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It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland PodcastSpies in Disguise (2019)In this episode of the 'It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland Podcast,' hosts Alex Marcus and Manish Mathur answer the question no one was asking, what would happen if Tom Holland turned Will Smith into a pigeon? In the podcast, they review the film’s high concept premise, it’s lofty ambitions to craft a family friendly spy thriller with a message about police brutality and why being more proactive at avoiding the use of lethal force should be a virtue. They also wonder if Tom is getting type cast as a beta millennial soy boy, whether Reba was the producers’ first...
2026-01-201h 19It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland PodcastThe Current War (2019) with Matt TaylorIn this episode of the 'It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland Podcast,' hosts Alex Marcus and Manish Mathur explore the battle for electricity in Alfonso Gomez Rejon’s long delayed The Current War! Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon, Katherine Waterston, Nicholas Hoult and Tom Holland, the film depicts the rivalry between Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse during the 1880s War of the Currents. In the podcast, Alex and Manish welcome guest Matt Taylor, host of the And The Winner Still Is and the Way Too Early Oscar Podcast for The Pop Break. The three of them discuss the film’s troubled release...
2026-01-061h 12It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland PodcastSpider-Man: Far From Home (2019)In this episode of the 'It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland Podcast,' hosts Alex Marcus and Manish Mathur take a trip with Tom all the way to Europe for the Spider-Man MCU sequel: Far From Home! Starring Tom Holland, Jake Gyllenhaal, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Angourie Rice, Tony Revolori, Marisa Tomei, Jon Favreau, Cobie Smulders, and Samuel L. Jackson, this Jon Watts 2019 superhero comedy takes our Peter Parker out of his element in more ways than one. In the podcast, Alex and Manish talk about Jake Gyllenhaal’s iconic performance, the post-Snap MCU world, and the Nick Fury characterization. Also, they...
2025-12-171h 51It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland PodcastAvengers: Endgame (2019)In this episode of the 'It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland Film Podcast,' hosts Alex Marcus and Manish Mathur return to the MCU with an in depth discussion on Avengers: Endgame. This film hit theaters in April 2019 and delivered one of the most critically and commercially successful films in history. Directed, once again, by Joe & Anthony Russo and written by screenwriting team Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely, the film starred pretty much everyone in the MCU, but mainly Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Brie Larson, Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo, Paul Rudd, Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper, Karen Gi...
2025-12-021h 47It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland PodcastAvengers: Infinity War (2018)In this episode of the 'It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland Film Podcast,' hosts Alex Marcus and Manish Mathur analyze one of the biggest movies in Tom’s career and Hollywood as whole. Avengers: Infinity War hit theaters in April 2018 and shocked audiences all over the world. Starring a massive number of MCU stars like Josh Brolin, Robert Downey Jr, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Karen Gillian, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, Danai Gurira, Chadwick Boseman, Benedict Cumberbatch, and of course Tom Holland. We’re missing a lot of people of course, but the Joe and Anthony Russo ep...
2025-11-191h 46It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland PodcastPilgrimage (2017) with Caroline SiedeIn this episode of the 'It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland Film Podcast,' hosts Alex Marcus and Manish Mathur discuss one of Tom’s least known films: the religious epic Pilgrimage. Released in 2017 but shot much earlier, the film stars Jon Bernthal, Richard Armitage, John Lynch, and Staley Wbber. Directed by Brendan Muldowney, the film is intense, violent, but perhaps more philosophical than you might think. Alex and Manish are joined by Girl Culture’s Caroline Siede. The three of them go into the themes, violence, filmmaking, and design of this forgotten movie. Much is made about Jon Bernthal’s unique star po...
2025-11-041h 16It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland PodcastSpider-Man: Homecoming (2017)In this episode of the 'It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland Film Podcast,' hosts Alex Marcus and Manish Mathur analyze Tom’s breakout hit Spider-Man: Homecoming from 2017. The MCU teen movie was Tom’s first major starring role, and he knocked it out of the park. Co-starring Marisa Tomei, Michael Keaton, Jacob Batalon, Laura Harrier, Zendaya, Job Favreau, and Robert Downey Jr., the movie is a landmark movie for the MCU, Tom, Zendaya, and Spider-Man himself. Alex and Manish dive into the movie, its high school comedy charms, charming cast, and place in th larger MCU. They talk about Tom Holland’s winn...
2025-10-211h 11It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland PodcastLip Sync Battle: Tom Holland vs. Zendaya (2017)In this episode, hosts Alex Marcus and Manish Mathur delve into the viral Lip Sync Battle moment that solidified Tom Holland's status as an internet icon. They discuss the cultural impact of Holland's fearless and committed performance of Rihanna's 'Umbrella,' exploring how it showcased his unique blend of talent, charisma, and willingness to subvert traditional masculine norms. The episode also covers memorable moments from the press tours of Spider-Man: Homecoming, highlighting the authenticity and charm that have made Holland an enduring superstar. Additionally, the hosts reflect on various PR moments, critiquing the overuse of certain tropes whi...
2025-10-071h 08It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland PodcastThe Lost City of Z (2017) with Justin ManciniIn this episode of the 'It's Tom-plicated: Tom Holland Film Podcast,' hosts Alex Marcus and Manish Mathur analyze the 2016 family thriller Edge of Winter directed by James Gray! This film follows the adventures of Percival Fawcett (Charlie Hunnam) as ventures into the Amazon to improve his rank by proving a discovery of an advanced society deep in the rain forest. The film also features scene stealing supporting performances from Sienna Miller and Robert Pattinson and a Young British Performer of the Year Award Nominated performance by Tom Holland as Fawcett’s sensitive and often neglected eldest son.Joining the pod to break...
2025-09-161h 27It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland PodcastEdge of Winter (2016)In this episode of the 'It's Tom-plicated: Tom Holland Film Podcast,' hosts Alex Marcus and Manish Mathur analyze the 2016 family thriller Edge of Winter directed by Rob Connolly! This film follows a teenage Tom Holland and his younger brother, played by Percy Hynes White, as they are forced to survive a snow storm in the woods with their increasingly unhinged, estranged father (Joel Kinnaman)!Alex and Manish deep dive on this forgotten Canadian thriller, including how both young performers managed an underdeveloped screenplay and Joel Kinnanman struggled to navigate a tricky performance under the watchful eye of a first time director...
2025-09-0250 minIt's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland PodcastCaptain America: Civil War (2016)In this episode of the 'It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland Film Podcast,' hosts Alex Marcus and Manish Mathur arrive at the MCU with Tom Holland’s first appearance as Peter Parker in Captain America: Civil War. The 2016 film was directed by Joe and Anthony Russo. The cast is massive but includes Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Don Cheadle, Chadwick Boseman, Daniel Bruhl, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Marisa Tomei, Jeremy Renner, William Hurt, Alfre Woodard, and a host of others. Alex and Manish explore the complex moral and ethical dilemmas in the film, especially as it relates to the controver...
2025-08-191h 35It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland PodcastIn the Heart of the Sea (2015) with Ben MillerIn this episode of the 'It's Tom-plicated: Tom Holland Film Podcast,' hosts Alex Marcus and Manish Mathur analyze the 2015 action adventure film In the Heart of the Sea directed by Ron Howard! Featuring an ensemble cast including Chris Hemsworth, Ben Walker, Cillian Murphy, Ben Whishaw, Tom Holland, Brendan Gleason, and Michelle Fairley, the movie is the origin story of Moby Dick. The Herman Melville stans can rejoice!Alex and Manish are joined by Ben Miller to dive into this movie, its structure, performances, and visual effects. Though not a well-remembered movie, should it be remembered as a forgotten classic? The...
