Ishmeet Nagpal
@ishmeetnagpal.bsky.social
Film Critic
Poet
Creative Writing Coach
Editor
(Former) Publisher
Mother to Mira 🐕
Poet
Creative Writing Coach
Editor
(Former) Publisher
Mother to Mira 🐕
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After winning the Commonwealth Short Story Prize, Sanjana Thakur’s surreal yet emotionally grounded short story, 'Aishwarya Rai', now features in 'The Best American Short Stories 2025' edited by Celeste Ng. Read it here:
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Aishwarya Rai
‘The shelter houses one hundred and fifty women who used to be or long to be or have no choice but to be Mothers.’ Fiction by Sanjana Thakur.
granta.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:48 AM
After winning the Commonwealth Short Story Prize, Sanjana Thakur’s surreal yet emotionally grounded short story, 'Aishwarya Rai', now features in 'The Best American Short Stories 2025' edited by Celeste Ng. Read it here:
granta.com/aishwarya-rai/
granta.com/aishwarya-rai/
Many complicated layers in the film, and some unnecessary, yes.
September 18, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Many complicated layers in the film, and some unnecessary, yes.
My #FilmReview of #Santosh is out! Highly recommended watch ⭐⭐⭐⭐
#Oscars #OscarEntry #BAFTANominee
"...while the film tells a vital story, it's still told from the perspective of someone who can choose whether to participate in oppression"
www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-review...
#Oscars #OscarEntry #BAFTANominee
"...while the film tells a vital story, it's still told from the perspective of someone who can choose whether to participate in oppression"
www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-review...
Santosh Movie Review
Hindi crime drama features hate speech, violence, torture. Read Common Sense Media's Santosh review, age rating, and parents guide.
www.commonsensemedia.org
September 18, 2025 at 5:57 AM
My #FilmReview of #Santosh is out! Highly recommended watch ⭐⭐⭐⭐
#Oscars #OscarEntry #BAFTANominee
"...while the film tells a vital story, it's still told from the perspective of someone who can choose whether to participate in oppression"
www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-review...
#Oscars #OscarEntry #BAFTANominee
"...while the film tells a vital story, it's still told from the perspective of someone who can choose whether to participate in oppression"
www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-review...
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NEW REVIEW — As the manosphere (and rising womanosphere) show no signs of abating, we take a look at #Netflix's #Adolescence, which made a big splash this spring. @ishmeetnagpal.bsky.social writes: www.mediaversityreviews.com/tv-reviews/2...
Adolescence — Mediaversity Reviews
“Every generation finds a new thing to blame for the same misogyny that has existed since the Bronze Age.”
www.mediaversityreviews.com
June 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
NEW REVIEW — As the manosphere (and rising womanosphere) show no signs of abating, we take a look at #Netflix's #Adolescence, which made a big splash this spring. @ishmeetnagpal.bsky.social writes: www.mediaversityreviews.com/tv-reviews/2...
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a reminder that our sanghi govt controls everything, including a film selection. they hate Payal Kapadia for her previous film and that AWIAL itself shows an inter-faith romantic and sexual relationship to be a beautiful thing (3/3)
December 18, 2024 at 3:25 AM
a reminder that our sanghi govt controls everything, including a film selection. they hate Payal Kapadia for her previous film and that AWIAL itself shows an inter-faith romantic and sexual relationship to be a beautiful thing (3/3)
My review of #EUPHORIA is out! I talk about Sam Levinson's male gaze and problematic sexualizing of characters who are minors in this sleazy, queasy, messy show:
NEW REVIEW — With filming for #Euphoria Season 3 underway, @ishmeetnagpal.bsky.social takes this moment to look at the legacy of the hit HBO show so far: www.mediaversityreviews.com/tv-reviews/2...
