I did, but not just because it has a brilliant cast, seems like a thrilling story, and has clever humorous bits, but because of its retro treatment.
Which got me thinking – What is it about that vintage filmmaking style, the visual design and aesthetics, and old songs that makes us keep going back to classics?
As a millennial who grew up on typical Bollywood films of the 90’s and was exposed to classics from my parent’s generation, I’m extremely drawn to that generation of films and music.
And I don’t know why, but it just brings me a lot of joy and warm fuzzy feeling of nostalgia.
Recently in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani, I had happy tears when Dharmendra stood up from his wheelchair singing “abhi na jao chhod kar, ke dil abhi bhara nahi”
*If you haven’t watched it yet, you’re seriously missing out on a pure gem*
Coming back to the nostaligia of retro cinema, I think genius Karan Johar also comes from that era too and knows his audience (ME), who would just melt at something like this. He knows and understands that pyaar puraane gaano pe hi hota hai.
And not just Rocky Rani; Not too long ago we watched and celebrated Jubilee by Vikramaditya Motwane and Soumik Sen, a series set in the late 40’s during Independence with very meticulous attention to detail.
There’s also the 2022 film Monica, O My Darlingby Vasan Bala, that’s set in the present but has a retro storytelling style and cinematography technique, language, and songs… and it works.
There are plenty more examples of films and series with similar design and feel, executed in unique and quirky ways that serve as a form of escapism.
And those elements and aesthetics always strike a chord because they are not bound by trends and fads. Perhaps it reminds us of simpler times?
The block typeface film titles and credits, hand painted posters, minimal to no special effects and even the Ameen Sayani-esque narration.
The characters, set designs, fashion, props, acting style and even the music brings a sense of nostalgia and authenticity of an old-world charm that both makers and the audience connect with, in this complex era of AI.
The stage is set and the red-carpet is getting laid out as the shortlist for potential winners of the 21st Asian Achievers Awards, the UK’s most prominent and longstanding celebration of British Asian achievement across multiple fields, are announced.
This year’s Awards will take place on Friday 15th September 2023 at the prestigious London Hilton on Park Lane. Nearly 700 people are expected to attend. These high-profile guests include celebrities, senior ministers, global stars and influencers.
In the upcoming edition, more than 500 nominations were received across all the categories. These include: Arts And Culture, Business Person Of The Year, Community Service, Entrepreneur Of The Year, Lifetime Achievement Award, Media, Professional Of The Year Sports Personality Of The Year, Uniformed And Civil Service and Woman Of The Year. Judges were chosen to represent a wide cross-section of society from charity, public services, business, entrepreneurship and politics. They include Farzana Baduel (CEO and Co-Founder, Curzon PR), Shamil Thakrar (Co-Founder, Dishoom), former England cricketer and Yorkshire captain Azeem Rafiq, Chair of Unicef UK Shatish Dasani, Chair of the Police Federation for the City of London Mike Reed, and Mohammed Amin MBE, trustee of the The National Warm Memorial.
This year’s shortlist includes accomplished figures across various fields. This includes the star of BBC One drama A Suitable Boy and Apple TV+ Shantaram, Shubham Saraf, as well as Anwar Uddin MBE, who created history by becoming the first British-Bangladeshi player in English football history, and Chair of KPMG UK Bina Mehta – the first woman to hold the role in company’s 150 year history.
Art and Culture
Archana Kumar
Jasdeep Singh Degun
Prathiba Parmer
Shubham Saraf
Business Person of the Year
Dr Dharminder Nagar
Harren Jhoti
Nisha Katona
Zeeshan Shah
Community Service
Atif Ali
Baljeet Chane
Poulomi Desai
Shalni Arora
Entrepreneur of the Year
Nurdin Jivraj
Rishi Patel
Siddhi Mittal
Tani Dulay
Vaysh Kewada
Media
Aditya Chakrabortty
Anila Dhami
Rubina Papani and Poppy Jay
Shamim Chowdhury
Professional of the Year
Bina Mehta
Dr Nikki Kanani
Lubna Shuja
Professor KJ Patel
Sports Personality of the Year
Anwar Uddin
Bhupinder Singh Gill
Hamzah Sheeraz
Naomi Dilip Dattani
Uniformed and Civil Service
Asrar-Ul-Haq
HHJ Anuja Ravindra Dhir QC
Murugesvran Subramanian
Salman Desai
Woman of the Year
Dr Lalitha Iyer
Ridwana Wallace-Laher
Rukshana Kapasi
Saloni Bhijwani and Samira Ann Qassim
Speaking about this year’s programme, Liji George, Commercial Director, Asian Achievers Awards says: “We see in the Shortlist that the Awards represent the best and brightest in South Asian excellence across the country. We have community leaders, innovators and job creators that have added to the social, cultural and business fabric of the UK. Congratulations to all the shortlist and best of luck for the Awards.”
