Tupur Chatterjee
Assistant Professor in Global Film and Media in the School of English, Drama, and Film at University College Dublin. Her research spans global media industries, feminist media studies, urban spatial politics, and the material life of media technologies.
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May 14, 2025 • 43min
Tupur Chatterjee, "Projecting Desire: Media Architectures and Moviegoing in Urban India" (NYU Press, 2025)
In this engaging discussion, Tupur Chatterjee, an Assistant Professor specializing in global film and media, explores the evolution of moviegoing in urban India. She delves into how the multiplex has reshaped cultural experiences, particularly for middle-class women, intertwining cinema and shopping malls. Chatterjee discusses the impact of COVID-19 on moviegoing, the rise of streaming, and how films like 'Pink' and 'NH10' challenge societal illusions. Her insights reveal the intricate connections between media, architecture, and urban identity.
May 4, 2025 • 43min
Tupur Chatterjee, "Projecting Desire: Media Architectures and Moviegoing in Urban India" (NYU Press, 2025)
Tupur Chatterjee, an Assistant Professor in Global Film and Media at University College Dublin, dives into the transformative role of multiplexes in urban India. She discusses the shift in film consumption from traditional cinema halls to modern multiplexes embedded in shopping malls. This evolution has redefined audience dynamics, particularly for middle-class women, while raising questions of visibility and safety. Chatterjee also examines how the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped moviegoing experiences and the interplay between cinema and urban design.
