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.
Bocchi the Rock!’s representation of social anxiety is mesmerising
Bocchi the Rock! is a thematic journey that overflows with creativity and innovation.
Plaantik’s ode to the football culture of Bangladesh
To celebrate football culture of Bangladesh, Plaantik has launched its sports anthology.
In conversation with Arekta Rock Band
Arekta Rock Band’s upcoming album, Ghum Paranor Gaan, is set to be released on November 25.
Why you shouldn’t be sleeping on Kaguya-sama: Love is War
One of the most popular and emotional character-driven stories in the industry.
Shark Tank India S2: What to Expect
Shark Tank India, the business reality show that gained success with its first season, is returning for season two, and the promo was unveiled last Tuesday. The channel has not yet revealed the premiere date for Shark Tank India season two, but according to sources, it could air this year in late November or early December.
SMITHEREENS: An album that screams Joji
Joji has won the hearts of this generation again with his newest album.
Chainsaw Man is MAPPA’s most thoughtful adaptation
MAPPA surpassed all expectations with an unconventional take on Chainsaw Man.
Blue Lock is a dystopian reimagination of sports anime
Blue Lock is an anime that must be taken with a grain of salt.
The 1975 has struck gold with their new album “Being Funny in A Foreign Language”
Being Funny in a Foreign Language is classically The 1975.
A beginner’s guide to BTS’s Bangtan Universe
BU content dates back as far as mid-2015.