cinema

Chronicling the ’70s through Satyajit Ray

The Calcutta trilogy withstands the test of time and seems relevant to us even today, perhaps because Satyajit Ray was keen to ask questions rather than suggest a solution to the audience
2 May 2024, 15:14 PM

Superhero content that is actually cinema

While it is mostly always the formulaic films which get the attention, there are actually many superhero adaptations which are very profound in their own right and wholeheartedly deserve to be in the discussions of what is considered cinema.
4 January 2024, 13:33 PM

'1971 Shei Shob Din' set for release in the US

The “1971 Shei Shob Din” movie directed by Hridi Huq, was released over a month ago. Consequently, this Liberation War-based film has already achieved much praise from audiences.
10 October 2023, 11:42 AM

Jaya Ahsan in Iranian film 'Fereshta'

After creating a bold position for herself in Bangladeshi and Indian films, Jaya Ahsan has started working in an Iranian film.
3 May 2022, 04:36 AM

The Archies: What do we know about Zoya Akhtar's adaptation of the beloved comics?

Acclaimed Indian director Zoya Akhtar has started shooting for her upcoming Netflix live-action musical film, "The Archies". For the project, the streamer has partnered with Archie Comics. Akhtar is known for her cerebral takes in mainstream Hindi cinema. To give the adaptation an Indian spin, she will be taking us back in time as it will be set in the 1960s. 
26 April 2022, 10:52 AM

Actor Sohel Chowdhury murder: Fugitive Ashish Roy Chowdhury arrested

Rapid Action Battalion has arrested Ashish Roy Chowdhury, a fugitive for 24 years accused in a case filed over the murder of film actor Sohel Chowdhury in December 1998.
5 April 2022, 17:33 PM

Saudi Arabia's 1st new cinema in decades to open April 18

Saudi Arabia's first cinema in more than 35 years will open on April 18 in Riyadh, the capital, the authorities say after agreeing with AMC Entertainment Holdings to open up to 40 theatres over the next five years.
5 April 2018, 05:57 AM

Dwayne Bravo feels Deepika attraction

West Indies cricketer Dwayne Bravo is having a ball in Mumbai. After showing his skills as a cricketer, he is now slithering towards Bollywood with a sunny smile on his face.
11 September 2016, 09:05 AM

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma slams India's online trolls

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma has hit out at "misogynistic" online trolls after she received abusive social media messages over her reported on-off relationship with Indian Test cricket captain Virat Kohli.
23 June 2016, 09:25 AM

How Warcraft stormed the box office in China

First it was on your computer, then a cinema near you and now World Of Warcraft (WoW) is taking over China.
14 June 2016, 14:57 PM

Check out Shakib’s menacing “Shikari” look

This Eid, fans can expect the unexpected from the ‘No.1’ star of Dhallywood films, as promised by the second teaser poster of his upcoming film “Shikari”.
6 June 2016, 10:23 AM

Mourinho to play the Pope?

Jose Mourinho always said he was a "special one" and now, after fulfilling his dream of becoming Manchester United manager, he is turning his hand to films.
3 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Ronaldinho in all new role

Ronaldinho's fancy footwork lands him another job - only this time in front of the cameras and not on the football pitch.
3 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Bollywood's best moments of 2015

As we leave behind the eventful year 2015, let’s look at the best Bollywood moments to capture our imagination with charisma and enjoyment.
1 January 2016, 06:42 AM

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.
17 September 2015, 07:19 AM

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.
15 September 2015, 07:18 AM

Two dead in plane crash on Tom Cruise's film set

A plane crash during the shoot of actor Tom Cruise’s upcoming film Mena in Colombia left two people dead and one person seriously injured.
12 September 2015, 15:09 PM

'Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation' mints $18.5 mn in China

“Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation” earns $18.5 million on its first day in China, turning out to be one of the best debuts a US film has ever enjoyed in the country.
10 September 2015, 11:14 AM

Nicole Kidman doesn't miss Hollywood

Actress Nicole Kidman insists she doesn't miss "the Hollywood life" because she's never been interested in fame.
8 September 2015, 15:26 PM

Yet to see enough female-driven films: Katrina Kaif

The disparity in the remuneration of female actors versus the male actors in India, has now attracted a reaction from Katrina Kaif.
3 September 2015, 15:54 PM