‘ARM’ review, interview with Vikrant Massey
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>> Film festival updates and awards season beckon
Several premieres took place at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) this year; The first two episodes of Rebecca Hall audiencePamela Anderson took a bow during the premiere at the festival on Saturday The Last Showgirl. A documentary critical of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu premieres during Jennifer Lopez’s sports drama irresistible Gained a boost.
The 81st Venice International Film Festival which ended last Saturday won the Venice Golden Lion for Pedro Almodovar. next doorWhen Nicole Kidman took the Volpi Cup. Winners are selected from an eclectic list of exceptional international films. The festival also saw the premiere of Tamil actor Radhika Sarathkumar small jaffna Directed by Laurence Valin, the film closed out the Venice Critics’ Week.
the shogun Sunday night’s Creative Arts Emmy Awards tied for the most Emmy wins for a single season of a television series with 14, when the bear Seven wins, including Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for Jamie Lee Curtis. Maya Rudolph won her sixth career Emmy on Saturday night, taking home the trophy for Outstanding Character Voice-over for her work. big mouth, When Angela Bassett won first for her description in the National Geographic Show Queens.
Bollywood
‘Bhoot Bangla’: Akshay Kumar announces new film with Priyadarshan after 14 years
Shahid Kapoor, Vishal Bharadwaj reuniting for action entertainer; Satisfied with acting
Taapsee Pannu, Kanika Dhillon announce new film ‘Gandhari’
Ajay Devgn’s ‘Red 2’ to release early next year
Alia Bhatt and Diljit Dosanjh will reunite for ‘Jigra’
Shah Rukh Khan Ribs Karan Johar About Hosting Chat Show: When Are You Going To Produce Films?
The second season of ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ has got a premiere date
Actor Vikas Shetty of ‘Kavi Khushi Kavi Gham’ fame died of a heart attack
Malaika Arora shared her first statement after her father’s death
Hollywood
James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and iconic voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa, dies at 93
Michael B. Jordan has taken the reins as director to star in the new ‘Thomas Crown Affair’ remake
Judd Apatow and Steven Spielberg team up for ‘Cola Wars’
Brady Corbett’s ‘The Brutalist’ picked up by A24
Eve Hewson in early talks to reunite with Steven Spielberg after ‘Bridge of Spies’
‘Spider-Man 4’ ‘Shang-Chi’ director Destin Daniel Crayton in talks to hire, Tom Holland returning
Josh Brolin stars as Hal Jordan in HBO’s Green Lantern series, ‘Lanterns’
Veer Das will host the 2024 International Emmy Awards
Francis Ford filed a lawsuit against Coppola diversity For allegations of unprofessional behavior on the sets of ‘Megalopolis’
Ewan McGregor is honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Disney faces lawsuit for using Peter Cushing’s likeness for Grand Moff Tarkin in ‘Rogue One’
Todd Stashwick joins Paul Bettany in the series ‘Vision’ on Disney+
regional cinema
Dulquer Salmaan’s ‘Kantha’, produced by him and Rana Daggubati, goes on floors
Mammootty-Gowtham Menon film titled ‘Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse’; Look first
‘Greatest Of All Time’: Trisha Vijay – Shares BTS Photos From Venkat Prabhu’s ‘GOAT’
Ganesh-Ramesh Aurobindo starrer ‘Your Seniorsly Ram’.
TJ Gnanavel to direct ‘Dosa King’ after Rajinikanth starrer ‘Vettaiyan’
‘Gochra’: ‘Gantumoot’ fame director Rupa Rao has announced his next
Directors Sundar C and Vadivelu will reunite after 14 years for ‘Gangers’
Samyukta’s first look from ‘Sharwa 37’ and ‘BSS 12’ released on her birthday
Simran’s next title is ‘The Last One’; Look first
‘Baghira’, starring Sri Murali and produced by Hombale Films, gets release date
Aishwarya Lakshmi’s first look from Sai Durga Tej’s film has been released by the makers
Raju Murugan’s and Gautham Karthik’s next feature dialogue co-produced by ‘Dada’ director
world cinema
‘Cinema Paradiso’ director Giuseppe Tornato has announced his first visit to India
Matilda De Angelis is driven by strength, intelligence and fury in ‘The Citadel: Diana’
Trailer
Alia Bhatt stars as jailbreak brother Bedang Raina in ‘Jigra’ teaser trailer
Junior NTR is ruthless and fearless in Koratala Shiva’s ‘Devaara Part – 1’ trailer
‘Vicky Vidya Ka Oh Wala Video’ trailer calls Rajkumar Rao, Tripti Dimri-starrer a ‘97%’ family film
In the ‘Miyazhagan’ teaser, Karthi and Arvind Swamy play cousins cut from different cloth
Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong star in mentorship that molds Donald Trump in ‘The Apprentice’ trailer
Shovita Dhulipala is a very independent interior designer in ‘Love, Sitara’ trailer
In ‘Hold Your Breath’ Trailer, Sarah Paulson Faces Unseen Terror in 1930s Oklahoma
Sam Mendes and Armando Iannucci Satirize Superhero Movie Craft in ‘The Franchise’ Trailer
