So you wanna watch something...
Dealer: What happens when a director and his cameraman decide to enter the roughest neighbourhood to film a rap video of a newly released gangster? Not a lot of good. Be it ‘Lupus’ or ‘Call My Agent’, the French have earned a reputation for making great television. And for that sole reason, we plan to check out this 10-part crime thriller—which is in the found-footage format (think ‘Blair Witch Project’), running only 8-13 minutes per episode. Also: The trailer looks very good. It’s currently streaming on Netflix.
Coven of Sisters: This Spanish period drama set in 1609 Basque Country centres on five women accused of being witches—who plot an escape from their impending doom. This is a dark, psychological thriller that may not be to everyone’s taste. It’s already out on Netflix.
Waffles + Mochi: Two adorable puppets and Michelle Obama bring you a cooking show for kids! They travel across the world meeting famous chefs like Samin Nosrat and José Andrés, and, of course, eating delicious food. What’s not to like? You can also read People’s interview with the former FLOTUS here. It drops on Netflix on March 16!
A list of good reads
- Planning to go see ‘Roohi’—the Rajkummar Rao ‘horror comedy’—this weekend? Indian Express’ advice: don’t.
- An older but good read: Ruchika Sharma in Scroll looks at the transformation of Shiva from a meat-lover to a shudh shakahari.
- Also a newer read from Scroll: A lovely piece about an 1857 play that dramatised the Indian Rebellion aka Sepoy Mutiny with action, comedy and romance. Comedy?
- Imaan Sheikh in Juggernaut pens a lovely tribute to Helen (sign in required).
- Psyche offers a very different and interesting way to learn a language as an adult.
- Want to learn something new just for a lark? Mashable offers 17 websites that help you do just that.
- Karma Colonialism makes a fascinating connection between low literacy rates in Africa and France’s insistence on shoving French down the throats of its former colonies.
- Mic takes a closer look at the connection between anxiety and diet.
- Vox spotlights the rise of ‘fun pants’—a delightful Gen Z trend that favours whimsical, silly and bold designs.
- We loved the photos in this Buzzfeed News write up on women Sumo wrestlers.
- Mongabay has a lovely essay on the important lives of solitary bees—who live outside the hive.
- The Atlantic assures us that there is no good reason to eat three whole meals a day.
