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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F review – fish-out-of-water Eddie Murphy chases past glories

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Murphy’s maverick cop – and his theme music – are back to fight corruption, but four decades on there’s little energy to enliven their formulaic reunion Eddie Murphy isn’t finished yet – as he proved with his barnstormer of a performance as Blaxploitation pioneer Rudy Ray Moore in Dolemite Is My Name . But there’s something a bit tired and formulaic about this further go-around for his iconic Detroit cop Axel Foley from the Beverly Hills Cop action-comedy franchise which 40 years ago made Murphy an explosive Hollywood star – and whose catchy Axel F theme became an 80s anthem, duly revived here. He’s back for the fourth film, yet again leaving his Detroit turf to be a scruffy fish-out-of-water in the hilariously chi-chi world of Beverly Hills, yet again wryly noticing from the wheel of his car, on the way in, a montage of all the crazy California stuff, including a car registration plate reading: PRE-NUP. Axel’s grownup lawyer daughter Jane (Taylour Paige) is in Beverly Hills, menace
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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F review – fish-out-of-water Eddie Murphy chases past glories

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Murphy’s maverick cop – and his theme music – are back to fight corruption, but four decades on there’s little energy to enliven their formulaic reunion Eddie Murphy isn’t finished yet – as he proved with his barnstormer of a performance as Blaxploitation pioneer Rudy Ray Moore in Dolemite Is My Name . But there’s something a bit tired and formulaic about this further go-around for his iconic Detroit cop Axel Foley from the Beverly Hills Cop action-comedy franchise which 40 years ago made Murphy an explosive Hollywood star – and whose catchy Axel F theme became an 80s anthem, duly revived here. He’s back for the fourth film, yet again leaving his Detroit turf to be a scruffy fish-out-of-water in the hilariously chi-chi world of Beverly Hills, yet again wryly noticing from the wheel of his car, on the way in, a montage of all the crazy California stuff, including a car registration plate reading: PRE-NUP. Axel’s grownup lawyer daughter Jane (Taylour Paige) is in Beverly Hills, menace
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Fawad Khan signs Bollywood film after 8 years; to star with Vaani Kapoor in new film with London set as shoot location: Report

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For nearly eight years, Indian cinephiles have yearned for Fawad Khan's return to the Hindi silver screen. The Pakistani heartthrob, known for his captivating charm and impressive acting chops, left a void in Bollywood after his last appearance in 2016 in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. But fret no more, because according to Filmfare, Fawad Khan is poised for a highly anticipated comeback! The publication has revealed that Fawad Khan is reportedly set to star alongside Vaani Kapoor in a new film, marking his much-awaited return to Bollywood. The report says that sources have confirmed that the film is gearing up for production soon, with London serving as the initial shooting location. While pre-production is locked in, the makers are keeping a tight lid on the rest of the project. This secrecy strategy suggests the producers are aware they have a casting coup on their hands and want to maximize the impact of the announcement. Fawad Khan's absence from Bollywood films stemmed from politi
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What Remains review – sky squid confounds Stellan Skarsgård in true-life Scandi noir

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Skarsgård and his son Gustaf sparkle in Ran Huang’s rarefied film, but can’t rescue this weirdly hallucinatory murder mystery from falling flat This intense psychological drama has a squid in the sky problem. Specifically it’s that, by its halfway point, Ran Huang’s rarefied Scandinavian crime feature has fully established a predilection for spooky visual motifs, including eerie establishing shots and nocturnal scenes so murky it’s hard to know what’s going on (although the keening, discordant musical soundtrack suggests it’s probably something bad). And then seemingly out of nowhere, after a particularly emotional moment, there’s a cut to a forest treeline where some kind of cephalopod is floating in the sky, tentacles waving like one of those plastic “ sky dancers ” often seen in American car dealerships’ parking lots. Is it supposed to be a hallucination of the main character, Mats Lake (Gustaf Skarsgård), a troubled psychiatric patient who has recently confessed to a string of mur
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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F review – fish-out-of-water Eddie Murphy chases past glories

