In Maqbool, Vishal Bhardwaj did a Godfather; in that he took something that was pulpy and fast and gripping, and made out of it something timeless and grand, feels Sreehari Nair.
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films from the recent Toronto International Film Festival.
The OTT menu is sparkling with brand new goodies. Here are Sukanya Verma's 10 recommendations for the week.
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.
Vihir is a balm for our troubled souls, says Aseem Chhabra. It is a like a book on life lessons -- joy, laughter and tragedy are all part of our existence.
Celebration time for Slumdog Millionaire's India team.
Here come the gorgeous guests!
'Stories can change people.' 'But there's a story we have been afraid to see and hear about ourselves in this industry.' 'A story about which voices we respect and elevate, and which we tune out.' 'Story about who's offered a seat at the table and who is kept out of the rooms where the decisions are made.'
Was romance invented so that Sanjay Leela Bhansali would one day make Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, which released on June 18, 1999, asks Subhash K Jha.
In a special segment called In Memoriam, Irrfan Khan and Oscar-winning costume designer Bhanu Athiya were remembered alongside many Hollywood actors and filmmakers including Chadwick Boseman, Ian Holl, Sean Connery and Max von Sydow.
'I believe FFI has made a mistake,' notes Aseem Chhabra.
In 2020, Hindi cinema had a tough time staying on par with its southern counterparts.
The Zee Cine Awards Telugu honoured a lot of film folk over the weekend, even as they got together for a red carpet party. Here's looking at moments from the awards night.
It is the two women directors in Shuruaat Ka Twist who end up making the best films, feels Sreehari Nair.
Life Of Pi's Suraj Sharma lands a nomination as well.
Ajay has made some brilliantly reviewed films, some big hits and many, many, entertainers.
'Somewhere, I have to be true to myself. At this point in life, I am more interested in human drama.'
Vanessa Kirby is sure to be nominated for the Best Actress Oscar award, and Frances McDormand of Nomadland will give her a healthy competition, feels Aseem Chhabra.
'After 23 years of making films, you feel vindicated that you stuck to your guns and continues to try different things.'
Reviewers rated it high, but still, these films unfortunately flopped.
'Basuda hardly spoke, but he had a sense of humour and that showed in his films.'
Bollywood makes way for regional cinema at the 65th National Awards.
Only Bong Joon Ho -- whose film Parasite won the Oscars for Best Film, Best Director, Best International Feature -- knows how to work with a heavy hand and still get respectable results, says Ranjita Ganesan.
'People are already talking about what my character will do in Mirzapur season three.'
A look at the winners of the 64th National awards.
Sally Hawkins, we think, will pip Frances McDormand.
'I didn't know how I would say all the loving, romantic bits.'
If anyone thinks that the Golden Globes are insignificant, the Hollywood studios are out to prove them wrong.
Ready for the Globes?
Kohli attended the special screening of Pari
'We don't know when things will get back to normal, even if the lockdown gets over.'
'We are a young nation. But I wanted to explore the conflict between the young and the old.' 'The cynicism of people who have lived it versus the optimism and naivete of the young.'
Bollywood pays their respects to the veteran actor.
'Ranveer was seeing a girl and then I think they broke up many months later.' '8-10 months later, I started seeing her.'
Are the National Awards are bending over backwards trying to celebrate popular cinema, simply in order to gain more relevance and eyeballs, asks Raja Sen.
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