Split Screen Podcast

Film and TV critic, Shah Shahid, provides his spoiler filled review of Stranger Things season 4, volume 1, now on Netflix. Deep dive with Shah as he takes a look at all the things that worked in this latest season of the Netflix hit original series.  HIGHLIGHTS: 

Headline: Into The Woods: Netflix’s Aranyak Spoiler Review Host Shah Shahid focuses on one of 2021’s best original series, Aranyak. The original Indian series is all about a whodunnit-style thriller involving a murder in a small town. Shah breaks down the story, its depiction and just why he considered Aranyak to be one of the best new series of 2021. Find out in this episode of the Split Screen Podcast.  HIGHLIGHTS: 

On this episode of the Split Screen Podcast, host Shah Shahid is joined by the hosts of the brand new Bollywood Podcast, Jab We Pod. Rimjhim and Priley share their insights as the three review the brand new Bollywood Netflix series, The Fame Game. Being a show about a Bollywood celebrity, the series stars Madhuri Dixit, in her return to acting in a few years. But is The Fame Game worthy of her talent? Does the show work as a thriller set in the world of Bollywood’s star culture? The guests try to answer these and more questions in this spoiler-filled review of The Fame Game.  HIGHLIGHTS: ⭐️ Technically not Priley’s first time on the Split Screen Podcast ⭐️ Priley and Rimjhim discuss their motivations for starting a brand new Bollywood podcast.  ⭐️ What exactly is Jab We Pod?  ⭐️ We review The Fame Game and whether it works as a thriller or not.  ⭐️ Rimjhim is cautious of bad-mouthing Bollywood celebrities, but the show seemingly does that on its own? ⭐️ Priley points out the good things about The Fame Gam

The long delayed Sooryavanshi is finally out! Rohit Shetty’s latest instalment of his cop universe of movies, feels like a means to an end, setting up other films for the director. Shah reviews this one to see if it was worth the effort and the wait in this Sooryavanshi spoiler review.  HIGHLIGHTS: 

Dhamaka is the latest Bollywood movie on Netflix. It’s an official remake of the 2013 Korean film, The Terror Live. However, it’s a baffling movie full of plot holes that don’t meet any expectations of a drama, or a thriller. Host Shah Shahid breaks down all the things that don’t work about the movie, and one positive thing. So check out Shah’s spoiler review of Dhamaka, on Netflix right now.  HIGHLIGHTS: 

Entertainment Writer Shah Shahid reviews his latest obsession in the form of Netflix's brand new animated series, Arcane. The first act features the first three episodes of the nine-episode series. Shah's reviews a completely spoiler-filled gushing review of act one. Check out this new episode of the Split Screen Podcast featuring a review of Arcane.  HIGHLIGHTS: Why you need to be watching Arcane right now! Shah describes the first act as a character driven story that hooks you in.  Shah's review of the premiere episode of Arcane: https://comicyears.com/tv-shows/arcane-premiere-episode/ Shah's non-spoiler written review of Arcane act one: https://comicyears.com/tv-shows/arcane-act-one-review/ FOLLOW THE SHOW Subscribe to The Split Screen Podcast on Apple Podcasts or any of your favourite Podcasting platforms.  Leave us a review and rating for more movie and TV reviews like this.  Follow the Split Screen Podcast on Twitter @splitscreen_pod. Visit ComicYears.com for more of Shah’s news, previe

Host and Movie Critic Shah Shahid reviews the latest Netflix original movie, The Harder They Fall. And how representation in this movie is such a big deal. This is a non-spoiler review.  HIGHLIGHTS The unique selling point of THE HARDER THEY FALL. Shah goes off about representation in movie genres that don’t always have it.  The coming of Jonathan Majors as a major star! The Comic Years Podcast coverage of the Disney Plus series, Loki. A non-spoiler synopsis of THE HARDER THEY FALL. The performances of the movie are insane.  THE HARDER THEY FALL is now playing on Netflix.  FOLLOW THE SHOW Subscribe to The Split Screen Podcast on Apple Podcasts or any of your favourite Podcasting platforms.  Leave us a review and rating for more movie and TV reviews like this.  Follow the Split Screen Podcast on Twitter @splitscreen_pod. Visit ComicYears.com for more of Shah’s news, previews and reviews on the latest from the film and TV industries.  Follow Shah on Twitter and Instagram @theshahshahid.  #TheH

After over a year of inactivity, Host and the least appealing part of The Split Screen Podcast, Shah Shahid, breaks down into a hot mess of self indulgent nonsense, in an attempt to restart the Podcast.  It's funny. But also sad. 

