TV Shows & Movies - Isha Bassi

TV Shows And Movies Articles

Featuring nostalgic reflections, immersive long-form analyses, thought-provoking reviews, and coverage of trending TV shows and movies — these are some of favourite pieces I've written to date.

"Joy Ride" Is A Hilariously Entertaining And Chaotic Exploration Of What It Means To Be Asian

Stephanie Hsu, Ashley Park, Sherry Cola and Sabrina Wu are a comedic ensemble made in heaven as they unpack the truth of what it means to know and love your cultural identity.

Everyone Is Talking About "Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse" And What A Cinematic Masterpiece It Is

Not many sequels can stand up to the spark of the first film, but "Across The Spider-Verse" delivers on every single level.

16 February 2023

People Have Been Comparing This Netflix Korean Reality TV Show To "Squid Game" — Here's Why You Need To Watch It

Nobody dies in Physical: 100, but you wouldn't know that from the intensity of the contestants competing.

15 Nostalgic "Barbie" Movies, Ranked From Worst To Best

You're lying if you say these weren't your entire childhood.

17 Details About Kate Sharma In "Bridgerton" That Made My Indian Heart Swell With Pride

This is why representation is so important.

Every Romantic Scene In "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story" Ranked By How Single It Made Me Feel

I'm going to need all my dating app matches to start telling me how incomparable I am.

17 January 2023

"The Last Of Us" Adaptation Is Finally Here, And Fans Have Been Blown Away

I can't get over the textbook parallels between the video game and the series.

7 February 2023

"Poker Face" Starring Natasha Lyonne Is Pure Entertainment Gold In The Form Of A Murder Mystery Series

If you need something to fill the Knives Out hole in your heart, this series will do that (especially since it was created by Rian Johnson).

"This Movie Feels Important To Me On So Many Levels": America Ferrera Broke Down Exactly Why "Barbie" Will Hit Home For People Of Colour

This movie is going to have me laughing and weeping in the cinema.

13 February 2023

"The Last Of Us" Creators Made An Important Change To Sam's Character — Here's What They Did And Why It Was So Powerful

I'm still weeping over the fact that the entire crew learned ASL (American Sign Language) so that they could communicate better with the actor who plays Sam.

15 Times "Across The Spider-Verse" Expertly Referenced Indian Culture Through Pavitr Prabhakar

For the film, they redesigned Spider-Man India's comic costume to make it more in tune with his cultural background.

5 September 2022

"The Rings Of Power" Star Ismael Cruz Córdova Has Hit Back At Racist Trolls Amid The Series Being Review-Bombed

"It's about becoming unmissable, undeniable, irrevocably present and rooted — as a people, as beings, as individuals. A huge 'we are here'. And we have been here."

An Ode To "The Swan Princess", One Of The Most Underrated Animated Movies

This movie holds a special place in my heart.

10 October 2022

This TikToker Is Explaining Why Australia's Racism Is So Much More Insidious When Compared To The USA

Loud, proud and in your face racism is all-too-common in the States, especially when you see the racist backlash in response to "The Little Mermaid", "House Of The Dragon" and "Rings Of Power". But racism in Australia can often be more insidious because of its casual nature.

26 September 2022

"I've Never Seen My Experience Represented Like This Before": Fans Are Sharing The Meaningful Impact "Heartbreak High" Has Had On Them

"Heartbreak High's Quinni really gave me the autistic lesbian representation I have literally been looking for my whole life."

27 Reasons Eddie Munson From "Stranger Things" Rightfully Deserves All The Love He's Getting

A true Hawkins hero.

17 "Arcane" Behind-The-Scenes Facts That Actor Kevin Alejandro Just Shared

This makes me love the series even more than I already did.

1 September 2021

Asian Australians Are Desperate To Get Behind The Release Of "Shang-Chi" But Are Unable Due To The Film's Theatrical Release

Although this is a history-making moment that Asian Australians are desperate to get behind, Disney's theatrical exclusivity has left them with zero options.

Remy Hii Has Opened Up About His Experiences With Racism To Help Stop The Surge Of Anti-Asian Violence In Australia

"Racism is a virus and we're taking all these steps to stop the rise of the coronavirus, but what are we doing to stop the rise of racism in our own country?"

26 October 2020

We Don't Talk Enough About The "Twilight" Baseball Scene And How It's A Masterpiece

Alexa, play "Supermassive Black Hole".

10 September 2020

It's Time We Finally Talk About How Traumatic Leslie's Death Was In "Bridge To Terabithia"

"Just close your eyes and keep your mind wide open." 😭

"MasterChef Australia" Showed Us How Powerful Representation Can Be — As Well As Just How Far We Have To Go

This season empowered me to embrace my own culture, but also served as a harsh reminder of the problematic reality of the food industry.

It's Time We Finally Talk About How Traumatic Sammy's Death Was On "Dance Academy"

Still can't watch Sammy's Prix de Fonteyn performance without tearing up, tbh.

15 Facts About Voice Acting That You'll No Doubt Find Interesting

To find out more about the industry and the life of a voice actor, I chatted to Kari Wahlgren, who has voiced over 700 different characters in her career so far.

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