Euphoria - Seasons 1-2 — Mediaversity Reviews
“In Euphoria , women and girls suffer endlessly at the hands of men while being both sexualized and infantilized.”
www.mediaversityreviews.com
April 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
My review of #EUPHORIA is out! I talk about Sam Levinson's male gaze and problematic sexualizing of characters who are minors in this sleazy, queasy, messy show:
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NEW REVIEW — With filming for #Euphoria Season 3 underway, @ishmeetnagpal.bsky.social takes this moment to look at the legacy of the hit HBO show so far: www.mediaversityreviews.com/tv-reviews/2...
Euphoria - Seasons 1-2 — Mediaversity Reviews
“In Euphoria , women and girls suffer endlessly at the hands of men while being both sexualized and infantilized.”
www.mediaversityreviews.com
April 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
NEW REVIEW — With filming for #Euphoria Season 3 underway, @ishmeetnagpal.bsky.social takes this moment to look at the legacy of the hit HBO show so far: www.mediaversityreviews.com/tv-reviews/2...
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Chinese drama #BriefHistoryOfAFamily was one of my favorites of #Sundance2024, fraught and gorgeous and addictively spine-tingling. It comes out in UK cinemas this weekend! Our review: www.mediaversityreviews.com/film-reviews...
Brief History of a Family — Mediaversity Reviews
“Over the course of the film, Brief History of a Family organizes itself within the context of China’s one-child policy.”
www.mediaversityreviews.com
March 20, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Chinese drama #BriefHistoryOfAFamily was one of my favorites of #Sundance2024, fraught and gorgeous and addictively spine-tingling. It comes out in UK cinemas this weekend! Our review: www.mediaversityreviews.com/film-reviews...
My series #review of #NewAmsterdam is out! Lovers of medical dramas rejoice!
NEW REVIEW — @ishmeetnagpal.bsky.social takes a look at NBC/Peacock's medical drama #NewAmsterdam. If you need an idealistic, but largely open-eyed reprieve from the harrowing news, this might be your next watch. www.mediaversityreviews.com/tv-reviews/2...
New Amsterdam — Mediaversity Reviews
“ New Amsterdam tries to turn the white savior trope on its head.”
www.mediaversityreviews.com
March 11, 2025 at 4:54 AM
My series #review of #NewAmsterdam is out! Lovers of medical dramas rejoice!
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NEW REVIEW — @ishmeetnagpal.bsky.social takes a look at NBC/Peacock's medical drama #NewAmsterdam. If you need an idealistic, but largely open-eyed reprieve from the harrowing news, this might be your next watch. www.mediaversityreviews.com/tv-reviews/2...
New Amsterdam — Mediaversity Reviews
“ New Amsterdam tries to turn the white savior trope on its head.”
www.mediaversityreviews.com
March 10, 2025 at 8:51 PM
NEW REVIEW — @ishmeetnagpal.bsky.social takes a look at NBC/Peacock's medical drama #NewAmsterdam. If you need an idealistic, but largely open-eyed reprieve from the harrowing news, this might be your next watch. www.mediaversityreviews.com/tv-reviews/2...
Wrote a little something about #TheLunchbox for Common Sense Media.
The film's quiet exploration of loneliness, mortality, and connection really speaks to me. Shoutout to my ever patient editor Danny Brogan!
www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-review...
The film's quiet exploration of loneliness, mortality, and connection really speaks to me. Shoutout to my ever patient editor Danny Brogan!
www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-review...
The Lunchbox Movie Review
Endearing Indian drama about human connection and hope. Read Common Sense Media's The Lunchbox review, age rating, and parents guide.
www.commonsensemedia.org
March 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Wrote a little something about #TheLunchbox for Common Sense Media.
The film's quiet exploration of loneliness, mortality, and connection really speaks to me. Shoutout to my ever patient editor Danny Brogan!
www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-review...
The film's quiet exploration of loneliness, mortality, and connection really speaks to me. Shoutout to my ever patient editor Danny Brogan!
www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-review...
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NEW REVIEW — In case you missed #Anora in theaters, the latest from #TheFloridaProject and #Tangerine director Sean Baker is now available on VOD. Our writer looks at how Brooklyn's ethnic enclave, Little Odessa, plays a role in the film: www.mediaversityreviews.com/film-reviews...
