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In the Hand of Dante review – Gerard Butler is jaw-dropping in bizarre Renaissance mafia reverie

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Julian Schnabel’s combustible mix of lowlife cynicism and high art – along with cameos from Martin Scorsese and Al Pacino – powers this outrageous black comedy revolving around Dante’s Divine Comedy The worlds of Renaissance manuscript scholarship and organised crime come together like a mix of Umberto Eco and George V Higgins in this flawed but fascinating reverie from director and co-writer Julian Schnabel. Switching between monochrome and colour, and freely adapted from the Nick Tosches novel of the same name, it is hilarious and shocking, at least at first, with a quite extraordinary tough-guy role for Gerard Butler. It is a mysterious, scabrous and bizarre adventure in violent larceny and spiritual crisis which unfortunately unwinds in the end into sentimental fantasy. In the Hand of Dante amounts to an epic and self-aware jeu d’ésprit with amazing cameos from Martin Scorsese, Al Pacino and Franco Nero, beckoning its audience over to peep into the fathomless abyss of heaven and ...
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Vvan: Force of the Forest team heads for additional shoot to enhance climax and key sequences: Report

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The makers of Vvan: Force of the Forest are leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the upcoming folk thriller delivers a compelling cinematic experience. The team has reportedly planned a 10-day additional shoot to expand and enhance certain portions of the film, with particular focus on the climax and a few other crucial sequences. According to a report by Mid-Day, the decision was taken after the makers reviewed the film's latest cut. While the team is satisfied with the overall progress of the project, they identified opportunities to further elevate some moments that play an important role in the story's emotional and dramatic payoff. The report quoted a source associated with the film, saying, “The team simply felt there was scope to make some scenes bigger and more dramatic. When you're building a world as unique as Vvan, every detail matters.” Sharing further insight into the team's approach, the source added, “The makers are extremely happy with the film. The...
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Eetha teaser attached with Cocktail 2; Shraddha Kapoor seen in an all-new avatar 

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On June 16, Bollywood Hungama was among the first to inform readers that the teasers of Rajkummar Rao’s Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story and Shraddha Kapoor’s Eetha would be attached to Cocktail 2. The romcom released this Friday and, as predicted, both assets have indeed been hard-locked into the prints of the Shahid Kapoor-Kriti Sanon-Rashmika Mandanna starrer. In this article, we take a look at the Eetha teaser. Eetha features Shraddha Kapoor in the role of legendary Marathi Tamasha artist Vithabai Narayangaonkar. Directed by Laxman Utekar of Chhaava (2025) fame, the film also stars Randeep Hooda and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub. It is scheduled to release in cinemas on August 28 on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. The teaser was passed by the CBFC with a U/A 13+ rating on June 17 and has a runtime of 2 minutes and 18 seconds. The teaser opens with a crowd demanding a performance from a dancer named Eetha. One expects a typical massy entry for the lead actress. Instead, Shraddha Kapoor appear...
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Voicemails for Isabelle review – Netflix romcom picks creepy over cute

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Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson stumble in this mushy, overlong story of a woman leaving voicemails for her dead sister There’s a fine line between romantic comedy and creepy thriller, and while redefining the genre’s lovelorn leads as often incredibly oddball stalkers is nothing new (see the Sleepless in Seattle trailer recut as a horror movie 20 years ago), an online deluge of memes and thinkpieces have elevated post-movie bar jokes to commonly accepted theory. Some film-makers have slowly tried to catch up and capitalise – last year’s dark comedy I Love You Forever showed how epic acts of romance can be rooted in manipulation while a great deal of what makes current box office record-breaker Obsession so effective is its horror movie perversion of the day-to-day realities of all-consuming true love. Netflix’s latest romcom Voicemails for Isabelle is made with some awareness of how unsettling its premise is, as if it was originally written in the 2000s and then dusted off and tweake...
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REVEALED: NO IMAX release for Spider-Man: Brand New Day as Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey EXCLUSIVELY blocks IMAX screens for three weeks

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July is expected to be huge for Hollywood in India, as two highly anticipated films are set to arrive in cinemas. The Odyssey will release on July 17, while Spider-Man: Brand New Day will hit theatres in India on July 30. Though both films are still a month away from release, their advance bookings have already opened for Indian audiences. The bookings of The Odyssey went live on June 8, while yesterday, June 17, viewers got a chance to book tickets for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The tickets of both films are selling like hot cakes, indicating that they are headed for a strong start at the box office. Spider-Man films have traditionally enjoyed an IMAX release, but Spider-Man: Brand New Day will be an exception. As of now, bookings have opened only in PXL, 4DX, ScreenX, Marco XE and other such premium formats. A user asked in the comments section of the film’s trailer, posted by Sony Pictures India, whether Spider-Man: Brand New Day would release in IMAX. Sony confirmed, “No IMAX rele...
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Salman Khan in talks with Farhan Akhtar for two-part historical epic: Report

