Shayantani Das

From page to screen, from a character to Ryan Gosling: The shifting tones of ‘Project Hail Mary’

April 01,2026 17:02:50 PM

The film avoids exploring the ethical ambiguity of the mission. It avoids the psychological cost of isolation that is so central to the novel’s interiority

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’: Shelley’s vision, remade for an age of innovation for blind profitSubscriber Only

November 12,2025 11:30:47 AM

While Shelley’s Frankenstein was a sheltered scientist undone by his own hubris, del Toro’s is a broken son, an egotistical scientist, and undoubtedly the story’s villain

After BAFTAs-so-White, is the award going to find its voice or become a mere precursor to Oscars?Subscriber Only

February 18,2025 12:11:20 PM

As BAFTA continues championing diversity, its role in the broader awards ecosystem is undeniably shifting. While once a near-certain harbinger of Oscar success, the increasing unpredictability of BAFTA outcomes suggests that its function is changing

No one is programmed to be a parent — and other lessons from ‘The Wild Robot’Subscriber Only

October 26,2024 12:30:36 PM

The film challenges viewers to reflect on both the ecological parable it presents about the non-human world and the deeply human narrative about parenting, inviting us to rethink our notions of motherhood and our connections to the natural world

Miyazaki wins Magsaysay award: A child’s heart, a philosopher’s mindSubscriber Only

September 07,2024 07:10:38 AM

His films invite audiences to look around not just with cynicism but also with wonder and quiet courage