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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.
Doubt I'll play second lead again: Aditya Roy Kapur
After his debut film, the 29-year-old went on to share screen space with Bollywood stars like Hrithik Roshan and Akshay Kumar. Then in 2013, Aashiqui 2 -- about a fallen singer Rahul Jaikar, portrayed by Aditya -- changed things for him.
Akshay Kumar unveils 'Gabbar Is Back' trailer
Akshay Kumar's much-awaited film "Gabbar Is Back" is slated to release on May 1