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‘You have to get over the me thing’: Kevin Bacon on money, marriage – and learning to live with himself

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Kevin Bacon, Hollywood’s great survivor, first set hearts fluttering in the 1984 classic Footloose. Now 65, he’s back on the big screen again. Here, he talks about his band, politics, family, embracing change and, most of all, learning selflessness… There’s a state that veteran Hollywood actors can reach, beyond ravenous ambition, but with retirement still distant, that seems to make them contented as professionals and mellow as people. Kevin Bacon, now 65, has hit that sweet spot. Continually employed for decades, he shares a Manhattan apartment as well as a Connecticut farm with his wife of 35 years, Kyra Sedgwick, and their two adult children, Travis and Sosie. Bacon is in a country band with his brother, Michael, and otherwise channels any musical overspill into adorable Instagram videos of the Family Bacon (barnyard animals included) covering pop songs old and new. The hunger of the 1980s lead-actor-in-waiting, the frustration of the bit-player in mid-career who kept a wary eye
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Bade Miyan Chote Miyan: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff kick off the New Year with the first look from their action extravaganza

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Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar’s Bade Miyan Chote Miyan is one of the most keenly awaited films of 2024, more so for its fresh casting of Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff. To kick off the year on a lively note, both the actors and the film's makers turned to social media, offering a celebratory toast to the upcoming film. Akshay and Tiger, in a joint post, shared their first look from the film where the two actors are seen enjoying a ride on the beach. The post is captioned, “Aapka naya saal Bada bane, chhoti chhoti khushiyon se. Happy New Year, from #BadeMiyanChoteMiyan. Don’t forget to block #Eid2024 to meet us in theatres. Let’s rock 2024!” The title song of the film is played in the background.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) Sharing a glimpse from the film, they set the stage for a year that promises not just festivities but also an adrenaline-packed cinematic experience. The synergy between these two actors has undoubtedly become the
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‘My films are all problematic children’: director Yorgos Lanthimos on Poor Things, shame and his creative soulmate Emma Stone

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The ​outlandish ​new film from the celebrated Greek director of The Favourite and The Lobster​ is already one of the most talked-about movies of 2024. ​He discusses ​adapting Alasdair Gray’s novel and what makes him laugh​ Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos and American actor Emma Stone are quite the collaborative powerhouse. Since working together on dark period comedy The Favourite (2018), which earned 10 Oscar nominations and seven Bafta wins, they have made the short film Bleat and the Oscar-tipped feature Poor Things , and shot another feature, currently entitled Kind of Kindness . Their working relationship is clearly nothing if not productive. In Poor Things , which has been described as a “twisted science-fiction romantic comedy” (and that doesn’t get close to quite how strange it is), Stone plays Bella Baxter – a reborn 19th-century woman, living under the paternalistic care of Frankenstein-like surgeon Godwin Baxter (a makeup-laden Willem Dafoe), whom she calls “God” and
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What a sad loss – Tom Wilkinson was quietly and consistently wonderful

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From The Full Monty to In the Bedroom, Michael Clayton to Eternal Sunshine, the actor – who has died aged 75 – was an intelligent and unshowy delight For British movie audiences of a certain generation, there is one image of Tom Wilkinson that will always sum up his hold on our hearts: a paunchy, respectable bloke in a dole queue, wearing an anorak over his collar and tie, with a bunch of other depressed but much younger and scruffier males, shyly, almost unconsciously, practising some swaying erotic dance moves to the accompaniment of Donna Summer’s Hot Stuff. He played the upright, uptight Gerald in the 1997 British comedy The Full Monty , an ex-supervisor at a Sheffield steel mill who got laid off like the blue-collar workers under him but, unlike them, he initially tries concealing his humiliating unemployment from his wife. But Gerald swallows his pride and joins the bizarre male striptease troupe of blokes whose manhood was once deeply bound up with their role as breadwinners,
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Rajkumar Hirani breaks silence on Munna Bhai 3: “I have 5 half-written scripts”

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In 2003, filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani released his iconic comedy film Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. Starring Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi, the characters of Munna and Circuit became iconic. This was followed by the 2006 sequel Lage Raho Munna Bhai which also featured Vidya Balan. However, there has been no update on Munna Bhai 3, which fans eagerly are waiting for. In a recent conversation with ANI, Rajkumar Hirani said, “Munna Bhai ke sath humesha mera struggle yehi raha hai ki pichli do films itni achi ban gayi hai ki mere paas 5 aadhi likhi scripts abhi tak padi huyi hai (The struggle with this film is that the first two films were so well made and I have five half-written scripts. I feel that if I don’t reach the level of those two films, I won’t be able to make the third one. I have one story that can be made but some stories get outdated so only time will tell.)” “Meri aksar baat hoti rehti hai Sanju (Sanjay Dutt) se. Woh kehta hai ki ek banani chahiye. Abhi yeh Dunki khatam huyi hai toh ab
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Arthur’s Whisky review – Diane Keaton and Lulu in enjoyable body-change comedy

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A magic potion de-ages three women in an enjoyably middling drama-comedy with Patricia Hodge alongside Keaton and Lulu Viciously anodyne but not entirely unamusing, this older-folk-skewed comedy puts a gentle spin on a well-worn device, the magical-body transformation. In some genteel corner of England, retirees Joan and Arthur are leading a life of quiet resignation. She does gardening and whatnot; he potters with inventions in his shed. One night, his latest concoction, a formula mixed with whisky that will de-age a person back to the body she or he had in her or his early 20s, actually works. Arthur goes outside to holler triumphantly during a storm and gets struck by lightning, leaving Joan a widow. After the funeral, Joan (Patricia Hodge) and her two best friends, crafty divorcee Linda (Diane Keaton) and baking-obsessive Susan (Lulu), get stuck into the whisky/youthifying brew and wake up looking like the lithe young women they once were, played by three new actors: Esme Lonsdal
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Wish You Were Here director David Leland dies aged 82

