Author: Divya Chaitanya

On Dilip Kumar’s 100th birth anniversary we visit his remarks on the 1995 cult classic Devdas, which is going to be re-released in cinemas with some other hits on December 10 and 11. Devdas (1995) Late veteran actor Dilip Kumar is a celebrated figure in the Bollywood industry and is known for his memorable roles in movies. One role of his that is still a stellar performance is his titular role in Devdas (1995), based on the novel by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay of the same name. Directed by Bimal Roy, the film starred Dilip Kumar in the lead role, Suchitra…

Taylor Swift has been receiving criticism for being in the “Directors on Directors” series with Martin McDonagh without having directed any feature films. Questionable Lineup? Taylor Swift, the American singer-songwriter, has been chosen for kicking off the Hollywood magazine Variety’s “Directors on Directors” series with Martin McDonagh. Immediate backlash followed this announcement as people questioned her involvement in the series when she has never directed a feature film and only has a short film “All Too Well” to her name. Given the incredible lineup which was announced on Thursday involving award-winning directors such as James Cameron, Francis Ford Coppola and…

Two weeks after the horror-inducing teaser of Connect was dropped, the official trailer of the film was released on Friday midnight in the midst of utter darkness as goes with the theme of the film. One of a Kind Movie Connect created a buzz within the masses from the release of the teaser itself. Directed by Ashwin Saravanan, director of Maya and Game Over, the movie is another horror thriller set during the time of the national lockdown that took place due to Covid-19. Though it might sound like another lockdown film, the movie is significantly different from the previous…

This weekend will see the release of some anticipated movies and series on OTT Platforms such as Blurr, Kantara (Hindi), Doctor G, and more. OTT Platforms have been all the rage and are the new companions on weekends. This weekend too, we got some refreshing new stories unfolding on the platforms. Many movies are being released on the platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus Hotstar, Netflix, etc. after being shown in theaters such as Ayushman Khurana and Rakul Preet Singh’s Doctor G, Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Yashoda, Rishabh Shetty’s Kantara, and more. Not to mention, new movies and series…

Avatar: The Way of Water had its premiere in London and is receiving raving reviews from viewers, fans and critics alike. Film-Screening The ace filmmaker James Cameron returned with the second movie after the first Avatar movie was released 13 years ago. The anticipation is running high among cinephiles to watch the visual treat of a movie. Though, going by the reactions of the critics who attended the film screening, the wait is going to be worth it. People have been raving about the film on Twitter. Reviews and Reactions Some of the early reviews include, “Happy to say #AvatarTheWayOfWater…

Akshay Kumar transforms into Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as shooting for Mahesh Majrekar’s “Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat” starts on Tuesday. Announcement of Shooting Akshay Kumar has not taken a break at all as four of his films were released in 2022 and more are yet to hit theaters, the actor has already started working on his new project. “Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat” is Akshay Kumar’s debut in the Marathi Film Industry. He took to his social media handle to announce the commencement of the shoot. He wrote, “Today I am starting the shooting of the Marathi film ‘Vedat Marathe…

The leader of globally famous K-pop boy band BTS, RM released a new solo album called “Indigo” on December 2. RM’s First Solo Album With the announcement that K-pop boy group BTS will go on a hiatus till 2025 as a group but will continue individual activities, J-Hope and Jīn dropped solo works that received applause from fans and critics alike. The next in line was none other than the group’s charismatic leader Kim Namjoon aka RM who released his solo album “Indigo” on December 2. He called the album the “last archive” of his twenties and something that he…

As the year 2022 is coming to an end, here is a list of upcoming k-dramas in the month of December we can look forward to. December is the month k-drama lovers must look forward to, given the engaging content that is going to be released in the month. From rom coms to thrillers, the month is packed with exciting fun for the viewers. Not to mention, some much anticipated second seasons are going to air and new stories are going to unfold. Thus, without further ado, let’s start with the list. Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow The second…

Here are some of the underrated movies for this month that deserve more recognition and attention from all the cinephiles. As the Academy Awards come near, an appreciation article for some of the underappreciated audio-visual cinematic experiences that were released recently. This list includes a few Oscar contenders, an undervalued Hindi gem, and some studio movies that have been denied the success they deserve and are the only delights from November. Armageddon Time Directed, written and produced by James Gray, Armageddon Time is a semi-autobiographical American coming-of-age story. Anthony Hopkins, Anne Hathway, Jeremy Strong, Banks Repeta and Jaylin Webb form…

Taapsee Pannu’s new film Blurr’s trailer released today on 29 November 2022 and the spooky trailer is creating buzz among cinephiles. Blurr:Uncovering Twin’s Death The trailer has just been released and is already making a buzz for its thriller concept. The trailer hints at the gist of the plotline of the movie. Taapsee Pannu plays a dual role of twin sisters, Gautami and Gayatri. As the trailer starts, Gautami ends up dead at their house under mysterious circumstances and though the police believe it to be a suicide case, Gayatri insists otherwise and sets on a journey to unveil the…