South Asians in the UK today occupy leadership positions across a range of fields, including politics, business and civil society. The Asian Achievers Awards continue to recognise the outstanding work of such individuals within the South Asian community. The event is organised by global advisory firm EPG, supported by Market Financial Solutions (MFS), Axiom DWFM, Asian Voice, Gujarat Samachar and others, with expected funds of upwards of £150,000 expected to be raised for charity partner One Kind Act on the night.
Nitin Ganatra (Eastenders), entrepreneur, philanthropist and documentary filmmaker, returns as the host of the evening. Joining him as the co-host is renowned Pakistani actress and model, Ainy Jaffri Rahman (Balu Mahi). Ganatra says: “The Asian Achievers Awards celebrate the best of the awe-inspiring talent we have in the South Asian community today. Every year I come to these Awards and am impressed by the standard of nominations and the quality of the shortlist. Just look back at the last two decades of winners and you’ll see the event has tracked the growth of our community for more than a generation.”
Rahman adds: “Everywhere we look in the South Asian community in Britain today, it is full of inspirational people. Some excel on screen, and others do it quietly in their local neighbourhoods. I’m pleased to be involved in the AAA to be able to celebrate these hidden gems, who I hope can inspire the next generation.”
Over the last few editions, the net worth of the room has consistently been over £40 billion. Tickets for the event will be available at: asianachieversawards.com.
If you, like me, too have doubts about Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, then you’re in for a pleasant surprise. I went to watch the film with extremely low expectations because I couldn’t quite resonate with trailer or the songs.
But RRKPK is a total package and its brilliant.
Set in Delhi, India, we’re introduced to the worlds of Rocky Randhawa (Ranveer Singh) and Rani Chatterjee (Alia Bhatt), both of whom are poles apart.
While Rocky is a loud, unpolished, and flamboyant Punjabi man, Rani is a sophisticated, ambitious Bengali woman. But these opposites attract in an unconventional way, which is a real treat (not revealed in the trailer – so no spoilers here).
Here are 5 reasons why the film has the potential to become a classic and why I thoroughly enjoyed it:
Please note: the following may include spoilers.
Karan Johar’s sensibilities
Johar is a filmmaker who isn’t afraid to take risks or make mistakes and is highly aware of evolving times. But he also loves and values his signature style of being extra, and RRKPK is no different. It’s a through-and-through “Dharma Production” from its actors, sets, drama, special appearances, and even low-cut Gucci shirts.
However, what sets it apart from any other mushy love story are the evolved themes it explores.
The storyteller understands the pulse of the audience and has masterfully woven some progressive, sensitive, and socially relevant themes in a superbly entertaining film.
What we witnessed in the trailer is truly just a glimpse of the grandeur that the film presents, which is worth the hype.
Music
The Johar-Pritam duo is known to make memorable music for the movies. But this time, after a very long time, they’ve (thankfully) gone beyond the tried-and-tested formula of remakes. The album is packed with only originals – all of which are quite hummable and sure to be hits at parties and weddings in days to come.
However, the true gems are the refreshing use of timeless retro tracks such as abhi na jao chhod kar, ke dil abhi bhara nahi picturised on icons like Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi. The nostalgia of good old Bollywood songs and sequences they are placed in will surely melt your heart.
Once again, Johar touches the pulse of his audience because pyaar puraane gaano pe hi hota hai (old songs have the power to make you fall in love).
Also, watch out for a whistle-worthy twist before Dhindhora Baje Re.
Sensitive subjects
In recent times, there has been a noticeable trend in films attempting to be “woke” by addressing critical social issues. While this movement is commendable, there is a risk of losing sight of the core subject or narrative in the process.
RRKPK builds a story touching upon multiple themes such as gender equality that goes both ways, body shaming, judgements, and patriarchy, but it manages to strike a balance without getting too preachy.
