Siddhesh

2026-03-15 • awards academy awards film criticism forecasts

Predictions for the 98th Academy Awards highlight 'One Battle After Another' and 'Timothée Chalamet' as frontrunners, while critiquing the narratives around the nominees.

2025-08-04 • film and movie reviews action mission impossible tom cruise

The blog post is a comprehensive review and ranking of all eight films in the 'Mission: Impossible' franchise, reflecting on the evolution of the series and the unique contributions of Tom Cruise as both actor and producer. The au...

2025-12-01 • chatgpt technology opinions machine learning ai

The author reflects on the current state of AI, expressing a mix of optimism and skepticism. They discuss the rapid evolution of AI technologies, the varying opinions on their impact, and their personal experiences with AI tools l...

2025-12-30 • music reflection technology best of 2024 film

A personal reflection on the author's favorite art, media, and experiences from 2025, showcasing a curated list of films, music, and memorable moments.

2025-06-04 • hobby projects dreams and nightmares skills effort talent

The text discusses the importance of starting early in life to become proficient at a skill or hobby. It emphasizes that even those with raw talent need years of focused work to become great at something. The author encourages rea...

2025-04-12 •

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2025-03-30 • editing acting film and television industry filmmaking directing

The text is a collection of highlights from Sidney Lumet's book 'Making Movies' in which he shares his experiences and insights about the movie-making process. He discusses the importance of preparation, the role of actors, the im...

2025-03-09 • internet social media technology entertainment digital media fatigue smartphone personal computer

The computer was once a special object that had a designated spot in the house. It was a portal, a gateway to another world. The author shares his experience of growing up with a computer and how it has become an integral part of ...

2025-01-28 •

The author shares his observations about the differences he noticed in India after living in the US for three years. He talks about the dustiness, inflation, population density, airport experiences, restaurant practices, parking, ...

2024-12-31 •

The text is a compilation of the author's favorite art, music, live events, albums, essays, blog posts, movies, podcast episodes, standup specials, YouTube videos, books, and TV shows from 2024.

2024-12-19 •

The text discusses the recent World Chess Championship, where an 18-year-old Indian player beat China’s Ding Liren. It highlights the growing popularity of chess, especially during the pandemic, and the extensive coverage of tourn...

2024-11-14 •

The text describes the author's experience during a final exam in college, highlighting the tension between students and the teacher, and the author's feelings of boredom and lack of preparation.

2024-10-19 •

The album review of Modern Vampires of the City by Siddhesh describes the deep resonance and complexity of the album. It delves into the themes of belief, faith, disillusionment, existentialism, and growing up, while also being fi...

2024-09-20 •

The text is a collection of the best passages from the novel Dune by Frank Herbert. The author found the writing to be profound and mesmerizing, despite the story being oddly paced and a slog to get through.

2024-08-26 •

The text discusses the shift from physical media to digital media and the drawbacks of the subscription model for accessing digital content. It highlights issues such as content censorship, ephemerality, and lack of ownership in d...

2024-05-06 •

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2024-04-04 •

Siddhesh Recommends is a series in which the author shares the most memorable stuff encountered each month. The internet is being overwhelmed by AI-generated content, leading to a future of a garbage dump. The neglect of time-test...

2024-03-05 •

Siddhesh Recommends is a series where the author shares the most memorable stuff encountered each month. This month's recommendations include the Key & Peele sketch-comedy series and some good tweets.

2024-02-01 •

Siddhesh Recommends is a series in which the author shares the most memorable stuff encountered each month. The author discusses the power of allowing oneself to fully love something that makes no sense, empathizing with villains ...

2024-01-25 •

The text is an engineer's manifesto that discusses best practices and principles for developers, emphasizing the importance of ethics, quality, and investing in oneself.

2023-12-30 •

The author shares a list of the best things he came across in 2023, including music, live events, essays, art, photography, movies, books, TV shows, and quotes. He also expresses gratitude to his readers and reflects on the year.

2023-12-17 •

The author discusses the challenges of finishing a personal project, using his own experience of writing an essay as an example. He reflects on the difficulty of setting deadlines, the constant evolution of a project, and the stru...

2023-12-02 •

Siddhesh Recommends is a series where the author shares the most memorable stuff encountered each month. The November 2023 edition includes links to articles on AGI, art from TikTok and Instagram reels, and a discussion on the imp...

2023-11-02 •

Siddhesh Recommends is a series where the author shares the most memorable stuff encountered each month. The October 2023 edition includes essays, picture series, website recommendations, and videos. The essays cover topics such a...