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The British film-maker also wrote the landmark TV play Made in Britain, starring Tim Roth, and won an Emmy award for Band of Brothers David Leland, the director behind popular 1980s hit Wish You Were Here and writer on a string of acclaimed British films including Made in Britain, Mona Lisa and Personal Services, has died aged 82. His agency Casarotto Ramsay and Associates said in a statement that Leland died on Sunday surrounded by his family. They added: “He is survived by his wife, Sabrina, his four daughters, his son and his six grandchildren … all of whom he loved almost as much as Arsenal football club.” Born in 1941, Leland initially trained as an actor at the Central School of Speech of Drama, before becoming part of the breakaway that led to the creation of the Drama Centre in 1963 . He secured small roles in 1970s films such as John Mackenzie’s directorial debut One Brief Summer, Gawain and the Green Knight starring Murray Head and Jacques Demy’s The Pied Piper. However, he
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Celebrities’ letter defending Gérard Depardieu causes outrage in France

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Signatories of open letter, who include Charlotte Rampling and Carla Bruni, accused of placing actor above the law An open letter signed by 56 prominent figures defending Gérard Depardieu and suggesting the cinema giant – who has been accused of rape and sexual assault – is the victim of a “lynching” has sparked outrage in France. Critics have accused signatories – including the British actor Charlotte Rampling, the former French first lady Carla Bruni and Depardieu’s former partner Carole Bouquet – of placing him above the law and attempting to drown out #MeToo voices. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/m0aFxei via IFTTT
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The loss of actor Lee Sun-kyun casts a chill shadow over Korea’s film world | Peter Bradshaw

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Lee, who has died aged 48, was a homegrown star who graduated to global fame in the multi-award-winning Parasite Parasite actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead in Seoul K-class, K-prestige and K-artistry found their apogee in the movies with Bong Joon-ho’s Oscar-winning 2019 smash Parasite – and this colossally successful South Korean social satire certainly found a place for one of that country’s biggest stars. In his 40s and in his prime, with a string of blue-chip movie credits and a home-turf household name due to his TV work, Lee Sun-kyun displayed in Parasite his discreet charisma and sleek movie-star handsomeness with a sexual presence that could be dialled up or down. It was a supporting role, and his character – destined here to be upstaged – was the karmic opposite of the star, Song Kang-ho, who played Kim, the rackety head of a predatory family of petty criminals who infiltrate a wealthy household as an apparently unrelated bunch of live-in servants. Their employer is Mr Par
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Outrage as Emmanuel Macron says Gérard Depardieu is target of ‘manhunt’

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Feminists and politicians on left condemn French president’s praise of actor as sending ‘massive support’ to man being investigated for rape Europe live – latest updates Feminists and politicians on the left have reacted angrily after the French president described the actor Gérard Depardieu – who is under formal investigation for rape and facing fresh scrutiny over sexist comments – as the target of a “manhunt”. “You will never see me participate in a manhunt … hate that type of thing,” Emmanuel Macron told the broadcaster France 5 , when asked about the possibility of stripping Depardieu of a state award after a documentary showed footage of sexist and inappropriate behaviour by the star. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/IvCTVK5 via IFTTT
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Raging Grace review – scary movie suffers an absence of scares

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An undocumented Filipino cleaner is employed at a vast, remote mansion to care for a bedridden David Hayman, while hiding her daughter Grace There are interesting ideas – and a tremendous final choir sequence – in this scary movie; it offers a critique of British colonialism, and also plays with the text of Rudyard Kipling’s 1899 poem The White Man’s Burden that urged the United States to assume the thankless imperial task of civilising and subjugating the people of the Philippines, and nobly overlooking how ungrateful they are going to be. There is ingenuity here, and good acting, but the film for me feels flawed by its strained melodrama, an absence of scares and by a very odd scene of almost unreal, farcical absurdity. Joy (Max Eigenmann) is a Filipino woman in the UK with a young daughter, Grace (Jaeden Paige Boadilla); Joy is doing undocumented work as a cleaner and faces racism and exploitation and imminent expulsion. But then she is employed by the haughty Katherine (Leanne Be
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Mukesh Bhatt on Triptii Dimri’s casting in Aashiqui 3, “Rubbish! I haven’t even met

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News about Triptii Dimri’s casting opposite Kartik Aaryan in producer Mukesh Bhatt’s Aashiqui 3 came out yesterday. But when this writer asked Mukesh Bhatt about the casting closure his response was vehement. He said, “Rubbish! This is absolutely false. I have made it very clear that we are not casting until the script and the music are ready. But everyone wants to cash in on my popular Aashiqui franchise. This is unacceptable. I haven’t even met this lady.” Mukesh Bhatt wants to make it clear once and for all that Aashiqui 3 is not happening until he is happy with the music. “The only name that has been finalized is Kartik Aaryan. Kartik and the music are the stars of Aashiqui 3. The rest will happen after we get the music in place, not before,” added the producer. The first film in the Aashiqui franchise released in 1990 and it launched Rahul Roy and Anu Agarwal. It was directed by Mahesh Bhatt. The movie became a runaway musical hit and the two debutants became household names. Th
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Ajay Devgn to kick off new schedule of Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again in Hyderabad from third week of January 2024: Report

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Actor Ajay Devgn will be back on the sets of Singham Again, helmed by Rohit Shetty, from January 2024 onwards. The film went on floors a few months ago. Led by Ajay, he will resume the new schedule in Hyderabad in the third week of January 2024. The actor was recovering from an injury and had taken a break from the shoot. The upcoming schedule will go on for over a month. As per a report in Pinkvilla, a source said, “On the day Ajay Devgn was hit on his eyes, he went to the doctor and quickly returned to the set to finish his work for the day as he believes in the philosophy of ‘Show Must Go On. Post that, Rohit continued to shoot for the film as planned with other artists and the crew at Golden Tobacco in Andheri. He recently called it a wrap on the Mumbai schedule and is now gearing up for the next marathon schedule of Singham Again at Ramoji Film City.” “All the members forming part of the principal cast will be joining the next schedule at some point of time, and Ajay Devgn will
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Pigeons! Superheroes! Farts! The best movie moments of 2023