Both Rocky and Rani, and their respective families have moments of educating other characters as well as the audience on sensitive subjects. But good storytelling prevails that not only engages and enlightens but also entertains.
Watch out for Rocky’s emotional breakdown with Rani’s family on judgements and the heated argument between lead characters in the second half. It’s as real as it gets.
Balanced humor, drama and meta
Writers Ishita Moitra, Shashank Khaitan and Sumit Roy have developed an absolute cracker of a script. Every sequence and every character is crafted carefully with distinct features and dialogues that resonate as real conversations.
There are intended moments of cringe, drama, emotions, love and even empowerment that play out beautifully.
My favorite are the meta moments of Johar deliberately mocking himself and his previous films’ quirks.
I must say, the film has mass appeal and potential for being a classic with high repeat value, like the good old K3G, Kal Ho Naa Ho and the likes.
Cast
Bhatt as Rani is mesmerising. She exudes confidence and charisma essential to play such a character. Its heart-warming to see her journey from the naïve Ishq Waala Love transform to a more mature Phagun ke Mausamwaala love.
Singh as Rocky is a show-stealer. He makes the over-the-top character with cringe jokes, broken English, and “cheap” taste in fashion lovable… and even acceptable. The actor has once again proved his versatility as a performer and fearlessness of pushing his own boundaries.
While he is the heart of the film, Bhatt is the soul, and the ensemble cast are its pillars.
RRKPK rests on the shoulders of its tremendously talented cast. From Anjali Anand, Aamir Bashir, Kshitee Jog to Tata Roy Chowdhury and Churni Ganguly, every actor is incredible in their parts lifting the story forward.
And legends like Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi and Dharmendra are a site for sore eyes.
Popcorn Rating – [4/5]
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is an absolute entertainer. At no point does the film lose momentum while taking us through the whirlwind of emotions, conflicts, resolutions, and romance for the ages (really trying hard to avoid spoilers). Be ready to feel all the feels.
RRKPK is playing at cinemas worldwide on 28 July 2023.
In the second half of Barbie, there’s a 3-minute speech by Gloria (played by America Ferrera) where she highlights harsh facts about the plight of women all over the world – whether it’s at the workplace, at home, as a mother, as a married or unmarried woman, or even her health and beauty standards.
This speech should’ve / could’ve been the focal point of the film. However, it keeps losing the plot each time it reaches a highpoint and leaves the viewers confused of its purpose.
Source: Warner Bros.
Greta Gerwig’s Barbie opens on a fun note, introducing the origins of the American toy as seen in the first teaser of the film, followed by the perfect world called “Barbieland”.
It’s everything you can imagine – attractive women with perfect teeth, tiny frames, luscious hair and pointed toes. It’s a world run by women, for women; Men (or Kens) are second-class citizens and merely an accessory in this world. You guessed it – it’s the opposite of the real world.
All the Barbies wake up with a charming smile and fresh breath, wear cute colorful outfits, eat (or imagine eating) heart-shaped food, live in beautiful dream houses, greet each other every morning with love and affection, and spend their days chilling on the beach.
Source: Warner Bros.
It’s genuinely thrilling to get immersed in this world fused with nostalgia and explore your child-like imagination. There are also some light-hearted giggles and puns along the way to keep you entertained.
Not just Margot Robbie as the leading Barbie and Ryan Gosling as the leading Ken, but all the other Barbies and Kens, and even Allan (who’s supposedly Ken’s best friend) played by Michael Cera, flawlessly convince us of this perfect toy-land.
From playing volleyball on the pink hard sand to surfing on rock-solid beach waves and even pretend-driving a fancy convertible pink ride – Barbie does a terrific job of world-building with great production design and costumes.
Source: Warner Bros.
However, it soon loses the plot when Barbie (Robbie) suddenly experiences emotional and physical signs of distress. Described as a “stereotypical” Barbie, she experiences existential crisis that are beyond her comprehension, leaving her no choice but to embark on a journey into the “human world” to discover her purpose.
Smitten by her, Ken (Gosling) joins her on the journey, only to learn about the “bliss” of patriarchy and find his purpose.
While Barbie is on a mission to find her identity and values through the human who “owns” her, Ken is determined to bring patriarchy to “Barbieland”.
What follows for the rest of the duration of the film is a hotch-potch of woke themes, talk of women empowering and feminism, equality, patriarchy, and self-worth.
