Welcome to OTTplay Lost and found, a podcast that tells you about critically-acclaimed yet lesser-known films and shows that you’ve probably not watched yet but should. This is an OTTplay Production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.
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The world is a confusing place. But it is also an endlessly fascinating place. The more we know, the more there is left to know. The Explainers know this all too well. Over the past ten years, this team of writers, researchers, and broadcaster has developed and delivered award-winning podcasts (Moneycontrol, Network18), game-changing apps (Saregama Classical, Shakti), and paradigm-shifting learning platforms (Infosys Lex, Aakash-Byju’s), to name just a few. And this time, they’ll be coming s ...
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A chronological podcast of oral arguments with improved files and meta data. Hosted by Free Law Project through the CourtListener.com initiative. Not an official podcast.
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Saregama India Ltd. v. Bhrath AiyerBy Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
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In this episode, we look at the growing problem of Antimicrobial Resistance due to rampant antibiotic abuse. The United Nations calls it a crisis, and the WHO places AMR in the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity. Welcome to the rise of the superbugs.By The Explainers
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Jeffery Rieber v. Commissioner, Alabama Department of Corrections
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Jeffery Rieber v. Commissioner, Alabama Department of CorrectionsBy Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
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Deshawn Gervin v. Pamela FlorenceBy Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
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Ricky Johnson v. Ted PaxtonBy Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
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Capital City Home Loans LLC v. Mary Darnell
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Capital City Home Loans LLC v. Mary DarnellBy Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
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Rhonda Fleming v. FCI Tallahassee WardenBy Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
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Demetric King v. City of Sylvester Georgia
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Demetric King v. City of Sylvester GeorgiaBy Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
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Certain Underwriters at Lloyds, London v. Anchor Insurance Holdings, inc.
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Certain Underwriters at Lloyds, London v. Anchor Insurance Holdings, inc.By Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
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Marc Schultz v. Emory UniversityBy Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
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United States v. Sefan Eberhard ZappeyBy Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
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Bruce Henry v. Sheriff of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
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Bruce Henry v. Sheriff of Tuscaloosa County, AlabamaBy Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
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United States v. Brian MooreBy Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
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Donna Tealer v. R. Byars (Consolidated with 22-14076, David Tealer v. R. Byars)
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Donna Tealer v. R. Byars (Consolidated with 22-14076, David Tealer v. R. Byars)By Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
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United States v. Mitzi BickersBy Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
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Two for the Money: Revisit this gripping drama of ambition and deceit starring Al Pacino and Matthew McConaughey.Very often we come across films that seem to be familiar for indefinite reasons. There’s just something relatable if not reminiscent about their construct or telling that pulls us in and keeps us glued even though the end seems only too …
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Bruce Jacobs v. JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A.
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Bruce Jacobs v. JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A.By Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
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Biscayne Beach Club Condominium Association, Inc. v. Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Company
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Biscayne Beach Club Condominium Association, Inc. v. Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance CompanyBy Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
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United States v. Vertuies WallBy Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
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Bay Point Capital Partners II, LP v. Thomas Switch Holding, LLC
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Bay Point Capital Partners II, LP v. Thomas Switch Holding, LLCBy Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
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Roland McCarthy v. City of Cordele Georgia
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Roland McCarthy v. City of Cordele GeorgiaBy Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
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United States v. Frank BellBy Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
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A look at the growth of cybercrime, how this impacts various aspects of life, and why you should keep your wits about yourself when someone wants to do you a favor.By The Explainers
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In this episode of The Explainers, we check out some exciting developments in the world of AI - the good, the great, and...the creepy?By The Explainers
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Psych: A gripping crime comedy series with a ‘psychic’ twist
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The archetypes of legendary pairs such as Sherlock Holmes and his reliable friend and colleague Dr Watson is a trope that police procedurals have often adopted to great effect – an eccentric genius detective with heightened observational skills and his more level-headed friend and ally who sometimes can’t spot the obvious. The USA network TV series…
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The 2004 noir mystery series Veronica Mars is not a conventional production that is often associated with its genre. Helmed by Rob Thomas, the series is a satire of class disparity which is explored within the confines of a high school. The titular character Veronica Mars is a popular girl at high school who becomes a detective after the death of h…
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This sci-fi comedy starring The X Files star David Duchovny parodies prehistoric creature films. Evolution is a 2001 comedy that slipped through the cracks but deserves to be rediscoveredBy HT Smartcast
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Groundhog Day: A self-centred man is forced to relive the same day over and over
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The 1993 film Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray is a comedy-drama that inspired countless films over the years. From Tom Cruise’s sci-fi action film Edge of Tomorrow, the slasher horror Happy Death Day, and the romantic comedy Palm Springs, Groundhog Day’s time loop trope has been reimagined across multiple genres.…
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6: Ep 006 - Ozempic: a cheat code for weight loss?
