Shaniz Chowdhury

Contributing writer for Arts & Entertainment.

‘Bridgerton’ Season 3: A triumphant return to regency romance

"Bridgerton" recently waltzed right back onto our screens for its third season — this time centring on the love story between Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton. In this season, Penelope, secretly the gossip columnist Lady Whistledown, grapples with revealing her true identity while on a mission to find herself a suitable spouse. Colin, on the other hand, returns from his travels with newfound confidence.

1y ago

Curtains close on Cannes 2024

The 77th Cannes Film Festival concluded yesterday, leaving behind a trail of scintillating premieres, captivating performances, and the award-season buzz.

1y ago

Curtains close on Cannes 2024

The curtains have closed on the 77th Cannes Film Festival, leaving behind a trail of scintillating premieres, captivating performances, and awards season buzz. From established titans of cinema to burgeoning talents, this year's edition offered a diverse feast for cinephiles.

1y ago

‘Baby Reindeer’: The unconventional show people can’t stop talking about

“Baby Reindeer” plunges viewers into the chaos of Donny’s life. His relentless pursuit of success leaves him vulnerable, exposed, and surprisingly naive to readily avoidable situations. Gadd’s performance is the heart and soul of the show. He portrays Donny with a complex mix of vulnerability, frustration, and dark humour. While Donny can be unlikable at times, Gadd manages to evoke empathy for the character, showcasing the emotional toll of his situation.

1y ago

‘Scoop’: Tedious film about tenacious journalists and a tactless royal

“Scoop” dramatises the events surrounding the BBC’s “Newsnight” team securing a highly anticipated interview with Prince Andrew in 2019. During this time, Andrew faced mounting pressure to address his controversial association with notorious sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein. In an effort to address the situation, he agreed to an exclusive interview with seasoned broadcaster Emily Maitlis.

1y ago

‘3 Body Problem’: A simpler narrative of complex scientific discourse 

“The solitude of the mind” is described as humanity’s greatest weapon by a character in the show, but Liu’s writing highlighted how solitude might also be humanity’s greatest detriment. If someone is allowed too much authority to carry out any plan, they may unintentionally turn against their own kind. The extraterrestrial species leave no room for misunderstanding as they operate through groupthink and communicate instantaneously.

1y ago

'Poor Things': An extravagantly peculiar film 

The movie seemed to throw in every cinematic trick in the book– the black and white to colour transition, the fish eye lens, the peephole, the title cards, the hackneyed steampunk aesthetic. As an audience, I was impressed by the detail, coordination, passion and planning behind this movie – all of which made it impossible to be distracted. The surreal and vibrant world of “Poor Things” earns your attention. 

1y ago

Top 7 unforgettable TV show couples that made our hearts skip a beat

Television has given us countless memorable characters, storylines, and relationships over the years. The yearning, angst, and eventual romantic connection between fictional couples weave our daydreams of one day finding true love like theirs. These on-screen pairs have not only entertained us but also inspired us with their love stories. We have curated a list of the seven most favourite TV show couples that have left an indelible mark on our hearts.

1y ago
October 15, 2021
October 15, 2021

Will ‘Spencer’ be the Princess Diana story we have been waiting for?

The first look at Kristen Stewart’s Diana for the highly anticipated movie “Spencer” is still etched in my mind. In a red coat and black hat over one of the most iconic hairstyles, Stewart captured the somber yet sunny disposition of the late Princess.

October 8, 2021
October 8, 2021

‘Masu Ake’ wins Global Undergraduate Award

 “I decided to participate in Miss Universe 2020 out of curiosity. I like to collect experiences and meet new people,” said Masuda. In the span of a few months, she became one of the top 10 contestants in the beauty pageant.

October 1, 2021
October 1, 2021

Longing to return to the campus

Remote learning has been a difficult shift for us all, especially junior and senior- year students of universities. Despite it being almost two years since our routines were replaced with unfamiliar social and academic pressures, there is still a longing ache for the familiar faces and the thrills of on-campus adventures.

October 1, 2021
October 1, 2021

Reigning over the tennis board

Sadia Rahman Mou won three gold medals in singles, doubles, and team table tennis matches in the 9th Bangabandhu Bangladesh Games. She was also rewarded with bronze medals in 2016 and 2019 during the South Asian Games.

September 22, 2021
September 22, 2021

Muhammad Samshuzzaman Arafat’s commendable feat at Ironman 70.3

Muhammad Samshuzzaman Arafat made a record by being the only runner to cover the 1004 km from Teknaf to Tetulia. The Bangladeshi triathlete has made his country proud with his prolific performances at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship. The event was held in St.George, Utah USA on 18th September, 2021. This year, there were 3555 contenders from 80 countries around the world.

September 17, 2021
September 17, 2021

The trailblazing Muay Thai fighter

Having won gold medals in the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) Asian Championship in addition to the Muay Thai tournament in Bangladesh, Masjedul Reza Omeo is a force to be reckoned with.

September 5, 2021
September 5, 2021

Transforming lives of marginalised communities in coastal areas

‘Tiger widows’ are women who tragically lost their husbands to tiger attacks at villages near the Sundarbans. In 2018, Asikuzzaman Asik formed the Initiative for Coastal Development (ICD) to rehabilitate tiger widows as well as people of the Munda community from poverty, social stigma, and natural disasters.

August 28, 2021
August 28, 2021

Black Panther forever: Remembering Chadwick Boseman

Today marks the first death anniversary of Chadwick Boseman, who was best known for his role as King T'Challa in Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther”. He was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer in 2016, and after a four-year fight, he passed away at the age of 43.

August 20, 2021
August 20, 2021

Skipping towards Guinness World Records

Skipping is a playground staple for people of all ages. Rasel Islam, a teenager from Thakurgaon, has commandeered the sport with two Guinness World Records to his name.

August 15, 2021
August 15, 2021

Remembering Murtaja Baseer

Today marks the first death anniversary of eminent artist Murtaja Baseer. The art maestro sealed his name in the history of modern art of Bangladesh with his multifarious talents and an extraordinary ability to see even the simplest things from a bird eye’s view.