If you’re confused by this premise – you’re not alone.
I watched Barbie at a press viewing which included an exciting pre-screening reception filled with photo ops such as surf boards, beach chairs, beach ball and even the Mattel Barbie box. It was an immersive experience with everyone dressed in pink, reliving their childhood.
However, as entertaining as the pre-party was, the film left no impact at all.
The makers of Barbie have been on a marketing and promotional frenzy, painting the world pink. However, the film’s story isn’t half as creative, bold, or even coherent.
Popcorn Rating – [3/5]
Barbie feels like desperate attempt at making the brand relevant again (there’s a definite possibility of spikes in sales at Mattel) and crafting a story tapping into the Gen-Z and Gen Alpha market.
Sadly, Barbie the character and Barbie the film, both suffer from a severe case of identity crisis.
The highly anticipated prevue of Shah Rukh Khan’s mega film, ‘Jawan’ has taken the internet by storm, upon its release today. Jawan, promises to be a high-octane action thriller that outlines the emotional journey of a man who is set to rectify the wrongs in the society.
The action-packed prevue has pushed the anticipation for the film to the next level, captivating audiences with its grand scale and promising an extraordinary cinematic experience. Bringing together a perfect blend of action and emotion, the Jawan prevue showcases stunning visuals and an unparalleled scale bound to leave viewers wanting more. Every frame of the prevue is attention-grabbing and offers a glimpse into the world of Jawan.
The prevue begins with the inimitable voiceover of King Khan, building up the excitement for what awaits. One of the highlights for fans is witnessing the various looks of SRK, in avatars they have never seen before. Moreover, the prevue unveils a star-studded cast, featuring names from across Indian cinema. With clips of explosive action sequences, grand songs and a menacing performance by SRK on the retro track ” Beqarar Karke” the film promises to be full of surprises.
Directed by Atlee, known for delivering a series of successful films, brings his directorial prowess to ‘Jawan’.Adding to the excitement is the captivating background score and tracks composed by Anirudh, known for his musical contributions to some of the biggest films in recent times. Jawan also features ‘The King Khan rap, a high-energy and captivating track, by the Grammy-nominated and extremely popular artist Raja Kumari, which is also featured in the prevue.
Jawan is one of the most anticipated and ambitious films, produced at a never seen before scale for an Indian film, it is backed by an exceptional cast, including some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry from all parts of India along with Shah Rukh Khan starting from, Nayanthara, and Vijay Sethupathi in lead roles, and Deepika Padukone in a special appearance, along with Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani, Girija Oak, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, Lehar Khan, Aaliyah Qureshi, Ridhi Dogra, Sunil Grover and Mukesh Chhabra will be seen in pivotal roles, broadening its appeal to audiences across all Indian languages, making it a true PAN India film.
Jawan’s prevue delivers the promise of undoubtedly one of the most highly anticipated films of the year. After teasing the audience with intriguing posters and a short teaser, the prevue finally arrived with a bang.
Satyaprem Ki Katha is an example of why trailers are extremely important as a window to the film; If they’re not unique or exciting, you’ve lost your audience well before any gimmicky pre-release promotional strategies.
That was my sentiment until I watched Satyaprem Ki Katha and boy, was I pleasantly surprised.
What seems like a silly rom com, with a starry-eyed good-for-nothing boy falling for a popular rich girl, is a progressive film touching upon some serious social issues that should come with a trigger warning.
With some brave and sensitive subjects being explored in the film, it’s a shame that the makers chose to promote only the fluff that offered nothing new.
I understand the safe approach, but it almost disrespectful to the audience’s sensibilities and capacity to appreciate delicate subjects such as consent, suicide and more.
The same goes for the treatment of the film – it never spends too long in moments of agony, jumping from serious to romance to humour and even borderline slapstick in places.
Without giving away too much, here’s my take on the film and its narrative arc:
Set in Gujarat, India, Satyaprem Ki Katha opens with a song introducing the “Gujju Pataka” Satyaprem or Sattu (Kartik Aaryan), followed by showing us his world, and his desperate desire to get married. Cut to, flashback to another song introducing Katha (Kiara Advani) performing at a Garba night where Sattu falls in love at first sight.
The exposition of the film takes over an hour that is nothing to write home about – basically covering most of what we see in the first one minute of the trailer.
