‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ is a maze of missed opportunities
The most positive aspect of “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3” (2024) is its unpredictability. While the climactic twist is audacious and unique, the film suffers from clumsy execution, falling short of evoking the intended emotions. It's a fine thought, albeit underwritten, and it deserved a bit more complexity than the film's chaotic momentum allows. Nonetheless, I have to say that I did not see it coming.
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‘Call Me Bae’: Funny and endearing Ananya excels in this heiress-to-hustler story
“Call Me Bae," created by Ishita Moitra with co-writers Samina Motlekar and Rohit Nair, follows the story of poor little rich girl Bella Chowdhary, affectionately known as Bae, played by Ananya Panday. For those who may not be familiar with generational slang, 'Bae' is a term of endearment used to refer to someone's sweetheart.
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How long can Emily possibly stay in Paris?
The success of “Emily in Paris” reveals that there's room for both highbrow, thought-provoking TV and light, unchallenging fare. While there are plenty of complex, intellectually stimulating shows, there are times when we just want something easy and predictable—shows like “Suits”, “The Office”, and “Friends” continue to top streaming charts long after their original air dates for precisely this reason. There's comfort in knowing what to expect and in watching a storyline wrap up neatly within 30 minutes.
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‘My Lady Jane’ shakes up British history with unapologetic romance and whimsy
With the guidance of writer and showrunner Gemma Burgess, "My Lady Jane" translates well into an eight-episode Prime Video series that confirms that history is a lot more fun and watchable when approached with an unapologetically tongue-in-cheek attitude.
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Evil never looked this good
Even without a full-blown sympathetic backstory, a villain’s motivations can be complex.
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‘Crew’ flies high with the delightful chemistry of its cast
“Crew” serves as a great example of how a light-hearted comedy can successfully blend entertainment with relevance by maintaining an air of levity while addressing timely topics.
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Percy Jackson finally gets the adaptation he deserves
The 2010 and 2013 Percy Jackson films, despite Logan Lerman's charismatic lead performance, fell short of expectations, drawing criticism for creative decisions like omitting significant book sequences and ageing Percy prematurely to 16.
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‘Dunki’ takes a heartfelt but bumpy road with illegal migrants
“Dunki” is about the shocking ways in which people try to illegally migrate to the UK or any other developed Western country. Called the ‘donkey route’, it involves unscrupulous agents, tough border controls, corrupt officials, and lots of money.
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April 13, 2018
An Afternoon of Inspiration with Young Changemakers
Since its inception in 2008, Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC) has been working to equip the country's youth with the skills
April 6, 2018
Nurturing the Practice of Running
Running is a suitable form of exercise for everyone from adults to children and even the older population. However, while most people are aware that running regularly can keep them happy and healthy, not many follow it. Now, communities have come together to motivate people to explore the city by running through its streets.
February 16, 2018
Becoming Strong in Mind and Body
It is no mystery that encouraging people to become physically fit from an early age, make healthy life choices, and establish healthy routines for life has turned crucial
February 16, 2018
Setting Their Goals High
Women's participation in sports is often thought to be less appreciated by our community since athletics are largely male-dominated and characterised by masculine qualities such as competition, aggression, and strength.
February 2, 2018
Tapping Into Your Creative Self
Tanvir Ahmed, a management executive by profession and a painter by passion, organised his solo exhibition titled “The Line, the
January 19, 2018
Made in Equality
Since the Rana Plaza tragedy, the RMG sector has gone through various transformations and improvements to ensure workers' rights
January 5, 2018
5 Ways to be More Productive in 2018
Majority of people, especially the young population, wonder how they can make their days more productive. Usually, it feels as though
November 24, 2017
Making Sibling Partnerships Successful
Humairah Shams and Sarah Shams, founders of Made With Love, a charming online art boutique; and Arshia Atiq and
September 29, 2017
It's Okay to Share Your Inner Struggles
Unfortunately, stigmatised attitudes towards people with mental health problems are still widespread and noticeable.
September 15, 2017
Building an inclusive and empathetic society
People suffering from learning disabilities are often left surrounded by social stigma, and treated with indifference. This happens due to the fact that, most people are not aware of the horrors those with disabilities have to face.
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