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The Wolf of Wall Street: A timeless must-watch!
Mumbai: In the words of millionnaire Jordan Belfort himself, “I’ve Been A Poor Man And I’ve Been A Rich Man… And I Choose Rich Every Time!” The Wolf Of Wall Street, the iconic biopic of wall street’s Jordan Belfort, released 10 years ago and changed cinema forever. Breaking perceptions and taboos, the film also broke the record, at the time, for the most f-bombs with 569 instances and a rate of 2.81 times per minute. With its raunchy and unfiltered narrative, the film remains one of the most memorable and prominent films that Martin Scorsese has directed. With the film now available on Lionsgate Play, celebrating its 10th anniversary, here’s a look at the reasons that the film is still iconic to this day!
Margot Robbie
Delivering a career-highlighting performance, Margot Robbie broke into the film industry with an illustrious and swoon-worthy execution of her character. Playing her role to perfection, Margot was lauded for making the film even more memorable (if that’s even possible). While there was initial focus on the intimate scenes she shot, her beauty and charisma overtook people, establishing herself as a pivotal character to the Jordan Belfort story arc.
A realistic depiction of the ‘Rich Life’
Most films showed wealthy people enjoying mansions and cars and yachts. This was one of the first films to truly show the ‘other’ side of the rich life. From alcohol-fueled parties, to excessive narcotics and women aplenty, The Wolf Of Wall Street depicts unseen details and ‘perks’ of being a carefree millionaire.
Jordan Belfort’s sales prowess
Setting Jordan Belfort apart from the rest of Wall Street, is his selling prowess. With the ability to sell a glass of water to a drowning man, Belfort took over Wall Street unlike anyone had ever seen. He reached the peak and soared even higher. This aspect of his life is perfectly encapsulated in the film, down to a T. In classic Scorsese style, the film doesn’t just tell a story, it portrays an emotion. And this innate emotion and need of Jordan is showcased for all to take in.
Sell me this pen
Despite previously mentioning Belfort’s sales acumen, the ‘Sell me this pen’ scene in the film stands above all. The gravity of the scene was such that the script of the film was rewritten to fit in that scene, further showing Jordan Belfort’s natural ability to sell and Leonardo Di Caprio’s spectacular acting to depict the character in such minute detail.
Leonardo Di Caprio
Saving the best for last, we have Leonardo Di Caprio. It comes as no surprise that he is on this list, with a performance that encouraged people to back him for an Oscar. Despite winning an Oscar much later in his career, this film really portrayed his versatility as an actor to the fullest. Going from romantic and drama films to what some would say is his greatest character portrayal of his career, Di Caprio brought Jordan Belfort alive on-screen and how!
Catch The Wolf Of Wall Street on Lionsgate Play.
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Spotify rolls out ‘Verified by Spotify’ badge for artists
New badge and profile details aim to boost transparency in AI-driven music era.
MUMBAI: In a world where even playlists can have imposters, Spotify is adding a badge of trust. The streaming platform has begun rolling out a new ‘Verified by Spotify’ badge, alongside expanded artist profile details, as it looks to bring greater clarity to listeners navigating an increasingly complex mix of human and AI-generated music. The badge, currently in beta, will appear on artist profiles that meet Spotify’s internal criteria for authenticity. These include consistent listener engagement, adherence to platform policies and signs of a real-world presence such as live performances, merchandise or active social media profiles. Notably, profiles representing primarily AI-generated artists will not be eligible for verification at launch.
Spotify says the verification process will combine automated systems with human review, prioritising artists with sustained audience interest over those driven by short-term spikes. The rollout will be gradual, with the badge appearing across profiles and search results over the coming weeks. The company noted that more than 99 per cent of artists users actively search for are already included in the initial phase.
Alongside the badge, Spotify is also introducing a new artist details section within profiles. Available even for non-verified artists, the feature will highlight career milestones, release activity and touring history, offering listeners a more comprehensive view of an artist’s journey and output.
The move builds on Spotify’s broader push towards transparency, complementing existing features such as SongDNA, expanded song credits and AI attribution tools. Together, these updates aim to give users more context about what they are listening to and who is behind it.
As generative AI continues to blur the lines between creator and creation, Spotify’s latest update signals a clear intent: in the streaming era, authenticity is becoming just as important as accessibility.