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From angry confrontations to romantic reunions, Guardian writers pick the big-screen moments that have stayed with them the most Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon is frequently enthralling over the course of its three-and-a-half-hour runtime, sinking into the depths of American shame as it follows William Hale (Robert De Niro) and his unofficial lieutenant Ernest Burkhart (Leonardo DiCaprio) as they grasp for the money and land controlled by the Osage tribe in 1920s Oklahoma, which involves slowly poisoning Ernest’s wife Mollie (Lily Gladstone) as they kill off members of her family and community. But just when it seems like the story’s final dominoes are tumbling over with inevitability, Scorsese jumps ahead for his final scene – maybe the most audacious in American movies this year. Rather than a series of solemn title cards explaining what happened to the people whose lives we’ve seen dramatized, the movie cuts to a true-crime radio show in the 1940s, with major figures
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And the 2023 Braddies go to … Peter Bradshaw’s film picks of the year

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Now the Guardian’s Top 50 countdown, as voted for by the whole film team, has announced its No 1, here are our chief critic’s personal choices With afternoons still dark, woolly gloves and scarves retrieved from cupboards; housefronts flickering with neon Santas and mulled wine recipes getting Googled, it is time for me once again to present the “Braddies”, my strictly personal movie awards list for the calendar year coming to an end (as distinct from the film section’s collegiate best-of-year list). This means top 10s for film, director, actor and supporting actor, best actress and supporting actress, directorial debut, cinematographer, screenplay and film most likely to be overlooked by the boomer mainstream media (MSM). In Britain this year we celebrated the unlikely phenomenon of #Barbenheimer, something that began as a social media gag but actually put bums on seats. People were going to see Christopher Nolan’s searing A-bomb drama Oppenheimer and Greta Gerwig’s comedy Barbi
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Jules review – Ben Kingsley helps an alien in likably folksy twist on ET

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As a widower with dementia, no one believes a UFO has crashed in Milton’s back yard or that he’s caring for an extraterrestrial – until his neighbours find out Screenwriter Gavin Steckler and director Marc Turtletaub have given us this goofy, likable new twist on ET. In the Mathison/Spielberg classic from 1982, the visiting extraterrestrial found safety within the secret world of children, whose existence is beneath the grownups’ notice. Now the space alien finds himself protected by old people, who are used to being patronised and ignored. Chief among the alien’s allies is Milton, played by Ben Kingsley, an ageing widower in whose back garden his spaceship crash-lands, and who, with instinctive neighbourly kindness, welcomes the mute, hairless naked interplanetary creature into his house. Milton has dementia, and so when he tells locals that he is having to get extra food in for the alien, no one pays much attention other than to relay this apparently sad and upsetting news to Milto
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Miranda’s Victim review – law-changing courtroom drama stuffed with acting muscle

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Abigail Breslin is subtle as the 1960s victim of sexual crime in a dramatisation of a landmark case that is a welcome defence of US jurisprudence Here is a fraught and muscular courtroom drama in the strident 1990s style, with the US legal system fitted out with a top-notch cast including Luke Wilson, Ryan Phillippe, Andy Garcia, Donald Sutherland and Kyle MacLachan. As various lawyers and judges, they ditch suit jackets, roll up shirtsleeves and make show-stopping objections in an account of the 1960s legal case that gave rise to the “Miranda rights” – “You have the right to remain silent … ” It’s a welcome defence of US jurisprudence for an era in which it is under threat from Donald Trump’s machinations, and is one that also benefits from the cooperation – apparently for the first time – of Patricia Weir, the rape victim at its centre (otherwise known by the pseudonym Lois Ann Jameson). Played by Little Miss Sunshine’s Abigail Breslin, Trish is the meek teenager abducted on her w
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Ranbir Kapoor donates Rs. 1 lakh for child welfare on Christmas in Alia Bhatt’s mom Soni Razdan’s name

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The festival of Christmas is celebrated, globally! Bollywood stars dazzle with tree-lighting ceremonies, exchanging gifts, and sharing warm wishes on social media. The actors infuse vibrant colours into the season with their lively family gatherings and dinners. Before the annual Christmas lunch at Kapoor residence, Alia Bhatt hosted a small gathering at her residence on December 24 which saw the presence of her family and close friends Karan Johar and Ayan Mukerji. The small gathering included Soni Razdan, Mahesh Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor. Soni revealed that her son-in-law Ranbir made a generous donation of Rs. 1 lakh towards child welfare. Taking to her Instagram story, she revealed, “Such a thoughtful gift from my darling SIL.” The certificate read, “This is to certify that a donation in the name of Soni Bhatt of rupees one lakh has been made towards the welfare of children.” Meanwhile, on December 25, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt happily introduced their daughter, Raha, to the papa
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Steel Life review – a journey through the poisoned majesty of Peru

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This vivid documentary follows a train from the Andes to Port of Callao on the Pacific coast, capturing rich life and toxic industrial legacies along the way Carrying more than 1,000 tonnes of metal, a freight train heads down the Peruvian Central Railway, a route that stretches from the Andean city of Cerro de Pasco, one of the highest in the world, to the Port of Callao on the Pacific coast. Structured around this journey, Manuel Bauer’s documentary debut weaves a vivid tapestry of experiences that captures the complex sociopolitical fabric of contemporary Peru. Dominating these intimate anecdotes, which are spread across regions, is the influence of the mining industry. Manuel, a middle-aged native of Cerro de Pasco, speaks of how his friends and relatives have either died of lead poisoning or chosen to migrate to other towns. Health concerns trouble not only the older population of Peru, but also the children who grow up amid contamination. Here disease and early death are more t
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Vin Diesel denies accusations of sexual battery in lawsuit by former assistant

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Asta Jonasson alleges Fast and Furious actor assaulted her in 2010 in Atlanta hotel during Fast Five filming The actor Vin Diesel has “categorically” denied accusations of sexual battery by a former assistant. In a statement, Diesel’s lawyer said: “Let me be very clear, Vin Diesel categorically denies this claim in its entirety. This is the first he has ever heard about this more than 13-year-old claim made by a purportedly nine-day employee. There is clear evidence which completely refutes these outlandish allegations.” Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/mzVpvGU via IFTTT
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Special screening of Shah Rukh Khan starrer Dunki to be held today at Rashtrapati Bhavan!