2025-08-051h 26It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland PodcastBilly Elliot: The Musical Live (2014)In this episode of the 'It's Tom-plicated: Tom Holland Film Podcast,' hosts Alex Marcus and Manish Mathur analyze the filmed production of the West End musical Billy Elliot! Based on the Oscar winning Stephen Daldry film, Billy Elliot: The Musical premiered in London in 2005 to both critical and commercial success including 4 Olivier awards. The musician transferred to Broadway to further acclaim. In 2014, the production was filmed live which is what this podcast is about. Tom Holland played the title role in London from 2008 to 2010 before his career on film, and he returns along with all the previous Bil...
2025-07-151h 08It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland PodcastLocke (2014)In this episode of the 'It's Tom-plicated: Tom Holland Film Podcast,' hosts Alex Marcus and Manish Mathur take a drive with another Tom in the experimental Tom Hardy film Locke. They explore the film's hook, supporting voice performances, and the central performance from Tom Hardy. They debate the emotional resonance of the film's family drama. The discussion also goes into Tom Holland's supporting performance, how fun it must have been to record with an all-star cast, and whether the movie works in one location. Highlights include discussion of the twists in the movie, including some bizarre directorial choices. ...
2025-07-021h 01It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland PodcastHow I Live Now (2013)In this episode of the 'It's Tom-plicated: Tom Holland Film Podcast,' hosts Alex Marcus and Manish Mathur delve into Tom Holland's second ever film performance in the 2013 film 'How I Live Now,' starring Saoirse Ronan and George MacKay. They discuss the film's controversial themes, including the problematic cousin romance and the abrupt shift from bucolic life to apocalyptic chaos. The episode covers general thoughts, critical reception, what Zendaya might think, most emotional moments, important collaborators, classic film pairings, and whether Tom Holland's talents were well-used. Highlights include critiques of the film's world-building and narrative coherence, as well as its cu...
2025-06-1759 minIt's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland PodcastThe Impossible (2012)In this episode of the 'It's Tom-plicated: Tom Holland Film Podcast,' hosts Alex Marcus and Manish Mathur delve into Tom Holland's breakout film 'The Impossible'. They explore the film's plot, themes of survival and hope, and the emotional performances, particularly by Holland and Naomi Watts. The discussion also touches on the film's reception, J.A. Bayona's direction, and the moral dilemmas faced by the characters during the tsunami disaster. The hosts reflect on their personal connections to the film and its craftsmanship, highlighting the impact of the narrative and performances. The conversation also touches on Tom Holland...
2025-06-031h 05It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland PodcastIntroductionIn the inaugural episode of the 'It's Tom-plicated: Tom Holland Film Podcast,' hosts Alex Marcus and Manish Mathur introduce their ambitious plan to cover every movie featuring Tom Holland. They explore his journey from 'Billy Elliot' understudy to Hollywood superstar, discuss his unique persona and career choices, and outline their approach for future episodes. With a special focus on his transition from Peter Parker to diversified roles, the podcast promises in-depth analysis, fun segments, and insights into Tom Holland's evolution as an actor. Future episodes will delve into his films, TV appearances, stage performances, and viral moments, beginning...
2025-05-2020 minIt's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland PodcastPromoWelcome to It’s Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland podcast, where hosts Alex Marcus & Manish Mathur chart the impossible odyssey of their favorite internet boyfriend, Tom Holland, from Billy Elliot understudy to Spectacular Super Star!
2025-05-1900 min
Let's Talk, MelbourneE39. Let's Talk, Movies with Manish Mathur - Zoya AktharAs the final episode of the film series on Hindi cinemas most influential directors, Manish Mathur and I discuss the career and influence of Zoya Akthar.Zoya made her debut with a smashing, now cult movie Lucky By chance, she went on to make many good movies and not so good adaptation of the Archies comics. On the episode we talk about her films, her visual and writing style and her influence and legacy and he take on class commentary.I am always delighted to have Manish on the pod...
2025-05-041h 24
Bollywood DraftsFavorite Directors Top 10Favorite Directors Top 10
This episode, Bollywood Drafts is taking a break from the usual format. Your host and moderator Manish welcomes Aahil for a casual ranking of their 10 favorite directors. They each picked ten and chose a film to represent that director's career. The conversation includes heavyweights and more lowkey filmmakers, and brings up nostalgia, innovation, and just pure emotions around film!
The players:
Aahil (@vertigay314)
Manish (@vertigay314)
Follow @BollywoodDrafts on Twitter, TheManish89 on Letterboxd, and @manishm89 on Instagram.
Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the...
2025-04-131h 35
Bollywood DraftsWomen's Wrongs Top 10Women's Wrongs Top 10
After celebrating inspiring stories about women's perseverance in the previous episode, Bollywood Drafts is flipping the coin. It's time for the Women's Wrongs Top 10, with movies about bad girls, women committing crimes, and taking their lives in their own hands. Through any means necessary! Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in finding the top 10 "women's wrongs" movies as we close out International Women's History Month!
The players:
Erin (@erinefraser)
Erin on Instagram: @balconycocktails
Bollywood Is for Lovers podcast
Trash Art and the Movies podcast
2025-03-271h 37
Bollywood DraftsWomen's Rights Top 13Women's Rights Top 13
For Women's History Month this March, Bollywood Drafts is doing a two-part episode celebrating women's stories: both the inspiring and the salacious! For part 1, host and moderator Manish looks for the top 13 "women's rights" movies. These are films about liberation, independence, freedom, and survival. With movies across all genres, this category is wide open and expansive!
The players:
LLN (@ThisIsLLN)
LLN on Letterboxd: thisislln
Shivani (@shivani510)
Shivani on Letterboxd: Shivani_T
Stacey (@bollywriter)
Stacey @ BollySpice: https://bollyspice.com/
S...
2025-03-133h 59
Bollywood DraftsNRI Movies Top 10NRI Movies Top 10
On Bollywood Drafts, we're ranking movies based outside of India! Whether it's the US, the UK, Australia, Canada or South Africa, or anywhhere, we're looking at the NRI experience. What are some similarities these movies have? What do they say about the life outside of India, the connection to back home, and the divide between the past and the future? Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) to find the top 10!
The players:
Aaditya (@stelladillli)
Aaditya's writing: https://medium.com/@aadiagg
Aaditya on Instagram: @intnlmnlgue
K...
2025-02-272h 18
Bollywood DraftsMarriage Stories Top 10Marriage Stories Top 10
Happy Valentine's Day from Bollywood Drafts! For the 3rd season premiere, we are ranking marriage stories on the podcast! What happens after happily ever after? These movies track the ups and downs of marriage, 'til death--or an affair or unemployment or in-laws--do us part! Join host and moderator Manish in finding the top 10 marriage movies in Bollywood!
The players:
Manish (@vertigay314)
Melanie (@PardesiYT)
https://www.youtube.com/@PardesiReviews
Shah (@theshahshahid)
Shah at The Movie Blog: https://www.themovieblog.com/author/shah-shahid/
2025-02-132h 10
Filmi LadiesFilmi Ladies episode 130: love trianglesHappy Valentine's Day!