Anora — Mediaversity Reviews
“ Anora brilliantly demonstrates how gender, race, and class can intersect in one character.”
www.mediaversityreviews.com
December 17, 2024 at 10:37 PM
NEW REVIEW — In case you missed #Anora in theaters, the latest from #TheFloridaProject and #Tangerine director Sean Baker is now available on VOD. Our writer looks at how Brooklyn's ethnic enclave, Little Odessa, plays a role in the film: www.mediaversityreviews.com/film-reviews...
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Hello #FilmSky! I want to write more film and series reviews. I use a feminist and inclusive lens in my critique. I have written 70+ essays and reviews (link below). Please share and tag individuals/organisations that might be a good fit for this disabled freelancer! ♿
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Media reviews through a feminist lens
Twitter/Instagram: @IshmeetNagpal
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December 17, 2024 at 2:40 PM
Hello #FilmSky! I want to write more film and series reviews. I use a feminist and inclusive lens in my critique. I have written 70+ essays and reviews (link below). Please share and tag individuals/organisations that might be a good fit for this disabled freelancer! ♿
linktr.ee/ishmeetnagpa...
linktr.ee/ishmeetnagpa...
Hello @mediaversityrev.bsky.social !
December 17, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Hello @mediaversityrev.bsky.social !
Hello #FilmSky! I want to write more film and series reviews. I use a feminist and inclusive lens in my critique. I have written 70+ essays and reviews (link below). Please share and tag individuals/organisations that might be a good fit for this disabled freelancer! ♿
linktr.ee/ishmeetnagpa...
linktr.ee/ishmeetnagpa...
Ishmeet Nagpal | Linktree
Media reviews through a feminist lens
Twitter/Instagram: @IshmeetNagpal
linktr.ee
December 17, 2024 at 2:40 PM
Hello #FilmSky! I want to write more film and series reviews. I use a feminist and inclusive lens in my critique. I have written 70+ essays and reviews (link below). Please share and tag individuals/organisations that might be a good fit for this disabled freelancer! ♿
linktr.ee/ishmeetnagpa...
linktr.ee/ishmeetnagpa...
Does bsky appreciate media
December 9, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Does bsky appreciate media
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Boosting again #FilmSky #AllWeImagineAsLight
A deeply personal essay about some feelings evoked by Payal Kapadia's brilliant film, All We Imagine As Light #AWIAL
Read! #NotAReview
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Read! #NotAReview
medium.com/@IshmeetNagp...
ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT (Meditations series)
(Note: Contains vague descriptions of some scenes from the movie)
medium.com
December 9, 2024 at 5:33 AM
Boosting again #FilmSky #AllWeImagineAsLight
Thank you and yes, what a scene!
December 6, 2024 at 3:33 AM
Thank you and yes, what a scene!
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Such a moving write-up...
A deeply personal essay about some feelings evoked by Payal Kapadia's brilliant film, All We Imagine As Light #AWIAL
Read! #NotAReview
medium.com/@IshmeetNagp...
Read! #NotAReview
medium.com/@IshmeetNagp...
ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT (Meditations series)
(Note: Contains vague descriptions of some scenes from the movie)
medium.com
December 5, 2024 at 1:28 PM
Such a moving write-up...
Aaaaa thank you 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
December 5, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Aaaaa thank you 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
🫶🏻 thanks for reading
December 5, 2024 at 7:47 AM
🫶🏻 thanks for reading
Thank you! And yes, the film is on my watchlist and I will hopefully see it soon!
December 5, 2024 at 7:12 AM
Thank you! And yes, the film is on my watchlist and I will hopefully see it soon!
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Also , @zoo-bear.bsky.social is here ladies and gentlemen. Give him a follow .
December 5, 2024 at 6:46 AM
Also , @zoo-bear.bsky.social is here ladies and gentlemen. Give him a follow .
Thank you! 🙏🏻🫶🏻
December 5, 2024 at 6:51 AM
Thank you! 🙏🏻🫶🏻