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As Shah Rukh Khan starrer Dunki continues to make waves on the silver screen, its resonant narrative and compelling portrayal of the plight of illegal immigrants have garnered significant attention. Today, a special screening of the film is set to take place at none other than Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi, adding a touch of prestige and recognition to Rajkumar Hirani's creation. Dunki, directed by the acclaimed Rajkumar Hirani, has struck a chord with audiences for its heartwarming story, impactful themes, and stellar ensemble cast. The film, presenting the struggles of illegal immigrants and their unwavering love for the nation, has been deemed a must-watch for audiences of all ages. The decision to host a special screening at Rashtrapati Bhavan underscored the film's relevance to contemporary issues and its potential to resonate with influential authorities. The subject of Dunki, delving into the challenges faced by illegal immigrants and the conditions they encounter abroad,
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Film: Wendy Ide’s 10 best of 2023

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From a struggling mother to a monstrous maestro, the year was notable for superb performances by veterans and newcomers Read the Observer critics’ review of 2023 in full 1. Tár Released in the UK in January It’s been a banner year for fans of films about mercurial conductors/composers, with Maestro , Bradley Cooper’s mosaic portrait of Leonard Bernstein, a 2023 highlight. But Todd Field’s creation of the magnificent, monstrous fictional conductor Lydia Tár, inhabited down to the last shred of cruelty and ambition by the remarkable Cate Blanchett, is exceptional: a savage, slippery account of rampant narcissism brought down to earth. 2. How to Have Sex November A wealth of outstanding British first features has included Rye Lane (directed by Raine Allen-Miller), Scrapper (Charlotte Regan) and Earth Mama (Savanah Leaf) – and there are more to come in 2024. But Molly Manning Walker’s phenomenal How to Have Sex is the standout, for its visual flair, superb performances and for
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Die Hard and Carry On? Britain’s most-aired films over Christmas revealed

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Analysis of five decades of festive TV schedules shows that only one in eight films were Christmas-related Think of Christmas films and the chances are your mind is drawn towards snowmen, mistletoe and Jimmy Stewart. But analysis of five decades of Christmas TV schedules in the UK reveal that the most-aired films feature a magic car, a straw man and Kenneth Williams. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/uokmyZs via IFTTT
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Koffee With Karan 8: Saif Ali Khan to feature on Karan Johar’s show with mother Sharmila Tagore

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Koffee with Karan this week promises to override its reputation of pure fun. The guests on Thursday are the precious mother-son pair of Sharmila Tagore and Saif Ali Khan. Saif was never too keen on doing ‘together’ interviews with his illustrious mother. But who can say no to Karan?! He is not only very close to Saif’s wife Kareena but also to Sharmila Tagore. In fact, the role that Shabana Azmi eventually played in Karan Johar’s effervescent Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani was originally offered to Sharmilaji. Getting her to come on the show was far more difficult than getting Saif. For the first time, Saif will be seen sharing his thoughts on his iconic mother, on what it means to be born to two of the biggest celebrities of the country. Also Read: Koffee With Karan 8: Five moments which prove that Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are the ‘IT’ couple from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/2j
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Boney Kapoor along with daughters Janhvi and Khushi rake in Rs. 12 crore from sale of four luxe flats: Report

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In a strategic move, film producer Boney Kapoor, along with his daughters Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor, has made headlines by selling four of their upscale apartments in Mumbai's coveted Andheri suburbs. The prime real estate, situated in the posh Lokhandwala Complex of Andheri, fetched the Kapoor trio an impressive total of Rs 12 crore. The first set of transactions, involving two flats on the first floor of a building in Lokhandwala Complex, were sealed for Rs 6.02 crore. The deal, registered on November 2, 2023, spans a collective area of 1870 sq ft and includes an open car parking space. The fortunate buyers, Siddharth Narayan and Anju Narayan, secured their new residences as part of this lucrative agreement. This lucrative move comes after their noteworthy purchase of a duplex apartment in Bandra for a staggering Rs 65 crore in 2022. Meanwhile, on the work front, Janhvi Kapoor will be seen in some of the biggest films, which include Mr. & Mrs. Mahi and the much-await
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Poor Things, Anyone But You, Wish: the biggest films coming to Australia on Boxing Day

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Misbehaving mallards, chiselled leading men and Disney in decline … here’s our guide to what’s about to hit a screen near you Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email In all my years as a loyal Boxing Day cinema-goer, this particular crop of films might be the strangest. Several films here feel beamed in from an alternate universe; others are decidedly creations of our own ghastly world. There are mawkish dramas, aeriform travelogues, and at least two entries which live and die on the power of their stars’ abs. In other words: fitting diversions. Enjoy! Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/9IBg1Er via IFTTT
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Akshay Kumar to mentor Ananya Panday in The Untold Story Of C Sankaran Nair

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Our A-list superstars could well be setting a new trend in gender dynamics, if they so wished. It was Shah Rukh Khan whom we first saw mentoring, rather than romancing, Alia Bhatt in Gauri Shinde’s Dear Zindagi. Now seven years later, Akshay Kumar and Ananya Panday share a mentor-pupil relationship in Karan Johar’s The Untold Story Of C Sankaran Nair. The biopic, directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, features Akshay Kumar in the titular role. Nair famously took on the British empire in a case against the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Said a source close to the project, “Akshay Kumar and Ananya Panday play lawyers. Akshay plays a senior and highly respected lawyer while Ananya is just starting out and looks up to Akshay for guidance. There is no romantic interest between the two.” Akshay was last seen in Tinu Suresh Desai’s Mission Raniganj: The Great Bharat Rescue, which released in October. The film was based on the herculean efforts of Jaswant Singh Gill who saved a large number of miners t
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Saubhagyavati Bhava: Niyam Aur Shartein Laagu to go off air; Karanvir Bohra CONFIRMS!

