Indian cinema, which is synonymous with witty musicals and melodramatic storylines, has come a long way. But between its variety of genres, indie noir has...
The Rise of Indian Noir
Indian cinema has experienced a cinematic renaissance in recent years with new age filmmakers and cinematographers re-embracing the noir look. With...
Why Indian Noir Deserves a Closer Look
From its vibrant song-and-dance numbers to its epic storytelling, nothing captures the sheer magic and power of Bollywood quite...
The Emergence of Indian Noir
For decades, Bollywood has been shorthand for flashy song-and-dance numbers, melodramatic arcs and escapist story lines. But its mirror image cinema too...
Indian films are famous for their colorful melodies, peppy and dramatic stories. But behind this lighthearted lifestyle sim lives a deeper, more contemplative soul: noir. With...
What is Chiaroscuro in Cinema?
Chiaroscuro, which originated in Renaissance art, is the use of light and shadow to give tonal depth and contrast. In film...