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Ozempic, or how a treatment for diabetes became a cheat code for weight loss, and made a company worth more than the country it’s from.By The Explainers
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5: Ep 005 - Aliens and world governments - what's going on?
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“Aliens Working With The US Govt?!” is an entirely normal Tuesday lunchtime guilty pleasure video, if that is your wont. But UFOs and aliens have never been addressed seriously by governments and mainstream news outlets. Until now. Seetal explains why things may be a bit different this time around.By The Explainers
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4: Ep 004 - 'Hellish Air: Why is Delhi’s Air So Polluted?'
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New Delhi's air pollution is the result of a complex interplay of various factors like emissions, agricultural practices, construction, geography, and weather. Jude Fernando explains what's ailing India's capital city.By The Explainers
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3: Ep 003 - Nobel Prize in Medicine - mRNA vaccine for Covid 19
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The 2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman for their discoveries" that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19." In this episode of The Explainers we look at Kariko's and Weissman's work that helped the world move on from the pandemic. And what a story it is!…
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Justice League: This animated series that packs more compelling tales than modern superhero films
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Justice League is widely regarded as one of the greatest American animated shows of all time, a sharp contrast to the ill-fated 2017 film adaptation which was dismissed by fans and critics alike at the time of release. The animated series, although originally intended for children, features mature socio-political themes focusing on freewill, imperi…
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Owen Wilson stars as a fighter pilot trapped in hostile enemy territory
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Hollywood appears to have moved on from the conventional war action genre in recent years. There are exceptions of course, like Tom Cruise’s 2022 blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick, where a film offers pure unbridled entertainment loaded with slick action sequences and stunning visuals. For today’s Lost and Found podcast, we take a look at the 2001 film…
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The Bone Collector: Campy yet riveting crime-thriller starring Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie
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Hollywood in the ‘90s frequently offered captivating gems that held our attention and interest from start to finish. Some may knock them for being a tad exaggerated and for leaning on set pieces and plot devices. But films such as Tremors, Army of Darkness, and the iconic Romy and Michele's High School Reunion are classics that have earned a cult f…
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2: Ep 002 - Women’s Reservation Bill 2023
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In a significant step towards gender equality, the Women’s Reservation Bill passed on Sept 20 2023 will reserve 33% of all seats in the Lok Sabha and legislative assemblies for women candidates. This is expected to commence after 2026. In this episode of The Explainers, Brian Christopher tells us more about the Women’s Reservation Bill, its history…
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Prisoners: A Denis Villeneuve masterpiece that deserves mainstream recognition
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Denis Villeneuve has firmly established himself as one of the best filmmakers of this era. His artistry in editing and framing shots and reliance on stellar sound design to enhance storytelling place him on a pedestal reserved for the best auteurs in cinema history. While his recent films have been big-budget productions such as Blade Runner 2049, …
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Copycat (1995)- This 90s thriller pays tribute to the most notorious real-life serial killers in history
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Serial killer movies follow a typical approach. Furnishing gruesome murders executed in cold blood, they try to depict sociopaths as those who just can’t help themselves when presented with an opportunity. To make matters even more horrific, these slayings are often committed without any remorse. Luckily, these crazed killers usually have an eye fo…
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Thelma & Louise: A ‘90s classic that redefined female characters in cinema
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Filmmaker Ridley Scott has produced timeless classics over the years. Films such as Alien, Blade Runner, Kingdom of Heaven, Gladiator, and Black Hawk Down remain widely regarded as some of his best films. However, his relatively lesser-known 1991 adventure road dramedy Thelma & Louise, deserves to be placed on the same pedestal as the aforementione…
