Siddhant Adlakha
@siddhantadlakha.bsky.social
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An interview I’m excited to share: Jafar Panahi on his use of sound, on delivering visual justice for his characters, and on shooting “It Was Just An Accident” in secret joysauce.com/jafar-panahi...
Jafar Panahi on the visual justice of ‘It Was Just An Accident’
We spoke with the Iranian dissident about making his award-winning thriller, his first film following his ban on directing in Iran.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:29 PM
An interview I’m excited to share: Jafar Panahi on his use of sound, on delivering visual justice for his characters, and on shooting “It Was Just An Accident” in secret joysauce.com/jafar-panahi...
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This is an incredible read. Can't wait to see It Was Just An Accident
An interview I’m excited to share: Jafar Panahi on his use of sound, on delivering visual justice for his characters, and on shooting “It Was Just An Accident” in secret joysauce.com/jafar-panahi...
Jafar Panahi on the visual justice of ‘It Was Just An Accident’
We spoke with the Iranian dissident about making his award-winning thriller, his first film following his ban on directing in Iran.
joysauce.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:14 PM
This is an incredible read. Can't wait to see It Was Just An Accident
An interview I’m excited to share: Jafar Panahi on his use of sound, on delivering visual justice for his characters, and on shooting “It Was Just An Accident” in secret joysauce.com/jafar-panahi...
Jafar Panahi on the visual justice of ‘It Was Just An Accident’
We spoke with the Iranian dissident about making his award-winning thriller, his first film following his ban on directing in Iran.
joysauce.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:29 PM
An interview I’m excited to share: Jafar Panahi on his use of sound, on delivering visual justice for his characters, and on shooting “It Was Just An Accident” in secret joysauce.com/jafar-panahi...
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I’ve been swiftly souring on Wicked: For Good after leaving it at mostly “It’s fine” yesterday, so this was a cathartic review to read.
“Wicked: For Good” is abysmal. Sloppily made, cultishly adherent to other works, and completely lacking in soul or energy—or a grasp on its own politics. Somehow worse than the first film, and without the depth of performance that made it tolerable. joysauce.com/jon-m-chus-w...
Jon M. Chu’s ‘Wicked: For Good’ is a major step down
The second half of Universal’s adaptation of the hit Broadeway musical exposes the stage show’s biggest flaws.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:33 AM
I’ve been swiftly souring on Wicked: For Good after leaving it at mostly “It’s fine” yesterday, so this was a cathartic review to read.
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“It is, quite frankly, bizarre to watch a film in 2025 that all but says, the people, prone to believing lies, will not only continue to do so, but must be compelled to do so, and that doing so is heroic”
“Wicked: For Good” is abysmal. Sloppily made, cultishly adherent to other works, and completely lacking in soul or energy—or a grasp on its own politics. Somehow worse than the first film, and without the depth of performance that made it tolerable. joysauce.com/jon-m-chus-w...
Jon M. Chu’s ‘Wicked: For Good’ is a major step down
The second half of Universal’s adaptation of the hit Broadeway musical exposes the stage show’s biggest flaws.
joysauce.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
“It is, quite frankly, bizarre to watch a film in 2025 that all but says, the people, prone to believing lies, will not only continue to do so, but must be compelled to do so, and that doing so is heroic”
If you see me around New York I WILL ask you a long-winded question sorry
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Intros/Q&As
Films I've introduced and/or moderated Q&As or press conferences for—in case you’re on the lookout for someone to host! www.siddhantadlakha.com/contact
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November 23, 2025 at 10:58 PM
If you see me around New York I WILL ask you a long-winded question sorry
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Brendan Fraser is great, but “Rental Family” barely scratches the surface of its own drama, or its bizarre real-life premise. Out now: joysauce.com/rental-famil...
‘Rental Family’ skims the surface of Japan’s rent-a-family industry
The film pairs Brendan Fraser with director Hikari for a cross-cultural dramedy that doesn’t probe beyond the broad strokes.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Brendan Fraser is great, but “Rental Family” barely scratches the surface of its own drama, or its bizarre real-life premise. Out now: joysauce.com/rental-famil...
“Wicked: For Good” is abysmal. Sloppily made, cultishly adherent to other works, and completely lacking in soul or energy—or a grasp on its own politics. Somehow worse than the first film, and without the depth of performance that made it tolerable. joysauce.com/jon-m-chus-w...
Jon M. Chu’s ‘Wicked: For Good’ is a major step down
The second half of Universal’s adaptation of the hit Broadeway musical exposes the stage show’s biggest flaws.
joysauce.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:07 PM
“Wicked: For Good” is abysmal. Sloppily made, cultishly adherent to other works, and completely lacking in soul or energy—or a grasp on its own politics. Somehow worse than the first film, and without the depth of performance that made it tolerable. joysauce.com/jon-m-chus-w...
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Kanu Behl (director of Agra) today shared a joint statement from many Indian indie filmmakers about how access to independent films is actively suppressed in India. Great to see them speaking out; the PVR-Inox monopoly has been terrible for distribution, and the OTT platforms aren't much better. 📽️
November 18, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Kanu Behl (director of Agra) today shared a joint statement from many Indian indie filmmakers about how access to independent films is actively suppressed in India. Great to see them speaking out; the PVR-Inox monopoly has been terrible for distribution, and the OTT platforms aren't much better. 📽️
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Paste was one of the very first outlets I wrote for, way back in the day — they published many of my early reviews, my first features, my first interviews with real filmmakers. They were such an important place for me as a freelancer and subscriber.
