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.
Trevor Noah announces departure from The Daily Show
The announcement came as a shock to his viewers.
5 Korean R&B artists you don’t want to miss out on
For listeners who want to tune into the genre.
Jackie Chan: A maestro of comedy-action
No one does action-comedy better than Jackie Chan.
FIFA 23 to feature Ted Lasso
Ted Lasso and AFC Richmond are going to be playable across different modes.
Understanding the overpowered character trope in anime
Overpowered characters have the potential to make or break a show.
Why Blue Box is a hidden gem among romance manga
Blue Box has established itself as a heartwarming story of love and steadfast determination.
New Percy Jackson trailer sparks hope among fans
Growing up, Percy Jackson & the Olympians was a means of escape for my seventh-grade self.
Blender’s Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2021: Who wore what?
Have you stopped to realise how wonderful this year has been in the entertainment sphere of the country? From music to movies, and from web series to vlogs, artistes from a plethora of fields rose up to offer numerous splendid performances. It seems, arguably after quite some time, people have started to really talk about Bangla movies, series, etc. Meanwhile, another phenomenon which has been happening simultaneously is how, in recent times, we have embraced Bangla content in the digital media. All these set the stage for an award show, a gala event paying tribute to those who are pushing the envelope for Bangla content in the digital world. Therefore, the Blender’s Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2021 came into being. The event was held on 3 September, 2022 at...
This Season’s Hyped Anime are Mediocre
With the season approaching its final stretch, it has been lacklustre.
Hollywood films beyond generic blockbusters
Blockbuster fatigue is a core reason for the recent revival of art films.