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Beasts of the Southern Wild

Hushpuppy, an intrepid six-year-old girl, lives with her father, Wink in 'the Bathtub', a southern Delta community at the edge of the world. Wink’s tough love prepares her for the unraveling of the universe—for a time when he’s no longer there to protect her. When Wink contracts a mysterious illness, nature flies out of whack—temperatures rise, and the ice caps melt, unleashing an army of prehistoric creatures called aurochs. With the waters rising, the aurochs coming, and Wink’s health fading, Hushpuppy goes in search of her lost mother.
Padma Lakshmi
Model, Writer, TV Host
Wow! Just saw the poetic, startling, and epically beautiful Beasts of the Southern Wild. Heartbreaking little girl...
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Peter Rabbit

Peter Rabbit's feud with Mr. McGregor escalates to greater heights than ever before as they rival for the affections of the warm-hearted animal lover who lives next door.
Padma Lakshmi
Model, Writer, TV Host
Just saw #PeterRabbitMovie and hoping they don’t cook rabbit stew on the next @BravoTopChef !!!!
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The Menu

A young couple travels to a coastal island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.
Padma Lakshmi
Model, Writer, TV Host
Ok, I watched The Menu. Even though I never watch anything remotely horror (I'm a scaredy cat & don't need another reason to check every closet before bed). It nailed the annoying bits of fine dining. 2 words: tortillas deliciosas. You can all stop asking if I've seen it now 🤣
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Call Me by Your Name

In 1980s Italy, a relationship begins between seventeen-year-old teenage Elio and the older adult man hired as his father's research assistant.
Padma Lakshmi
Model, Writer, TV Host
I dieeee. That movie is so good.
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Sharpe's Challenge

Sean Bean is back as the swashbuckling hero in Sharpe's Challenge, an action packed mini-series to be shot on location in Rajasthan, India. Two years after the Duke of Wellington crushes Napoleon at Waterloo, dispatches from India tell of a local Maharaja, Khande Rao, who is threatening British interests there. Wellington sends Sharpe to investigate on what turns out to be his most dangerous mission to date. When a beautiful general's daughter is kidnapped by the Indian warlord, the tension mounts, leaving Sharpe no option but to pursue the enemy right into its deadly lair. Deep in the heart of enemy territory he also has to keep at bay the beautiful but scheming Regent, Madhuvanthi, who is out to seduce him. The fate of an Empire and the life of a General's daughter lie in one man's hands...
Padma Lakshmi
Model, Writer, TV Host
It’s a movie still from the set of a mini series I did called “sharpe’s challenge”.
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Mulan

A tomboyish girl disguises herself as a young man so she can fight with the Imperial Chinese Army against the invading Huns. With help from wise-cracking dragon Mushu, Mulan just might save her country -- and win the heart of handsome Captain Li Shang.
Padma Lakshmi
Model, Writer, TV Host
I always loved watching Mulan with my daughter for obvious reasons. And I was happy there was such a big budget movie about a strong and brave Asian female.
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The World Before Her

Moving between two extremes - the intimate verite drama of the Miss India pageant's rigorous beauty "bootcamp" and the intense regime of a militant Hindu fundamentalist camp for young girls. The World Before Her delivers a provocative portrait of India and its current cultural conflicts during a key transitional era in the country's modern history.
Padma Lakshmi
Model, Writer, TV Host
Thank you Tribeca film fest! Everyone must see"The World Before Her" documentary. Shocking and eye opening for women all over the world.
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The Tree of Life

The impressionistic story of a Texas family in the 1950s. The film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years as he tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father. Jack finds himself a lost soul in the modern world, seeking answers to the origins and meaning of life while questioning the existence of faith.
Padma Lakshmi
Model, Writer, TV Host
Just saw Tree of Life, beautiful lyrical poem of a movie. Quite cosmic, a delightful dream full of love.
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Endo What

Did you know that women with endometriosis see an average of 8 doctors for 10 years before they’re diagnosed? During that time, many are forced to abandon dreams of having children, to leave careers they love and to watch their personal relationships suffer. They’re regularly told (erroneously) that pregnancy & hysterectomy are cures and that pain is normal or in their heads. It’s time to break that cycle. It’s time for a normal that doesn’t mean multiple doctors, surgeries, misdiagnoses and years of pain. The only film of its kind, Endo What? gives you an accurate, up-to-date base of knowledge straight from the experts – a vital resource missing until now.
Padma Lakshmi
Model, Writer, TV Host
Excited about @EndoWhatFilm, a groundbreaking new film about #endometriosis.
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The Big Sick

Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family's expectations, and his true feelings.
Padma Lakshmi
Model, Writer, TV Host
If you haven't already, go see #TheBigSick movie. Its touching, funny and authentic.
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Daughters of the Dust

In 1902, an African-American family living on a sea island off the coast of South Carolina prepares to move to the North.
Padma Lakshmi
Model, Writer, TV Host
“Daughters of the Dust” by @JulieDash is an incredible film that explores Gullah Geechee culture and the Yoruba traditions.
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Black Panther

King T'Challa returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country's new leader. However, T'Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne by factions within his own country as well as without. Using powers reserved to Wakandan kings, T'Challa assumes the Black Panther mantle to join with ex-girlfriend Nakia, the queen-mother, his princess-kid sister, members of the Dora Milaje (the Wakandan 'special forces') and an American secret agent, to prevent Wakanda from being dragged into a world war.
Padma Lakshmi
Model, Writer, TV Host
Black Panther was the best superhero movie I've ever seen. Period.
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Always Be My Maybe

Reunited after 15 years, famous chef Sasha and hometown musician Marcus feel the old sparks of attraction but struggle to adapt to each other's worlds.
Padma Lakshmi
Model, Writer, TV Host
This is such a sweet movie & such a win for Asians everywhere.
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The Duke

In 1961, a 60 year old taxi driver stole Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. It was the first (and remains the only) theft in the Gallery’s history. What happened next became the stuff of legend.
Padma Lakshmi
Model, Writer, TV Host
Went to see the stunning and funny film The Duke last night. And got to meet Helen Mirren who nailed yet another impeccable performance.
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Broadway Rising

There is no New York without Broadway. It’s both a landmark and a community, an industry and a people, making magic in a dark theater, eight times a week. During the pandemic, over 96,000 people lost their jobs and an entire ecosystem of small businesses were brought to a standstill. Broadway Rising tells the story of the broadway community and its harrowing journey back to the stage following the COVID-19 shutdown. This feature documentary brings everyone into the spotlight - from the costume makers to the ushers to the producers to the stars.
Padma Lakshmi
Model, Writer, TV Host
My dear friends @jessetyler & @JustinMikita produced BROADWAY RISING, a film that chronicles the return of Broadway after its unprecedented 18 month closure due to COVID-19.
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Julia

Using never-before-seen archival footage, personal photos, first-person narratives, and cutting-edge, mouth-watering food cinematography, the film traces Julia Child's surprising path, from her struggles to create and publish the revolutionary Mastering the Art of French Cooking (1961) which has sold more than 2.5 million copies to date, to her empowering story of a woman who found fame in her 50s, and her calling as an unlikely television sensation.
Padma Lakshmi
Model, Writer, TV Host
Filmmakers Julie Cohen & Betsy West bring Julia's story to light so beautifully in their film, Julia, now on the Oscars doc shortlist. Congratulations!
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All That Breathes

Against the darkening backdrop of New Delhi's apocalyptic air and escalating violence, two brothers devote their lives to protecting one casualty of the turbulent times: the bird known as the black kite.
Padma Lakshmi
Model, Writer, TV Host
I loved All That Breathes. A stunning and poignant look at friendship, the environment, and humankind’s place in it. A beautiful slow burn of a film. If you’re an Oscar voter this deserves a look! Highly recommend.
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Her Name Is Chef

'Her Name Is Chef' is a documentary film by Pete Ferriero that spotlights six bad-ass, inspiring, sheroes of the kitchen. Each share their triumphs in cutting through the clichés of the restaurant industry, and explore how they broke down the doors to 'earn' the title of Chef. Host Leia Gaccione sits down with Elizabeth Falkner, Fatima Ali, Hillary Sterling, Esther Choi, Juliet Masters, and Caroline Schiff. They open up their hearts and minds to the world, leaving no stone unturned.
Padma Lakshmi
Model, Writer, TV Host
"Her Name Is Chef" is out today!! What a beautiful film 👩🏾‍🍳
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