The film is a sincere attempt by a debutant director.
Despite the Oscars, the box office glory, and the universal acclaim, Francis Ford Coppola, I am sure, remembers The Godfather with as much frustration as pride. Like Michael Corleone, he got into it with the best of intentions, and got out of it on top but lost in the heights. Sreehari Nair revisits the film as it turns 50 this month.
If you're watching the first episode of Under the Dome, expect the serpent of dread to creep into the pits of your stomach as the show progresses.
'Yeh Saali Aashiqui held my attention purely for audacity,' says Sukanya Verma.
Andy Murray's shock semi-final defeat to Milos Raonic at the Japan Open on Saturday raised the same questions many thought had been answered by his Olympic gold medal and last month's US Open triumph.
Aiyaary is a bloated, prolonged mess of misplaced purpose that digresses from military misdeeds to animal cruelty, feels Sukanya Verma.
Watch Alemaari if you want to kill time and not to be entertained.
Bharat is nothing more than a reflection of the times we are living in: where we expect our heroes to be flawless, virtuous fellas -- it is our current national disease.
Kumbalangi Nights is one of those movies that will put you in a good mood every time you watch it, promises Anita Aikara.
The film works well but could do with a shorter running time.
Bala creates a world so mad yet meticulous and unlike no other in Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota, raves Sukanya Verma.
The only treat comes in the form of Manu Rishi's brief role and visually attractive scenes from Kerala.
'In the end, you are left weeping not for the desh bhakt hero or his broken leg/heart, but because the movie is finally over and you can get back to your life,' says Stanessa Fernandes.
Shiv Kumar, president of Mazdoor Adhikar Sanghathan, was held a few days after the arrest of labour rights activist Kaur. Kaur was arrested for allegedly gheraoing an industrial unit and demanding money from the company in Haryana's Sonipat on January 12.
Rediff.com had this report when painter M F Husain, living in self exile due to threats from Hindu fundamentalists for his works, turned 94. We reproduce the piece in tribute to the artist who has passed into the ages
It's #ThrowbackThursday time and the perfect opportunity to look at some fabulous flashback filmi pictures.
As Dilip Kumar passes away in the ages, Sukanya Verma feels a deep gratitude for the enormous legacy he's left behind.
Bollywood goes into flashback mode.
The film is engagingly narrated in flashbacks that move seamlessly from one character to another, says S Saraswathi.
Housefull 4 is not for everyone. But if you enjoy comedies that don't make *any* sense, go ahead for this one, says Namrata Thakker.
Roger Federer won five consecutive US Open titles from 2004-2008 but has not enjoyed much success here recently.
Karan Sanjay Shah gives us five exciting things to watch out for in Sacred Games 2.
'I am fascinated by people who cannot accept things.'
The film deals with human loss and is a way ahead for those bearing the tragedy.
You must watch The Sky is Pink just for Priyanka Chopra, applauds Sukanya Verma.
War ticks all the components of a masala action entertainer, there's not a single dull moment.
Eemaindi ee Vela looks at the fragility of relationships and marriage but in a seedy way. The lopsided treatment, moralistic stances and unpleasant content is tedious to watch.
The psychological thriller revolves around a neurotic police officer, whose life and career are destroyed after he is dumped by his prospective wife.
Here's an excerpt of the book Flashback: My Life and Times in Bollywood and Beyond.
In 2020, Hindi cinema had a tough time staying on par with its southern counterparts.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga hit Roger Federer with an unpleasant Wimbledon flashback on Thursday, brushing aside the Swiss maestro 7-6, 4-6, 6-1 to book his place in an unlikely quarter-final line-up at the Montreal Masters.
Dabangg 3 is the kind of indulgent rubbish that dispels the fundamentals of filmmaking to highlight its hero's virtue and vigour at any cost, sighs Sukanya Verma.
Isabelle Kaif joins the ranks of Kareena Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor!
The Legend Of Tarzan has too many subplots, and most of them are boring, warns Namrata Thakker.
Slipshod direction and listless story produce a superfluous drama about how a judge turns into a murderer, notes Prasanna D Zore.
'In this age of OTT, where you are overdosed on content with violence, crime, sex and lust, this love story is refreshing,' notes Divya Nair.
Reader Atishay Agarwal tells us about a Bollywood blooper that he spotted.
Kammatipaadam is a gangster movie with a difference and a must watch, for sure.