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The sequel of the 2011 series Saubhagyavati Bhava titled Saubhagyavati Bhava: Niyam Aur Shartein Laagu, premiered in September this year. However, it seems the sequel did not manage to create the same essence again as the show will, reportedly go off-air soon. If a report by Times of India is something to go by then, Amandeep Sidhu, Dheeraj Dhoopar and Karanvir Bohra’s show will go off air to make way for the new launches. A source close to the show told the portal, "Today the cast is shooting for its last sequence and wrapping up." Having said that it is worth mentioning here that recently Rohit Roy has joined the cast and the audience loved his track. In fact, Karanvir Bohra has also confirmed the news in his latest Instagram post. In the video post, Karanvir can be seen meeting and extending war hugs to teh cast and crew of  Saubhagyavati Bhava: Niyam Aur Shartein Laagu. In the caption, Bohra wrote, “Made such a beautiful family on the sets of #saubhagyavatibhava will mi
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REVEALED: Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire’s sequel to be called Salaar Part 2: Shauryanga Parvam

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The much-awaited film Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire was finally released today in cinemas across the world after making a lot of noise not just over its content and star cast but also issues related to show sharing. Starring Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Shruti Haasan, the action entertainer is directed by Prashanth Neel and Hombale Films of KGF fame. As a result, the hype was tremendous resulting in a huge start down South and a decent start in the Hindi-speaking markets. As the name suggests, Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire was the first part with a sequel promised by the makers even before its release. As expected, it has come to light that the first part ends by mentioning the name of the sequel. The next installment will be called Salaar Part 2: Shauryanga Parvam. Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire is set in a city named Khansaar populated by dangerous anti-social elements and is also a story of friendship. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, producer Vijay Kiragandur of Homba
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Best films of 2023 in the UK: No 1 – Past Lives

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Celine Song’s quietly bewitching drama told a complex story of shifting identity and love with beguilingly simple means • More on the best films of 2023 • More on the best culture of 2023 Slowly and quietly this year, the film Past Lives from Korean-Canadian dramatist and director Celine Song, has been working its discreet magic. Pretty much every new audience member has been turned into a convert, recommending it to a handful more who joined this film’s growing congregation of fans that can hardly describe the spell it has cast over our hearts. This is partly a deeply romantic and sad movie about lost love and missed chances. It’s also a kind of reverie about alternative existences, and what-if life paths. And this is a more urgent question for first- and second-generation immigrant communities in the US. They may well, as they grow into their 30s and 40s, consider the question: what if I had stayed behind? Who even am I? Greta Lee plays Nora, an elegant young Korean-born woman w
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Emmanuel Macron says Gérard Depardieu is target of ‘manhunt’

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French president says he is ‘great admirer’ of Depardieu and that actor ‘makes France proud’ French President Emmanuel Macron has said film icon Gérard Depardieu, accused of rape, has become the target of a “manhunt”, as the actor faces fresh scrutiny over sexist comments. “You will never see me participate in a manhunt,” Macron told the France 5 broadcaster when asked about possibly stripping the actor of a state award. “I hate that kind of thing,” he said, adding that “you don’t strip someone of a Legion of Honour based on a report”. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/ChI4BLx via IFTTT
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‘Hypnotically terrible’: readers on 15 so-bad-they’re-brilliant Christmas movies

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Whether you want to watch the story of a killer shark, a royal romance or a long-eared donkey, these films have got you covered The first film in the A Christmas Prince series features sledding, festive markets and a coronation. Thankfully, this follow-up provides the opportunity to dive into the political economy of Aldovia, which is mysteriously haemorrhaging money – a problem which must be solved by the royal family. In my favourite scene, a frustrated protester holds a placard with the simple message “WHY?!”, which sums up my feelings on settling down to watch this film every year since its release in 2018. And yet, I do. It’s painfully low budget and the dialogue is clunky – but it never fails to make me laugh. Rebecca, London Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/KOFXjV7 via IFTTT
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Gérard Depardieu accused of rape by Spanish journalist and author

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Ruth Baza, 51, said previous allegations against Depardieu provoked ‘flashes’ of memory of alleged 30-year-old assault A Spanish journalist and author has filed a criminal complaint in Spain against Gérard Depardieu , claiming that the film star raped her nearly 30 years ago in Paris. Ruth Baza, 51, told AFP she filed the complaint with Spanish police on Thursday, saying the alleged rape happened when she interviewed the actor in Paris on 12 October 1995, for the magazine Cinemania. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/mdcPEnw via IFTTT
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BOLLYWOOD HUNGAMA IMPACT: Salaar set for showcasing in single screens owned by PVR Inox; Renegotiations started

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Bollywood Hungama created a stir in the Indian Film Fraternity on Wednesday evening with its fearless reporting on the Dunki vs Salaar clash. Following our reports, the entire Indian Film Fraternity started to pick up the call on each other to discuss the grave problem of showcasing for Salaar and Dunk in the North Indian Market. While the industry discussed the issues at length, there has been a major relief for Hombale Films and Anil Thadani. A top insider informs that PVR Inox is reconsidering their decision of allotting 100 percent of shows to Dunki at all the single screens owned and managed by them. A trade source informed Bollywood Hungama, "PVR Inox realized their error of judgment and are now looking to rectify their error without hurting any stakeholder. It's a publicly listed company and they don't wish to indulge in any unfair trade practice. Salaar will get what it deserves at the single screens and all the showcasing at PVR Inox through the weekend will be dy
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Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput buy new Mercedes Maybach worth whopping Rs. 3.5 crores, see photo

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Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor and his wife Mira Rajput have purchased a brand new Mercedes Maybach GLS 600 which is worth Rs. 3.5 crores. They were seen in a photo on the official page of Mercedes Maybach India where they received their car keys. The caption read, “The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 joins @shahidkapoor's garage, not just as a magnificent addition, but as a reflection of his evolving luxury story. Where the S580 whispered elegance, the GLS 600 roars opulence. We take immense pride that Shahid chose Auto Hangar for this prestigious addition, a testament to our commitment to delivering excellence in every drive. Here's to the fusion of power, prestige, and Auto Hangar's legacy of luxury.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by ???????????????????????????? ???????? ???????????????????? (@mercedesmaybachinindia) The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 is a luxurious SUV. Powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, it boasts an impressive 550 horsepower and
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Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Bhushan Kumar officially announce Animal sequel titled Animal Park

