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Award-winning film critic Roger Ebert passes away

Award-winning film critic Roger Ebert passes away

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Ebert, 70, succumbed to a decade-long battle with cancer on April 4.

'For all Roger Ebert has done for cinema: Two thumbs up'

'For all Roger Ebert has done for cinema: Two thumbs up'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Bollywood stars pay tribute to the renowned late film critic, who reviewed over 10,000 films in his career spanning over 40 years.

Watch Frederick Forsyth's Movies On OTT

Watch Frederick Forsyth's Movies On OTT

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

A must read for a generation that grew up on his novels.

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

'Whenever people say to me that all my work looks unique, I say to them originality is the art of concealing your source.' 'You can't see the sources that I take from because usually, they are Indian.' 'But then Indians don't find my work Indian.'

Thank you, Mr Ebert, for taking us on this journey

Thank you, Mr Ebert, for taking us on this journey

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Roger Ebert was a prolific movie critic, author of half a dozen influential books on cinema and a brave fighter against cancer, which had robbed him of his voice and finally, his life, on April 4.

Have you watched these 10 OTT shows?

Have you watched these 10 OTT shows?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Roger Ebert's favourite Fellini film, time travel in Kolkata, Charlie Kaufman's existential horror, Fahadh Faasil's hacker skills, audacious superheroes, fledgling superheroes, Sukanya Verma offers 10 recommendations to watch on OTT.

Readers' Pick: The WORST Hindi Films EVER!

Readers' Pick: The WORST Hindi Films EVER!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Ranbir Kapoor's latest film Besharam leads the list.

An Action Hero Review: Cool Idea, Choppy Execution

An Action Hero Review: Cool Idea, Choppy Execution

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

An Action Hero's oil and water combination of genres doesn't always gel, gets overly far-fetched in places but still holds up on the strength of whimsy and surprise, notes Sukanya Verma. An Action Hero Review.

In the Mood for LOVE This Week?

In the Mood for LOVE This Week?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Sukanya Verma's OTT recommendations for the week.

Ten Hindi Films We'd Love To Watch In 3D

Ten Hindi Films We'd Love To Watch In 3D

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

Titanic won its fans all over again when it was re-released in 3D recently. Aseem Chhabra presents his wishlist of Hindi films that could make great comebacks with 3D!

Read this before you watch Jolie-Depp's Tourist

Read this before you watch Jolie-Depp's Tourist

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

Here's a look at what America's top critics have to say about the film.

Vanaja gets glowing reviews in US

Vanaja gets glowing reviews in US

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Popular film critic Roger Ebert has given a four out of four rating to Vanaja.

Santosh Sivan on Anandabhadram

Santosh Sivan on Anandabhadram

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

Your OTT GUIDE for the week!

Your OTT GUIDE for the week!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Action, animation, drama, documentary, there's plenty to watch on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma makes it easy for you.

Ghai: The failure of Kisna hurt

Ghai: The failure of Kisna hurt

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

Best And Worst of 2022

Best And Worst of 2022

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Trade pundits and quick think piece experts can speculate all they like, but what works at the box-office is a mystery as always.

10 OTT Shows to Watch This Week

10 OTT Shows to Watch This Week

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Bhumi Pednekar and Konkona Sen Sharma's ode to sisterhood, Robert Pattinson's amusing accent, Satyajit Ray's many masterpieces, Steven Soderbergh's breakout indie, Mark Ruffalo's good fight -- all this and more on Sukanya Verma's recommendation list on OTT this week.

Pankaj Kapoor's 5 Finest Performances

Pankaj Kapoor's 5 Finest Performances

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Pankaj Kapoor is one of India's finest actors. Subhash K Jha picks 5 memorable performances.

Meet Bollywood's Forrest Gump

Meet Bollywood's Forrest Gump

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Aamir Khan steps into Tom Hanks' shoes. Think it's a good fit?

Sean Connery's 10 Landmark Roles

Sean Connery's 10 Landmark Roles

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Diamonds are Forever. So is Sean Connery.

Whose posters do SRK, Salman paste on their walls?

Whose posters do SRK, Salman paste on their walls?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Take a look.

Badrinath Ki Dulhania Review: A Popcorn Social!

Badrinath Ki Dulhania Review: A Popcorn Social!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

It helps that Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt look so good together, writes Sukanya Verma.

Cumberbatch, Downey Jr, Jeremy Brett: YOUR fave Sherlock? VOTE!

Cumberbatch, Downey Jr, Jeremy Brett: YOUR fave Sherlock? VOTE!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Take this fun poll now!

The Meyerowitz Stories: Thank God for Netflix!

The Meyerowitz Stories: Thank God for Netflix!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

If it wasn't for Netflix, we'd never have seen The Meyerowitz Stories in India. J Jagannath is startled by this film about three disconnected siblings and their even more disconnected father.

Review: The force is with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Review: The force is with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Star Wars cannot age, neither in memory nor on screen. Sukanya Verma raves about the latest film in the franchise.

Celebrating Nicole Kidman on her 50th birthday!

Celebrating Nicole Kidman on her 50th birthday!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Happy Birthday, Nicole Kidman!

The talented Indian

The talented Indian

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Priyanka Chopra, Irrfan Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui make a global statement on the power of Indian cinema, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Guess who turned 80!

Guess who turned 80!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Celebrating the timeless magic of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on its 80th anniversary.

Best of Alan Rickman: Much more than a villain

Best of Alan Rickman: Much more than a villain

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Saluting Alan Rickman.

When Tabu struggled with a 500 rupee note

When Tabu struggled with a 500 rupee note

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

It was a crazy week for the world. Sukanya Verma cannot claim to be any different.

Getting ready for the Baahubali juggernaut!

Getting ready for the Baahubali juggernaut!

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Prepping for the Baahubali juggernaut, remembering a toddler Vinod Khanna and making Deepika Padukone dance to Jennifer Lopez's tunes, Sukanya Verma's super filmi week was pretty eventful.

25 years of Pretty Woman!

25 years of Pretty Woman!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The Richard Gere-Julia Roberts classic has aged remarkably well.

Sukanya Verma lists the WORST films of 2016

Sukanya Verma lists the WORST films of 2016

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Mohenjo Daro tops the list.

Remembering Bollywood's big supporter

Remembering Bollywood's big supporter

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

'Richard Corliss started loving Bollywood late in his career, but he gave everything he had in his power as a critic to promote India's Hindi cinema.'

Why you *need* to know this man

Why you *need* to know this man

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

His name is Alejandro Gonzlez Irritu.

50 years of Oscar glory: 10 things you didn't know about My Fair Lady

50 years of Oscar glory: 10 things you didn't know about My Fair Lady

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Celebrating 50 years of a timeless Hollywood classic.

Telluride Film Festival: The Mecca for lovers of cinema

Telluride Film Festival: The Mecca for lovers of cinema

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Aseem Chhabra celebrates 40 years of the prestigious Telluride Film Festival.

5 performances that may win an Oscar

5 performances that may win an Oscar

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Aseem Chhabra picks his favourite movies from the Telluride Film Festival.