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The hype surrounding The Flash leading up to its release was nothing short of monumental. There were even reports of early special screenings drawing significant praise from fans, filmmakers, and critics. However, the film underperformed at the box office, riddled with jarringly poor VFX and a disappointing third act. The film’s production itself w…
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Films that revolve around the lives of movie stars are typical. Giving us a peek into their personal lives, they hope to allow audiences a chance to get to know them beyond the veil of celebrity and through a candid lens. But there are films that also delve into their fragile existence and their inability to accept their forced obscurity when they …
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Manassinakkare: An elderly woman’s new lease on life
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The 2000s can be described as the most unremarkable decade in Malayalam cinema. A slew of over-the-top films with problematic themes passed for flag bearers of the industry. But then there were a few films that bucked this trend such as Kazcha, Thanmatra, and the 2003 Sathyan Anthikad film Manassinakkare.…
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Bhramaram: Even before Drishyam, here’s a Mohanlal mystery about a deceptive man with a shady pastMalayalam cinema’s most prolific actor and undisputed superstar, Mohanlal has featured in a fair share of tragedies over the years. Most notably, in films such as Thalavattam, Ennishtam Ninnishtam, Kireedam, Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam, Moonam Pakkam, a…
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Kadambari: The morality of an immoral relationship
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The 2015 Bengali film narrates the fictionalised story of Kadambari Devi, who is better known as Jyotirindranath Tagore’s wife or Rabindranath Tagore’s sister-in-law. The unfortunate tale of her premature demise has been the subject of great intrigue for many years. And people have always been curious about the woman who was the inspiration behind …
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Feel-good films can singularly serve as mood-lifters when you’re feeling low. But there are those that can draw you in with a compelling narrative and evoke a range of emotions. Rituparno Ghosh’s National Award-winning Raincoat is one such film and is considered among the late legendary filmmaker’s seminal works. His vision is realised on the scree…
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A Time to Kill: A murderer or a righteous father? — a captivating courtroom drama
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Joel Schumacher will, unfortunately, forever be remembered as the man who directed the universally-panned Batman films from the 90s, Batman Forever and Batman & Robin. Nevertheless, the late filmmaker did helm a few cult classics such as Phone Booth, The Lost Boys, The Phantom of the Opera, and The Client. A Time to Kill, which was released in 1996…
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For several decades, till the late 80s, Disney’s animation studio failed to recreate the magic and glory the company had managed during its early days. However, between 1989 to 1999, the studio enjoyed a resurgence popularly dubbed the Disney Renaissance with commercially and critically-successful animated films such as The Lion King, Aladdin, Mula…
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Robert Rodriguez has become one of the most celebrated filmmakers over the years thanks to his unique filmmaking style and signature visual aesthetics. Some of his biggest hits such as The Mexico trilogy, Planet Terror, Spy Kids, Sin City, and From Dusk Till Dawn have earned widespread acclaim over the years. But one might even argue that these tit…
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Pathemari: The story of a man’s sacrifices for the sake of his family
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Before the 90s economic boom in India, there was a mass exodus of people migrating illegally to the Arabian Gulf in search of employment. This dangerous trip across the Arabian Sea was very common among Malayalis and it helped several families earn a decent living. The 2015 film, Pathemari, directed by Salim Ahamed tells the story of a man named Pa…
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Goynar Baksho, a witty tale of unrestrained female fury
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A story of three generations of women and an auspicious box of jewels, this riveting tale by Aparna Sen is aimed at annihilating centuries of social stigma and established draconian traditions. The women of the story each have their own inner demons to overcome, but unfortunately, it is a losing effort. However, a box of jewelry, interestingly enou…
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