With ‘Kadaisi Ulaga Por’ trailer, Hiphop Tamija Adhir’s film hints at a political action drama
Ariana DeBose Encounters an Ominous Presence Amid Kitchen Chaos in ‘House of Spoils’ Trailer
Nivedita Sivarajkumar’s debut production ‘Firefly’ teases Vicky’s quirky, melancholy world in teaser
HBO Max brings Stephen King’s vampire classic to life with ‘Salem’s Lot’ trailer
Essential reading
1) Interview with Vikrant Massey: Who doesn’t love money? i love money
>> The actor talks about his life after ‘Twelfth Fail’, his preparations for ‘Sector 36’, his stand on death penalty and more
2) ‘Kishkindha Kandam’ gave me tremendous personal satisfaction: Aparna Balamurali
>> The actor talks about falling in love with the story, how he avoids being stereotyped and doesn’t engage with online trolls
3) ‘LOTR: The Rings of Power Season 2’ Interview: This season is about politics and growth
>> Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Markella Cavenagh, Megan Richards and director Charlotte Brandstrom begin their journey with Season 2
4) Vivek Atreya in ‘Saripodha Sanivaram’: I didn’t want my hero (Nani) to be a murderer.
>> Writer-director Vivek Athreya talks about subverting clichés, avoiding violence and inspiration from Batman to Mani Ratnam
5) Jiya Rag Interview: ‘My First Film’, Autofiction and Working with Odessa Young
>> American filmmaker and performance artist opens up about the anxiety of building upward from failure
6) ‘The Glassworker’ Interview: Usman Riaz on bringing Pakistan’s first hand-drawn animated feature to life
>> The creator reflects on his seasoned anime inspiration, growing up in post-9/11 Pakistan and the outpouring of support from India.
7) Vidya Balan Interview: ‘Saris lets you be your most authentic self’
>> Actress Vidya Balan talks about her body image and her journey in the film industry
8) Caroline Libresco: Money, networking major issues for women independent filmmakers
>> Creative producer and former director of the Sundance Women’s Initiative, sees potential in India’s independent film movement
9) Hema committee report: Kerala HC slams govt for inaction, asks SIT to hand over full report
>> The special bench directs the SIT whether any cognizable offense has been identified and what action can be taken
10) ‘Paata Venuka Bhagotham’: The story behind the timeless tune in Telugu cinema
>> ML Narasimham uncovers the magic behind iconic Telugu songs in his latest book.
11) From Marginal to Mainstream: How Films are Elevating Marginal Voices
>> Dalit cinema is emerging as a powerful force, shifting focus from elite-centric narratives to stories of marginalized communities.
12) How Ashwika Kapoor ‘Catapults to Camera’ is a film and an experiment
>> Ashwika Kapoor talks about how she encourages rural Bengali youth to move away from ritual poaching
13) What to Expect from Emmys 2024: ‘Shōgun’, ‘The Bear’ and ‘Baby Reindeer’ Predict Big Wins
>> With strike-induced hiccups that pushed last year’s show to January, there’s a high risk the Emmys will return this fall.
14) Screen Share: Films and shows that sparkle with fashion
>> From the flapper fashion of ‘Downton Abbey’ to the skinny suits of ‘Mad Men,’ here are some of the best-dressed films and shows to delight your peepers
what to see
1) Tovino Thomas carries ‘Ajayante Random Motion’ (ARM), a visually-impressive drama, despite an underwhelming script.
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2) Kareena Kapoor Khan is impressive in ‘The Buckingham Murders’, a socially relevant whodunit
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3) Vikrant Massey, Deepak Dobriyal throw down in ‘Sector 36’, a rancid thriller
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4) Satya makes ‘Mathu Vadalara 2’, a spoofy thriller drama, a fun watch
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5) James McAvoy Lights Up ‘Speak No Evil,’ A Host-From-Hell Shocker
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6) ‘Kishkindha Kandam’ is an interesting mystery drama driven by a perfect screenplay
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7) Apashakti Khurrana and Ishwak Singh become voices of dissent in ‘Berlin’, a devastating espionage thriller
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8) ‘Kalpatthar’ is an interesting take on the politics of idols
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9) Vince Vaughn’s spoof crime-comedy ‘Bad Monkey’ series
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10) Nicole Kidman stars in ‘The Perfect Couple,’ a stylish, superficial murder mystery
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11) Willa Fitzgerald’s electrifying run in ‘Strange Darling’ enhances this devastating shock.
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12) Jiya Raag’s ongoing meta-fiction ‘My First Film’ is a stunning message of failure
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has been published – September 13, 2024 04:38 pm IST