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The 40th edition of the independent film festival saw some multimillion-dollar deals but also had attendees question if there was a drop in quality The high bar raised by last year’s Sundance film festival had caused many to feel a little underwhelmed by this year’s edition, a commonly tweeted and spoken concern over just whether this year could truly boast a major breakout movie. Twelve months prior, the workplace thriller Fair Play, erotic drama Passages, nifty horror Talk to Me, romcom Rye Lane, timely documentary 20 Days in Mariupol, mother-son music tale Flora and Son and decade-spanning romance Past Lives caused waves that continued for the next year, an unusually robust lineup, fittingly given that it was Sundance’s big in-person comeback. It was a slightly more muted affair over in Utah this year, some attributing a weaker lineup to 2023’s dual strikes, which prevented many productions from going ahead, but there were still enough gems amid the murk and a promising raft of ma

Terry Jon Martin, 76, who is living in hospice care, stole slippers from Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota in 2005 A dying thief who confessed to stealing a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in The Wizard of Oz because he wanted to pull off “one last score” was given no prison time at his sentencing hearing Monday. Terry Jon Martin, 76, stole the slippers in 2005 from the Judy Garland Museum in the late actor’s home town of Grand Rapids, Minnesota. He gave into temptation after an old mob associate told him the shoes had to be adorned with real jewels to justify their $1m insured value, his attorney revealed in a memo to the federal court ahead of his sentencing in Duluth. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/8lG1xRF via IFTTT

There seems no end to what the incomparable Shabana Azmi can do on screen. After sharing screen space with Dharmendra in Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani for the first time—an unconventional pairing that ignited the screen—Shabana will now be seen with Dharmendra’s son Sunny Deol in Raj Kumar Santoshi’s Lahore 1947, although they are not cast as romantic leads. Shabana plays the pivotal part of a Hindu matriarch in Lahore who refuses to let go off her ancestral haveli after it is allotted to a Muslim migrant family from India. Lahore 1947 also stars Preity Zinta as Sunny Deol’s Significant Other. The two were last seen together in the disastrous Bhaiaji Superhit in 2018. Whether Zinta is relocating to Mumbai to resume her career is not known. Also Read: Shabana Azmi remembers her Khandhar co-star Sreela Majumdar; says, “Her performances had great emotional depth” from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hun

Tamannaah Bhatia is set to collaborate with Dharma Productions’ digital wing, Dharmatic Entertainment, for an upcoming start-up dramedy, set for Prime Video India. While the title of the project is kept under wraps, Archit Kumar of Dr. Arora fame will be directing this light-hearted series. As per a report in Peeping Moon, this dramedy will feature two women and the casting for the second lead is underway. The report states, “Currently in pre-production, filming is slated for mid-March or early April, creating anticipation for a nuanced exploration of the highs and lows of the startup journey.” This marks the second project Dharmatic Entertainment following Showtime, starring Emraan Hashmi and Naseeruddin Shah. It is set for a summer 2024 release. For Tamanaah Bhatia, this marks her fourth digital project, following Prime Video’s Jee Karda, Netflix’s Plan A Plan B and Disney+Hotstar’s Aakhiri Sach. On the work front, Tamannaah Bhatia will next star in John Abraham starrer Vedaa, Na

Ankita Lokhande received quite a bit of support from her fans as she returned to television as the contestant of the much-talked about and controversial reality show Bigg Bos 17. While the popular actress was expected to be a winner or runner-up ever since her entry into the house considering her popularity and the impactful drama which revolved her and her husband Vicky Jain in the BB House but the actress shocked everyone by acquiring the fourth spot among the top 5 finalists. After the winner was declared as Munawar Faruqui, Lokhande was seen exiting the premises but ended up getting mobbed. In a video shared by the paparazzo account, Ankita Lokhande was exiting the Bigg Boss house after being locked in there for almost four months almost around midnight on Monday. While she was excited to return home to her family, she was perplexed with a mob surrounding her. Although the actress maintained her peace by asking everyone around her to ‘calm around’, soon she was seen getting upset