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Even with the polarizing reactions to Ranbir Kapoor starrer Animal, it continues to be a favourite in cinemas and has become a global box office success. Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal is set to become a franchise. While the film’s sequel Animal Park was teased in the post-credits of the film, Vanga and producer Bhushan Kumar of T-Series have announced the sequel which is now titled Animal Park. The post on Tuesday read, “It’s a partnership built on trust, fueled by creative freedom, and fortified by an unbreakable bond. Producer Bhushan Kumar and Director #SandeepReddyVanga unveil the next cinematic wonders—Prabhas’ Spirit, Animal Park, and an Allu Arjun saga—the chapters that follow the monumental success of Kabir Singh and #Animal.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by T-Series (@tseries.official) Talking about the partnership with Kumar, Vanga said, “The kind of freedom he gives in terms of my creativity and the liberty to choose any song makes me feel at ho
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Gérard Depardieu accused of rape by Spanish journalist and author

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Ruth Baza, 51, said previous allegations against Depardieu provoked ‘flashes’ of memory of alleged 30-year-old assault A Spanish journalist and author has filed a criminal complaint in Spain against Gérard Depardieu , claiming that the film star raped her nearly 30 years ago in Paris. Ruth Baza, 51, told AFP she filed the complaint with Spanish police on Thursday, saying the alleged rape happened when she interviewed the actor in Paris on 12 October 1995, for the magazine Cinemania. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/mdcPEnw via IFTTT
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‘It felt like a Greek tragedy’: the shocking truth behind wrestling drama The Iron Claw

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A new film tells the story of the Von Erich family, who gained fame in the 80s in a series of highs and devastating lows, with only one of six brothers surviving One drowned when he was a boy. Another was found dead in a hotel room. A third committed suicide. A fourth died from an overdose. A fifth shot himself in the head. Of six brothers, only one survived to confront the family “curse”. The Von Erichs were stars of professional wrestling in the early 1980s, entering the lore of Dallas, Texas, alongside the assassination of John F Kennedy , the Dallas Cowboys football team and fictional oil baron JR Ewing. Their story is told in a new film, The Iron Claw , starring Zac Efron and written and directed by Sean Durkin, who describes it as part family drama, part gothic horror and part sports movie. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/gzcLRyd via IFTTT
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James McCaffrey, voice of Max Payne and Alan Wake games, dies at 65

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The actor, who also starred in film and television for decades, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer James McCaffrey, the actor who provided the voice of the titular character of the Max Payne video games, has died aged 65. The actor died on Sunday at his home in Larchmont, New York, having been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer, his wife, the actor Rochelle Boström confirmed. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/JtNqPKC via IFTTT
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Veteran actress Tanuja recovers; is expected to be discharged soon

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Earlier this week, as news reports were abuzz with details of yesteryear actress Tanuja being hospitalized These reports suggested that she was taken to a suburban hospital in Mumbai due to age-related ailments. Now, the latest update is that the star is currently recouping well. And if all is well, she will also be discharged soon. For the unversed, Tanuja is also the mother of Bollywood star Kajol and actress Tanisha Mukerji. News reports suggested that Tanuja was admitted in the ICU aka Intensive Care Unit after she complained a few ailments. She was undergoing treatment for the same, and sources close to the hospital have confirmed that she is responding well and should even be returning home soon. In fact, a source was quoted telling ETimes, "She is much better and will be discharged in a day or two.” While fans were concerned about her health after reports of her being hospitalized started doing the rounds, the sources did assert that it wasn’t something to worry about. Be
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Best films of 2023 in the UK: No 4 – 20 Days in Mariupol

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Filmed as Russia invaded Ukraine’s port city, Mstyslav Chernov’s documentary is gruelling, compelling and vital More on the best films of 2023 More on the best culture of 2023 Mstyslav Chernov’s horrifying eyewitness documentary 20 Days in Mariupol is about Vladimir Putin’s brutal siege of the Ukrainian port city, from February to May 2022, resulting in more than 20,000 deaths. It is effectively the director’s cut: the gruelling unexpurgated text of this Associated Press journalist’s original video reports from within the city for western news outlets. They were, even in their packaged version, gruellingly tough – and Chernov’s images of mass graves did a very great deal, even in edited form, to galvanise western opinion and to subdue dissenting thoughts that supporting Zelenskiy wasn’t worth it and that Nato had provoked the Russians. But the full material is wrenching: this film is really a broadcast from hell on earth. Chernov shows in unflinching detail the shattered bodies
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Neha Dhupia to make her international film debut in Egyptian filmmaker Ali El Arabi’s Blue 52: "It's a transformative experience"

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Actor Neha Dhupia is set to captivate global audiences with her debut international film, Blue 52, directed by renowned Egyptian filmmaker Ali El Arabi. Celebrated for his award-winning documentary feature Captains of Za’atari, Ali brings his directorial prowess to the fore in Blue 52. Having garnered acclaim at festivals such as Hot Docs and El Gouna, El Arabi is set to weave his magic once again, this time in the realm of fiction. Blue 52 unfolds against the stunning backdrops of Kochi, India, and Qatar. Neha Dhupia steps into a new dimension with her lead role in Blue 52. The film promises a never-before-seen avatar of the actress, as she delves into a character infused with high-emotion drama. The film is the story of Ashish, who at the age of 9 is isolated by his father when he loses his oldest son and using this fear he isolates Ashish on an island by the backwaters of Kochi, India. Growing up, Ashish becomes a boy trapped in a man's body by the age of 22, with little knowle
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Veteran actress Tanuja, mother of Kajol, admitted to hospital: Reports

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Veteran actress Tanuja, mother of actresses Kajol and Tanisha Mukerji, has been admitted to the hospital due to age-related issues. The 80-year-old actress was admitted to ICU at a Juhu hospital in Mumbai. According to a report in PTI, a source revealed, “She is under observation. She is doing well. There's nothing to worry about.” Tanuja, a seasoned actress in Bollywood, embarked on her acting journey in the 1960s. Renowned for her naturalistic performances, Tanuja effortlessly transitioned between lead and character roles. Tanuja made her acting debut with the Bengali film Balika Badhu in 1967. She made her Hindi film debut in the same year with Chhabili. Her notable works include Haathi Mere Saathi, Anubhav, Mere Jeevan Saathi and Jewel Thief. She won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for her role in Paisa Ya Pyar (1969). The recipient of prestigious awards, including the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award, Tanuja's cinematic legacy extends beyond her family'
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‘Cosmetic surgery? Just wear a hat!’ US sitcom legends Jane Curtin and Harriet Sansom Harris on AI, ageing and aliens