Today, Paste Magazine shuttered all its non-music verticals, a choice I am both professionally and personally heartbroken about. Sadly, I am once again looking for a place that wants to let me write about Books and TV on the regular, so hit me up if that’s you or anyone you know.
November 17, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Paste was one of the very first outlets I wrote for, way back in the day — they published many of my early reviews, my first features, my first interviews with real filmmakers. They were such an important place for me as a freelancer and subscriber.
NYC: come watch the gentle, Sundance-winning Marathi queer drama “Sabar Bonda” (“Cactus Pears”) all this weekend at @ifccenter.bsky.social, followed by Q&As with director Rohan Kanawade moderated by Kal Penn, Mira Nair and me (after the Sunday 11/23 show at 4:10pm)
November 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
NYC: come watch the gentle, Sundance-winning Marathi queer drama “Sabar Bonda” (“Cactus Pears”) all this weekend at @ifccenter.bsky.social, followed by Q&As with director Rohan Kanawade moderated by Kal Penn, Mira Nair and me (after the Sunday 11/23 show at 4:10pm)
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*sighs*
“Are we having… FUN yet?”
“Are we having… FUN yet?”
November 16, 2025 at 1:41 AM
*sighs*
“Are we having… FUN yet?”
“Are we having… FUN yet?”
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Doing one of those earnest posts where we kindly remind you that we lost half our operating budget over the summer, and that we're looking for ways to keep this whole thing going, and that if you like what we do or that we exist, the best thing you could possibly do to support us is to subscribe
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November 15, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Doing one of those earnest posts where we kindly remind you that we lost half our operating budget over the summer, and that we're looking for ways to keep this whole thing going, and that if you like what we do or that we exist, the best thing you could possibly do to support us is to subscribe
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"Is it a valiant attempt? Perhaps, but so was the Hindenburg."
November 14, 2025 at 9:49 PM
"Is it a valiant attempt? Perhaps, but so was the Hindenburg."
Out this week: "Sirāt," aka "Mad Max: PLUR-y Road," a wonderfully foreboding desert rave road movie about what it feels like to live in a collapsing world www.truthdig.com/articles/the...
"Sirāt" Review: The Rave at the End of the World
Spain’s Cannes-winning Oscar entry “Sirāt” is a bass-fueled adventure wrapped in cosmic chaos.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Out this week: "Sirāt," aka "Mad Max: PLUR-y Road," a wonderfully foreboding desert rave road movie about what it feels like to live in a collapsing world www.truthdig.com/articles/the...
“Keeper” is another snooze from Oz Perkins, horror’s Wizard of Bore www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
'Keeper' Is Another Oz Perkins Snooze
Despite great performances and ideas, Oz Perkins whiffs it again with an exhausting horror drama. Read our 'Keeper' review.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:33 PM
“Keeper” is another snooze from Oz Perkins, horror’s Wizard of Bore www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
Out now: “Little Amélie or The Character of Rain” turns childhood memories of Japan into watercolors in motion. The year’s best-looking animated film. joysauce.com/japan-become...
Japan becomes watercolor in ‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain’
A children’s tale fuels the year’s most beautiful animated film, based on the short autobiography by author Amélie Nothomb.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Out now: “Little Amélie or The Character of Rain” turns childhood memories of Japan into watercolors in motion. The year’s best-looking animated film. joysauce.com/japan-become...
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out now on Nebula: LEGACY SEQUELS PART 2
the whole episode is a legacy sequel to Part 1
I grew a beard for it
co-written by the great @siddhantadlakha.bsky.social
featuring spectacular original music by @brianmetolius.bsky.social
nebula.tv/videos/patri...
the whole episode is a legacy sequel to Part 1
I grew a beard for it
co-written by the great @siddhantadlakha.bsky.social
featuring spectacular original music by @brianmetolius.bsky.social
nebula.tv/videos/patri...
Patrick (H) Willems — Have We Reached Peak Legacy Sequel?
Delving deeper into the legacy sequel-mania that has taken over Hollywood...and beyond
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November 12, 2025 at 11:55 PM
out now on Nebula: LEGACY SEQUELS PART 2
the whole episode is a legacy sequel to Part 1
I grew a beard for it
co-written by the great @siddhantadlakha.bsky.social
featuring spectacular original music by @brianmetolius.bsky.social
nebula.tv/videos/patri...
the whole episode is a legacy sequel to Part 1
I grew a beard for it
co-written by the great @siddhantadlakha.bsky.social
featuring spectacular original music by @brianmetolius.bsky.social
nebula.tv/videos/patri...
New York press/guild folks: if you’re seeing “Marty Supreme” on 11/20, stick around after for my Q&A with Director Josh Safdie, writer Ronald Bronstein, DP Darius Khondji, costumer Miyako Bellizzi, sound editor Skip Lievsay, prod. designer Jack Fisk, and composer Daniel Lopatin
November 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
New York press/guild folks: if you’re seeing “Marty Supreme” on 11/20, stick around after for my Q&A with Director Josh Safdie, writer Ronald Bronstein, DP Darius Khondji, costumer Miyako Bellizzi, sound editor Skip Lievsay, prod. designer Jack Fisk, and composer Daniel Lopatin