There are several rising actions in the first act pushing the story along, but none that reveal the true nature of the subject… until the second act.
After much lingering, choppy screenplay, and lazy dialogues we arrive at the crux of the film – a traumatic, distressing reality that breaks your heart. Again, something I wish was at least hinted at in the film promotions.
What follows is a (slightly) preachy yet important and relevant portrayal of patriarchy, trauma, relationships, friendship, and love.
Speaking of performances, lead actors Advani and Aaryan own their characters with all its shades. Watch out for the scenes when Katha finally breaks down while reliving her ordeal and Sattu confronts the culprit/s. It’s heartrending.
The supporting cast of Gajraj Rao as the friendly father, Supriya Pathak as the nagging wife and mother, and Siddharth Randeria as regressive sinister patriarch strengthen the screenplay. Unfortunately, Shikha Talsania as Sattu’s sister is wasted and completely side-lined during the course of the film.
Directed by Sameer Vidwans, the subject of the film is its USP. However, the poor writing and bumpy narrative is its weakness. It picks up and drops at several points overstretching the runtime, which tests the patience of the viewer.
Each time a conflict comes to a resolution, the arc dips into another action and reaction cycle.
Overall, Satyaprem Ki Katha is a brave film failed by its gimmicky treatment. It dares to be brave and deserves a watch with the family.
Popcorn Rating – [3/5]
PS – Pasoori remake is blended rather seamlessly in the film, but it’s still quite unnecessary.
Prime Video announced the global premiere of the highly anticipated film Bawaal, to be released exclusively on the streaming platform in July.
Bawaal is a love story by Sajid Nadiadwala’s production banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment in collaboration with Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari’s Earthsky Pictures.
Directed by the much acclaimed Nitesh Tiwari, Bawaal features Varun Dhawan and Jahnvi Kapoor who will be seen on screen for the first time together.
“Prime Video is absolutely delighted with the opportunity to take one of the country’s most renowned directors, Nitesh Tiwari’s labor of love Bawaal to audiences in more than 200 countries and territories with a worldwide launch,” said Manish Menghani, director of content licensing at Prime Video, India.
“Bawaal is the first film from Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment to premiere directly on Prime Video globally, and we thank Sajid for trusting us with this very special film. Bawaal is an extraordinary story with universal appeal, powered by brilliant performances by Varun and Jahnvi. Set in the heartland of India, the gripping narrative takes viewers on a never-seen-before journey through Europe. We believe that a film that is rooted in India but has a global appeal deserves to reach customers not just in India, but all across the world. We cannot wait for Prime Video audiences to enjoy this beautiful film.”
Producer Sajid Nadiadwala said, “Bawaal is a very special film for me, and one of my most ambitious projects. It has been an absolute joy to produce this film which has been directed by my most loved filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari with Varun and Jahnvi giving their very best, in their first film together. I am very proud of Bawaal, and I am thrilled to announce its worldwide premiere on Prime Video this July. I am excited by the prospect of this film breaking down the barriers of geographies and reaching audiences in more than 200 countries and territories simultaneously. This story deserves a grand worldwide premiere and I am delighted to have joined forces with Prime Video which has an incredible global reach.”
Director Nitesh Tiwari added, “Shot across three Indian locations and five European countries, Bawaal has a captivating storyline, dramatic visuals and absolutely amazing chemistry between the lead talent Varun and Jahnvi. I believe that the worldwide premiere on Prime Video will help us take Bawaal to audiences in India and across borders. We have worked with immense passion and commitment to bring this film to our audiences and now we can’t wait to hear their reactions.”
Step into a vibrant kaleidoscope of love, acceptance, and empowerment as ZEE5 Global presents a sensational cinematic celebration for Pride Month!
From heartwarming tales of self-discovery to gripping narratives that demand justice, here are 6 movies that celebrate and touch upon the lives and challenges of the LGBTQIA+ community.
The Married Woman
Relationships can bloom in the most uncanny circumstances. Romantic drama series, The Married Womanstarring Ridhi Dogra, Monica Dogra, Suhaas Ahuja, and Imaad Shah, depicts this when an ordinary, dutiful homemaker on a journey of self-discovery crosses paths with an unconventional artist and realizes what she has longed for her entire life.
