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Sep

2020

The Social Dilemma- Who breaks the spell?

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Written by : Shreya Seth Photo credit : Shutterstock.com The new Netflix docu-drama, ‘The Social Dilemma’ begins with a dramatic background score and a disconcerting quote-cum-disclaimer that subtly fades in : ‘Nothing vast enters the life of mortals without a curse.’ Well intentioned and carefully structured, this documentary-drama hybrid that runs into 1hr 33 minutes, has come as a reminder, if not a revelation to many. Directed by Jeff Orlowski, ‘The Social Dilemma’ attempts to tell us all about the big bad world of social media right from the horse’s mouth- in this case, a bunch of apologetic ex-employees of…

Jul

2020

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Lockdown Streaming : A new age of Digital Consumption

Art & Culture, Current AffairsAmazon Prime, Cinema, Covid-19, Lockdown, Netflix, Online streaming, OTT Media Service, Seventh Art

Written by : Shreya Seth, Kolkata Photo credit : shutterstock.com As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, the ‘familiar’ way of life that we seemingly took for granted, has altered significantly. The impact of the crisis has been felt across all sectors, and the entertainment industry is no exception to it. Audiences, who in usual circumstances, would have thronged cinema halls, auditoriums, theatres, and other public places to satiate their need for entertainment, are now confined to their homes. While there is little one can do about it, Over The Top (OTT) platforms may have come to the rescue.…