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Opinion / A trite trope: How drug-induced montages are losing edge on screen

In all honesty, the filming of the hazed-up and sluggish diplopia, magnified mercilessly by the strong presence of hallucinatory colours resembling questionable club joints and sounds that first seep in vaguely until the individual under the influence, begins hearing properly — has become trite. The fact that an aware audience is easily able to predict the cueing in of an unnecessary drug-addled montage in a project that does not even necessitate such an addition has also become dulling — so much so that I instantly and almost mindlessly give way to a bout of onomatopoeia of disdain.

SAG Awards 2024 / Beloved casts of ‘The Devil Wears Prada’, ‘Modern Family’, and ‘Breaking Bad’ reunite

Tissues flew off the shelves at the 2024 SAG Awards as iconic reunions from beloved shows such as “Modern Family”, “Breaking Bad,” and the film “The Devil Wears Prada” left fans reminiscing with teary eyes.

Why does Netflix keep cancelling its best shows?

The issue, in the case of Netflix, is that binge-watching a series over its premiere weekend feels practically required, lest unfavourable reviews cancel a show you would otherwise enjoy. If it released episodes on a weekly basis like other streaming platforms, it would give the audience more time to watch each episode and decide whether they want to continue watching the whole series.

'Better Call Saul' records most losses in Emmy history despite 53 nominations

In a rather unfortunate tale of consistent near misses, "Better Call Saul" bid farewell after its six-season run without a single Emmy win. Despite accumulating a staggering 53 nominations over the years, the acclaimed legal drama left the 75th Emmy Awards empty-handed, once again, leaving fans disheartened.

Top 10 finest TV series of all time

Variety, the American magazine, has recently disclosed its compilation of the 100 best TV series of all time. However, this article specifically highlights the top 10 series from the list published last Wednesday.

Breaking Bad stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul reunite on picket lines

Breaking Bad's cast has reunited to urge Hollywood companies to begin negotiations with strike actors. 

‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul’ star Mark Margolis dies at 83

Mark Margolis, who portrayed a cartel drug lord, Hector Salamanca in "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul," died Thursday at Mt Sinai Hospital in New York City. He was 83

‘Breaking Bad’ actor dies at 52

Mike Batayeh was not only well-known as an actor but also as a comedian and a voice actor. The “Sleeper Cell” star had been a part of numerous famed television shows, films, and series.

Chorki pays tribute to ‘Breaking Bad’ with ‘Getting Guti’

Azmeri Haque Badhan and Nasir Uddin Khan starrer ‘Guti’ is getting quite the praise for its courageous storytelling, led by director Shankha Dasgupta.

October 16, 2024
October 16, 2024

A trite trope: How drug-induced montages are losing edge on screen

In all honesty, the filming of the hazed-up and sluggish diplopia, magnified mercilessly by the strong presence of hallucinatory colours resembling questionable club joints and sounds that first seep in vaguely until the individual under the influence, begins hearing properly — has become trite. The fact that an aware audience is easily able to predict the cueing in of an unnecessary drug-addled montage in a project that does not even necessitate such an addition has also become dulling — so much so that I instantly and almost mindlessly give way to a bout of onomatopoeia of disdain.

February 25, 2024
February 25, 2024

Beloved casts of ‘The Devil Wears Prada’, ‘Modern Family’, and ‘Breaking Bad’ reunite

Tissues flew off the shelves at the 2024 SAG Awards as iconic reunions from beloved shows such as “Modern Family”, “Breaking Bad,” and the film “The Devil Wears Prada” left fans reminiscing with teary eyes.

January 29, 2024
January 29, 2024

Why does Netflix keep cancelling its best shows?

The issue, in the case of Netflix, is that binge-watching a series over its premiere weekend feels practically required, lest unfavourable reviews cancel a show you would otherwise enjoy. If it released episodes on a weekly basis like other streaming platforms, it would give the audience more time to watch each episode and decide whether they want to continue watching the whole series.

January 16, 2024
January 16, 2024

'Better Call Saul' records most losses in Emmy history despite 53 nominations

In a rather unfortunate tale of consistent near misses, "Better Call Saul" bid farewell after its six-season run without a single Emmy win. Despite accumulating a staggering 53 nominations over the years, the acclaimed legal drama left the 75th Emmy Awards empty-handed, once again, leaving fans disheartened.

December 22, 2023
December 22, 2023

Top 10 finest TV series of all time

Variety, the American magazine, has recently disclosed its compilation of the 100 best TV series of all time. However, this article specifically highlights the top 10 series from the list published last Wednesday.

August 31, 2023
August 31, 2023

Breaking Bad stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul reunite on picket lines

Breaking Bad's cast has reunited to urge Hollywood companies to begin negotiations with strike actors. 

August 4, 2023
August 4, 2023

‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul’ star Mark Margolis dies at 83

Mark Margolis, who portrayed a cartel drug lord, Hector Salamanca in "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul," died Thursday at Mt Sinai Hospital in New York City. He was 83

June 10, 2023
June 10, 2023

‘Breaking Bad’ actor dies at 52

Mike Batayeh was not only well-known as an actor but also as a comedian and a voice actor. The “Sleeper Cell” star had been a part of numerous famed television shows, films, and series.

January 13, 2023
January 13, 2023

Chorki pays tribute to ‘Breaking Bad’ with ‘Getting Guti’

Azmeri Haque Badhan and Nasir Uddin Khan starrer ‘Guti’ is getting quite the praise for its courageous storytelling, led by director Shankha Dasgupta.

January 8, 2023
January 8, 2023

Bryan Cranston revives Walter White for Super Bowl commercial

The last time Cranston could be seen in the role of Walter White, was during the final season of "Better Call Saul".