Episodes

  • Meta: The Strange World of Films About Filmmaking | Filmfaffing with Sid & Aarya Ep. 06
    Mar 1 2023

    Movies about movies!? That's meta. In this episode of filmfaffing, Sid & Aarya talk about their favorite movies about cinema and the process of filmmaking, and how strange films can be sometimes. From The Disaster Artist to The Fabelmans, there have been many that have won the hearts of critics and awards organizations. But which ones stand out to Sid & Aarya? 

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    33 mins
  • The Pathaan Effect: How Movie Stars Propel Box Office Revenue
    Feb 22 2023

    In this episode of Filmfaffing, Sid & Aarya talk about the effects movie stars have on their films' box office performance and on moviegoers. Pathaan is a very recent example of this, with Shah Rukh Khan once again proving he is one of the most profitable movie stars out there. Listen to Sid & Aarya's take on the many reasons why Pathaan has done so well, and the pros and cons movie stars have on storytelling in cinema. #Pathaan #Moviestars #Podcast #Filmfaffing

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    33 mins
  • Filmfaffing Ep. 04 - A Discussion on the Portrayal of Body Image in Cinema
    Feb 15 2023

    In this week's episode, Sid & Aarya faff about body image representation in film and television and examine the reasons behind the film industry's critical nature of casting actors based on specific body types only.

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    44 mins
  • Filmfaffing Ep. 03 - Kumbalangi Nights (2019 Film), A Masterpiece of Malayalam Cinema?
    Feb 8 2023

    In this episode, Sid & Aarya share their thoughts and opinions on a regional Indian film called Kumbalangi Nights, widely hailed as one of the best and most progressive Malayalam films of the 21st century. 

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Filmfaffing Ep. 02 - A Discussion on Oscar Winner Martin McDonagh
    Feb 1 2023

    In this episode, Sid & Aarya faff about Martin McDonagh's 4 feature films, including his most recent effort, The Banshees of Inisherin starring Colin Farrel and Brendan Gleason. Sid & Aarya further talk about McDonagh's way of writing, directing, and all the similarities between his films. 

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    37 mins
  • Film Faffing Ep. 01 - A Discussion on S.S. (RR)Rajamouli
    Jan 25 2023
    Sid and Aarya talk about the rise in S.S. Rajamouli's popularity in the West, the central themes of his films, and whether or not they agree with the immense positive reception his most recent film, RRR, is getting.
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    53 mins
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