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ESSAY / Chronicling the ’70s through Satyajit Ray
The Calcutta trilogy withstands the test of time and seems relevant to us even today, perhaps because Satyajit Ray was keen to ask questions rather than suggest a solution to the audience
Superhero content that is actually cinema
While it is mostly always the formulaic films which get the attention, there are actually many superhero adaptations which are very profound in their own right and wholeheartedly deserve to be in the discussions of what is considered cinema.
'1971 Shei Shob Din' set for release in the US
The “1971 Shei Shob Din” movie directed by Hridi Huq, was released over a month ago. Consequently, this Liberation War-based film has already achieved much praise from audiences.
Jaya Ahsan in Iranian film 'Fereshta'
After creating a bold position for herself in Bangladeshi and Indian films, Jaya Ahsan has started working in an Iranian film.
The Archies: What do we know about Zoya Akhtar's adaptation of the beloved comics?
Acclaimed Indian director Zoya Akhtar has started shooting for her upcoming Netflix live-action musical film, "The Archies". For the project, the streamer has partnered with Archie Comics. Akhtar is known for her cerebral takes in mainstream Hindi cinema. To give the adaptation an Indian spin, she will be taking us back in time as it will be set in the 1960s.
Actor Sohel Chowdhury murder: Fugitive Ashish Roy Chowdhury arrested
Rapid Action Battalion has arrested Ashish Roy Chowdhury, a fugitive for 24 years accused in a case filed over the murder of film actor Sohel Chowdhury in December 1998.
Saudi Arabia's 1st new cinema in decades to open April 18
Saudi Arabia's first cinema in more than 35 years will open on April 18 in Riyadh, the capital, the authorities say after agreeing with AMC Entertainment Holdings to open up to 40 theatres over the next five years.
Dwayne Bravo feels Deepika attraction
West Indies cricketer Dwayne Bravo is having a ball in Mumbai. After showing his skills as a cricketer, he is now slithering towards Bollywood with a sunny smile on his face.
Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma slams India's online trolls
Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma has hit out at "misogynistic" online trolls after she received abusive social media messages over her reported on-off relationship with Indian Test cricket captain Virat Kohli.
Imtiaz Ali spreads positive buzz for Bengali film 'Teenkahon'
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has taken a keen interest in promoting adman Bauddhayan Mukherji's feature debut "Teenkahon".
US box office receipts on course to set record
2015 is on course to be the biggest grossing year in movie history in the United States and worldwide.
'The Good Dinosaur' teaser lets dinos live on
A teaser for Disney Pixar animation "The Good Dinosaur" has arrived, with its world full of giant reptiles who never died out.
Satyajit Ray's wife Bijoya passes away
Legendary film director Satyajit Ray's wife Bijoya Ray passes away at a nursing home in Kolkata.
Marriage has changed everything, says George Clooney
Hollywood actor George Clooney says getting married to Amal Alamuddin has "changed everything" for him.
'Transformers 5' might release in 2017
The fifth part of "Transformers" is scheduled to hit the screens in 2017.
Official ‘Batman v Superman’ posters unveiled on Twitter
First official posters for Zack Snyder's upcoming "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" have been unveiled by the director on Twitter.
I'm not an item number person, says Preity
Preity Zinta loves to shake a leg, but dancing to item numbers in films is not what the actress is aiming for.
Walker tribute drives 'Furious 7' to top of Billboard
The "Furious 7" soundtrack, which features Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth's song "See You Again," sold 45,000 albums and 583,000 songs, and was streamed 11.6 million times in the past week, for a total of 111,000 units.
Follow due process, HR chief tells cops
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairman Mizanur Rahman urges the law enforcement agencies to follow due process in detaining people and keeping them in custody.