss director Innaritu's movies in this episode, specifically Amores Perros, 21 Grams, Babel, Birdman and Revenant.

In this episode, we talk about my second book "Kannur To Hosur" which was released last month in detail - my publishing experience, my writing process, Hosur book fair and what the readers felt. This episode is divided into two segments - Curioser Adhithiyan hosts the first part and the second part is just a discourse between the book's editor, Film Trance, Iffiepete and me. If you're an aspiring writer trying to publish your first book, definitely tune into this episode. Or if you have already read the book, listen to this episode for some interesting snippets.

Join us for a deep dive into the world of Vinland Saga, where we explore the characters, plot, and themes of this epic historical anime. We'll be analyzing the moral dilemmas faced by the characters, the historical accuracy of the show, and the stunning animation that brings this story to life. Whether you're a fan of the manga, anime, or both, this podcast is the perfect companion to your Vinland Saga journey. So grab your headphones and join us on this epic adventure! ***Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the anime seasons 1 and 2*** Manga spoilers from [35:00]

The Lord of The Rings in-depth discussion about books lore and movie.

A deep dive into the game called Last of Us Part 1, those who haven't played it can listen to this episodes until you come to the spoilers warning.

We discuss the best movies that we have watched so far in 2023. Poster credits: Curioser Adhithiyan