Dipankar Sarkar

FTII alumnus and freelance writer. My articles have appeared in Scroll.in, The Hindu, Livemint.com, The Quint, The Tribune, Upperstall, among other publications.

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10 Brilliant Examples Of Montages For Filmmakers

The word montage is derived from the French verb which means “to assemble or put…

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All 9 Asghar Farhadi Movies, Ranked

From Oscar-winning features A Separation (2011) and The Salesman (2016) to his latest offering A Hero…

9 Films To Watch If You Loved Drive My Car

Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s Drive My Car is a pensive tale of a popular theater actor-director Yusuke Kafuku…

Every Jane Campion Film, Ranked

New Zealand-born filmmaker Jane Campion’s films are deeply invested in human relationships and their complexities.…

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Every Paul Thomas Anderson Film, Ranked

Paul Thomas Anderson made his debut in 1996 and since then he went ahead to…

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Every David Lynch Movie Ranked

David Lynch’s movies cast a unique spell blending the bizarre and the normal to emphasize…

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10 Films Guillermo del Toro Recommends

Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro’s spectacular cinematic universe is filled with tales of fantasy, supernatural,…

All 11 Denis Villeneuve Movies, Ranked

From Blade Runner 2049 to Dune, here are all Denis Villeneuve films, ranked. French-Canadian director…

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What Is Method Acting: Technique And Examples

Method acting is an acting school of thought that has received wide coverage due to…

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 9 Must Watch Indie Sci-Fi Films

From Cube (1997) to Vast of Night (2020), here’s our pick of the best indie sci-fi…

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Types Of Lenses In Cinematography: The Ultimate Guide

The choice of lens in cinematography is integral to a scene’s portrayal. From a technical…

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Pulp Fiction (1994) Screenplay Analysis

After winning the Palme d’Or at Cannes 1994, Pulp Fiction has gone on to become…

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 21 Iconic Shots Of The 21st Century

With the advancement of technology, cinematography took a giant leap around the turn of the…

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12 Film Lighting Techniques Filmmakers Should Know

The moving images on screen have the ability to elicit emotional response in how they’re…

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Cinematography Of Citizen Kane (1941)

One of the few gems of world cinema, Orson Welles’ Citizen Kane has set a benchmark for…