You can imagine the standard of Pagalpanti's humour when characters are named Wifi, Bully and Tully, a hospital placard reads Dr Trump and bitter gourd is mistaken for poison to evoke laughs, warns Sukanya Verma.
Some were made on a grand scale, sending off a strong buzz even if they could not live up to it, while others told a good story.
Joginder Tuteja looks at the forthcoming Southside remakes.
These are the big budget films that have been designed either as a spectacle or just for the masses, hence warranting a large segment of audiences coming together to enjoy the experience in theatres.
Poor writing sinks this period film which is watchable for Mammooty's gravity defying stunts, says Divya Nair.
2020 may have been a dampener for movie releases in theatres. But 2021 is expected to be better.
The release date of Ghayal Once Again has been pushed to February.
Joginder Tuteja looks at the new release schedule for male actors for the next year.
In the second part of this four-part special, Joginder Tuteja lists the new releases of 2021.
Drive's idiocy is on display from the word go, feels Sukanya Verma.
If you are keen on pursuing animation, brush up your VFX passion and technical skills before you join the industry.
The team that worked on Oscar winner Life Of Pi and other famous Hollywood films like The Incredible Hulk and Chronicles Of Narnia talk about the hard work their job entails.
Lagaan's dream run on screen and off it is a much needed reminder of winning against all odds in these pandemic ravaged times, notes Sukanya Verma.
Atul Chouthmal who has worked with top Bollywood actors tells us about his life and career as a storyboard artist.
Joginder Tuteja peeks into the Big B's date diary, and tells us what to expect from him next.
'I am learning good things and trying to avoid the bad. I am moving ahead with a positive attitude. That is my biggest achievement.'
Sukanya Verma lists 10 occasions when Hindi film heroes engaged in crazy aircraft stunts.
We invited readers to share their college recommendations to the class of 2010. Here are some of the responses we received.
The actor talks about Chammak Challo
Ashish S K, CEO, Reliance Animation tells us why a career in animation is prospective and presents an overview of the trends in the industry in India.
Joginder Tuteja looks at the top 10 flops of 2000.
Joginder Tuteja looks at 10 film-makers who returned to direction after a long time.
From convincing film-makers to do shows for online, to having a slate with some of the best films and shows, Amazon Prime Video has come a long way since it came to India four years ago.
Concept artist Viswanath Sundaram tells us about Baahubali came to life.
Captain Marvel is all about women empowerment, yet it's never preachy.
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.
The Colombian singer Shakira has been approached by UK based film producer Karan Arora to star in a 3D VFX movie "Kali-the warrior Goddess".
Syed Firdaus Ashraf gives his reasons for disliking the trailer of the most anticipated mega movie of the year, Baahubali: The Conclusion.
It looks like King Khan has finally got a winner.
Indian animation and gaming training institutes are gearing to scale up their businesses and open up new avenues for professionals who are passionate about animation and gaming technologies.
'So much sacrifice has gone into Baahubali and it's been worth it. The film is going to be part of history. We never thought we would get such an amazing response. The film has cut across barriers of language and region. It's being positioned as a pride of India. I never envisioned this.' Cinematographer KK Senthil Kumar tells us how he shot the epic blockbuster Baahubali.
The hits and misses of the week.
'It's good to see Johnny Depp and Jude Law in J K Rowling's magical world,' says Namrata Thakker.
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