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Queen is Dead - A Film, TV and Culture Podcast

Queen Is Dead
David Lynch
Eraserhead
Blue Velvet
The Elephant Man
Twin Peaks
Badass Ravi Kumar
Wild At Heart
Anora
Mulholland Drive
Black Warrant
Tom Cruise
Eddington
Nosferatu
Laura Dern
Nicolas Cage
Superman
Taiwanese New Wave
Comic Book Movies
Slow Cinema
Mission Impossible

क्वीन इज डेड. Movies, the universe and everything. We come to pop culture with an Indian perspective and want to share it with the world. These are the voyages of the podcast Queen is Dead!

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Resident Star Wars Nerd Amartya introduces Resident Star Wars Noob Cris to the wonders(?) of the series as they discuss its latest addition: 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'. Insert obligatory lecture on the franchise and how much (if any) of it is releva... more

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Ashwin, Amartya, Dhruv, Varun, and Cris convene in a divergent manel to tackle Steven Spielberg's association with science fiction. This first in a series of three episodes looks at "Close Encounters of the Third Kind", "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial", ... more

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Why pick team Mammootty or team Mohanlal when you can have both?

The first all-Mallu panel of QID—Cris, Ashwin, Arjun, and Devi—discuss Mahesh Narayanan's latest multi-starrer action thriller 'Patriot'. First, they talk about Narayanan's craft as an... more

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The girls who get it -- Cris, Ashwin, and Vik -- get it ("it" being the girls-and-gays-classic 'The Devil Wears Prada,' and its brand new sequel) and the girls who don't -- the rest of QID -- don't (they're not allowed on this episode).

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Recent Guests

Vikas Rohit
Host of Let's Talk Melbourne, guest on this episode discussing European/South American submissions
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Episode: International Language Movie Catch-Up for 2025 (Pt. 2 - Europe & South America) #175
Arjun Sivakumar
Cinephile and co-host of Cinematic Liberties Podcast
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Episode: 28 Years Later - A Molotov Cocktail of Formal Experimentation and Narrative Subversion #157
Ashwin Dev
Cinephile and co-host of Cinematic Liberties Podcast
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Episode: 28 Years Later - A Molotov Cocktail of Formal Experimentation and Narrative Subversion #157
Devarsi Ghosh
Film journalist passionate about David Lynch's work
Episode: David Lynch's Eraserhead | The Strange Story (Part I) #149
Sandeep Reddy
Special guest from the North, known for his film critique
Episode: Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu: Forever in the Shadow of F. W. Murnau and Werner Herzog's Nosferatwos #142

Hosts

Cris
Co-host with frequent involvement across episodes; often contributes to episode planning and discussion.
Sanjeet
Co-host and recurring host with deep engagement in cinema discussions.
Dhruv
Core co-host with wide participation and frequent episode contributions.
Amartya
Co-host with recurring presence and diverse film knowledge.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 67 ratings
  • Loved In the mood for hate

    Loved the latest episode on RMN and Old Oak. I would have never found out about these films even though they portray some of my most favorite themes on screen. Thanks for a great discussion!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Devika.L
    United States2 years ago
  • Truly informative

    A genuinely engaging and informative podcast. Deep dive conversations into topics and a genuine attempt to interest people into watching films.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pixel_boi
    India2 years ago
  • Fascinating stuff

    Got hooked onto this podcast fascinating discussions looking forward for more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Moin Bin Umair
    Germany4 years ago
  • Very interesting insights about cinema

    I never knew contrasting opinions would result in such civil discussions.

    Absolutely loved Sherni and Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar episodes.

    Also got brilliant insight into Kannada episode.

    Hopefully shall get to listen more of these episodes in the coming few months!

    Cheers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ishan_Dev
    India5 years ago
  • Enriching Listening Experience

    Great podcast. The team presents great insights each session. Always looking forward to more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tanishk_Shively
    India5 years ago

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Regular discussions are insightful and well-paced, with strong recommendations.
Guests bring fresh perspectives and deepen the show's analysis.
High-quality conversations with thoughtful takes on both Indian and global cinema.
Engaging and informative discussions that make cinema feel accessible.
Consistent banter and camaraderie make episodes enjoyable to listen to.

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James Gunn's Superman - The Comic Bookiest Comic Book Movie Ever Made (for better & much worse) #156
Q: Sanjeet, what do you think about the movie?
Honestly, my basic reaction is, it's okay. The more I think about it, the less I like this movie.

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What is Queen is Dead about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on film, TV, and culture with a distinct Indian perspective, often featuring in-depth discussions of cinema from global and regional vantage points. Conversations frequently analyze how storytelling, performance, and technical craft intersect with sociopolitical themes, genre trends, and pop culture phenomena. Notable strengths include a lively, banter-heavy format, a willingness to tackle both mainstream and indie works, and a recurring emphasis on emotional and thematic depth, making it engaging for listeners who enjoy thoughtful, opinionated film criticism and cultural commentary. A standout trait is the recurring collaboration among a core set of knowledgeable hosts, complemented by a rotating group of guests who bring ... more

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