Arthur J Pais

Stories by Arthur J Pais

Indian student in US webcam spying case not to testify

Indian student in US webcam spying case not to testify

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2012

Dharun Ravi, 20, is accused of spying on his Rutgers University roommate Tyler Clementi kissing a male guest through his webcam on September 19, 2010, and trying to set up the webcam again two days later. Prosecutors say Ravi targeted Clementi because Ravi is biased against gay people and hence committed a hate crime

John Carter: First flop of 2012?

John Carter: First flop of 2012?

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2012

One of the reasons the film did not generate hyper interest was that it came a couple of decades after hugely successful films of the same type.

Dharun Ravi trial: Damning testimony presented in court

Dharun Ravi trial: Damning testimony presented in court

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2012

Witness Michelle Huang told the court that Ravi not only spied on Clementi but also sent the message 'Keep the gays away'. Arthur J Pais reports.

Lorax, Project X score big in the US

Lorax, Project X score big in the US

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2012

Here's a look at the US box office.

The Lorax may take a big bite of the US box office

The Lorax may take a big bite of the US box office

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2012

Also The Hunger Games, based on the highly popular series, is expected to appeal to a wider audience.

Woody Allen classics, now on Blu-Ray

Woody Allen classics, now on Blu-Ray

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2012

Midnight in Paris which released six months ago is also out on Blu-ray and DVD

Another flop for Nicholas Cage in Ghost Rider 2

Another flop for Nicholas Cage in Ghost Rider 2

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2012

In its first three days, the film made about $22 million,

'Not everyone in Iran likes my films'

'Not everyone in Iran likes my films'

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2012

A Separation is the first Iranian film to win an Oscar in the Foreign Language Film category.

How a sports documentary scored an Oscar win

How a sports documentary scored an Oscar win

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2012

Undefeated, directed by Daniel Lindsay and T J Martin, was on a handful of screens in the USA before it won the Oscar and can be expected to be shown in about 100 theatres across the country.

Will The Artist, Hugo benefit from Oscar win?

Will The Artist, Hugo benefit from Oscar win?

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2012

While The Artist has worked remarkably so far, Hugo is poised to just about break even with the win.

'In Pakistan, a woman's face is her greatest asset'

'In Pakistan, a woman's face is her greatest asset'

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2012

The first ever film from Pakistan to win an Oscar, Saving Face tells the story of a crime that still goes mostly unreported.

Review: Safe House is a stylish thriller

Review: Safe House is a stylish thriller

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2012

This one's a career-making performance for both actor Ryan Reynolds and director Daniel Espinosa.

Daniel Radcliff provides great mystery in Woman in Black

Daniel Radcliff provides great mystery in Woman in Black

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2012

With The Woman In Black, Daniel Radcliffe proves he is more than just Harry Potter.

Hitchcock's brilliance shines all over again!

Hitchcock's brilliance shines all over again!

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2012

A handful of his superb movies like Rebecca, Spellbound and Notorious are available on Blu-ray.

Agneepath scores big overseas

Agneepath scores big overseas

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2012

The film may just end up with a robust $8 million at the end of its overseas run.

Ghost Protocol, Puss In Boots set BO records

Ghost Protocol, Puss In Boots set BO records

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2012

The Descendants and The Artist BO collections have picked up ever since the 2012 nominees were announced.

Extremely Loud is stirring but quite illogical

Extremely Loud is stirring but quite illogical

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2012

The film does not deserve an Oscar nomination for Best Picture.

Will War Horse and Descendants be nominated for Oscars?

Will War Horse and Descendants be nominated for Oscars?

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2012

Arthur J Pais predicts the Oscar nominations.

Star Wars maker returns with war film, Red Tails

Star Wars maker returns with war film, Red Tails

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2012

The film has an all-black cast.

Watch Good Morning, Vietnam and Dead Poets Society all over again

Watch Good Morning, Vietnam and Dead Poets Society all over again

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2012

The new editions offer an opportunity for a new generation to discover an acting genius, who is now in box office wilderness.