Welcome to Fomo Fix, what to see your weekly dose – and what to dodge – on film and television. This week, we take a difficult look on revisionism in storytelling: the way history is re -combined with purpose and perspective, and the way it deforms to fit an agenda. With jingoistic inventions Kesari 2 For the smart story options of Quentin Tartino and Aaron Sorkin, we unpack the imperative of revisionism. Also this week also, we appreciate a sharp animated satire from RAM Yusuf, surprisingly effective thriller with a terrible name – Crazxy – and make an honest look in representation and appropriation Superboy of Malegaon.
Hype Czech: Kesari 2
“Beep of.” “Beep Right of.” “Bep beep yourself.” “Take out the beep from my country.”
Yes, this is the complete collection of Akshay Kumar’s Panchline and “winning argument” Kesari 2, A film that takes a nugget of history and modifies it in jingoistics mythology.
Despite criticism for historical deformation – and a Yahya Butwala Kavita alleged literary theft – the film has collected more than 70 crores in its second week. But this is not a court room drama Chicago test 7 Or Some good manThose films created a war of compelling ideas with well-designed arguments and ideological nuances-that only one-sided F-Bals were thrown like confede.
Tarantino also wrote history again – killing Hitler Inglourious Basterds And to save Sharon Tate Once in Hollywood. But if you are presenting an alternative timeline, at least you can do not market as an untold story of Jalianwala Bagh.
It is not just dishonest-this film is directly pretended to finish with the names of real-life victims, followed by a asteroid mark: “Name from the public domain.” Translation: “There was no attempt to verify these names, but Aaron Sorkin also did so, so … Vibes?”
Representation? Akshay Kumar plays the role of Shankaran Nair – which apparently makes him an expert on everything that starts with Kerala, Kathakali, Kalaripayattu. Meanwhile, R. Madhavan is fantastic in the film – Surprising you: Why is he not Shankaran Nair?
Why not be right for a book based on this – the case that shook the empire? Perhaps because the real history is not enough to provoke nationalism quota? The only history lesson Kesari 2 Teaches that Bollywood does not care about representation, sensitivity, or even basic screenwriting writing while treating one of the most persecuted tragedies in Indian history.
TV Gold: #1 Happy Family USA
Recently after the Pahgam tragedy and the growth of hatred Muslims across India, the show two watching show RAM is an animated series of Yusuf #1 Happy Family USA On Prime Video.
After 9/11, the show follows the cultural results faced by Hussain – now under the scanner to be Arabs .. Remy bends brutally, ripping into nasi neighbors, shady FBI agents and even US President.
Yes, George W Bush shows for a sleepover. A teenager named Rumi, the lead joins a punk rock band. “We need a devilish verse – Rushdie, not Rumi.” (That line deserves a standing ovation alone.)
If you liked Ragi Or MOThis is on your wochelist. If you have not seen either, it is time.
Heads Up: Crazxy
Do you know the titles that are trying hard and stop you immediately? Craze – Yes, it is “crazy” with an X – one of them. Surprisingly, it is really good.
Soham Shah is waiting for a bag of money in this real -time thriller, waiting for two sides, and extend the bet. He can either use money to save his career – or give him a ransom to save his kidnapped daughter with Down syndrome. What would you do?
The thriller rarely slows down-a surprisingly replacing the middle-revision except for stressful tires. By the end, you have enjoyed a lot, a little predictable climax barely matters. If it had been given the title ‘Crazy’, more people would have seen it.
Stream this first: Malegaon’s Superboy
Zoya Akhtar Superboy of MalegaonOn Prime Video, there is a fictional adaptation of Supermen of MalegaonFaiza Ahmed Khan’s favorite documentary. It is a classic case of cultural appropriation. Not only does it fail to credits the origin as “based on” or “customized”, it gives it a shout – as if tagging it in a meme.
To be fair, the film-Varun is written by Grover-monotonous and loves Mambalatar of Malegaon with love. But the documentary already did this – with authenticity and humility.
The appropriation here is twice: A privileged member from the Javed Akhtar family tree – cinder The dynasty and all – to tell the story to his writing partner Reema Kagti, is available from Malegaon to direct someone instead of empowering them. And this is a marginalized community, ignoring a documentary filmmaker, a mining to a low-income community-one of the most underwelled voices in the industry.
So how do you celebrate without any appropriation? Take notes from Netflix. When they acquired One hundred years of solitudeThe sons of Gabriel Garcia Merkese stressed that it was made in Spanish, using local talent, shot in Colombia. It is called platform to those who won the story.
Want to convince the filmmakers of Malegaon? Start looking at Faiza Ahmed Khan Supermen of Malegaon On YouTube – before streaming the imaginary.
Just don’t say: You (Netflix)
This is not a recommendation. It is your cue to leave. The stagker chain that you have finished after five sessions. While the show had a height of his guilty-Anand, the last season does not provide anything new. The adventure is lame, the end is estimated. And the Goldberg is too much for a psycho that we have seen with murder for five years.
A show landing is an art form. It is in a crash-land clinch. Leave the foam. Embrace Jomo: Enjoy the disappearance. Watch Jewel Chor instead. Vijay Anand Van.
Published – May 02, 2025 09:05 pm IST
