Siddhant Adlakha
Expertise
Movies, Film Theory, Theatre
- Siddhant has worked as a filmmaker since 2007.
- Siddhant has been involved in theatre and the arts ever since an early age.
- Siddhant continues to work as a film critic and entertainment journalist for various outlets.
Experience
Siddhant is an actor, filmmaker, author, TV writer and film critic for various outlets including The New York Times, The Village Voice and New York Magazine.
Education
Siddhant has studied film theory and production at both an undergraduate and graduate level.
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Stories By Siddhant Adlakha
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We take a deeper look at Border, one of the best and most complex movies of 2018.
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Malcolm X in One Night in Miami showcases an incredible performance from Kingsley Ben-Adir, who transforms a icon into something grounded.
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In our Spring Blossom review, we take an even-keeled look at a film that takes on potentially icky subject matter with grace and humor.
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Indian film legend Irrfan Khan, best known to western audiences for his work in Slumdog Millionaire, has passed away at 53.
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The Little Women sound design deserves far more love and attention than it's getting for its role in bringing the movie to life.
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We're three episodes in and The Mandalorian problems keep on keeping some members of our team from loving the Disney+ Star Wars series.
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After two episodes, we have one big question: where is The Mandalorian going and does the Disney+ series have a satisfying plan in mind?
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In our The Mandalorian spoiler review, we ponder whether this beautifully shot and scored series is more than the sum of its parts.
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Gemini Man and high frame rate deserve a deeper analysis, so join us as we dissect the purpose of this technical choice and why it doesn't quite work.
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Writer Siddhant Adlakha breaks down the 5 greatest movies from this year's New York Film Festival. Check out the best of NYFF 2019 right here.
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In our The Treehouse review, we're in awe of what this blend of documentary filmmaking and science fiction manages to pull off.
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Slave Play, a new Broadway show written by Jeremy O. Harris and directed by Robert O'Hara, strips away the modern racial discourse in its search for truth.
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Let's talk about the Spider-Man Far From Home problems and why this film's failure to properly explore the MCU's legacy is a big problem.
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In our Road to Endgame finale, we say goodbye to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we know it, even as more adventures await us.
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In the penultimate chapter of our Road to Endgame series, we take a look at how Avengers Endgame allows its heroes to deal with their baggage.
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In our final stop on the Road to Endgame, we examine the messy politics of the latest MCU film. This is Captain Marvel revisited Part 2.
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We've reached the end of the Road to Endgame. Enter Carol Danvers, the mightiest Avenger yet in a problematic movie. This is Captain Marvel revisited.
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This is possibly the breeziest Marvel movie ever made...so does it matter to the larger series? This is Ant-Man and the Wasp revisited.
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Do the superheroes of the Marvel Universe fight for the status quo or a better world? Here is Avengers Infinity War revisited part 2.
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The biggest film of the MCU showcases everything great, and everything not so great, about the series. This is Avengers Infinity War revisited.
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This may be a sci-fi adventure set in Africa, but it's really about the United States of America. This is Black Panther revisited.
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Taika Waititi brings not only his joyous, silly comedy to the MCU, but also a keen political perspective. This is Thor Ragnarok revisited.
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The biggest problem with this Spider-Man movie is that Iron Man steals the spotlight. This is Spider-Man Homecoming Revisited.
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In our Manta Ray review, we take a look at a film that is sleepy by nature – and nodding off to it may not be a bad thing at all.
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Marvel's most mature film is also the sequel about the gun-toting space raccoon learning it's okay to cry. This is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 revisited.
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When it came time to adapt a potentially problematic character, Marvel made one of its most thoughtful movies. This is Doctor Strange revisited.