Bhaag Johnny is a mangled mess of a film, says Nishi Tiwari.
Democracy is the heart of our body politic and elections are its life blood. Because there is some disease that affects it, we cannot apply leeches to drain it off, killing the body in the process, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.
Guess which film these stars are watching.
The simplicity of the model that was the original, which allowed it to glide with grace, has been foregone, observes Rohit Sathish Nair.
The actor, whose real name was Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri, had not been keeping well, producer Mehmood Ali, a family friend, told PTI.
After a lifetime of showing us what it means to 'act at the top of one's bent and never hit a false note', Mammootty had the good sense, in the third act of his career, to pare down his style, become less mannered, draw directly from life. And getting a performer like that to play characters who seem 'completely dead inside', is, in my view, a betrayal of his legacy, his still-burning ambition, and his still-sharp feelers, observes Sreehari Nair.
'Pagalpanti has no double meaning, no exposure, no bloodshed... Even the villain is very cute!'
'I love to make people laugh, and a lot of times people just laugh at the way that I am, more than the jokes I crack.'
Feeling the heat and tension of the crisis? Fikar not!
June 30, 2000: The day Refugee released.
On Father's Day, June 20, Joginder Tuteja looks at onscreen fathers who have impressed over the years.
1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.
The New York Comic Con played host to the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies and television.
Sukanya Verma lists Anees Bazmee's stockpile of silliness.
The year saw some standout performances from lesser known actors.
'It is no longer about going on stage, taking your award and mumbling your thank you speech.' 'Now it's a whole big tamasha on stage.'
If the stories weren't bound by their themes or expectations or if they weren't limited to the time and the medium, Mani Ratnam's Navarasa could have been something better, feels Divya Nair.
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Bhaag Beanie Bhaag is neither hilarious nor engaging, complains Namrata Thakker.
It's very easy to keep up with the children of Bollywood's leading heroes. But what about Bollywood's biggest villains?
The film bears its weight largely on Mohanlal's shoulders who mostly looks tired and old as he delivers his flat, unmemorable lines trying to look passionate, observes Divya Nair.
The films might not have been great, but the actor is at the top of his game through them all.
Tigmanshu Dhulia's earthy touches, perverse humour, and queasy depiction of the upscale and underbelly revels in pulpy and devious twists, notes Sukanya Verma.
Badhaai Do carries its audience on the wave of those little farces that come with being queer in India, a land where masculinity still has some say, observes Sreehari Nair.
Captain Marvel is all about women empowerment, yet it's never preachy.
Kate Winslet won her second Emmy for playing the role of Detective Mare Sheehan in Mare Of Easttown.
In a world now over-stuffed with comic-book movies, X-Men: Apocalypse is far from being the finest movie yet may well rank among the most comic-booky, feels Raja Sen.
From stars making a comeback to lesser known actresses getting a platform to prove themselves, this medium is probably the best that has happened to actors.
Varsha Bhosle salutes that effervescent icon of Indian cinema, Dev Anand.
The Queen faces fresh new challenges on personal and professional front, a teacher gets romantically involved with her pupil, a boy and his truck embark on fun-filled adventures, a game of thrones over panchayat politics and more OTT recommendations from Sukanya Verma this week.
Prequel to take you where no Star Trek has gone before.
Sukanya Verma tells you everything you need to know about the Oscars.
Outside In The Lockdown Special is refreshing, funny, relatable and emotional, applauds Namrata Thakker.
What if Lagaan was remade today? Sukanya Verma picks actors best suited for the key roles.
Even though its not completely the foodie feast the title suggests, Daawat-E-Ishq is a breezy exercise, feels Sukanya Verma.
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