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Shaniz Chowdhury

‘Bridgerton’ Season 3: A triumphant return to regency romance

"Bridgerton" recently waltzed right back onto our screens for its third season — this time centring on the love story between Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton. In this season, Penelope, secretly the gossip columnist Lady Whistledown, grapples with revealing her true identity while on a mission to find herself a suitable spouse. Colin, on the other hand, returns from his travels with newfound confidence.
15 June 2024, 15:25 PM

Curtains close on Cannes 2024

The 77th Cannes Film Festival concluded yesterday, leaving behind a trail of scintillating premieres, captivating performances, and the award-season buzz.
25 May 2024, 18:00 PM

Curtains close on Cannes 2024

The curtains have closed on the 77th Cannes Film Festival, leaving behind a trail of scintillating premieres, captivating performances, and awards season buzz. From established titans of cinema to burgeoning talents, this year's edition offered a diverse feast for cinephiles.
25 May 2024, 16:05 PM

‘Baby Reindeer’: The unconventional show people can’t stop talking about

“Baby Reindeer” plunges viewers into the chaos of Donny’s life. His relentless pursuit of success leaves him vulnerable, exposed, and surprisingly naive to readily avoidable situations. Gadd’s performance is the heart and soul of the show. He portrays Donny with a complex mix of vulnerability, frustration, and dark humour. While Donny can be unlikable at times, Gadd manages to evoke empathy for the character, showcasing the emotional toll of his situation.
28 April 2024, 11:55 AM

‘Scoop’: Tedious film about tenacious journalists and a tactless royal

“Scoop” dramatises the events surrounding the BBC’s “Newsnight” team securing a highly anticipated interview with Prince Andrew in 2019. During this time, Andrew faced mounting pressure to address his controversial association with notorious sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein. In an effort to address the situation, he agreed to an exclusive interview with seasoned broadcaster Emily Maitlis.
8 April 2024, 04:20 AM

‘3 Body Problem’: A simpler narrative of complex scientific discourse 

“The solitude of the mind” is described as humanity’s greatest weapon by a character in the show, but Liu’s writing highlighted how solitude might also be humanity’s greatest detriment. If someone is allowed too much authority to carry out any plan, they may unintentionally turn against their own kind. The extraterrestrial species leave no room for misunderstanding as they operate through groupthink and communicate instantaneously.
1 April 2024, 04:20 AM

'Poor Things': An extravagantly peculiar film 

The movie seemed to throw in every cinematic trick in the book– the black and white to colour transition, the fish eye lens, the peephole, the title cards, the hackneyed steampunk aesthetic. As an audience, I was impressed by the detail, coordination, passion and planning behind this movie – all of which made it impossible to be distracted. The surreal and vibrant world of “Poor Things” earns your attention. 
3 March 2024, 10:36 AM

Top 7 unforgettable TV show couples that made our hearts skip a beat

Television has given us countless memorable characters, storylines, and relationships over the years. The yearning, angst, and eventual romantic connection between fictional couples weave our daydreams of one day finding true love like theirs. These on-screen pairs have not only entertained us but also inspired us with their love stories. We have curated a list of the seven most favourite TV show couples that have left an indelible mark on our hearts.
14 February 2024, 04:00 AM

Prohelika: An ambitious yet underwhelming mystery

With a menacing and sombre mystery at its core, "Prohelika" has you in its clutches, anchoring you down to its bitter moments.
14 July 2023, 13:35 PM

‘The Witcher’ Season 3: Henry Cavill final bow as Geralt

"The Witcher" novel series by Polish fantasy author Andrzej Sapkowski is as densely layered and narratively complex as it gets. The storyline skillfully shifts from intensely personal difficulties to national war stratagems while maintaining its marvelous high-fantasy element at its core. It boasts a string of infinitely interesting, profoundly flawed characters. Netflix too did a pretty fantastic job so far trying to adapt this series on to the screen.
3 July 2023, 14:24 PM

‘Black Mirror’ returns with unnerving stories in its sixth season

Every episode is a standalone tale, so you don't need to catch up on previous seasons or episodes to enjoy them.
18 June 2023, 04:30 AM

‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ gives fresh take on franchise

The seventh and latest film, “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” is a prequel to the original 2007 Transformers movie, as well as a sequel to “Bumblebee” (2018).
12 June 2023, 13:27 PM

‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ : weaving a web of wonder and vibrancy

Once again, the song choices perfectly complemented the spine-tingling reveals as well as the poignant moments, which only immersed us further into this extraordinary world.
4 June 2023, 11:00 AM

‘The Little Mermaid’ –a better real-life adaptation than hoped for?