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They are veterans of everything from Frasier to 3rd Rock from the Sun. As the duo make the leap into sci-fi with alien caper Jules, they reveal the secrets to a long career – and make a plea for smarter, quieter movies Jane Curtin and Harriet Sansom Harris are best known in the UK for their roles in big 1990s sitcoms. Curtin was Mary Albright, sceptical professor and the object of John Lithgow’s affections in 3rd Rock from the Sun. Harris played Bebe Glazer, Frasier’s purringly machiavellian agent. In the US, both are comedy veterans. Curtin, now 76, began in the first seasons of Saturday Night Live, then won back-to-back Emmys for divorcee double act Kate & Allie. Harris, 68, has had stints on Desperate Housewives and Hacks, but spent most of her career on stage – she trained at Julliard with Kelsey Grammer, Christopher Reeves and Robin Williams and has been a Broadway fixture for 30 years, winning a Tony in 2002 for Throughly Modern Millie. Continue reading... from Film | Th
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Barbie director Greta Gerwig says she wasn’t allowed Barbie dolls as a child

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Film’s co-writer and director says on Radio 4 that her mother initially stopped her from having a Barbie doll Barbie is on course to be the biggest movie of 2023 and could dominate the awards season, but its director, Greta Gerwig, has admitted her childhood memories of the doll were not as perfectly pink and positive as might be imagined. Her mother initially stopped Gerwig from having a Barbie doll, concerned that it reinforced female stereotypes. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/Yx1wGvD via IFTTT
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Dunki Fever: Shah Rukh Khan’s Chhattisgarh fan club books an entire auditorium for the 1st day 1st show on December 21

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With four days left until the grand release of the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Dunki on December 21, 2023, the excitement and buzz amongst the fans and the audiences is growing with each moment. The fans and the audiences are waiting to witness the combination of SRK and Rajkumar Hirani on screen for the first time. Several fan clubs across the nation and the audiences around the globe have begun the preparations to watch the Shah Rukh Khan-fronted film on Day 1 on the first show. Amongst the massive fan clubs of SRK, the one in Chhattisgarh named Team Shah Rukh Khan is in full force to make the Dunki release day a festival and has begun preparing for the film in advance. The fan club has booked an entire auditorium to watch the film with their entire fan club on Day 1, and they shared a glimpse of the advance booking on social media. Following the ticket booking, the fans cut the cake at the cinema venue and celebrated the film’s release with the audience. The video shared by the fan clu
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Shah Rukh Khan fan group to hold a special show for Dunki at 5:55 AM at Gaiety Cinema

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Rajkumar Hirani's much-anticipated film, Dunki, starring Shah Rukh Khan and a brilliant ensemble cast is nearing its release. Following the intriguing Dunki Drop 4: The Trailer, viewers are eagerly anticipating the film that promises an array of emotions. This fervour is evident in the bookings for Dunki, which have set records by surpassing Rs 2 crores in gross for the opening day in India. And now after the first show Of Jawan and Pathaan, Dunki gets its first ever 5:55 AM show. The film is set to release worldwide on 21 December 2023, and SRK Universe has organized special shows of Dunki on over 1000 screens worldwide, which is a record for any Hindi film star. Shah Rukh Khan’s biggest fan club SRK Universe held the first ever 9 am show for Pathaan at Mumbai’s iconic Gaiety cinema. They followed it with the first ever 6 am show for Jawan at the same iconic cinema. Now with SRK’s latest release Dunki, fans have created a new record with the magical number 5:55 am show at Gaiety
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Aayush Sharma’s luxury car meets with an accident in Mumbai: Report

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Actor Aayush Sharma's luxury car was involved in an accident at Khar Gym Khana, Mumbai. While Aayush himself was not present in the vehicle at the time, the incident has raised concerns about safety on the city streets, particularly people driving under the influence of alcohol. According to a report by Zoom, Aayush's driver was on his way to a fuel station when the collision occurred. A drunk driver in another vehicle unexpectedly rammed into Aayush's car, causing significant damage. Fortunately, Aayush's driver escaped the incident unharmed. The actor has not yet responded to the news of the accident. Speaking of the professional front, Aayush Sharma made his Bollywood debut in 2018 with the romantic drama Loveyatri. He then went on to star alongside Salman Khan in the action thriller Antim: The Final Truth. Aayush currently has the film Ruslaan lined up for release in 2024. Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Aayush Sharma and Aisha Sharma to sizzle in a new music video, filmi
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AbRam Khan gives iconic Shah Rukh Khan pose during Dhirubhai Ambani International School annual day, watch

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Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan's son AbRam’s performance at Dhirubhai Ambani International School's annual day event has become the talk of the town. For the unversed, during his skit, AbRam struck Shah Rukh's signature open-arms pose. The event was held on Friday in Mumbai. The video of the same has gone viral on the internet. AbRam Khan is seen in a Medieval-inspired outfit. When he told his fellow performers, “Give me a hug, I love hugs,” and struck the iconic Shah Rukh pose, the tune of 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Jayenge' played in the background. Having said that, it is worth mentioning here that Shah Rukh along with Gauri and daughter Suhana attended the event, An Instagram user called him “Next Baadshah” while another commented, “AbRam looks exactly like SRK.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bollywood Hungama???? (@realbollywoodhungama) Coming to the professional front, the 57-year-old actor is currently awaiting the release of Dunki. Helmed by
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Team of Sunny Singh starrer Risky Romeo wraps shoot after one and a half months in Kolkata

