The Archies

The Long Take

In The Archies, writer-director Zoya Akhtar disguises her politics behind teen romance.

But does this diffuse the impact of what she’s trying to say? We talk about the film’s coming-of-age themes, how each character is given definitive traits, and whether it’s successful in capturing teen angst.

We also discuss the cast of newcomers, and wonder if the movie will be offensive to certain sections of the audience.

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