Entertainment
#Perspective / Bangladesh’s internet blackout: A wake-up call for our digital dependency?
Truth be told, the heat of the internet shutdown is being felt everywhere, and why not? After all, the deafening — and quite frankly, maddening — absence of seamless connectivity is testimony to all it has done for this country in the past few decades
Bored of Netflix? Here are 5 short films for you to binge on YouTube!
Nine out of ten times, you keep scrolling until you pass out or both of you settle on re-watching the over-watched FRIENDS episodes (seriously, you've got to stop!). If all this rings true to your ears, here are 5 Indian short films you can watch for free on YouTube!
#Perspective / Laughing through life's challenges: Sami Doha's journey from telecom to comedy
It is not easy to make people laugh. In a stand-up comedy show — where the stage is a battleground and laughter is the grand prize — Sami Doha does a pretty good job bringing smiles to the faces of the audience.
My Adventures with Superman: The Man of Steel with a slice-of-life flavour
The biggest strength of My Adventures with Superman lies in its portrayal of interpersonal relationships.
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off: The highly anticipated sequel that no one anticipated
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off not only does every aspect of its source material justice but elevates it to new heights.
#Perspective / Revisiting childhood: A spectacular circus experience that is Cirque du Soleil
If you are wondering what ‘contemporary circus’ is, well, unlike ‘traditional circus,’ ‘contemporary circus’ rarely uses animals but relies on music, theatrics, and mechanics to give a memorable experience to their audiences.
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning proves Tom Cruise can do no wrong
Tom Cruise and his crew somehow continue to surprise us.
Are the Gilmore Girls a glorified portrayal of an unrealistic mother-daughter relationship?
The unorthodox mother-daughter relationship between Lorelai and Rory Gilmore and their vibrant life in the town of Stars Hollow were what captivated viewers in the first place.
#Entertainment / 5 must-see underrated movies of Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp, one of the most popular actors of all time, is universally loved for his crowd-pleasing performances in blockbuster movies like Pirates of the Caribbean, Alice in Wonderland, Edward Scissorhands among others, but being a versatile actor, he has also starred in many movies that are quite underrated.
Vinland Saga is a Viking classic for the ages
Vinland Saga builds on top of the central war motif by taking the viewers on a spell-bounding journey of revenge, redemption, and self-discovery.
Attic releases new music video for their song Love/Hate
"Love/Hate" is set to release on May 19.
Evil Dead Rise: A gory good time
At 96 minutes, Evil Dead Rise is an extremely easy watch and every horror fan should check it out.
Boogiepop And Others is an underrated enigma you don’t know of
Boogiepop And Others is a 2019 anime that is hardly known or talked about.
Appreciating shows that take themselves too seriously
In recent years, many shows have lost the serious tone they once had.
All Quiet on the Western Front is everything a perfect film should be
All Quiet on the Western Front’s ability to show contrasts makes it unique.
We love Studio Ghibli’s female characters, here’s why
Amid all the media which hyper-sexualises women and puts them into boxes, Studio Ghibli movies feel like a breath of fresh air.
Why did Pedro Pascal change his real name?
Pedro Pascal, the current heartthrob of Hollywood, was not given the name we all know him by at birth. His parents, child psychologist Verónica Pascal and physician José Balmaceda Riera, chose to call the 47-year-old performer José Pedro Balmaceda Pascal.
Rising to success: Shams Ahmed a juggernaut in the world of music
Shams Ahmed, a Bangladeshi-origin music director, vocal producer, and singer is making headlines in the world of Western music for his exceptional composition and extraordinary musical productions. Co-founding various musical properties, including a girl group, Citizen Queen, a kids’ music brand, Acapop! KIDS, and producing for the highly popular a cappella group, Pentatonix, Shams has already left an indelible mark in the music industry.
5 most thrilling roller coasters around the world
Now there are more than 2,400 roller coasters around the world and our pick of the top five offers an array of experiences that cater to a wide range of preferences, from breath-taking velocity and exhilarating descents to dizzying twists and turns.