What could be a messier and filmier way to celebrate Valentine's than discussing that most dramatic of story lines - the love triangle?
Guest Manish Mathur joins us on this episode where we discuss Manmarziyaan (2018), Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), and Shakespearewallah (1965).
You know you want an episode that covers Merchant Ivory, Bhansali, and Kashyap in the same discussion! What are your favorite love triangles?
Manish hosts the podcasts Bollywood Drafts and the former It Pod to Be You, which you can find on all major podcast platforms...
2025-02-121h 22
Bollywood DraftsManmohan Desai Top 10Manmohan Desai Top 10
It's the season 2 finale of Bollywood Drafts! And for this special occaision, we are ranking the top 10 movies from filmmaker Manmohan Desai. He was a pioneer of the masala genre, working with the top actors and creatives for decades. Not only were his films massively entertaining and memorable, but they featured taboo topics, political themes, and groundbreaking narratives. Join host and moderator in finding the 10 best films of this enduring auteur!
The players:
Aaditya (@stelladillli)
Aaditya's writing: https://medium.com/@aadiagg
Aaditya on Instagram: @intnlmnlgue
2025-01-302h 30
Bollywood DraftsSequels Top 10Sequels Top 10
Join Bollywood Drafts in ranking the top 10 Bollywood sequels! From beloved franchises to spiritual sequels, this ranking is a roller coaster ride. Bollywood has given sequels to romantic comedies, action epics, superhero movies, and social satires, and we are here to dig through to find the best! Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) to find the top 10 Bollywood sequels!
The players:
Anas (@thefilmykid)
(@filmy.kidd on instagram)
Molly (@RasberryRazz)
https://bsky.app/profile/mrasberry.bsky.social
Silam (@SilamSilva)
@Silambarasu on instagram
2025-01-161h 54
Bollywood DraftsThe Kapoor Dynasty Top 10The Kapoor Dynasty Top 10
It's the holiday season, and it's time to celebrate with loved ones. And there's no bigger Bollywood family than The Kapoors. Spanning decades and generations, The Kapoors can be traced back to the beginning of the Hindi film industry. Raj, Kareena, Shashi, Ranbir, and more! Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in finding the definitive top 10 movies featuring one or more Kapoors. With movies from over 7 decades, there are a lot of genres, trends, and innovations within this dynasty.
The players:
Beth (https://bsky.app/profile/bethlovesbollywood.bsky.social)
2024-12-241h 53
Bollywood DraftsNetflix Originals Top 10Netflix Originals Top 10
India's streaming content has ballooned over the last few years: attracting big names, unique concepts, and enjoyable movies of all genres. With that classic "tudum" noise, audiences are transported to brilliant stories with engaging characters. Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in finding the top 10 Hindi language Netflix originals!
The players:
Cris (@limjaeseven)
https://letterboxd.com/crislim/
Kathy (@kathyfgibson)
Access Bollywood
Suchin (@suchin545)
https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/author/suchin-mehrotra
Follow @BollywoodDrafts on Twitter, TheManish89 on Letterboxd, Manish on...
2024-12-141h 32
Bollywood DraftsSridevi Top 17 (part 2)Sridevi Top 17 (part 2)
Let's give thanks to one of the most iconic Bollywood stars: Sridevi!! With hundreds of brilliant performances, Sridevi was one of the brightest stars to grace our screens. What better way to show appreciation than an epic top 17. Recorded in one setting, host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) had to split up this 5+ hour episode into 2 parts. Here's the second part, featuring the top 11 Sridevi movies! So many classics, so many looks, so many dance numbers--Sridevi really was one of a kind!
The players:
Divesh (@dvshrrr)
Instagram: @dvshrrr
2024-12-053h 00
Bollywood DraftsSridevi Top 17 (part 1)Sridevi Top 17 part 1
Let's give thanks to one of the most iconic Bollywood stars: Sridevi!! With hundreds of brilliant performances, Sridevi was one of the brightest stars to grace our screens. What better way to show appreciation than an epic top 17. Recorded in one setting, host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) had to split up this 5+ hour episode into 2 parts. Here's the first half, and part 2 will come soon! So many classics, so many looks, so many dance numbers--Sridevi really was one of a kind!
The players:
Divesh (@dvshrrr)
Instagram: @dvshrrr
2024-11-281h 49
Bollywood DraftsBombay Movies Top 10Bombay Movies Top 10
Bombay is a city full of romance, mystery, corruption, history, dreams, and broken hearts. What a perfect setting for some iconic movies! On Bollywood Drafts, we're celebrating the movie capital of Bollywood and the movies inspired by it. From coming of age stories to film noir to musicals, the city has seen it all. Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in finding the top 10 Bombay movies of all time!
The players:
Aishwarya (@Aishworryyaa)
LLN (@ThisIsLLN)
Mr. Narci (@MrNarci)
Up next: Sridevi Top 17
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2024-11-142h 50
Let's Talk, MelbourneE26. Let's Talk, Melbourne with Manish MathurThis week on the podcast, we've Manish Mathur, the host and producer of a very popular Bollywood podcast called Bollywood Drafts (https://open.spotify.com/show/1g73M3FXNlmTnPGanwd0ur?si=bTZapZM2SFeW9d_mjyzLVg) A Rankings podcast where Manish assembles a fine group of panelists across the globe to talk all things movies. Manish is also an expert on Ang Lee, Veer Zara, and Chris Nolan among many other things. I hope you enjoy this episode. You can follow Manish on Twitter @bollyworddrafts.
2024-11-1246 min
Bollywood DraftsBollywood Horror Top 13Bollywood Horror Top 13
Happy Halloween from Bollywood Drafts!
Bollywood horror movies range from silly to scary, from ghosts to evil dolls. As we close out Spooky Season 2024, it's time to look at the best of the best for Hindi movies that will make you keep the lights on at night. Featuring horror auteurs and scream queens new and old, this ranking is sure to be more treat than tricks! Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in finding the top 13 best Bollywood horror movies.
The players:
Erin (@erinefraser)
Josh (@HatefulJosh)
2024-10-301h 46
Bollywood DraftsAbbas Mustan Top 10Abbas Mustan Top 10
It's the season 2 premiere!
For over 30 years, Abbas Mustan has delivered iconic thrillers, twisted romances, and soundtracks full of bangers. With films like Ajnabee, Humraaz, Baazigar, Race, and Aitraaz, Abbas Mustan pushed the envelope with provocative themes and changed the cinematic landscape with dazzling direction and surprising twists. Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in finding the top 10 Abbas Mustan movies of all time.
The players:
Aahil (@aahildayani)
Melanie (@melaniejeaston)
https://melaniejeaston.com/
Shreemi (@shreemiverma)
Up next: Bollywood Horror Top 13
2024-10-171h 37
Bollywood DraftsBonus Episode! Introducing Rahul Raichand's Dharamshala, plus season 1 recap and season 2 announcementThe first season of Bollywood Drafts has concluded! 9 episodes, 100+ movies played (including vetoed movies), and 20 guests, it's been quite the ride! Thanks to the listeners and the guests for being there as I developed the podcast.
On this bonus episode, I'll be introducing "Rahul Raichand's Dharamshala" aka another way for me to make and update a google sheets spreadsheet.
Then I'll recap season 1, talk about the lists, and what surprised me and the listeners.
