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.
Fans upset after celebrity didn’t ask for approval before marriage
Bangladeshi Gen-Z is having its coming-of-age moment as their behaviour transforms into the boomer spectrum.
Exploring the royal artiste of Matt Smith
In both House of the Dragon and The Crown, Smith was equally fascinating.
DC's Black Adam leaves more to be desired
Heavy focus on action makes the plot and characters less endearing.
Why are so many genres dying out?
Rom-coms, chick flicks and teen movies from the 1990’s and 2000’s are still considered to be some of the best ones made of those genres.
Our obsession with making entertainment educational
With a boom in the entertainment industry coupled with changing audience preferences, the portrayal of characters has changed over the years.
Has the media's obsession with Shakib Khan gone too far?
Recently, there has been a surge in coverage of the actor Shakib Khan and his personal life.
One Piece Film: Red is imperfect, absurd, and beautiful
One Piece Film: Red is unique in terms of narratives and storytelling.
Lalon Shah lives on among the youth through modern folk fusion
Celebrate Lalon Shah on his 132nd death anniversary.
Everything you need to know before watching One Piece Film: Red
Film: Red follows the Straw Hat Pirates as they venture into the world’s grandest concert.
A deep dive into Korean R&B music
What sets K-R&B apart from its western counterpart is its multilingual fluidity and wordplay.