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Salman Khan's upcoming slate continues to expand. After signing an action-comedy with filmmaker duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K., and while shooting for his untitled film with director Vamshi Paidipally and co-star Nayanthara, the superstar is now reportedly exploring another major project. According to a report by Pinkvilla, Salman is currently in discussions with actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar for a large-scale historical action drama that could mark their first collaboration. A source close to the development told the publication, “Salman Khan and Farhan Akhtar have been meeting regularly over the last month and discussing a potential collaboration. Salman has loved what he has heard so far and has shown keen interest in the project.” The source added that conversations are still in the early stages. “The talks are still at an early stage and have not yet reached the paperwork phase, but both sides are excited about the possibility of coming together for the first time.” If the...
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‘The masturbation scene wasn’t a big deal’: Théodore Pellerin on tackling his new film Nino’s challenges

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Locked out of his apartment, a cancer-stricken Parisian is caught in a race against time to freeze his sperm. The rising star who plays him explains how he tackled a very initimate quest Just six months after the world rallied to defend poor Paul Dano , vulnerability may now be a hot commodity for an actor. What is “weak sauce” for Quentin Tarantino, who attacked Dano, can be mighty savoury for others. So it’s good timing that Théodore Pellerin, with his gangly frame and huge eyes, exudes that quality in the new French character study Nino. Gauche, hesitant and withholding, Pellerin is magnetic as a young Parisian locked out of his apartment for a weekend after a papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancer diagnosis. Pellerin explains Nino’s predicament, his inability to be candid with his loved ones, almost down to the cellular level. “His throat cancer isn’t insignificant,” he says. “It’s the part that links the head to the body. There’s a dissociation from the body – a distancing of his emo...
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REVEALED: Haunted – Echoes Of The Past got NCLT nod for June 12 release; makers directed to deposit all revenues in separate bank account

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On June 10, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai Bench III, permitted the release of Vikram Bhatt's horror film Haunted – Echoes Of The Past on June 12, even as the project remains embroiled in an insolvency-related legal dispute. However, the Tribunal has imposed strict conditions to safeguard the interests of the ongoing Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP). The order was passed in connection with proceedings involving K Sera Sera & Vikram Bhatt Studiovirtual World Pvt. Ltd. and Hare Krishna Media Tech Pvt. Ltd. While hearing the matter, the NCLT noted that the Resolution Professional (RP) had sought to restrain the film's release and prevent the creation of third-party rights in the movie. The Tribunal also allowed the RP to implead four additional respondents in the matter and directed them to file their replies before the next hearing. A Resolution Professional is an insolvency professional appointed by the NCLT to manage the affairs of a company...
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Christopher Nolan to attend FIRST-EVER India premiere of The Odyssey in Mumbai

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To celebrate the global theatrical debut of his new mythic action epic, The Odyssey, Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan is set to arrive in Mumbai this July, accompanied by film stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Academy Award®-winning producer Emma Thomas. The Odyssey will be the first Christopher Nolan film ever to premiere in India. The filmmakers and Universal Pictures International have designated Mumbai as an official stop on The Odyssey's global premiere tour, placing Mumbai alongside London, Paris and New York. The Odyssey arrives in theaters worldwide July 17. Shot across the world using brand new IMAX® film technology, The Odyssey is the first feature film shot entirely with IMAX® cameras. The India premiere will be held at PVR Icon IMAX®: Phoenix Palladium in Mumbai.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Odyssey Movie (@theodysseymovie) The film stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Samantha Mo...
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Vedang Raina says Main Vaapas Aaunga “changed everything” for him; thanks Imtiaz Ali in heartfelt note

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Actor Vedang Raina has shared an emotional note reflecting on his journey in the film industry and the impact of his latest release, Main Vaapas Aaunga. The actor took to social media to express gratitude towards director Imtiaz Ali, his co-stars, and audiences who have supported the film since its release. Alongside a series of behind-the-scenes photographs from the sets of Main Vaapas Aaunga, Vedang opened up about the moment he realized acting was what he wanted to pursue. “I came home one day after an audition (I was 19) and told my parents that acting is what makes me feel the most alive. I didn’t expect to say that and I was as surprised as they were,” he wrote. The actor revealed that it has been nearly two-and-a-half years since he entered the entertainment industry and said his instincts about choosing acting as a profession proved to be right. Reflecting on the significance of Main Vaapas Aaunga in his career, Vedang described the film as a turning point. “Maybe it’s too ear...
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