Finally, I'll reveal the categories for season 2 and make some wild #1 predictions.
Thanks again, and hope you'll...
2024-10-0719 min
Bollywood DraftsYash Chopra Top 13 (part 2)Yash Chopra Top 13 (part 2)
It's the season 1 finale!
Join Bollywood Drafts in celebrating the legendary Bollywood filmmaker Yash Chopra in his birthday month with an epic 2-part ranking of all 22 of his films! For over 50 years, Yash Chopra defined the Bollywood aesthetic with intense, subversive, but still massively entertaining movies. In part 2, host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) brings back the panel of Yash Chopra fans to rank the top half of Yash Chopra films! With 13 amazing movies, 8 vetoes + the listeners' veto, and 4 passionate film enthusiasts, the episode will be a thrilling journey to the #1 movie.
2024-09-264h 21
Bollywood DraftsYash Chopra Bottom 9 (part 1)Yash Chopra Bottom 9 (part 1)
Join Bollywood Drafts in celebrating the legendary Bollywood filmmaker Yash Chopra in his birthday month with an epic 2-part ranking of all 22 of his films! For over 50 years, Yash Chopra defined the Bollywood aesthetic with intense, subversive, but still massively entertaining movies. In part 1, host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) invites a panel of Yash Chopra fans to rank the bottom 9 movies of his iconic career. From his early hits to a few rare misses, they explore which films land at the bottom of the list and why. Stay tuned for the next episode...
2024-09-122h 24
Bollywood DraftsMadhuri Dixit Top 13Madhuri Dixit Top 13
40 years ago, Madhuri Dixit made her debut in Bollywood. Since then, she's reigned as THE queen of Bollywood for movie fans all over the world. Winner of 6 Filmfare Awards (out of a record 17 nominations), Dixit has appeared in numerous classic films by legendary filmmakers. Celebrated for her dancing, honored for her acting, and respected for her enduring cultural influence, Madhuri Dixit will always be our Dhak Dhak girl. Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in finding the top 13 for this icon of cinema.
The players:
Akash (@fagittarius_jd)
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2024-08-293h 17
Bollywood DraftsSouth Asian Excellence Top 9South Asian Excellence Top 9
We're doing something a little different here on Bollywood Drafts: ranking movies made by South Asian creators outside the Bollywood industry. Think directors like: Satyajit Ray, M. Night Shyamalan, and Mira Nair, and actors like Kal Penn, Parminder Nagra, and Suraj Sharma. And your usual host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) gets to participate this time!
The players:
Manish
Shah (@theshahshahid)
Shah at The Movie Blog: https://www.themovieblog.com/author/shah-shahid/
Up next: Madhuri Dixit Top 13
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2024-08-152h 02
Bollywood DraftsAmitabh Bachchan Top 13Amitabh Bachchan Top 13
Perhaps one of the hardest rankings on this podcast yet? With over 50 years and hundreds of defining performances, Amitabh Bachchan is THE defining star of Bollywood. Winner of 16 Filmfare Awards and 6 National Film Awards, Amitabh Bachchan has made an immeasurable contribution to Hindi cinema. He's worked with everyone, and film fans the world over admire and celebrate his classic films. Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in finding the top 13 Amitabh Bachchan movies! So many different eras, characters, genres, lots to pick from!
The players:
Amrita (@amritaIQ)
Ankur...
2024-07-252h 13
Bollywood DraftsFamous Duos Top 13Famous Duos Top 13
We love their chemistry. We enjoy their camaraderie. We look forward to seeing them together again and again. Bollywood has given us so many iconic duos over the last few decades. From heartfelt romantic duos to gut-busting comedic ones, there's no shortage of Famous Duos. Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in finding the definitive top 13 movies starring a Famous Duo!
The players:
Aahil (@aahildayani)
Beth (@bethlovesbolly)
Melanie (@PardesiYT)
Yamini (@pappucharu)
Up next: Amitabh Bachchan Top 13
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2024-07-112h 47
Bollywood DraftsFilmfare Best Actress Winning Movies 2000-2023 Top 13Filmfare Best Actress Winning Movies 2000-2023 Top 13
From romantic comedies to spy thrillers, from biopics to social dramas, the Filmfare Award for Best Actress went to an eclectic set of 24 movies. Join host and moderator Manish Mathur (@vertigay314) in ranking the Top 13 of Filmfare Best Actress Winning Movies from 2000 to 2023. Eligible movies include Jab We Met, Devdas, Kahaani, Mimi, Piku, and more. What gets in and what gets left out? Listen to find out!
The players:
Erin (@erinefraser)
Kathy (@kathyfgibson)
Nim (@maplebrownie)
Shah (@theshahshahid)
Up next: Famous Duos Top 13
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2024-06-272h 25
Bollywood DraftsSanjay Leela Bhansali Top 10Sanjay Leela Bhansali Top 10
The elaborate sets. The dizzying camerawork. The intense performances.
National Award winning filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali created his own cinematic language that has been entertaining audiences worldwide. Over the last three decades, his films have been discussed, analyzed, paid homage to, derided, and rediscovered. Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in creating the definitive ranking of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's entire filmography in celebration of the successful Netflix series Heera Mandi.
The players:
Aaditya (@stelladilli)
Aahil (@aahildayani)
Silam (@silamsiva)
Up next: Filmfare Best Actress Winning Movies 2000-2023 Top 13
2024-06-132h 08
Bollywood DraftsShah Rukh Khan Top 13Shah Rukh Khan Top 13
Introducing a new podcast project from host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314); Bollywood Drafts! Together with Amrita (@amritaIQ) and Asim (@AsimBurney) from @khandaanpodcast and Sal (@salandthebadpun), Manish sets out to make the definitive ranking of superstar Shah Rukh Khan's top 13 films! They're celebrating the 20th anniversary of his classic MAIN HOON NA... but will it make it on the list? What gets vetoed? Listen in to find out what is the King Khan's best movie of all time!
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2024-05-242h 48
Piecing It Together PodcastRicky Stanicky (Featuring Manish)On the 363rd episode of Piecing It Together, Manish Mathur joins me to talk about Ricky Stanicky! Peter Farrelly takes a break from Oscar bait to return to his R-rated debaucherous comedy roots with a very game John Cena. Puzzle pieces include Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, There's Something About Mary, Horrible Bosses and Tag.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Ricky Stanicky and the movies we discuss!Written by Peter Farrelly and othersDirected by Peter FarrellyStarring John Cena, Zac Efron, Jermaine Fowler, Andrew Santino, William H Macy, Lex Sc...
2024-03-2545 min
Target AudienceAmerican Psycho (2000) Targets Manish MathurThis episode of Target Audience welcomes podcaster Manish Mathur (It Pod to Be You).
Manish is targeted by Mary Harron's 2000 thriller satire American Psycho. Join us as we discuss the film through female eyes, Christian Bale's towering performance, viewing the film as a comedy, and finding a queer narrative in the film.
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2023-10-2447 min
Bollywood is For LoversSupplemental Episode 17: It's All About Loving Their Family, or Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani with Manish MathurAfter bemoaning the state of Bollywood in our last episode, Karan Johar has given us something worth celebrating!
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2023-08-201h 21
Lost Spaces: Memories from Gay Bars, Lesbian Clubs, and LGBTQ+ Parties"Unpacking My Relationship To Queerness" - with Manish Mathur from 'It Pod To Be You'You know that cliche about being in a crowded room but still feeling all alone?
