Plus: Reviews of Loveyapa, Conclave, The Mehta Boys, Bada Naam Karenge and Mrs. Here are this week's top stories from The Reel.

James Ivory, one half of Merchant-Ivory productions, has been an astute chronicler of worlds past and present for so long that his contributions to cinema have almost been forgotten. “If you open your eyes to the world of James Ivory, you will find not only a patrician tact but also a throbbing heart,” film scholar Suresh Chabria reminds us.

The delicate wisdom and beauty of James Ivory’s films

If you open your eyes to the world of James Ivory, you will find not only a patrician tact but also a throbbing heart.

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At the recently concluded Sundance film festival, two award-winning movies explored a resentful son and a trail-blazing woman on a bike.

Sundance 2025: Awards for films about a resentful son and a bike-riding woman

‘The Things You Kill’ and ‘Cutting Through Rocks’ won major prizes at the Sundance Film Festival.

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The Mehta Boys is Boman Irani’s first film as director. Here is what the veteran actor said about pursuing a childhood dream to go behind the camera.

‘A film that speaks to the way I understand cinema’: Boman Irani on directing ‘The Mehta Boys’

The father-son drama, starring Boman Irani and Avinash Tiwary, will be premiered on Prime Video.

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Here is the review of The Mehta Boys.

‘The Mehta Boys’ review: A poised directing debut by Boman Irani

Boman Irani directs and stars alongside Avinash Tiwary, Shreya Chaudhry and Puja Sarup.

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In other reviews, Conclave is the unexpectedly thrilling account of a fictitious papal election.

‘Conclave’ review: An entertaining Battle of the Cassocks

Edward Berger’s Oscar-nominated film is out in cinemas.

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The Secret of the Shiledars is an amateurish hunt for the Maratha emperor Shivaji’s treasures.

‘The Secret of the Shiledars’ review: An amateurish hunt for Shivaji’s hidden treasure

Aditya Sarpotdar’s Hindi show, led by Rajeev Khandelwal, is out on Disney+ Hotstar.

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Vidaamuyarchi, the Tamil remake of the Hollywood film Breakdown.

‘Vidaamuyarchi’ review: It’s hard to persist with stylishly packaged yet uninspired action thriller

Magizh Thirumeni’s Tamil remake of ‘Breakdown’ stars Ajith Kumar, Trisha Krishnan, Arjun, Regina Cassandra and Arav.

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Mrs, the Hindi remake of the acclaimed Malayalam drama The Great Indian Kitchen.

‘Mrs’ review: Reheated serving benefits from the original flavouring

Arati Kadav’s remake of ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ is out on ZEE5.

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Loveyapa, the Hindi remake of the Tamil comedy Love Today.

‘Loveyapa’ review: A faithful, mechanical remake of ‘Love Today’

Advait Chandan’s movie stars Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor.

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