Mothers being Murderers: Qala and the Politics of Women-led Patriarchy
Directed by Anvita Dutt Guptan, the mind behind 2020’s Bulbbul, comes another Netflix film, Qala. The cast includes Swastika Mukherjee, Babil Khan, and Tripti …
India Post, a Partition Project
India boasts one of the world’s most robust postal services, historically rivaling the Royal Mail, that is apparently under threat now. Even the smallest …
Vagina Full of Cake
I am 23 years old, and I’ve slept with 23 men. 23 dicks inside and outside me. 23 bodies touching. I have experienced physical …
A Feminist Reading of Fresh: The taste of infatuation and love has never tasted sweeter
*Spoiler Alert* Daisy Edgar Jones and Sebastian Stan star as the alluring Noa and Steve in Mimi Cave’s debut film, Fresh, that explores the …
To Collect Women
This personal essay titled, ‘To Collect Women‘ was rejected by numerous magazines and websites because it wasn’t “personal enough,” or because it was “too …
मैं क्यों नहीं चाहता कि मेरी बेटी का कोई सबसे अच्छा दोस्त हो?
#Translation #Hindi You can read the original piece in English by Sangeetha Bhaskaran titled “Why I Don’t Want my Daughter to have a Best …
Miss Prediction’s Terrible But Well-Meaning Astrology Advice Column*
Hey blahcksheep, we’re on Substack now. Subscribe here. Are you tired of the same old boring advice from those other astrology columns? Well, you’re in luck! Miss Prediction is here to give you some seriously terrible but well meaning advice …
Inside Sally Porter’s Party
Here’s a Cillian Murphy film you might’ve missed out on! Film Synopsis: Janet hosts an intimate gathering of friends in her London home to celebrate her political ascension. After her acerbic best friend and others arrive, some with dramatic news …
In Conversation with Réalisateur Geordy Couturiau
Born in Belgium, Geordy Couturiau is an actor and director, known for La flûte enchantée (2022), Lucienne Eats A Car (2018) and Les Thibault (2003). His short film Lucienne dans un monde sans solitude (2021) is now streaming on Mubi. …
10 Artists from LA to Watch Out For
We’re always on the lookout for emerging talent, so we’ve compiled a list of the 10 most interesting actors, directors, screenwriters and photographers from Los Angeles you need to know about. Claudio Aluzzi Claudio is a Mexican-Italian actor and artist …
Secret Invasion’s Remarkable AI-Generated Opening Credits
The opening sequence receives backlash from fans, but here’s why we love it. Also, read to find out the reason behind director Ali Selim’s deliberate usage of AI for the show. Unless you’re living under a rock, chances are you …
Black Mirror Season 6 Departs from its Essence, Feels Off-Brand
The show is undergoing a deliberate rebranding because technology is finally at par with Charlie Brooker’s imagination. In its first five seasons, the acclaimed anthology series Black Mirror established itself as a dystopian show set in a futuristic timeline that …
5 Must-Watch Films from South Asia that Tackle Gender-based Violence
In this listicle, we present 5 remarkable South Asian films that tackle the pervasive issue of gender-based violence. From Bangladesh to Pakistan, India to Sri Lanka, these films delve deep into societal complexities, offering a transformative viewing experience that drives …
Here’s All You Need to Know About Elizabeth Hobbs, Director of the 2023 Oscar Shortlisted Animation Film – The Debutante
Elizabeth Hobbs celebrates Carrington’s riveting story ‘The Debutante’ with an inventive artistic style of ink, paint and collage; accompanied by an evocative score from composer Hutch Demouilpied. What has your creative journey been like?I didn’t know much about animation when …
7 Best Bottle Episodes in TV History
Our all-time favourite bottle episodes in tv history. Tell us about yours too? Write to us on theblahcksheep@gmail.com and we’ll feature you in our list. The art of storytelling on television often involves expansive and elaborate plots, but sometimes, the …
On Being a Film Producer, Burnouts and Underbelly of Bollywood: Meet Yash Arora, The Creative Producer behind 75 Ads
Producing is the art of managing people and egos”, says Yash Arora, a film producer based out of Burbank, California. He’s worked on creative projects with Netflix, Disney+Hotstar, Microsoft, One Plus, and Nestle among many others. What enticed you to …
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To Collect Women
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Wandering Among Clouds, Hills and Everything in Between
This personal essay “Wandering Among Clouds, Hills and Everything in Between” was rejected by Live Wire. …
Chaitanya Tamhane’s Court (2014): A Postmodern Critique of the Indian Judicial System
This essay on Chaitanya Tamhane’s film ‘Court’ was published by Film Companion in September last year …
Path Makers
Path Makers by The Blahcksheep is a weekly interview series featuring people that make and shape a country.
Readers’ Recommend List #2
The ‘Readers’ Recommend List’ is a community-curated listicle of must-reads, handpicked by our passionate readers. Hey there book lovers! We took to our Twitter to find out what books you’re …
An Excerpt from Hidden Faces: A Compelling Non-Fiction Account of Early-Stage Recovery
Hidden Faces is a story based on real events. It follows Jasmine through her journey after a suicide attempt and the death of her friend. Falling into substance abuse, her …
Grazing Corner
Showcasing first time writers and fellow blahcksheep whose nouveau ideas need to be herd.
The Generation That Is
We’re a generationWhose palms wear skins of gadgets,Leaving eroding imprintsOf crumbling creativityBlotted in stains ofVenom- black blood; We’re a generationThat …
What’s Love Gone Wrong: An Analysis of Amrita Pritam’s Poem ‘Ajj Aakhan Waaris Shah Nu’
A story of love torn apart by wars between nations, or stories of gut-wrenching pain. It probably seems easier to …
Investigating the Mad Woman Trope in Anvita Dutt’s Film Qala
Anvita Dutt’s directorial venture, ‘Qala,‘ is a multi-layered period film. Its beauty lies in the combination of exquisite visuals and …
Because She is a Woman
Do you remember when you said,“It was her clothes”?Your daughter looked down upon herself,And mourned her beloved silk. When you …
A Perfect Sunday With My Lover
A fine Sunday morning…i wake up next to you. Time has slowed down for us. We make our breakfast. Slow …
Respite
I write to feel a little or to feel a little less. Waiting for the chaos to settle down, standing …
Translations
मैं क्यों नहीं चाहता कि मेरी बेटी का कोई सबसे अच्छा दोस्त हो?
#Translation #Hindi You can read the original piece in English by Sangeetha Bhaskaran titled “Why …
সময়-যাত্রীর ছদ্মবেশ ধারী দ্রৌপদীকে একটি চিঠি
#Translation #Bengali You can read the original poem in English by Ananya Aneja titled ‘ A Letter …
Brown and Feminist? You Must be Mindy Kaling! A Rant.
It rankles when people compare me to Mindy Kaling or Tina Fey the moment they see me. I revisited Chimamanda …
The Ups and Downs of Courting Through Covid: A Personal Confession
You can also read this piece in Marathi here. There seemed to be an inexplicable tendency to deny one’s presence …
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