Shah Shahid (@theshahshahid) is joined on this episode by long time collaborator and basically honorary co-host, Samarpita Dutta and first time guest, Nim. Together they review the latest Netflix Bollywood reality series, The Fabulous Lives Of Bollywood Wives, as the ladies school Shah on, basically everything.  HIGHLIGHTS: Why is Shah even reviewing a show like The Fabulous Lives Of Bollywood Wives?  Shah confesses the moment that made him tear up. I know… everyone was surprised.  Shah randomly asks Nim and Sam random questions about things he doesn’t understand about Bollywood. Sam teaches Shah what WAGs are.  The girls run down the entire entrepreneurial empire of the cast of these Bollywood Wives.  Shah uses the phrase ‘spill the tea’ properly.  More schooling Shah on Bollywood gossip. More background on the inside history of Bollywood cliques.  Who is the clear star of these Bollywood wives? Casting The Fabulous Lives Of Bollywood Wives season 2.  WHERE TO FIND US:  Follow the show on Twitter @

Film Companion’s Suchin Mehrotra joins Shah Shahid to discuss the new Amazon Prime original Indian series, Made In Heaven, and breaks down the shows successes and failures. HIGHLIGHTS:  My non-Spoiler Review of Made In Heaven. Suchin’s Interview with Shashank Arora.  Suchin and I discuss what they liked best about Made In Heaven. How Made In Heaven separates itself from the usual TV format of storytelling. Are the characters of Made In Heaven redeemed by the end? Did Tara cheat? We discuss how various forms of representation is handled by Made In Heaven. Is Made In Heaven ‘classist’ or misrepresenting towards class issues in India?  Suchin and I discuss why they enjoy Zoya Akhtar’s works, in comparison to other active directors right now.  Find out what both Suchin and I agree is the biggest problem of Made In Heaven. Suchin’s round-up of Indian Streaming services available at Film Companion. Suchin breaks down how Streaming platforms are benefitting on-screen talent, as much as off-screen talent.  CO

When a new Marvel Studios' movie releases, I, of course, have to be there front and center to watch the hell out of it. So here is my Movie Review of the first female superhero within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, 'Captain Marvel'.  HIGHLIGHTS: * Who is [Captain Marvel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Marvel_(Marvel_Comics))? * How does 'Captain Marvel' fit into the MCU?  * How accessible is ['Captain Marvel'](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4154664/) if you haven't seen many MCU movies?  * I discuss how 'Captain Marvel' made me aware of a superhero trope that I didn't know existed before.  * My take on the strongest and most ridiculous criticism behind 'Captain Marvel'.  * [Brie Larson](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0488953/?ref_=tt_cl_t1) is an absolute delight.  * We take [Samuel L. Jackson](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000168/?ref_=tt_cl_t2) for granted way too much.  * [Ben Mendelsohn ](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0578853/?ref_=tt_cl_t3)is the surprise take away after watching 'Captai

One of the year's best Bollywood movies comes to us in the form of Gully Boy, based on true stories of one man's aspirations to be more than they are. Check out my Movie Review on this episode.  HIGHLIGHTS:  [](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2395469/) * [Gully Boy ](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2395469/)is not [8 Mile.](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0298203/) * Gully Boy is propped up by amazing performances and brilliant writing.  * [Ranveer Singh](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3828984/) you forget who Ranveer Singh is with this performance. * [Alia Bhatt](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1017633/)  is wonderful in a role that's totally in her wheelhouse.  * [Kalki Koechlin](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3202701/)  satisfactory in a brief appearance. * [Siddhant Chaturvedi](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8237564/)  STEALS the show in a career-making breakout role! * One of [Zoya Akhtar's](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0015295/) best movies to date.  CONTACT INFO: Follow the Podcast on Twitter: [@sp