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Murphy’s maverick cop – and his theme music – are back to fight corruption, but four decades on there’s little energy to enliven their formulaic reunion Eddie Murphy isn’t finished yet – as he proved with his barnstormer of a performance as Blaxploitation pioneer Rudy Ray Moore in Dolemite Is My Name . But there’s something a bit tired and formulaic about this further go-around for his iconic Detroit cop Axel Foley from the Beverly Hills Cop action-comedy franchise which 40 years ago made Murphy an explosive Hollywood star – and whose catchy Axel F theme became an 80s anthem, duly revived here. He’s back for the fourth film, yet again leaving his Detroit turf to be a scruffy fish-out-of-water in the hilariously chi-chi world of Beverly Hills, yet again wryly noticing from the wheel of his car, on the way in, a montage of all the crazy California stuff, including a car registration plate reading: PRE-NUP. Axel’s grownup lawyer daughter Jane (Taylour Paige) is in Beverly Hills, menace
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The Mother of All Lies review – pursuing the truth of Morocco’s brutal dictatorship years

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Asmae El Moudir employs a delicate mix of handmade replicas and oral testimony to brilliantly evoke personal and collective trauma Between those who refuse to remember and those who struggle to forget, a tumultuous clash of minds occupies the centre of Asmae El Moudir’s inventive documentary, a prize-winner at last year’s Cannes film festival. Through a constellation of clay figurines and dollhouse-style miniature sets, most of which were constructed by El Moudir’s father, the director recreates her oppressive childhood in the Sebata district of Casablanca. Under the watchful eyes of her domineering grandmother Zahra, all personal photos are banished from the house, save for a picture of King Hassan II. The delicate mix of handmade replicas and oral testimony brilliantly evokes the personal and collective trauma that stem from Morocco’s “Years of Lead” – a period of state brutality under Hassan II’s dictatorial rule. Lingering on the nimble fingers of El Moudir’s father as he puts t
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Juhi Chawla reveals Shah Rukh Khan borrowed iconic “K-K-K-Kiran” dialogue from Yash Chopra in Darr

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Juhi Chawla, known for her frequent collaborations with Shah Rukh Khan, recently shed light on the intriguing backstory behind his now-iconic stammering dialogue, "K-K-K-Kiran," from their 1993 film Darr. Observant Shah Rukh Khan Borrows From Yash Chopra During an appearance at the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Chawla revealed, "I hadn't noticed it, but Shah Rukh was observant. Yash ji [Chopra, the film's director] used to stammer a little, and Shah Rukh told me he picked up that mannerism from him." She further elaborated, "He said, 'I am going to use it in the film,' and that's how it started. Thank God for that!" Released in 1993 under the Yash Raj Films banner, Darr features SRK as Rahul Mehra, a dangerous stalker obsessed with Kiran (played by Chawla). Kiran is married to Sunny Deol's character, making his portrayal of the anti-hero. When Shah Rukh Khan Narrated Story Behind Stammer   Interestingly, in the Netfl
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Kill to get Hollywood remake: John Wick producers partner with Lionsgate to develop Nagesh Bhatt directorial (Details Inside!)

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Lionsgate and 87Eleven Entertainment, the production company behind the popular John Wick franchise, are teaming up to develop an English-language remake of the upcoming Indian action film Kill. Original Kill Hits Theaters This Week The Hindi-language original, directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, is slated for release on July 4th in the US. The film, which has already garnered international attention with screenings at the Toronto International Film Festival (Midnight Madness) and Tribeca Film Festival, follows star-crossed lovers Amrit (Lakshya) and Tulika (Tanya Maniktala) whose relationship is threatened by an arranged marriage. Amrit, determined to win back Tulika, embarks on a daring rescue mission with his friend Viresh. High Praise for the Original Film Kill has impressed action movie veterans, with Chad Stahelski (producer for 87Eleven Entertainment) calling it "one of the most vivid, wild, and creative action movies I’ve seen recently." He praised director Nikhil Nagesh
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