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Let He Man Be He Man
The internet has been having a minor meltdown over the casting of Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam and He Man. The dominant criticism is simple and relentless. He looks less bulked than He Man is supposed to look. For many fans, that single visual detail feels like a betrayal of the character they grew up with. To understand why this reaction is so visceral, you have to look at the context in which He Man first became a cultural force. When Dolph Lundgren played He Man in
Kenneth Hopkins
Jan 234 min read


The New Grammar of Power in Bombay
One of the most fascinating things unfolding in Bombay right now is the way culture and politics are bleeding into each other , almost seamlessly. The city has always thrived in this grey zone, but the current moment feels particularly charged, especially when you trace the intersections of legacy, cinema, ideology, and municipal power. Take Akshay Waghmare , for instance. A respected Marathi actor with a strong body of work, his credibility as a performer is well established
Kenneth Hopkins
Jan 143 min read


How a Christmas Tree on Carter Road Became One of Mumbai’s Most Powerful Cultural Symbols
Bandra Wonderland began with a simple but audacious idea. In December 2023, Rahool N Kanal , founder of the I Love Mumbai Foundation , put up a Christmas tree at the Carter Road Amphitheatre on the Bandra promenade. What followed was not incremental growth or polite public interest. It became a cultural behemoth. Over the course of the event’s run, attendance numbers swelled to staggering proportions. People poured in not just from Bandra or Mumbai, but from across the city
Kenneth Hopkins
Jan 36 min read


Dhurandhar Review Drama: Anupama Chopra, The FCG Statement & Why The Internet is Not Buying It
Okay, stop scrolling and grab your chai because the tea is absolutely piping hot today. 🫖 If you thought the on-screen action in Dhurandhar was intense, wait until you see the absolute warzone happening on Twitter (X). We aren't just talking about a bad movie review here; we are witnessing a full-blown cultural clash between the "elite" critics and the desi internet. It’s giving "Main Character Energy" gone wrong, and honestly, the drama is living rent-free in our heads ri
Vishal waghela
Dec 12, 20254 min read
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