Ranked: The Best Films at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival
Film festival season always brings out some of the most anticipated movies of the year, and after a quieter 2023 edition due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the 2024 Toronto International Film...
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View ArticleReview: Spooked by clichés, ‘Stree 2’ is a nostalgic dive into Bollywood's...
On most fronts, Stree 2 has nothing new to offer. All its tropes from the reluctant hero down to the band of quirky friends who set off to save the town are decades past their peak. It’s demons parade...
View ArticleJoke's on me if Lady Gaga can save jukebox musical ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’
Praise be, the jukebox musical Joker: Folie à Deux is out at last in all its blazing glory. Joaquin Phoenix is back to spread more mischief and mayhem as the face-painted Arthur Fleck riddled with a...
View Article30 years of 'The Lion King': The circle of life that never ends
It’s hard to believe that 30 years ago, the glowing sun of the Serengeti rose above Pride Rock for the first time, but believe it you must. If you are part of the esteemed subset who saw The Lion King...
View ArticleFar beyond the edge of reason: Does ‘Bridget Jones 4’ serve any purpose?
Are you brave enough to peer down the bottomless pit of cash-grab sequels popping out of Hollywood? Then kick aside the detritus of Joker 2 and Inside Out 2 and make way for Mad About The Boy, also...
View ArticleWhen friends become family in fiction
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View ArticleWitches enchanting their way into the 2000s
Something wicked this way comes. Literally. John M Chu's Wicked is slated for a November 22 release this year, and that is worth a celebration. The Broadway musical-based film is set to explore the...
View ArticleA Potterhead's plea: Ditch Lupin's moustache and make Sirius cool
It is a truth universally acknowledged that where there is a film version of a book, there will be a legion of contemptuous sneering fans hell-bent on seeking fault. With the film, that is. Never the...
View ArticleThree tortured, brooding period drama heroes to swoon over
Gather round, fellow cultured film fans, as we extoll the greatest virtue of period dramas: the brooding hero. If there is one thing you can count on a period drama to provide, it will be the...
View ArticleHalloween's costume picks that will never get old
The spooky season has reached its peak as the big day is finally here! The streets are overrun with creative costumes, but we all know that the preparation commences months in advance for some. A...
View Article3 Pakistani films for your low-effort karaoke needs
If you have an active and dedicated friend circle, you have probably experienced countless movie nights. By this point, you might be tired of merely watching films for the sake of it, so why not amp...
View ArticleWhen multi-industry talents took over the spotlight beyond borders
In a recent interview with Mashable India, Raees' director Rahul Dholakia put speculations to rest and clarified why he hired Mahira Khan as the female lead in his film. According to Rahul, the role...
View Article‘Venom: The Last Dance’ review: A hilariously chaotic goodbye to Marvel’s...
Marvel and Sony are odd bedfellows, and Venom: The Last Dance is the proof. Despite the fact that Venom hails from Marvel's pantheon of characters, this isn't a typical Marvel Cinematic Universe flick....
View Article‘Gladiator II’ review: Rome may have fallen, but this sequel stands tall -...
It is said that the Roman Empire crosses the mind of the average male at least once a day. Clearly, this is true for Ridley Scott, as he has returned with a sequel that not only honours its predecessor...
View ArticleBewitchingly fetching: Three of the wiliest, wildest witches you could ever meet
There is nothing like a juicy old-fashioned wicked witch to really spice things up. And by ‘juicy old-fashioned wicked’, I mean the type of individual powered exclusively by the glee that comes with...
View ArticleMystery of the missing music: Why Hollywood continues to shy away from...
If you thought that musicals were a niche market, one weekend of Wicked in all its pink and green glory will have trampled that tragic, misguided little notion to death one dollar at a time. Hundreds...
View ArticleOnscreen girl-dads that remind us just how far a father's love can go
When a father figure serves a prominent role in a narrative, you know you're signing up for a bucket of tears. It doesn't matter what kind of role it is, good or bad, the emotional ride is inevitable....
View ArticleYellow brick road to greatness
A lime-green witch cloaked in black. Sparkly ruby slippers. And a yellow brick road. If this dazzling series of images does not instantly tattoo the words 'The Wizard of Oz' inside your brain, you...
View ArticleWe need to talk about Kevin, Harry, and Marv: Adulting with 'Home Alone'
We are well and truly in the bull's eye of the festive season, meaning that if you are considering getting on a plane, it is time to leave a young blond boy in charge of your home to ward off a pair of...
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