Hindi and Marathi film actor Shreyas Talpade faced a health scare on December 14, 2023, succumbing to a cardiac arrest post his Welcome To The Jungle shoot. Swiftly hospitalized, he underwent a critical angioplasty procedure. Now, the actor has made his first public appearance and looks healthy. In a clip shared on a paparazzi page, the actor was seen enacting the dialogue from Pushpa: The Rise. Celebrating his 48th birthday with the media, he said, “Pushpa…Pushpa…Main jhukega nahi saala”. He thanked everyone for praying for his well-being and said, “I wanted to share this day with my fans, with all of you and I wanted to thank everyone for loving me so much, for praying for me, for blessing me. I think I am very fortunate.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) In December, a source told Hindustan Times, “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

Actor and singer Adarsh Gourav, known for his talent in both acting and music, is set to enchant his audience with the release of his latest cover, ‘Ishq Nachaawe Reprise’. Collaborating with the talented singer Rashmeet Kaur, this musical endeavour follows the success of Adarsh’s debut album ‘Kho Gaye’, a heartfelt tribute to the triumph of his film ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’. ‘Ishq Nachaawe Reprise’, composed and written by Adarsh Gourav and Rashmeet Kaur, takes a unique approach by delving into the theme of the dark side of love, showcasing clean vocals in lieu of rap. Adding to the magic, Pranay skilfully played the keys on the song, creating a harmonious blend of voices and instruments. Adarsh Gourav, a trained singer who received classical singing training from a young age, initially shared his musical talents on Instagram. However, it was the viral success of his video for ‘Mujhe Tum Nazar Se’ that inspired him to launch covers with fellow artists. Eager to connect with his fans on

This documentary by Serbian-born director Marta Popivoda is a mildly psychedelic drift into the horror of one woman’s deportation and determined survival Much of this Serbian documentary uses a striking, mildly psychedelic technique: a super-slow dissolve between images that morph near-imperceptibly into the next. Cracks in rendered rural walls appear to shift and Balkan forest vegetation undergoes subtle mutations, as the film’s subject, nonagenarian Sofia Vujanovic, recalls her past in voiceover: one of Tito’s partisans, her wartime activities and subsequent deportation to Auschwitz. It’s as if an ineluctable force – history – is moving through the material world, warping and reshaping it. These tectonics operate on human flesh too: Vujanovic’s Auschwitz tattoo has slipped down her forearm as the years have gone by. Purpose still weighting her words, she recounts her journey into activism: she was attracted to communism by progressive classmates in the countryside; cherrypicked as

After months of fervent speculation and casting rumours, actor Sunny Deol has been confirmed to portray the mighty Hanuman in Nitesh Tiwari's ambitious project Ramayana. This announcement joins Ranbir Kapoor, who will essay Lord Ram, in what promises to be an epic cinematic retelling of the revered Hindu epic. Deol's association with the project has generated considerable excitement. Sources close to the production, as reported by PinkVilla, describe him as "all charged up" to take on this iconic role, calling it a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity." His imposing physical presence and unwavering dedication embody the unwavering loyalty and strength associated with Hanuman, making him a fitting choice for the character. While some online discussions have raised questions about the age gap between Deol and Kapoor, the makers remain undeterred. According to the publication, they view the casting through the lens of the timeless nature of the Ramayana narrative,

Prepare for a cinematic guessing game! Karan Johar, the Bollywood maestro, has dropped tantalising clues on social media, hinting at his next project and inviting fans to crack the code. While not an official announcement, the post has set the internet ablaze with speculation about the film's cast, crew, and even title. The cryptic note throws out three key hints: Southern Superstar: A "superstar from the south who has just delivered a pan India juggernaut" has fans buzzing. Names like Prithviraj Sukumaran, riding high on recent successes, are at the top of the list. Emotional Powerhouse: The mention of a "massively loved actress who continues to awe us with her emotional energy on celluloid" immediately brings to mind Kajol, renowned for her impactful performances. Legacy Debutant: The final clue hints at a "legacy debut actor" working diligently to carve their own path amidst nepotism. Many believe this could be Ibrahim Ali Khan, Saif Ali Khan