DC Comics latest live action adaptation is the totally R-Rated Titans, which I totally watched and totally loved. So here is my Season 1 Review of Titans! HIGHLIGHTS: * Breaking down what the Titans were in comic books and how this adaptation happened.  * How appropriate is Titans for kids, and who is the intended audience?  * What is the premise behind [Titans](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1043813/?ref_=nv_sr_1)? * How the marketing behind the series kind of screwed audience’s initial perception. * Why Titans works as DC & WB’s first R-Rated show featuring mainstream characters.  * How Titans is nothing like the CW-verse of DC TV Shows! * For more about the CW-verse shows check out [this episode](https://audioboom.com/posts/6612731-split-screen-podcast-episode-19-the-comic-book-based-tv-universe-of-the-cw) of the Split Screen Podcast.  * Brenton Thwaites is incredibly mature as Dick Grayson / Robin. * Anna Diop steals the show as Starfire. * Ryan Potter as Beast Boy

I’m joined by Alisa Rivera to discuss one of the year's Oscar nominees, A Star Is Born, and it’s many remakes, even including a Bollywood version that is, interesting. I guess.  HIGHLIGHTS: Check out Alisa on the January Bollywood News recap episode. Alisa and I have drastically different reactions to the 2018 version of A Star Is Born. Find out about ALL of Alisa’s issues with the Bradley Cooper & Lady Gaga starring version.  I realize my own ignorance towards the misogyny of the story of all the versions of A Star Is Born. Find out which version of A Star Is Born Alisa LOVED the most! Which is the same movie that I HATED of all the versions.  Is the actual story of all the versions of A Star Is Born inherently problematic? Which version of A Star Is Born is YOUR favorite? CONTACT INFO: Alisa’s Twitter: @BollywoodNewbie Follow the Podcast on Twitter: @splitscreen_pod Follow Shah on Twitter: @theshahshahid Want to be a guest on the show? Or for any other inquiries e-ma

Alisa Rivera returns to the show on this episode to recap the latest Bollywood news for January 2019, as we look at the latest #MeToo moment in Bollywood as well as the problem with ‘stanning’ favourites in the industry. We also gush about the Gully Boy & Ek Ladki Ko Dekha To Aisa Laga trailers.  HIGHLIGHTS: * Our [last episode](https://blankpagebeatdown.com/split-screen-podcast-episode-51-the-bollywood-year-that-was-2018-ft-samarpita-dutta/) looked back at the #MeToo moments of Bollywood in 2018. * Rajkumar Hirani, director of P.K., 3 Idiots and Sanju is the latest to be accused of sexual misconduct. * Alisa & I react to the silence of Bollywood in this instance.  * Is it really hard to separate the art from the artist? * I say ‘Woody Harellson’ when I mean ‘Woody Allen’.  * The real problem with ‘faving’ or ‘stanning’ stars we admire.  * Is [Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Hai To Asia Laga](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8108164/) the Black Panther or Wonder Woman of Bollyw

On this first recording of 2019, we take a look back at the year that was in Bollywood in 2018, recounting the biggest moments, the most controversial scandals, the greatest and not so great movies, as well as which new movie star rocked the year. Join Samarpita Dutta and I as we look at the Bollywood year that was 2018. HIGHLIGHTS! I catch up with Sam about what she’s been upto the last few months.  I ambush Sam with a special personal revelation and thank you.  Listen to Sam on the [Pardesi YT Podcast](https://pardesipodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-27-with-samarpita-dutta-lead-actresses-calling-the-shots-in-2018/) here.  Check out my appearance on Talk Film Society’s Podcast series [M. Night Frights here](https://talkfilmsociety.com/podcasts/m-night-frights-episode-7-the-last-airbender). We compare the Padmaavat controversy with the lack of issues with Manikarnika. Check out [Sam’s episode](https://audioboom.com/posts/6612724-split-screen-podcast-episode-26-sanjay-leela-bhansali-attacked-on-the-set-of-padma

