Siddhant Adlakha

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Siddhant Adlankha is a New York-based critic and entertainment journalist originally from Mumbai. He has written for various publications including The New York Times, The Village Voice, The Guardian and New York Magazine.

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The Rave at the End of the World

Siddhant Adlakha / Truthdig Nov 14, 2025 Spain’s Cannes-winning Oscar entry “Sirāt” is a bass-fueled adventure wrapped in cosmic chaos. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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The Gaza Strip, in Filmstrips

Siddhant Adlakha / Truthdig Oct 16, 2025 Archival documentarian Göran Hugo Olsson tells the story of Israel and Palestine through decades of Swedish public television footage. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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Paul Thomas Anderson’s Intimate Revolution

Siddhant Adlakha / Truthdig Sep 19, 2025 “One Battle After Another” is a Molotov cocktail lobbed right at the studio system. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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Hot for Teacher

Siddhant Adlakha / Truthdig Sep 10, 2025 The queer coming-of-age drama “Dreams” captures the rush of young, forbidden love. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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Dreamland of Misfit Porcelain Toys

Siddhant Adlakha / Truthdig Sep 3, 2025 After a long absence, the Brothers Quay return to reassert their mastery of the animated macabre. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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Some Real Cowgirl Sh*t

Siddhant Adlakha / Truthdig Aug 20, 2025 Kate Beecroft’s “East of Wall” takes on the task of reimagining the American Western. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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An Artist Moves On

Siddhant Adlakha / Truthdig Aug 8, 2025 A quiet South Korean domestic drama turns the lens on its director’s scandals in an effort to close the book on them. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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Post-Catholic Brazil 101

Siddhant Adlakha / Truthdig Jul 17, 2025 Petra Costa’s Netflix documentary offers a superficial account of the rise of evangelical Christianity in modern Brazil. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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Intimate in Oslo

Siddhant Adlakha / Truthdig Jul 9, 2025 Norwegian dramas “Sex” and “Love” search for the eternal in the flesh. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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The Contours of Trauma

Siddhant Adlakha / Truthdig Jun 26, 2025 Eva Victor’s debut feature film “Sorry, Baby” is a vulnerable reflection on pain and anguish, crafted with gusto. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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Don’t Call It a Payback

Siddhant Adlakha / Truthdig May 28, 2025 Iran’s Palme d’Or winner “It Was Just an Accident” is a furious triumph about state violence and the limits of revenge. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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The Battle of Sunset Park

Siddhant Adlakha / Truthdig May 1, 2025 A documentary about zoning politics stars the everyday people of a storied Brooklyn neighborhood. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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