Sometimes I think the person that came up with that imagery was talking about being on a dancefloor in a gay bar.
Cause, yeah, there's so much to celebrate there - a room full of people who get to be themselves for the evening. But, there can also be a feeling of disconnect or outsider-ness... And, even though that's probably all inside your head, it's still a very real feeling in the moment.
I got to explore this...
2023-05-1740 min
Sundays With CateTÁR Wide ShutLike all good things, the TÁR season comes to an end. Murtada Elfadl welcomes writer and podcaster Manish Mathur, host of It Pod To You podcast, to discuss the thematic correlations between TÁR and Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut. They also delve into how repeated viewings of the film reveal deeper meaning and the popularity and memefication of Lydia Tár.Hosted, Produced and Edited by Murtada ElfadlGuest: Manish MathurSupport the show
2022-11-2051 min
The Criterion ProjectS4 E5: Senso with Manish MathurWe are joined by Manish Mathur fom the It Pod to Be You podcast to talk about the sweeping historical melodrama SENSO, which comes courtesy of Luchino Visconti, one of the most fascinating Italian directors. In this tale of doomed romance set during the time of Italian unification, a Venetian Countess falls in love with an (enemy) Austrian officer. It's grand, sweeping, operatic - it's cinema!
The A.O. Scott article mentioned in our discussion: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/07/movies/luchino-visconti-movies-retrospective.html
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2022-07-2653 min
The Best Little Horror House in PhillyThe Innocents (1961) with Manish MathurManish Mathur is in the Horror House and he's trying to exorcise two spooky kids who've been hanging around, because we're talking about the 1961 classic The Innocents! We're discussing M Night Shyamalan (of course), adapting the Turn of the Screw, getting the band back together and asking the big question: do these kids know the rules to hide and seek? This and much more! Enjoy!
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2022-05-231h 16
Role CallingTie Me Up! Tie Me Down!: Antonio Banderas, Part 2Before Antonio Banderas was a Hollywood icon, he was an early muse for Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar. And this week, Ned and Caroline look at all five of their 1980s collaborations, anchored by Antonio's sexy/scary turn as a kidnapper in 1989's Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! And since the hosts are very much novices when it comes to these films, there was only one person they could ask to guest on this episode: Noted Almodóvar expert and enthusiast Manish Mathur!
Together, the trio chat through films like Matador, Law of Desire and Women on...
2022-05-201h 54
Good Evening: An Alfred Hitchcock PodcastFeels Like Hitch: Gone GirlIn this episode of Good Evening: An Alfred Hitchcock Podcast, Chris Haigh is joined by Manish Mathur to discuss "Gone Girl," the 2014 thriller directed by David Fincher. Host: Chris Haigh Guest: Manish Mathur @vertigay Find us: Twitter: @goodeveningpod @brandonmutala @higher_boy @TomCaldwell3000 Facebook: Good Evening: An Alfred Hitchcock Podcast Email: goodeveningpodcast@hotmail.com And, as always, Good Evening is a proud member of the Fandom Podcast Network. @fanpodnetwork Thanks to our Associate Producer, Pat McFadden, our Man Who Knows Exactly Enough. Thanks so much to Jason Cullimore for...
2022-04-0136 min
Bollywood is For LoversOTP: Guru with Manish MathurHappy Valentine's Day Lovers! We welcome back film critic, fellow podcaster, and romance aficionado Manish Mathur to discuss art imitating life with Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai in Guru.
Show notes:
Welcome back Manish!
Remembering Lata Mangeshkar
Are couples who work together in Hollywood cursed?
Manish willed it into existence, Penélope Cruz got the Oscar nom!
Iconic Bollywood power couples
(INTERVAL (“Tere Bina" from Guru)
Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Erin has fond memories of a gag in Housefull 3
Dhai Akshar Prem Ke, Kuch Naa Kaho, Umrao Jaan, Dhoom 2, Sarkar Raj, and Raav...
2022-02-111h 33
Cinema JoesEternals (2021) with Manish MathurThis week, the Joes are joined by returning guest Manish Mathur to dissect the polarizing new Marvel Cinematic Universe film from Academy Award winning director Chloe Zhou, Eternals (2021) starring a sea of familiar faces including Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Selma Hayek, and Angelina Jolie. They discuss the romance, the plot twists, the millennia-long narrative, whether it deserves the moniker of “worst-reviewed MCU film ever,” and those enticing post credit scenes.
In their Full Disclosure segment, the crew spend bonus time on their mutual love of Dune (2021), while also reviewing Assassins (2020); The French Dispatch (2021) and YouTuber Supe...
2021-11-112h 06
And the Runner-Up Is1935 Best Actress (feat. Manish Mathur)This week on And the Runner-Up Is, Kevin welcomes Manish Mathur of It Pod to be You and Queer and Now to discuss the 1935 Oscar race for Best Actress, where Bette Davis won for her performance in "Dangerous," beating Elisabeth Bergner in "Escape Me Never," Claudette Colbert in "Private Worlds," Katharine Hepburn in "Alice Adams," Miriam Hopkins in "Becky Sharp," and Merle Oberon in "The Dark Angel." We discuss all of these performances and discuss why the confirmed runner-up was the runner-up. 0:00 - 14:43 - Introduction 14:44 - 30:04 - Elisabeth Bergner 30:05 - 43:18 - Claudette Colbert
2021-11-101h 58
Good Evening: An Alfred Hitchcock PodcastSan Francisco Dreaming: VertigoIn this episode of Good Evening: An Alfred Hitchcock Podcast Chris Haigh and Brandon-Shea Mutala are joined by Manish Mathur to discuss the 1958 thriller "Vertigo." Hosts: Brandon-Shea Mutala and Chris Haigh Guest: Manish Mathur @TheManish89 Find us: Twitter: @goodeveningpod @brandonmutala @higher_boy @TomCaldwell3000 Facebook: Good Evening: An Alfred Hitchcock Podcast Email: goodeveningpodcast@hotmail.com And, as always, Good Evening is a proud member of the Fandom Podcast Network. @fanpodnetwork Thanks to our Associate Producer, Pat McFadden, our Man Who Knows Exactly Enough. Thanks so much to Jason Cullimore...
2021-11-051h 14
It Pod to Be YouM. Night Frights: Episode 12 – OldManish Mathur (@TheManish89) returns with his podcast celebrating the genre films of M. Night Shyamalan! Philadelphia’s genre king returns with the trippy horror thriller Old, starring Gael Garcia Bernal, Vicky Krieps, Rufus Sewell, Alex Wolff, Thomasin McKenzie, and Ken Leung! Manish is joined by Shaurya Chawla (@_ShauryaChawla) to discuss the film, first spoiler free then diving deep into the twists and reveals!Click the icon below to listen.
2021-07-3100 min
Podlander DrunkcastEpisode 126 - "Sauced in Austen" Episode 29Hey y'all, Our third and (for now) final episode on Gurinder Chadha's wonderful rom-com (with songs!) lies within. We're joined by a special guest, writer/podcaster Manish Mathur! In the episode, Manish mentions an article he wrote: that's 10 Essential Films from Indian Cinema, and it's well worth your click. If you want to listen to his delightful podcast about romance in film, It Pod To Be You, you can find that here. We should be jealous because his pod name is so much better than ours, but we like listening to it (and talking to Manish) too much to...
