The Awful & Awesome Entertainment Wrap

This week, it’s time to unwind and look back at our favourite moments and best clips from the past few weeks – from laughs to jabs. This special episode is free, unlike others behind the paywall. Subscribe to listen to our previous episodes.     Awful and Awesome will return with a new episode next week. Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack and Shekhar Home. They also review the movie Kalki 2898 AD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Balakrishna discuss the series Angry Young Men and Rhea Chakraborty’s podcast Chapter 2. Additionally, Balakrishna reviews Pa Ranjith’s new film Thangalaan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajaysree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri review the films Stree 2, The Union, and the Apple TV mini-series Defending Jacob. They also discuss the trailer for Kangana Ranaut’s film Emergency and an advertisement of Kalyan Jewellers. The duo are also joined by film critic Sucharita.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A whole lot of awful and awesome as Nainika Rathore and Abbas Momin review the films Trap, Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba  and Indian 2. The duo also discuss the viral Hanumankind song Big Dawgs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Nainika Rathore review the films Longlegs and Wicked Little Letters, and the series A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss Deadpool Wolverine, Sprint and the controversy surrounding the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. The duo are joined by standup comedian Radhika Vaz, who tells us about her standup special called ‘Jaat Bahu’.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the films Dune: Part Two and Maharaja, and the series Hijack.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the films Challengers, Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,  and the third season of Mirzapur. Abhinandan also shares his thoughts on the first and second seasons of Succession. Additionally, the duo discuss the media circus around the Ambani wedding.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abbas Momin discuss the films Kill, Rautu Ka Raaz and Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, and the third season of The Bear. This episode also features film critic Mayank Shekhar’s take on Kill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing A Family Affair:Rajyasree: Did you like it? Or, did you think it was totally mindless?Abhijeet: It was quite stupid, to be honest. Rajyasree: And something has happened to Zac Efron’s face. I think he’s been going to the same plastic surgeon as our Bollywood actors. This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and NL Subscriber Abhijeet Dangat discuss the films Federer: Twelve Final Days, A Family Affair and Sharmajee Ki Beti.This episode is outside the paywall. Watch it, enjoy it, and subscribe to Newslaundry, so you can tune in every week.Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.Audio Timecodes00:00 - Introductions00:45 - Topics01:26 - Announcement02:07 - Federer: 12 Days19:33 - Announcement 20:48 - A Family Affair28:02 - Sharmajee Ki Beti39:15 - Best picks of 2024 so far ReferencesNL Sena - NEET but not cleanFederer: Twelve Final DaysA Family AffairSharmajee Ki BetiSubscribe to Newslaundry Click here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and recorded by Priyali Dhingra and Shubang Gautam, edited by Umrav Singh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing Maharaj:Rajyasree: The maharaj in question is played by Jaideep Ahlawat.Deepanjana: And, his abs.Rajyasree: Yes. That’s a different cast member altogether because Jaideep has worked out a lot. I am very happy to see these results, I must say. This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Deepanjana Pal and Rajyasree Sen discuss the films Maharaj, Chandu Champion, The Fall Guy, and Do Aur Do Pyaar.  This episode is outside the paywall. Watch it, enjoy it, and subscribe to Newslaundry, so you can tune in every week.Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.Audio Timecodes00:00 - Introductions00:58 - Announcement 02:27 - Topics05:27 - Maharaj 27:00 - Chandu Champion38:38 - The Fall Guy49:10 - Subscribers letter49:35 - Do Aur Do PyaarReferencesNL Sena - NEET but not cleanMaharaj Chandu ChampionThe Fall GuyDo Aur Do PyaarSubscribe to Newslaundry Click here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and recorded by Priyali Dhingra, edited by Umrav Singh and Saif Ali Ekram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. This episode is outside the paywall. Watch it, enjoy it, and subscribe to Newslaundry, so you can tune in every week.Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.Timecodes00:00 - Introductions03:55 - Inside Out 212:18 - Announcement Newsable13:00 - The First Omen23:15 - Letter25:16 - Announcement Kashmir ki Kahani 25:32 - LSD 2ReferencesSubscribe to Newslaundry NewsableHow Newslaundry worked with its users to make its journalism more accessibleNL StoreInside Out 2The First OmenLSD 2Click here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and recorded by Shubang Gautam and edited by Samarendra K Dash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. This episode is outside the paywall. Watch it, enjoy it, and subscribe to Newslaundry, so you can tune in every week.Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.Timecodes00:00 - Introductions01:45 - Announcement 03:20 - Panchayat Season 313:25 - Letters16:05 - Hit Man28:48 - Letters31:18 - Eric45:56 - LettersReferencesSubscribe to Newslaundry NL StorePanchayat Season 3Hit ManTexas Monthly Hit Man ArticleEricJim Henson documentaryMan in FullThe RegimeThe Normal HeartClick here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and recorded by Shubang Gautam and edited by Hassan Bilal.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. This episode is outside the paywall. Watch it, enjoy it, and subscribe to Newslaundry, so you can tune in every week.Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.Timecodes00:00 - Introductions04:17 - ‘Cozi Boys' Ad10:05 - Letter 113:18 - Kevin Hart Mark Twain Prize21:37 - Announcement23:10 - Letter 225:55 - Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes35:20 - discussion on Jingles40:40 - Manjummel Boys1:01:00 - Letter 31:04:20 - Abish’s favourite films and shows1:11:30 - the concept of subscriber founded news ReferencesSon of AbishJourney of a Joke Kevin Hart’s Mark Twain Prize ceremonyKingdom of the Planet of the ApesManjummel BoysCozi Boys ad Subscribe to Newslaundry NewsableClick here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and recorded by Priyali Dhingra and Shubang Gautam and edited by Samarendra K Dash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.