What makes Chernobyl a compelling watch?

A Random Mexican-Standoff

Following our long discussion on the movies of Tarantino, we sit down to talk about the hit HBO-miniseries "Chernobyl". With Shreyas indisposed, the task fell on Rathi and Kshitij to discuss the horrors of a nuclear disaster and its portrayal in this miniseries. So join us as Rathi and Kshitij gush over the cinematography and talk about the similarities it has with the ongoing crisis.

Spoiler Level: Light (discussed plot points, but won't spoil your watch experience)

Legend: [D - Discussion] [N - Note] [S - Standoff] [V - Video] [F - Followup] [T - Time Stamp]

[T] Intro thoughts and our re-watch experiences

[T] Parallels with COVID-19 and wearing masks

[T] Good Things #1: Cinematography

[V] The diving scene {https://youtu.be/M_iuqPVsneU}

[N] Criticism on the western take on the Soviet Union {https://bit.ly/328kAob}

[T] Good Things #2: Impeccable set design

[T] Using cinematography to capture personal emotions

[N] Interview with the screenwriter {https://bit.ly/2Y3d64s}

[V] Masterclass Cinematography {https://youtu.be/MljytTReJ_o}

[T] Making a technical story accessible

[T] A Western take on the soviet power structure

[N] Criticism on the western take on the Soviet Union {https://bit.ly/328kAob}

[N] Black Lung Disease {https://bit.ly/3g13Vre}

[T] The Screenwriter and his comedic roots

[T] Criticism: Factual Inaccuracies

[N] What Rathi refers to {https://bit.ly/3kGNVyp}