The Other Side of the Door

The portal between the living and dead is once again breached

"...film forges a subgenre that can be best-described as Hindu Gothic. A portentous Gothic gloom hangs over the film,..."

March 11, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Short Cut to Nirvana: Kumbh Mela

A fascinating, confounding documentary portrait of the "longest running religious festival in history" – the Kumbh Mela in Prayag, India, a 70 million-strong, once-every-12-years event.

"...For 2,000 years, the Kumbh Mela has attracted the Hindu faithful from all corners of the globe (the Americans..."

March 25, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Water

This film which examines the second-class status of women in traditional Hindu society is beautiful yet sad, a tale drenched in centuries of stagnant, holy water.

"...which examines the second-class status of women in traditional Hindu society, concludes director Mehta’s “elemental trilogy” (the other two..."

May 12, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Jodhaa Akbar

From the director of Lagaan comes this masterful Bollywood epic about a 16th century marriage of political alliance that gave birth to true love.

"...true love between a great Mughal emperor and a Hindu princess. Gowariker has a marvelous sense of epic storytelling..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

It Lives Inside

Familiar horror tropes make scary use of Hindu mythology

"...first: an Indian American horror film that’s draped in Hindu mythology...."

Sept. 22, 2023 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Prithviraj

New biopic of legendary Hindu warrior king Prithviraj Chauhan

"...Not reviewed at press time. New biopic of legendary Hindu warrior king Prithviraj Chauhan...."

June 3, 2022 Movie Review

2016 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Animation

Watch and prepare for your Oscar pool

"...boy as he fantasizes his way around his devout Hindu father’s morning prayers, the Animated Shorts nominations are more..."

Jan. 29, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Love Guru

Is it redundant to mock self-help culture? Not if you're Mike Myers and have a new sketch-comedy character to introduce.

"...Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: A Hindu mystic travels from India to Toronto to act as..."

June 20, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Naked in Ashes

This documentary follows a group of spiritual voyagers through a series of pilgrimages and trips to Indian ashrams and holy festivals in order to create a portrait of the yogi life.

"...of the handful of subjects in this documentary about Hindu mysticism. Director Fouce, in her debut, follows a loosely..."

Nov. 25, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The Benda Mask

Untold secrets of Jean Arthur

"...On the rear seat sits a turbaned Hindu reading a book. In front of him sits Mary..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Screens Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Life of Pi

This time Ang Lee's tiger is not crouching; this animal has its claws out and has only an adolescent boy for companionship – or vice versa.

"...believe in which God? Pi, who was born a Hindu to not-terribly-devout parents, adopts the religions of Christianity and..."

Nov. 23, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

India Ink

Reality meets fantasy in three new novels set in India.

"...Gita, Suri uses his characters as minor avatars of Hindu and Muslim beliefs. "Previous to this I would always..."

March 30, 2001 Books Feature by David Garza

India Ink

Reality meets fantasy in three new novels set in India.

"...Gita, Suri uses his characters as minor avatars of Hindu and Muslim beliefs. "Previous to this I would always..."

March 16, 2001 Books Feature by David Garza

Where to Find Desi Pizza in Austin

A slice of South Asia

"...business name suggests, the owners are mindful of the Hindu culture and serve no beef on their menu while..."

May 5, 2023 Food Feature by Haris Qureshi

Recording the Day India and Pakistan Split in Partition

When one nation became two separate countries, it reshaped world history. Now Austin podcaster Neha Aziz is telling the personal stories behind that severing.

"...and even though India is seeing a resurgence of Hindu nationalism that makes it even less likely she will..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Acharya

Hyperviolent Telugu drama wastes its once-in-a-lifetime casting

"...also relies heavily on a very specific understanding of Hindu religion, Telugu culture, and Indian politics that could be..."

April 29, 2022 Movie Review by Josh Hurtado

Writing With Fire

Documentary recounts the risks run by India’s women journalists

"...with an axe after heavily criticizing the rise of Hindu nationalism in relation to the BJP. Her murder is..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

The Wolfpack

This doc makes us privy to a family that's like none we've ever seen before

"...Peruvian father. All the children have been named after Hindu deities: Eldest sib Bhagavad seems to have the most..."

June 19, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Whip It Real Good

Whip In's reincarnation continues with its award-winning Kamala beers

"...of the operation. Beer names often stem from the Hindu pantheon of gods and goddesses, with many of the..."

June 20, 2014 Food Feature by Anna Toon

Om Is Where the Heart Is

Austin Film Society presents 'One Track Heart'

"...with a wry sense of humor walks into a Hindu temple. ......"

Sept. 6, 2013 Screens Feature by Monica Riese

Docurama Film Examines Indian Culture's Split Personality

The women of Indian beauty pageants and Hindu Nationalist boot camps

"...people worldwide – with the girls' training camp for Hindu Nationalism. Filled with the vibrant colors and music of..."

May 7, 2013 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

None Out of Three

McCain gets strange intro, you get a quick lesson in global religions

"...around this world praying to their god, whether it’s Hindu, Buddha, Allah, that his opponent wins, for a variety..."

Oct. 13, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Pearl King

Formed through irritation, time, and friction, yet gorgeous, imperfect, and universally valued: Oliver Rajamani

"...themselves by not knowing I am singing a Christian, Hindu, or Islamic song."..."

May 4, 2007 Music Feature by David Lynch

Saving Darma

A UT linguist travels to northern India in a quest to preserve the local language of the Darma Valley

"...their religious practices are an amalgam of animism and Hinduism, emphatically not Buddhist as in Tibet. They also reject..."

Jan. 23, 2004 News Feature by Dan Oko

Bubble Boy

"...journey, Jimmy meets a band of circus performers; a Hindu traveling salesman hawking ice cream and curry; a cult..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Sharing the Dance

A new generation of Austin choreographers is expanding our concept of dance through the combination of movement styles and traditions from across the globe, and Barbejoy Ponzio talks to them about the part fusion plays in their work.

"...about every form of dance ever produced, from the Hindu temples of India before 5,000 BC to the ghetto..."

Jan. 21, 2000 Arts Feature by Barbejoy A. Ponzio

Fire

"...wants nothing to do with marrying into the repressive Hindu family unit. Radha and Ashok's longtime marriage suffers from..."

Nov. 7, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Christopher Isherwood

The Diaries

"...Diaries are full of references to Quakers, Ramakrishna, the Hindu holy man regarded as an incarnation of God, whose..."

April 4, 1997 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Last One Down the Mountain: Belated Thoughts on the Sundance Film Festival

Even virtually, the 2024 fest felt revitalized

"...squelched. Mira clearly belongs to the new generation of Hindu women who will grow up enjoying both orgasms and..."

Feb. 21, 2024 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Foodie’s Guide to One of North Austin’s Strip Malls

Searching for the American dream at the Spicewood / 183 Center

"..."Hot for Teacher," I opt for the already queued "Hindu Love Songs" playlist...."

Nov. 24, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

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