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Team of actor Sunny Singh’s upcoming neo-noir comic tragedy Risky Romeo wrapped its filming after a marathon shoot of one and a half months in Kolkata, the makers announced on Saturday December 15. The film is written and directed by Abir Sengupta, who had previously directed Kiara Advani starrer Indoo Ki Jawani and produced Radhika Apte starrer Mrs. Undercover. Risky Romeo, also co-starring Kriti Kharbanda, was announced earlier this year Actor Sunny Singh said he feels “extremely fulfilled” wrapping up the shoot and credited Risky Romeo for offering him a character that had never come his way before. Sunny said in a statement, “I usually do not get offered characters like this and only when I started shooting I realised what Abir had seen in me and offered me such a different character. The genre of this film is completely unexplored in our industry and it’s a bold step towards showcasing emotions in a very different way. And the city that Abir has chosen to film Risky Romeo is ad
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“Shreyas Talpade’s heart had stopped for about 10 minutes apparently, they revived him and did an angioplasty,” says his friend Bobby Deol

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Regrettably, this writer had to convey the worrisome news of actor Shreyas Talpade’s heart attack and angioplasty to his close friend Bobby Deol. Bobby’s first reaction was, “Oh my God!” A few minutes later, he sent a voice note saying, “I just spoke to his wife. She was really upset. His heart had stopped for about ten minutes, apparently. Now they’ve revived him and done an angioplasty. So just pray that he will be fine. Thank you, Subhash, for letting me know.” Shreyas is one of the most versatile and underrated actors of Hindi and Marathi cinema. In an earlier interview, Shreyas said to me, “My career has been adventurous. I come from a normal middleclass family with no film connections. I have auditioned to get my best roles. Luckily for me filmmakers like Subhash Ghai, Nagesh Kukunoor and Farah Khan had faith in me.” He admitted that he should not have done some of the films that he did. “I also admit I didn’t do some things that I should have. I didn’t market myself well. I
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‘It will always be less hellish than the reality’: why cinema keeps returning to the Holocaust

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Three new films attempt to address the Holocaust. But can cinema ever hope to adequately confront humanity’s darkest chapter? Cinema has a troubled relationship with the Holocaust. It is repeatedly drawn to the subject, which seems to offer a shortcut to moral gravity, emotional depth and the highest possible stakes – elements every storyteller yearns for – and yet there is so much that can go wrong. For one thing, the very act of depicting the horror of the Nazi murder of 6 million Jews risks minimising it. To pick one crude example, no matter how extreme a diet an actor might undertake, they can never resemble the Muselmänner , the walking skeletons who populated the death camps. Whatever can be shown on screen will always be less hellish than the reality. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/c0qXMi3 via IFTTT
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The Family Plan review – Mark Wahlberg and his abs forced to revive special forces past

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Weirdly forgettable action caper sees the star’s glossy American family dream interrupted by his glossy former life in covert ops Once again demonstrating his stolid competence in playing both straight action or comedy, Mark Wahlberg is the action-comedy lead with amazing abs in this glossy but weirdly forgettable tranche of content; it is directed by the estimable Simon Cellan Jones, known for more heartfelt work including BBC TV’s Our Friends in the North. Used car salesman Dan (Wahlberg) is living the American dream as a family man in the ’burbs with wonderful wife Jessica (played by the excellent but somehow underused Michelle Monaghan) and three kids: two teens and a late-blessing baby, whose existence testifies to Dan and Jessica’s continuing loved-up bliss. But Dan has a secret: he is of course a former special forces warrior in a mercenary crew covertly used by the US government for deniable operations. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/vSTdnxe v
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Shreyas Talpade suffers heart attack after Welcome To The Jungle shoot, undergoes angioplasty: Report

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In a shocking piece of news, actor Shreyas Talpade suffered a heart attack today evening. As per a report in Hindustan Times, the actor was shooting for the multi-starrer Welcome To The Jungle and was fine throughout the shoot. However, the 47-year-old actor started feeling uneasy after he returned home from the shoot and was taken to the Bellevue Hospital. The report also said that he underwent angioplasty after being brought to the hospital. A source told the publication, “He shot through the day, was absolutely fine and joking around with everyone on the set. He even shot sequences that had a bit of action. After finishing the shoot, he went back home and told his wife that he was feeling uneasy. She rushed him to the hospital but he collapsed on the way.” The publication quoted a staff member from the hospital saying, “Shreyas Talpade is admitted. He was brought late in the evening. His health update is awaited.” An official update regarding Shreyas’ health is awaited. Directed
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Best films of 2023 in the UK: No 7 – Saint Omer

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Alice Diop’s award-winning courtroom drama doubles as an unsentimental study in empathy with one of the year’s most mesmerising performances More on the best films of 2023 More on the best culture of 2023 At this year’s Venice film festival, Alice Diop’s unblinking stunner Saint Omer was handed the prize for best debut film – a reward that would have seemed inadequate if it hadn’t shortly afterwards taken the grand prix in the main competition, and inaccurate under any circumstances. Diop’s film is only a debut if you’re happy to disregard documentary as a lesser branch of cinema that somehow doesn’t count; as her first dramatic feature, Saint Omer merely extends the clear-eyed gaze and burning social interest of her non-fiction work into new narrative terrain, with nary a tremor of uncertainty. Films like We showed Diop has form in braiding truth, storytelling and intense human scrutiny; Saint Omer isn’t so very different. The surprise is that Diop’s entry into fiction takes the
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Badshah marks his maiden innings in hospitality sector; invests in three brands Sago Spice Symphony, Seville and Sidera

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While illustrious rapper and hip-hop mogul Badshah is known the world over for his anthemic records and elite collaborations, his inner circle also know him for being an impeccable host and entertainer in his time, which has now translated through a first-of-its-kind world-class multi-brand food and beverage venture. A culinary connoisseur at heart; the 39-year-old rapper, and entrepreneur t is gearing up to mark his maiden innings in the hospitality industry with the launch of three brands- Sago Spice Symphony, Seville and Sidera in partnership with Babita Puri Gupta and Udayveer Gupta. Located in the heart of Chandigarh; the upscale neighbourhood of Sector-26, the aesthetically constructed spanking new venture is inspired by the principles of community, pluralism and identity and aspires to serve as a sumptuous indulgence for the city’s epicureans. A 9,000 sq. ft. expanse is sculpted into three culinary masterpieces- an invitingly earthy indoor dining space presented in the form of
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