Aligarh
When one’s identity becomes a reason for society’s scorn, the world can be scary. Hansal Mehta’s critically acclaimed Aligarhstarring Manoj Bajpayee explores a unique friendship that blooms when a professor of Marathi at the famed Aligarh Muslim University gets suspended on the grounds of morality. However, fighting for him is a journalist who wishes for justice and a silver lining.
Seasons Greetings
Exploring motherhood, loneliness, and a secret in the form of a missing partner,Seasons Greetings featuring Celina Jaitly and Lillete Dubey, delicately shares a story of childhood friendship blooming but then taking a turn.
I Am
Capturing relationships and their strains, critically acclaimed director, Onir’s I Am, is a National Award-winning anthology film. The movie explores four stories of single motherhood, displacement, child abuse, and same-sex relationships through moving performances. The movie features a power-packed cast list that includes Juhi Chawla, Manisha Koirala, Rahul Bose, Nandita Das, Anurag kashyap, Purab Kohli, Radhika Apte and others.
His Storyy
A marriage may not always be what it seems on the surface when betrayal guides it. The drama series, His Storry featuring Mrinal Dutt, Satyadeep Mishra and others, explores a unique marriage where a homemaker’s world comes crashing down when she discovers that her husband is having an affair with another man.
Haddi (upcoming)
For all movie enthusiasts, an all-new title to look forward to on ZEE5 Global is, Haddi. Exploring the intricacies of transgender relations with an exciting story of one man’s rise to power, the upcoming film, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, will be a riveting watch that talks in depth about the transgender community.
You must’ve seen the launch of Apple Vision Pro last week, and there’s no doubt that it’s going to be the new cool gadget everyone’s going to want to get their hands on – even though the pricing will cost you an arm and a leg… and a kidney.
I watched the 9-minute demo, which is fascinating, but it also got me thinking. How will this mixed reality, or MR device, disrupt the media industry, again.
The business of entertainment has already gone through a massive disruption with the rise of streaming platforms, and it’s use especially during the pandemic and lockdown, which caused a significant shift in consumption habits.
These days, filmmakers are struggling to simply recover their costs because the traditional monetization methods and traditional revenue streams such as ticket sales aren’t as efficient anymore.
… and that’s why I think the industry is at the brink of another disruption.
The emergence of Extended Reality (XR) headsets such as Apple Vision Pro (and apparently Lenovo and HTC launched similar headsets before the WWDC 2023 already) are going to change the game. And I think filmmakers and production companies should really become forward-thinking to apply the experience into the mix.
I’m not a technical expert so I won’t get into that, but here are some ways this innovation can change the entertainment world:
Theatrical viewing
Audience have already moved on quite a bit from theatrical viewing to home viewing, thanks for OTT platforms. And now Vision Pro can provide a similar immersive experience with the option to watch content on a huge screen, with surround sound and the theatre-like ambience – all within the comfort of your home.
All the more reason why producers and distributors would have to start thinking outside the box because consumer habits would evolve again, further affecting the economics of the business.
In-built 3D camera
Currently, Apple Vision Pro will allow you to capture photos and videos and “relive a memory” as they said in 3D. But who’s to say the device can’t be used to revolutionise the whole filmmaking process in the future?
With a click of button, you might be able to shoot high-quality videos from the audience’s point of view, and convert it into a film. This will massively reduce labor, equipment cost and its handling.
Much like how movies are made on an iPhone now.
Television sets
You can turn your living room into a movie theatre without the burden on owning a 10-feet wide TV screen. The XR device will allow you to access the apps from your phone and enlarge it for a better, crisper viewing experience.
So, if you have Netflix on your phone, you can simply pull up a film on it and watch it in a home theatre style setup through Vision Pro, minus the idiot box.
Once we start doing that, do we even need TVs anymore?
Obviously, they won’t go obsolete overnight given that the headset limits the option of group/community viewing, but that could change in the future.
The possibilities don’t end there though.
The innovation could very well be used for immersive live experiences blended with spatial computing, such as concerts, fashion shows, major sporting events. Therefore, public would not only watch them through the XR device but also virtually attend live events using their avatars.
I’m sure Apple will use the first generation of Vision Pro to test the waters, and tweak and improve its feature along the way.
There are some disadvantages and drawbacks to the product, starting with the steep cost, risk of computer vision syndrome or screen fatigue, its design – not sure how the headset will adapt for people who wear glasses (like myself).