2021-07-1453 minRole CallingSlumdog Millionaire: Dev Patel, Part 1The era of Dev Patel is here! Caroline and Ned are thrilled to be joined by special guest Manish Mathur to kick off this brand new miniseries. The trio travel back to the halcyon days of 2008 to look at Dev's breakthrough debut in Slumdog Millionaire. And they attempt to figure out how this movie has aged, and the career path it set up (or didn't) for dear Dev.
You can follow Manish Mathur on Twitter (twitter.com/TheManish89) and read his wonderful writing about Mira Nair’s Salaam Bombay! on The Spool (https://tinyurl.com/7ss9v6tr...
2021-07-101h 23
Cinema JoesIn The Heights (2021) with Manish MathurWe (almost) all saw a movie in an actual theater this week! After a year and a half, we went back to the movies for Lin-Manuel Miranda & Jon M. Chu's musical In The Heights with friend of the show Manish Mathur. We discuss how well Chu and company adapt the stage musical for the silver screen; whether the romances at the heart of the film land; who our favorite members of the ensemble were; and what to make of the colorism controversy surrounding the film following its release last month.
In their Full Disclosure segment, Noah, Alex...
2021-07-081h 52
Belly Talk9. Manish Mathur: Lawyer, Life Coach & Podcaster #whycantwejustbeourselvesSend us a textCoach Cub sits down with Manish to chat about his journey of discovering who he is as a gay man - and where he fits into the LGBTQ+ community - his legal career, and his path to becoming a life coach. Connect with Manish on Twitter: @themanish89 / Instagram: @manishm89 / Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/TheManish89 Also be sure to check out Manish's two movie podcasts: https://talkfilmsociety.com/queerandnow and https://talkfilmsociety.com/itpodtobeyou.Wish to stay connected? Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Epi...
2021-05-101h 13
The Mixed Reviews087 - Ang Lee (with guest Manish Mathur)From beautiful Parisian piscines to Brokeback Mountains, this week Louie and Gavin are joined by Manish Mathur (host of It Pod to be You, and cohost of Queer and Now pod) to talk about the films of the amazing Ang Lee! From Taiwan to New York, and everywhere in between, take this Long Halftime Walk with us as we Push Hands and Hulk out about the genre defying director! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews, like us on Facebook, e-mail us at reviewsmixed@gmail.com, visit our Instagram for...
2021-03-031h 59
The One-Inch BarrierREVIEW: Pain and Glory (Guest: Manish Mathur)NOTE: THIS IS A PREVIEW, NOT THE FULL EPISODE.
In this bonus episode of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Spain's official submission to the 92nd Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film: Pedro Almodóvar's PAIN AND GLORY.
This week's guest is Manish Mathur, film writer and podcaster at It Pod to be You and Queer and Now. He was also the guest on the episode discussing ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER and the films of 1999.
This episode is part of the 2019 retrospective that c...
2021-01-3133 minCinema JoesVertigo (1958) with Manish MathurToday, in our penultimate episode of our Fall of Favorites series, we welcome back friend of the show Manish Mathur to discuss the 1958 Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece Vertigo, starring Jimmy Stewart and Kim Novak. This film has spent much of the last decade at or near the top of the "greatest films ever made" list, but can it live up to the hype? Manish helps Justin & Alex breakdown this classic toxic romance filled with psychological intrigue and incredible cinematography.
You can find Manish writing about movies at Talk Film Society, listen to his two wonderful film podcasts It...
2021-01-281h 14
Upodcast Presents - The Wheel Of Time Recap ShowEp 4- Binging BridgertonBINGING BRIDGERTON is a deep dive into the eight episodes of the eponymous series on Netflix. Guest host Manish Mathur (host of the excellent It Pod to be You as well as Queer and Now) joins Beth and Amrita to discuss the fourth episode in which Big Things happen and how the entire series changes in perception with the addition of one throwaway scene in which two characters mention race. Follow Beth @bethlovesbolly on Twitter or her writing on her blog. Follow Amrita @AmritaByTheBook on Youtube and subscribe to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast on all available platforms.
2021-01-2031 minUpodcast Presents - The Wheel Of Time Recap ShowEp 4- Binging BridgertonBINGING BRIDGERTON is a deep dive into the eight episodes of the eponymous series on Netflix. Guest host Manish Mathur (host of the excellent It Pod to be You as well as Queer and Now) joins Beth and Amrita to discuss the fourth episode in which Big Things happen and how the entire series changes in perception with the addition of one throwaway scene in which two characters mention race. Follow Beth @bethlovesbolly on Twitter or her writing on her blog. Follow Amrita @AmritaByTheBook on Youtube and subscribe to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast on all available platforms.
2021-01-2031 min
Upodcast Presents - The Wheel Of Time Recap ShowEp 3- Binging BridgertonBINGING BRIDGERTON is a deep dive into the eight episodes of the eponymous series on Netflix. Hosts Beth Watkins and Amrita Rajan are joined by Manish Mathur (host of the excellent It Pod to be You as well as Queer and Now) to discuss the events of the third episode, take a closer look at relationship between Daphne and Simon, the optics of Simon as sex coach, and the gender politics of this show. Follow Beth @bethlovesbolly on Twitter or her writing on her blog. Follow Amrita @AmritaByTheBook on Youtube and subscribe to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast on...
2021-01-1825 minUpodcast Presents - The Wheel Of Time Recap ShowEp 3- Binging BridgertonBINGING BRIDGERTON is a deep dive into the eight episodes of the eponymous series on Netflix. Hosts Beth Watkins and Amrita Rajan are joined by Manish Mathur (host of the excellent It Pod to be You as well as Queer and Now) to discuss the events of the third episode, take a closer look at relationship between Daphne and Simon, the optics of Simon as sex coach, and the gender politics of this show. Follow Beth @bethlovesbolly on Twitter or her writing on her blog. Follow Amrita @AmritaByTheBook on Youtube and subscribe to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast on...
2021-01-1825 min
Good Evening: An Alfred Hitchcock PodcastRebecca 1940 vs 2020In this episode of Good Evening: An Alfred Hitchcock Podcast, your hosts Tom Caldwell and Chris Haigh are joined by friend of the show Manish Mathur to discuss the new remake of Rebecca, now available on Netflix. Chris and Tom also review the book The Camera Lies and the Psycho artwork of Robert Zavala. Hosts: Tom Caldwell, and Chris Haigh Guest: Manish Mathur @TheManish89 Find us: Twitter: @goodeveningpod @brandonmutala @higher_boy @TomCaldwell3000 Facebook: Good Evening: An Alfred Hitchcock Podcast Email: goodeveningpodcast@hotmail.com
2020-12-041h 16
The One-Inch BarrierAll About My Mother (Guest: Manish Mathur)In the season three premiere of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we discuss Spain's melodrama about motherhood and role-playing that won at the 72nd Academy Awards: Pedro Almodóvar's ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER.
This week's guest is Manish Mathur, film writer and podcaster at It Pod to be You and Queer and Now.
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Manish Mathur: @themanish89
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2020-10-162h 40
The Pop BreakGood Bye to All That: Love, Victor S1This week on Good Bye to All That, TV Editor Alex Marcus is joined by The Talk Film Society’s Manish Mathur (It Pod to Be You; Queer & Now) to dish about Hulu’s Love, Victor, the sequel/spinoff to 20th Century Fox’s 2018 feature film Love, Simon.
