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Movies / Monster: A devastating, delicate, and layered film by Kore-eda
From start to finish, the movie plays with expectations as it unfolds each new layer only to reveal another aspect of the story.
10 years of ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’: Like there is no tomorrow
I was 18. The power station over the Brahmaputra failed sometime that evening, so the lights went out. It was so hot and humid, my nerves gave up on feeling it after a point. After being with my friends by the river till half past ten, coming back home, I felt so empty that a certain rage filled me. I hated myself for going along with laughter that was so banal in those moments it made my lips ache just to keep them apart. I hated the city. Everything seemed without substance. That was the night in June when I came to know Llewyn.
Unmasking the cinematic charade of ‘Jawan’
Jawan weaves a modern-day Robin Hood tale, generously padded with clichés that would give any avid moviegoer déjà vu moments aplenty.
People forget that it is a festival of films, not clothes: Nandita Das on Cannes
Actor and filmmaker Nandita Das has now shared her own thoughts about the obsession with fashion at Cannes.
Viewing gleaning in Bangladesh through Varda’s lens
Gleaning is a term used in the agriculture business.
Movies / 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.
The cinematic appeal of no-plot movies
When there is no plot, dialogues and character interactions build the movie from the ground up.
Opinion / How censorship is hampering the Bangladesh film industry
The fact that any movie has to go through so many hurdles to tell the story they want to tell will never make for a healthy scene for films in this country.
THE SHELF / Book adaptations to look forward to in 2023
The live-action rock series follows the rise of a rock band through the 1970s Los Angeles music scene as they embark on a quest for worldwide fame.
Mute Indian woman flies to Delhi, but claims family not hers
A young deaf and mute Indian womanwho was stranded in Pakistan for a decade has returned home, but said the family she identified in photos was not hers.
Goosebumps scares up US box office
Family horror film Goosebumps scared audiences up a treat at the North American box office at the weekend.
Cate Blanchett takes centre stage at London film fest
Australian actress Cate Blanchett has taken centre stage at a London Film Festival featuring several strong female leads.
Steve Jobs' widow reportedly tried to block new film about her husband
The widow of Steve Jobs reportedly tried to block a new film about her late husband form being made.
'Happy Birthday' ruled out of copyright
The company collecting royalties to "Happy Birthday To You" does not hold a valid copyright to the song, a US federal judge has ruled.
British Royal premiere for Bond film 'Spectre'
The new installment of James Bond movie Spectre will have a royal world premiere on October 26 with the British royal family.
No intention to offend anyone: AR Rahman on blasphemy controversy
AR Rahman said that his "decision" to compose the music for the movie "Muhammad: The Messenger of God", "was in good faith” with no intentions to offend any religious group.
Marvel adds Native American, Korean superheroes
The comic book giant Marvel has added a Native American and a Korean-American teenager to its list of superheroes.
Lata, Neil remember Mukesh on 39th death anniversary
Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar remembers legendary singer Mukesh on his 39th death anniversary.
Alongside ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, a small Pakistani film competes for attention
With Bajrangi Bhaijaan in theatres, a small Pakistani film titled Bin Roye is vying for attention in a first simultaneous world release.