Much thought has gone into capturing the reality in each scene, starting from the way Ariel’s hair and Ursula’s tentacles move, to the way Flounder’s nose twitches and Sebastian’s legs float or scurry.
27 May 2023, 12:00 PM

‘Queen Charlotte’: an aching prequel of the dramatic ‘Bridgerton’

the show steadfastly remains a fantasy that only pulls from history occasionally while trying to balance various storylines.
6 May 2023, 08:13 AM

Murder Mystery 2’: A lackluster and unamusing sequel

Four years on, inspired by their accidental victory, they become private investigators but the duo is not as good at solving mysteries as they claim to be.
3 April 2023, 10:35 AM

Shadow and Bone Season 2: a proper adaptation of character dynamics

One of the most fascinating aspects of this season is the costume design. The ‘keftas’ are not only beautiful but enlightening as the embroidery is based on which magical order the character is in. Jesper’s stylish coats and hats, Inej’s hooded tunic in dark shades and the Darkling’s elegant cloak are all well-designed
17 March 2023, 14:09 PM

The Versatility of Christian Bale

In his entire filmography, there are several roles for which he exploited his artistic agency to transform his body, mind and soul. He does not just spin the roulette wheel when an acting job comes his way.
14 March 2023, 13:00 PM

Sex Education: No Need to be Shy

Bangladesh needs to develop age-appropriate, inclusive, system-backed sex education
7 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Top 6 movies to revisit in 2023

As the new-year has started to unfold, we can definitely count on old stories told, to make the transition smoother from old to new. From heartfelt rom-coms and inspirational musicals to bone-chilling thrillers, there is no end to the list of movies you can watch to bring in the New Year. The ones on this list can motivate you to work hard and stay positive or it can stir a passion in you to broaden your horizons.
2 January 2023, 03:00 AM

Netflix Christmas specials to get your festive spirits on

Netflix is the ultimate destination to give you a diverse range of Christmas movies to get into the festive spirit.
25 December 2022, 09:48 AM

How DC’s formula has failed fans

When Henry Cavill made his cameo appearance was revealed in “Black Adam”, fans were overjoyed to see him donning his red cape once again.
19 December 2022, 04:00 AM

Why do Disney sequels fail?

15 years ago, Disney released “Enchanted”, a live-action film that focused on deconstructing storybook-romance stereotypes—such as that of ‘love at first sight’.
8 December 2022, 08:34 AM

‘Don’t Worry Darling’: A case for leveraging bad publicity into box office success

Over time, it became increasingly clear that "Don't Worry Darling" would be remembered for the drama that took place behind the scenes, rather than the actual film.
13 November 2022, 08:14 AM

5 films to get in the spirit for spooky season

While the weather might not have any hints of fall, it is officially spooky season. Halloween is just around the corner and what better way to get into the spirit of the season, than watching horror movies? With that in mind, we have curated a list of five films that will send shivers down your spine, riddle you with questions and strike terror in your heart, for this Halloween.
30 October 2022, 10:59 AM

‘House of the Dragon’ vs ‘The Rings of Power’: Who takes the crown?

JRR Tolkien is, unquestionably, one of the biggest legends of the fantasy genre. He constructed a rich universe that served as a major influence on modern high-fantasy, including the likes of the “Game of Thrones” series.
25 October 2022, 13:11 PM

'Midnights': Taylor Swift masterminds another euphoric album

The pop titan’s 10th release “Midnights” has the pop filigree of “1989,” the intricate tapestry of abstract lyricism of “folklore” and “evermore,” the warmth of “Lover” and the vengeful charisma of “Reputation.” Co-produced and mostly co-written with her friend Jack Antonoff, the album contains songs that are a recollection of the intrusive thoughts, doubts and paranoia that haunted her in the dead of the night. Through self-interrogation and self-reflection, Swift is her most vulnerable and candid in this album.
23 October 2022, 04:23 AM

Hollywood is not a girl’s best friend

People have long been obsessed with Marilyn Monroe. They have tried to copy her looks, her mannerisms and her fashion sense, with this trend continuing long after her death.
29 September 2022, 11:41 AM

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