Following a year of pandemic prompted no-show and another of backlash for its staggering lack of representation, the Golden Globes felt more atonement than awards ceremony in its 80th iteration.
Sreehari Nair reviews Ayyappanum Koshiyum.
Joginder Tuteja looks back at how Hindi movies have done during this festive season in the last decade.
On the actress' fourth death anniversary, Subhash K Jha selects his favourites.
'These days girls are quite independent. They are scared to settle down as they feel their freedom will be taken away. In Pesarattu, what the girl goes through is representative of the new-gen woman. They have this fear of life and marriage, Nikitha Narayan tells Radhika Rajamani/ Rediff.com
The International Cricket Council on Thursday launched the official anthem of the upcoming T20 World Cup along with a campaign film featuring 'avatars' of Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli and West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard.
Strong performances, brilliant use of technology, stunning cinematography and incredible direction make Raavan a must-see.
All roads led to Yash Raj Studios on May 25, as Bollywood's power couples and their friends celebrated Karan Johar's 50th birthday party.
The next 12 months will see many world cinema heavyweights unveiling exciting new films.
'In one case, she wasn't even there in the scene, but she just kept watching it and cheering me on.'
National award winner Chaitanya Tamhane tells us the story behind his film, Court.
'We used to have beautifully crafted, witty and touching duets which taught the genders how to speak and romance each other.' 'Where else would we get the genius of Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle from?'
'It's like he came on a Time Machine and left in the same vehicle. A fairytale ending, but not a happy one.'
The Martian proves to be a light, pleasant watch, says Raja Sen.
A look at star arrivals.
Check out the impressive line-up at the International Film Festival of South Asia.
Ponniyin Selvan has everything going for it, yet, there is something missing for a wholesome film experience, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
Biswajit, movie heart-throb of the 1960s, remembers The Legend.
'Today, when I look back, our journey together ajooba lagta hai.'
'Deepika has got a lot to do with whatever I have achieved in the last six years.' 'She has kept me grounded. Otherwise, who knows what I would have turned into?'
'Much as I feel on top of the world after being a part of a special series like Jubilee, I would say my biggest achievement so far has been spreading happiness around.'
'Rahul Vijay wants me to be authentic because, then, there's no burden of pretending to be someone. There's no facade. I'm thankful to him for that.'
Brilliant movies from China, Ethiopia, Austria and India line up for Mumbai.
Bappida's softer more creative work got buried in the noise, rues Subhash K Jha as he picks the late lamented composer's most soulful songs.
I thought Saudi Vellakka a glancing, loving depiction of the judicial system as a pageantry filled with performers trying to do right by everyone, do everything by the book, and failing despite their best attempts, observes Sreehari Nair.
'God had a bigger plan for me. It was never in my mind while growing up that I would end up in Bollywood or India.' Lauren Gottlieb dances into our lives, yet again.
A look at the winners of 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards.
'I regard her as Miss Universe, but not for the reason that most people do.' 'When she is talking to you, she makes you feel like you are the only one in this universe.'
'She could create 30 movements out of the same musical beat.'
'If you look at its melody, it's nothing.'
Fitness and yoga is a big part of Bollywood and, on International Yoga Day, film folk show off their best asanas.
The greatest films on the kotha culture are the ones with the best poetry and music.
'I believe FFI has made a mistake,' notes Aseem Chhabra.
Meet the Bhandari brothers, who scored a critical and commercial hit with their debut film while the biggest movie of the year was dominating the box office across the country.
Joginder Tuteja lists the biggest box office successes with stars in uniform.
'He made me feel like a crorepati even without sitting in the hot seat.'