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.
Joyland: An aching depiction of living in quiet oppression
What truly stands out to me in Joyland are the score, sound design, and cinematography.
Chester’s memory lives on with Linkin Park’s “Lost”
In classic Linkin Park fashion, “Lost” delivers resoundingly. For fans, those 3 minutes and 18 seconds are a trip down memory lane.
One Piece is an ideal embodiment of freedom in anime
One Piece has become one of the most coveted series of all time.
Everything Everywhere All at Once and the Rabbit Hole of Existentialism
This may just be as good as cinema can get.
Movies to look out for in 2023
Here’s what we recommend you look out for in the coming year.
Here are some of the best Netflix TV shows in 2022
SHOUT Picks: The most influential and fan-favourite TV shows on Netflix in 2022.
New anime to look forward to in 2023
Here are some of the most eagerly-awaited anime to look forward to in the coming months.
Bangladeshi duo Sadia and Evan through to the next round of Portuguese talent show Temos Artista
Bangladesh has been making massive headways in the world; be it in fashion, sports or arts and entertainment. Joining the league of exceptionally talented individuals waving the red and green flag on the global stage are Sadia and Evan, who, a few days back, represented Bangladesh in a Portuguese dance competition.
On Trevor Noah’s Departure from The Daily Show
On December 8, he hosted his last show.
Polashi – the deductive board game that makes or breaks friendships
The Battle of Plassey reimagined through an age old medium.