Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Film and TV

Watching ‘Dune’ from the East

Second part of the 'Dune' film series, adapted from Frank Herbert’s novel of the same title and directed by Denis Villeneuve with a stellar cast of globally acclaimed actors like Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya and Javier Bardem, is gaining attention worldwide. Rising Box office collections and high ratings have made it a remarkable success. 

‘Badaweih’: Palestinian folk song in ‘The Goat Life’ wins hearts

The Palestinian folk song ‘Badaweih,’ featured in the upcoming Malayalam movie ‘Aadujeevitham’ (The Goat Life) and sung by Sanaa Moussa, is garnering attention and love.

Oppenheimer sweeps awards with best picture, director and actor wins: Full list of winners

Oppenheimer is the big winner of the 96th Oscars after scooping seven awards including best picture and best actor for Cillian Murphy.

What is CSpace, India’s first government-backed OTT platform?

Kerala's state-owned Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC) has officially launched CSpace, India's first government-backed Over-The-Top (OTT) platform on 7 March, Thursday, with its primary aim to support low-budget and independent films while addressing content selection and distribution challenges in the OTT sector.

Hate against Muslims: Regulator asks Aaj Tak, News18 India, Times Now Navbharat to take down shows

On February 28, the News Broadcasting and Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) ordered television news channels News18 India, Times Now...

SAG Award 2024: The full list of wins

The SAG Awards took place in Los Angeles on Saturday, honouring the best acting performances of the year in TV and film. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer was the big winner of the night, cementing its status as the frontrunner ahead of the Oscars on 10 March.

Premalu: “JK ” How innocent is this kidding?

Some might call me a spoil sport for this, but I really did keep it all aside while watching, minute after minute and I am in immense awe of the clever dialogues, warming humour and attentive observations. But like how a "jk" isn't always so innocent, some benefit of doubt needn't always be given.
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Man, Memory and Mammootty: Watching ‘Bramayugam’

Mammootty unleashes himself as the provider and protector of certain ugly truths in this parochial private setting. The bodily movements (even the lack of it) allow the spectator to understand the dynamic in which the narrative intends to move.

Art Deco, aspiration, and air in middle cinema

I was already a mother when I first came to know that the house I live in is called Art Deco by architects and academics.
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Right-wing groups protest screening Kashmir film at Pune National Film Archive of India

Members of the Hindutva group staged a protest on Sunday at the National Film Archive of India in Pune for screening a film on Kashmir. Pune Police said the...

Grammy awards 2024: list of winners

The complete list of nominees and winners presented at the 66th Grammy Awards Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, is below.
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‘Blue Star’: Short of a boundary

What strikes one the most about Jai Kumar's 'Blue Star' is how the film captures the landscape and culture of Arakkonam with all its vibrancy - the heat, the streets, the people, their religion, the trains, railways stations, colleges, sports, festivals and everything else.

Tamil superstar Vijay launches political party Tamizha Vetri Kazhagam

Tamil superstar Vijay finally announced the formation of his new political party, Tamizha Vetri Kazhagam. He is the latest addition to Tamil Nadu’s cinema-politics landscape.
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Farhana: Shaping a Muslim woman in unprecedented settings

Enough reasons to watch. Gladly, Farhana is not a disappointment in terms of representation and aesthetics, to a large extent. At least it stays away from fooling around Muslim sexuality – often, stereotyping Muslim sexuality is a tool of otherisation. 

Intricate landscapes in Satyajit Ray’s cinematic world

Satyajit Ray emerges as a filmmaker who consistently uplifts us, offering an unwavering pursuit of truth, providing inspiration for courage, and serving as a moral catalyst.
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Kerala singer faces hate campaign after reminding KS Chithra of Ram temple built after Babri demolition

In Kerala, the award-winning singer-composer Sooraj Santhosh faced a hate campaign from Hindu nationalists and groups for criticising legendary playback singer K.S. Chithra's endorsement of reciting the Ram mantra and lighting a lamp on the day of the Ram Temple consecration in Ayodhya.

“Adverse to spirit of freedom of speech”: Editors Guild expresses concern over draft broadcast Bill

The Editors Guild of India (EGI) wrote a letter to Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur, regarding the newly introduced Broadcast Services (Regulation) Bill. The representation submitted by EGI...
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