The always exceptional Allan Mott returns to Review the new Robin Hood (2018), as him and host Shah Shahid compare the new movie to all the greatest Robin Hood cinematic adventures that preceded this new incarnation.  HIGHLIGHTS! Allan updates Shah on what’s he’s been watching.   Check out Allan’s first appearance on Split Screen Podcast in Episode 24. Allan synopsizes the 2018 Robin Hood remake.  Allan & Shah agree, while also disagreeing about the new Robin Hood.  Spoiler Warning Allan & Shah discuss what makes the new Robin Hood not that great.  The importance of Jamie Foxx's character Is Taran Egerton too young to play a battle-hardened Robin Hood? Why is Errol Flynn considered the definitive Robin Hood?   Allan & Shah gush about Robin & Marian. What was Allan's problem with the 2010 Robin Hood with Russell Crowe? Who is Allan’s definitive Robin Hood? And the worst Robin Hood?  Shah reveals which Robin Hood he was surprised to dislike the most. 

The co-host of [Bollywood Is For Lovers podcast](https://audioboom.com/channel/bollywood-is-for-lovers), [Matt Bowes](https://twitter.com/matt_bowes), joins Shah Shahid to compare the legendary Hollywood movie [Chinatown](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071315/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1), to its (apparent) Bollywood remake, [Manorama Six Feet](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0920464/?ref_=nv_sr_1). We discuss how the remake modifies the pre-Los Angeles landscape into rural Indian setting while trying to maintain the essence of the original screenplay. Also Hindi to English linguistics, for some reason. SHOW NOTES: Shah confesses a dark secret to Matt about [Chinatown](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinatown_(1974_film)). Check out the Split Screen Podcast episode featuring [Erin](https://twitter.com/erinefraser), comparing the remake of Parinda in [Episode 14.](https://audioboom.com/posts/6612737-the-hollywood-remake-of-parinda) Matt shares the inner workings of his Podcast, [Bollywood Is For Lovers](https://twi

On this episode of the Split Screen Podcast, host Shah Shahid is joined by Sal Salam for the monthly Bollywood news roundup, as well as looking at trailer for Bollywood movies releasing in September 2018. NEWS [Priyanka Chopra](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priyanka_Chopra) + [Nick Jonas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Jonas) [engagement.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/priyanka-chopra-nick-jonas-engagement-celebrations-aren-t-over-see-all-pics-videos-from-latest-bash/story-co0whvF8aB2HnNiQaEjNQN.html) Priyanka [tweeted](https://twitter.com/priyankachopra/status/1027544738671591424) congratulations to [Ayush Sharma](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loveratri) mitigating Bharat fall out? [Irrfan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irrfan_Khan) has left the Amazon Prime / [AIB](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_India_Bakchod) series [Gormint](https://www.huffingtonpost.in/2018/08/13/irrfan-khan-opts-out-of-aibs-amazon-political-drama-ministry_a_23501128/), [over his health.](https://www.facebo

On this episode of the Split Screen Podcast, host Shah Shahid is joined by Katherine Filaseta (KayFil) to discuss the teenage rom-com She's The Man and compare it to its Bollywood Remake, Dil Bole Hadippa! HIGHLIGHTS! [KayFil’s](https://twitter.com/kay_fil) previous appearance on the Split Screen Podcast was to compare [Hamlet & Haider.](https://audioboom.com/posts/6862363-the-bollywood-remake-of-hamlet-and-for-some-reason-om-shanti-om) [](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454945/) [She's The Man](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454945/) is teenage romantic comedy based on [William Shakespeare's](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Shakespeare) play the [Twelfth Night.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelfth_Night) [Dil Bole Hadippa](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1202540/) is a [Bollywood](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bollywood) movie based on [She's The Man](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/She%27s_the_Man).  How would She’s The Man be different if it were made in 2018? [KayFil](https://twitter.com/kay_fil) c