A Tale of Two Timelines: Uncovering History in Hafsa Zayyan’s We Are All Birds of Uganda
"We Are All Birds Of Uganda is a glimpse into the life of South Asians in Uganda during the British colonial era", writes Raiyah Butt.
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The Lipstick Politico
- Jul 21
- 8 min
Ms Marvel Review: How Identity Became Kamala Khan’s Superpower
Raiyah Butt reviews Marvel's latest offering, Ms Marvel and its exploration of the Pakistani identity in mainstream pop culture.
The Lipstick Politico
- Jul 3
- 6 min
The Right and Wrong Type of Victim: Analysing Mae Martin’s Feel Good post-Amber Heard
Drawing parallels between Mae Martin's Feel Good and the Amber Heard trial, Smriti Bhoker takes a closer look at victim shaming in society.
The Lipstick Politico
- Jun 19
- 1 min
Queer South Asian books for Pride Month 2022
We present our LGBTQIA+ book recommendations, from the fun fiction fantasies of Adiba Jaigirdar to the life lessons of activist Urvashi Vaid
The Lipstick Politico
- May 22
- 6 min
Three Women Who Shaped Love: A Review of Shyam Benegal’s The Seventh Horse of the Sun
Mythily Nair reviews Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda, a 1992 Shyam Benegal film follows a man and the women he meets in his lifetime.
The Lipstick Politico
- Apr 23
- 4 min
The Tragic Fate of Trying to Escape: A Review of Neeraj Ghaywan’s Masaan
At its heart, Neeraj Ghaywan’s Masaan is a film about space, writes Azania Imtiaz Khatri-Patel.
The Lipstick Politico
- Apr 3
- 5 min
A Look into the Intergenerational Family: A Review of Archana Phadke’s About Love
Arpita Mallick reviews the documentary, About Love.
The Lipstick Politico
- Mar 25
- 6 min
Meet the Sharma Sisters: Bridgerton Season Two Takes on Duty versus Desire
Bridgerton is back, and here’s our spoiler-free review on season two.
The Lipstick Politico
- Dec 6, 2021
- 6 min
A Gift That Speaks a Thousand Words: Reading Burnt Sugar with my Mother
Azania Imtiaz Khatri-Patel reviews Avni Doshi’s Booker Prize-shortlisted novel Burnt Sugar.
The Lipstick Politico
- Jul 29, 2021
- 8 min
The Inconvenient Writers' Room
Namah Bose discusses the show Kim's Convenience and why representation matters in the writer's room.
the lipstick politico
- Jul 4, 2021
- 7 min
Love as a Revolution: Reclaiming Media Narratives by Defying Social Norms
Mythily Nair discusses three films that have truly elucidated the essence of love as a revolution.
The Lipstick Politico
- Jun 13, 2021
- 6 min
The Disciple: A Severe Lesson in Balance by Chaitanya Tamhane
Raviakash Deu reviews The Disciple, highlighting the familiar struggle of “trying to make it” as a serious artist in classical music.
The Lipstick Politico
- Apr 18, 2021
- 7 min
What Happens When Movies are Produced Past their ‘Best Before’ Date: A Review of Amy Poehler’s Moxie
'Dear Moxie, 1992 called - they’d like their feminism back. Sincerely, We’ve Moved On', writes Swonshutaa Dash as she reviews Moxie.
The Lipstick Politico
- Mar 21, 2021
- 6 min
On Bechdel Tests and Bindis: Lessons for Bollywood from its Southern Siblings
Mythily Nair discusses why Bollywood is still far behind its contemporary industries in producing films with nuanced female characters.
The Lipstick Politico
- Feb 24, 2021
- 5 min
Why Jeo Baby’s “The Great Indian Kitchen” is a timely reminder of unequal labour structures at home
Mythily Nair reviews the new Malayalam film, The Great Indian Kitchen, which takes an unflinching lens into the Indian household.
The Lipstick Politico
- Jan 27, 2021
- 9 min
From Regency to Reality: Viewing South Asian Culture from the Mirror of Bridgerton
Despite completely different contexts, cultures and time periods, Bridgerton mirrors the ideas of patriarchy present in South Asia.
The Lipstick Politico
- Jan 13, 2021
- 5 min
Redefines the Archetypical Tamil Alpha hero: Suriya in Soorarai Pottru
Mythily Nair’s piece exploring the depiction of masculinity in Sudha Kongara’s movie Soorarai Pottru, and the subversion male hegemony.
The Lipstick Politico
- Dec 16, 2020
- 6 min
Star-Crossed Lovers on the Secular Streets of Mumbai: Gitanjali Rao on her film Bombay Rose
Gitanjali Rao in conversation with Pahull Bains about her debut feature-length animated film Bombay Rose.
The Lipstick Politico
- Nov 22, 2020
- 9 min
Feminist and Lovely: A Casting Call for Male (Role)Models in Supporting Roles
Presenting the antithesis of prevalent masculinity archetypes. A few worthy men who aren’t sticking to the script. TLP’s Top Bollywood Baes
The Lipstick Politico
- Oct 18, 2020
- 10 min
Panikar and Nawab on their groundbreaking film “Bodies of Desire”
An open conversation with the filmmakers asking them about their stories, their lives and the way in which this film came together.