In the episode, we dive into what we thought of Love, Simon; Michael Cimino’s acting strengths and weaknesses; Victor’s queer journey, Lake & Felix’s connection; all things Benji; Mia and Andrew (AND SOPHIA BUSH); Pilar being underserved; actually good parent drama; the way the show sneakily avoids easy resolut...
2020-07-071h 37It Pod to Be You35 – 27 DressesHello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) has on guest Danny Bowes (@bybowes) to discuss 2008’s 27 Dresses. Directed by Anne Fletcher, the rom-com starring Katherine Heigl and James Marsden, needs reevaluation, much like its wrongfully maligned lead actress! Pick a dress and enjoy!https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5ef2cea47529da2aef129ec4/1592971026110/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+35+-+27+Dr.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+35+-+27+Dr.mp3Click the icon below to listen.
2020-06-2500 minIt Pod to Be You34 – Pride-ful RomanceHello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) has on guest Matthew St.Clair (@filmguy619) to discuss queer romantic comedies and romance films for a special themed episode, in celebration of Pride Month! From their favorites to the possibly problematic faves, they touch on Booksmart, God’s Own Country, The Way He Looks, Kissing Jessica Stein, Love Simon, Call Me By Your Name, Blockers, and more!https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5ee0184f6314843f9592c52f/1591744668562/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+34+-+Pride.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+34+-+Pr...
2020-06-1000 minIt Pod to Be You33 – Practical MagicHello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) welcomes guest Fiona Underhill (@FionaUnderhill) to the show that covers rom-coms of all sorts to discuss the 1998 witch-filled film, Practical Magic. The natural magic of Oscar-winners Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman light up the screen as they play sisters who are witches, looking for love and casting spells along the way.https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5ecc5251642dba7bdd412919/1590448756950/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+33+-+Pract.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+33+-+Pract.mp3Click the icon below to listen.
2020-05-2800 minIt Pod to Be YouCommentary – You Can’t Take It with YouHello, romantics! In another quarantined commentary, Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is joined by Rachael (@maxfischers) to talk over and discuss the classic You Can’t Take It with You. The 1938 film won Oscars for Best Picture and for its director, Frank Capra; the film starring Jean Arthur and Jimmy Stewart was also the highest grossing film of the year — Manish and Rachael get into it, as they dive into this classic rom-com.https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5ec578a3dff9f703fb6ed834/1589999873964/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Commentary+-+You+C.mp3/orig...
2020-05-2000 minIt Pod to Be You32 – Pretty WomanHello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) welcomes guest Erin Fraser (@erinefraser) and they discuss a huge film in the rom-com genre, 1990’s Pretty Woman. Julia Roberts! Richard Gere! Garry Marshall! They talk about what ages the landmark film and what solidifies it as a modern classic.https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5ebf6993c07130057807db6f/1589602776521/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+32+-+Prett.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+32+-+Prett.mp3Click the icon below to listen.
2020-05-1500 minIt Pod to Be You31 – My Man GodfreyHello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) welcomes guest Matt Bowes (@matt_bowes) to discuss the oldest film discussed on the show, so far: 1936’s My Man Godfrey. They dig into this classic, screwball comedy, starring William Powell and Carole Lombard, and how its lighthearted touch might just be what we all need in times like these.https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5ea094b8119b5970fdcb7207/1587582182767/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+31+-+My+Ma.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+31+-+My+Ma.mp3Click the icon below to li...
2020-04-2200 minIt Pod to Be YouCommentary – HitchHello, romantics! In another special quarantined commentary, urging those listening to stay indoors, your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) welcomes Maxwell Haddad (@cinemaxwell) and PJ Campbell (@pj_campbell) to discuss the 2005 rom-com Hitch, starring Will Smith, Eva Mendes, and Kevin James.https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5e93c0f95e4b116e09ac4150/1586741698943/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Commentary+-+Hitch.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Commentary+-+Hitch.mp3Click the icon below to listen.
2020-04-1200 minIt Pod to Be You30 – Bangalore DaysHello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) welcomes guest Melanie Greenberg (@PardesiYT) on this episode focused on the 2014 rom-rom Bangalore Days. The Indian Malayalam-language film has 100% more singing and dancing than your typical American romantic comedy, and it’s all for the best.https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5e8fec55e42ba5375cad395a/1586490508299/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+30+-+Banga.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+30+-+Banga.mp3Click the icon below to listen.
2020-04-1000 minIt Pod to Be You29 – SerendipityHello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) has on guest Vaneet Mehta (@nintendomad888) to discuss the 2011 rom-com starring John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale. Is this pairing of podcast and movie meant to be? Well, you better not risk it and just take the leap of faith and listen!https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5e7d84bbaff3dd28067db5f5/1585284321706/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+29+-+Seren.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+29+-+Seren.mp3Click the icon below to listen.
2020-03-2700 minIt Pod to Be You28 – Four Weddings and a FuneralHello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) has on guest Murtada (@ME_Says) to discuss Four Wedding and a Funeral, the movie, not four wedding ceremonies and one funeral, just to be clear! They talk about the 1994 film, directed by Mike Newell, written by Richard Curtis, and starring Hugh Grant and Andie MacDowell, a classic in the rom-com genre!https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5e697d40e8738031ace43717/1583971682428/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+28+-+Four.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+28+-+Four.mp3Click the icon below to...
2020-03-1200 minIt Pod to Be You27 – CluelessHello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) has on guest Jonathan (@JonathanValdez) to discuss Amy Heckerling’s 1995 rom-com Clueless, the Emma adaptation set in ‘90s Beverly Hills. They talk fashion, the characters, underage drinking, and of course romance and comedy in this take on Jane Austen!https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5e56fc12f3d6f227ed619f36/1582758988624/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+27+-+Cluel.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+27+-+Cluel.mp3Click the icon below to listen.
2020-02-2700 minIt Pod to Be You26 – The Wedding SingerHello, romantics! Happy one-year anniversary! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) celebrates this milestone of the podcast by welcoming Caroline Siede (@CarolineSiede), the column writer of When Comedy Met Romance and inspiration for the very idea of this podcast! They discuss 1998’s The Wedding Singer, starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. Have a happy Valentine’s Day and thanks for listening!https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5e4484715355bd67ffa3a352/1581548756365/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+26+-+The+W.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+26+-+The+W.mp3Click the icon...
2020-02-1300 minIt Pod to Be You25 – Never Been KissedHello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) welcomes guest Luis (@louiegrendon) to discuss 1999’s Never Been Kissed, starring Drew Barrymore, David Arquette, Michael Vartan, Leelee Sobieski, Molly Shannon, Garry Marshall, John C. Reilly and James Franco. Is this a pinnacle of late ‘90s rom-coms, or is it held in high regard for nostalgia’s sake? Listen and infiltrate a high school to write a report for the Chicago Sun-times yourself!https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5e27bb4d793b822d6cae255a/1579662200405/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+25+-+Never.mp3/original/It+Pod...
