Anna MM Vetticad

Journalist, New York Times

Stories by the author

• Bina Paul: From IFFK to Cannes, A trailblazer's journey in Indian cinema

  
  06 Jun 2026 11:00 PM IST
• When the dissident is a patriot: New Mammootty-Mohanlal double-engine film is brave for our hyper-ventilating times

  
  16 May 2026 11:00 PM IST
• Tamil Nadu election results 2026: Vijay emerges as the ultimate X-factor

  
  02 May 2026 11:00 PM IST
• 'Politics' isn't only about political parties, government, elections... it's the principles that govern every aspect of our lives

  
  11 Apr 2026 11:03 PM IST
• Boong, Village Rockstars 2 shine despite blockbuster dominance in theatres

  
  21 Mar 2026 11:09 PM IST
• Here's a different kind of anti-hero: A film shaped by quiet observation, capturing life’s sweetness and wisdom along the way

  
  07 Mar 2026 10:51 PM IST
• Bhavana’s quiet triumph: A star who deserves applause beyond symbolism

  
  21 Feb 2026 10:57 PM IST
• Taking the sting off the venom: Why Mammootty's Kalamkaval falls short of its true story

  
  31 Jan 2026 11:34 PM IST
• Oscar-nominated or not, this film takes humans beyond the usual data labelling

  
  17 Jan 2026 11:00 PM IST
• The politics of the bedroom: How Western TV turns intimacy into propaganda

  
  03 Jan 2026 11:00 PM IST
• Welcome noise from Malayalam film world: A survivor's decision to fight back turns into a transformative moment for Kerala

  
  13 Dec 2025 11:15 PM IST
• Dharmendra’s warmth didn’t switch off when cameras did — the actor’s allure lay in his apparent artlessness

  
  29 Nov 2025 10:31 PM IST
• Standing tall and unflinching on the shoulders of giants

  
  15 Nov 2025 11:53 PM IST
• Brand Malayalam Cinema widens its lens: Avihitham and others redefine bold, rooted storytelling

  
  01 Nov 2025 11:00 PM IST
• From clay pots to Cannes: When Sandhya really did show the day

  
  11 Oct 2025 11:46 PM IST
• Homebound: Chronicle of a friendship in dire times

  
  27 Sep 2025 10:56 PM IST
• Europe drops Khasi film after Moscow win amid geopolitical tensions

  
  13 Sep 2025 11:00 PM IST
• Mon-de-green, dard-e-jigar, dil mein...

  
  30 Aug 2025 10:43 PM IST
• Why the National Film Awards need to be protected, especially from itself

  
  09 Aug 2025 11:08 PM IST
• How to kick up a fuss to push for self-censorship

  
  26 Jul 2025 11:01 PM IST
• Sitaare Zameen Par: A slam-dunk that dribbles humour with sensitivity

  
  05 Jul 2025 10:47 PM IST
• That age-old conundrum: why are men paired with women half their age in films?

  
  14 Jun 2025 11:10 PM IST
• A lonely footballer breathes life into clay

  
  31 May 2025 11:00 PM IST
• Change of script in God's own country, and she's liking It

  
  11 May 2025 12:14 AM IST
• Stereotyped, exoticised, then erased: How Hindi cinema shaped North India's misconceptions about Christians

  
  12 Apr 2025 11:00 PM IST
• 1988 se 2025 tak, has Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak aged well?

  
  29 Mar 2025 11:00 PM IST
• The evolution of Holi songs in Hindi cinema: From Bachchan to modern hits

  
  15 Mar 2025 11:04 PM IST
• Exploring the controversy surrounding the Hindi remake 'Mrs': A dull reflection of 'the great Indian kitchen'

  
  01 Mar 2025 11:30 PM IST
• Sabar Bonda: A poignant tale of gentle men seeking solitude in a conforming world

  
  08 Feb 2025 10:48 PM IST
• Sen's Sensibility: The rebellious act of sticking around

  
  11 Jan 2025 11:06 PM IST
• Feminist clarity begins at home

  
  29 Dec 2024 11:39 PM IST
• This non-stereotypical portrayal of two flawed women is one of 2024's best films

  
  14 Dec 2024 11:00 PM IST
• First, white dudes played Jesus of Palestine, now an Israeli's his mom!

  
  30 Nov 2024 11:00 PM IST
• Can't a man and woman really just be friends?

  
  09 Nov 2024 11:01 PM IST
• Can my child watch this film? (Does it have sex?)

  
  19 Oct 2024 10:31 PM IST
• Ghaath: An ambush, coming to a cinema near you

  
  28 Sep 2024 11:28 PM IST
• Parvathy's big, small, and offscreen spring

  
  14 Sep 2024 11:00 PM IST
• Mind the gaps in magic realistic land of nowhere

  
  31 Aug 2024 11:21 PM IST
• Too much man! Too much woman! Are you on a Goldilocks quest?!

  
  10 Aug 2024 11:43 PM IST
• Wait for the punchline: 'Women aren't funny'

  
  27 Jul 2024 08:43 PM IST
• View: Couching questions, not-so-hidden misogynist dragons

  
  13 Jul 2024 11:00 PM IST
• Maharaj: A gutsy take that opens an eye to blind faith

  
  29 Jun 2024 11:00 PM IST
• Cannes Film Festival 2024: Indian stories depicted with sensitivity deserve all the phoren taaliyan ’n’ visibility

  
  25 May 2024 11:01 PM IST
• Padmaavat ke director-saab, a good dose of secular feminism this time?

  
  11 May 2024 10:31 PM IST
• Unlike Hindi films, Tamil movies don't caste aside

  
  27 Apr 2024 11:00 PM IST
• Challenging stereotypes: A fresh perspective on minority representation in film

  
  13 Apr 2024 11:00 PM IST
• Is the critic wrong or right? Neither, Dear film fan

  
  30 Mar 2024 10:22 PM IST
• View: And the glittering double standards Oscar goes to...

  
  16 Mar 2024 11:00 PM IST