2020-01-2100 minIt Pod to Be You24 – Last HolidayHello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) talks about a holiday on the latest episode, but not just any holiday, it’s the Last Holiday, the rom-com from 2006 starring Queen Latifah! He’s joined by guest Alexandria (@filmnvinyl) to talk about this favorite lead-character-thinks-they’re-dying-and-decides-to-live film.https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5e1568311508dc7f6dc0bff8/1578461263597/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+24+-+Last.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+24+-+Last.mp3Click the icon below to listen.
2020-01-0800 minIt Pod to Be You23 – Forgetting Sarah MarshallHello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) celebrates the fridge holiday season by going to the beach with his guest Shak (@ShakExcellence) as they discuss 2008’s Forgetting Sarah Marshall, starring Jason Segel, Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis and Russell Brand. What better way to get over your ex than escaping to Hawaii and listening to this episode! https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5e03545724832420df7be8b5/1577276539931/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+23+-+Forge.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+23+-+Forge.mp3Click the icon below to listen.
2019-12-2600 min
Good Evening: An Alfred Hitchcock PodcastTwo Huge Egos, One Great Film: RebeccaGood Evening Episode 35: Two Huge Egos, One Great Film: Rebecca In this episode of Good Evening: An Alfred Hitchcock Podcast, your hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala and Chris Haigh are joined by Manish Mathur to discuss the 1940 Academy Award Best Picture winner, Rebecca. Hosts: Brandon-Shea Mutala and Chris Haigh Guest: Manish Mathur - @TheManish89 Find us: Twitter: @goodeveningpod @brandonmutala @higher_boy @TomCaldwell3000 Facebook: Good Evening: An Alfred Hitchcock Podcast Email: goodeveningpodcast@hotmail.com And, as always, Good Evening is a proud member...
2019-10-041h 20It Pod to Be You15 – The Philadelphia StoryHello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, Rachael (@maxfischers) is the guest and she selects the classic The Philadelphia Story, the classic 1940 film starring Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, and James Stewart. This romantic comedy is a must-see, no doubt, and Manish and Rachael give it the attention it deserves. http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5d669319390a160001b7c7a7/1567003476770/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+15+-+The+P.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+...
2019-08-2800 minIt Pod to Be You14 – While You Were SleepingHello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, Anisha (@jhavanis) is Manish’s guest as they discuss the 1995 romantic comedy While You Were Sleeping, starring Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman, and Peter Gallagher. Does this rom-com put them into a coma or fake being someone’s fiancée in order to fall in love with the coma patient’s brother? Listen and find out! http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5d568cfd90336100016e2ecc/1565953336948/It+Pod+to+Be+You...
2019-08-1600 minCinema JoesSpider-Man: Far From Home / Are We Tired Of Spider-Man?This week we welcome Talk Film Society’s Manish Mathur (@TheManish89 on Twitter) to debate Midsommar, gush over Spider-Man: Far From Home, and wonder aloud if we’ve finally hit peak Spider-Man.
Films/TV discussed:
Pose; Midsommar; A Private War; Spider-Man: Far From Home; Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse
Check out our guest on his podcast @ItPodToBeYou on Twitter and under the Talk Film Society's podcast feed. A link to the show's Patreon page is below (where you can exclusively hear Alex & Manish discuss the JLo classic The Wedding Singer) in addition to a link to Manish’s piece referred to in tod...
2019-07-251h 14It Pod to Be You12 – French KissHello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, Dave (@DaveAGiannini) is the guest and selects the 1995 rom-com French Kiss to discuss. Starring Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline, and set in Paris (of course), Manish and Dave go through why French Kiss is a big oui!http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5d2f525e90f1a50001d3f9b2/1563382409778/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+12+-+Frenc.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+12+-+...
2019-07-1700 minIt Pod to Be You11 – Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, his guest Aparita (@Aparita) selects Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania as the rom-com discussed. The 2014 Hindi-language film has all the elements to make a good romantic feature, and Manish and Aparita go into detail on just why. http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5d1d1ee4ee80730001a18c1a/1562189604655/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+11+-+Humpt.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+11+-+Humpt.mp3
2019-07-0400 min
Bollywood is For LoversYaasssh Chopra: Lamhe & Veer-Zaara with Manish MathurWe welcome back fellow podcaster Manish Mathur to discuss the king of romance.
Show Notes (for full show notes visit our Tumblr page):
Welcome back Manish!
M. Night Frights & It Pod to Be You
When Romance Met Comedy
Talk Film Society’s Patreon
Manish at Talk Film Society
Yash Chopra
Our episodes on Kabhi Kabhie & Dil To Pagal Hai
(INTERVAL (Chudiyan Khanak Gayeen from Lamhe)
2019-05-231h 51
Good Evening: An Alfred Hitchcock PodcastThe Beginner's guide to Hitchcock by Manish MathurGood Evening Episode 29: The Beginner's guide to Hitchcock by Manish Mathur In this episode of Good Evening: An Alfred Hitchcock Podcast, your hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala, Tom Caldwell and Chris Haigh interview Manish Mathur to discuss his recently completed blog series on the entire Hitch filmography. Hosts: Brandon-Shea Mutala, Tom Caldwell, and Chris Haigh Guest: Manish Mathur @TheManish89 The Blog: https://talkfilmsociety.com/columns?category=Beginner%27s+Hitchcock Find us: Twitter: @goodeveningpod @brandonmutala @higher_boy @TomCaldwell3000 Facebook: Good Evening: An Alfred...
2019-04-0536 min
Khandaan- A Bollywood PodcastEp 26 Simmba, Gully Boy, Wanted ft Manish MathurEpisode 26 of the Khandaan podcast kicks off 2019 in style! Thank you for joining us in the new year as we return to our voting roots and discuss the Khan movie of your choice - 2009’s Wanted starring Salman Khan, Ayesha Takia, Mahesh Manjrekar, and Prakash Raj. Directed by Prabhudeva, this south remake marked the Bhai Renaissance and we go into some detail about its history. We are joined by Manish Mathur of Talk Film Society who outs himself as an early Ayesha Takia fan but is now an expert on all things M. Night Shyamalan-related. You can (and...
2019-01-091h 59Khandaan- A Bollywood PodcastEp 26 Simmba, Gully Boy, Wanted ft Manish MathurEpisode 26 of the Khandaan podcast kicks off 2019 in style! Thank you for joining us in the new year as we return to our voting roots and discuss the Khan movie of your choice - 2009’s Wanted starring Salman Khan, Ayesha Takia, Mahesh Manjrekar, and Prakash Raj. Directed by Prabhudeva, this south remake marked the Bhai Renaissance and we go into some detail about its history. We are joined by Manish Mathur of Talk Film Society who outs himself as an early Ayesha Takia fan but is now an expert on all things M. Night Shyamalan-related. You can (and...
2019-01-091h 59It Pod to Be YouM. Night Frights: Episode 1 – The Sixth SenseManish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your guide through the genre films of M. Night Shyamalan, leading up to the release of his new film, Glass. In the first episode, Manish welcomes guest Matt Curione (@TheRealMattC); they discuss Shyamalan’s breakout film, The Sixth Sense. Spoiler alert: they dive right into the the big twist, as well as if the nearly 20-year-old film still holds up.http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5d499661ad42ec000182c38e/1565103734743/M.%2BNight%2BFrights_%2BEpisode%2B1%2B-%2BThe%2BSi_1.mp3/original/M.%2BNight%2BFrights_%2BEpisode%2B1%2B-%2BThe%2BS...
2018-11-1300 min