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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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Sick of Myself review – like-chasing narcissist is focus of online fame horror-satire

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A strong lead performance can’t save this unsubtle Norwegian film about a woman who goes too far in chasing social media clout Kristoffer Borgli’s body-horror satire has had some enthusiastic reviews since it premiered at Cannes last year; I found the Norwegian film unsubtle and unrewarding, exhaustingly implausible on a basic realist level, and containing a jarring obviousness which makes its supposed commentary on society and celebrity all but valueless. It does, however, have a strong lead performance from Kristine Kujath Thorp, who plays Signe, a young woman in Oslo who is in an uneasy relationship with Thomas (Eirik Sæther), an insufferably conceited conceptual artist creating sculptures from stolen office furniture. In her peevish and snippy way, Signe is toxically jealous of Thomas’s status and prestige; she resents her own subordinate position in their friend group as his girlfriend and her humiliatingly lowly job as a coffee shop barista. There is a weird echo here of Joachi
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Sharvari Wagh does back flips as her intense training begins for YRF’s spy universe? watch video

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Bollywood actress Sharvari Wagh, who was last seen in Bunty Aur Babli 2, is all set to enter the spy universe of Yash Raj Films. If reports are anything to go by, the actress is the latest star to join the action world. For the same, she has begun her training. On her Instagram, Sharvari Wagh posted a video of herself training in backflips with her train. The actress wrote, “Getting closer, one flip at a time!” A day prior, several reports stated that the actress is also part of the prestigious YRF spy universe. ANI quoted a source saying, “Sharvari has been groomed for years within the well-oiled YRF system that has consistently produced superstars. Adi (Aditya Chopra) believes in Sharvari’s talent and the industry too feels she is an artiste to watch out for. She is a fantastic actor and is extremely gorgeous. Basically, she has all that it takes to be the next female superstar of the country.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Sharvari ???? (@sharvari) “Adi feel
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Swallowed review – greasy gay body-horror offers plenty of icky moments

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There’s potential here for an exploration of queer power dynamics, but the film-makers have focused instead on gruesomeness For reasons too complex to delve into here, horror as a genre has proved an adaptable vehicle for marginalised groups to explore the tensions between mainstream society and its discontents. So there has been a wave of female-centric horror films made by women, a renaissance in horror focusing on race thanks to Jordan Peele and others, and all kinds of scary films addressing ethnic identity by directors far and wide. Swallowed, a very low-budget sci-fi/body horror with an out-and-proud gay angle, may prompt viewers to wonder why there aren’t more queer-themed horror flicks . The Hunger (1983) and Ginger Snaps (2000) spring to mind, but it seems as if the pickings are distinctly slimmer than in other areas. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/iBhN0nH via IFTTT
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Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan: Names of the writers of the Salman Khan-starrer REVEALED and they have a Bachchhan Paandey connection

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The much-awaited trailer of Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan was unveiled last Monday, on April 17. A lot was spoken about it and Salman Khan’s antics at the trailer launch. Bollywood Hungama, at that time, reported on how the trailer was one of its kind as it shockingly didn’t mention the names of the writers of the film. A week later, we finally got an idea about who are the ones who wrote Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. As per the details submitted by the makers to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the story of Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan is by Sparsh Khetarpal. As for the screenplay, it is written by Tasha Bhambra. Interestingly, both have been associated with director Farhad Samji and have written several films with him, including his last directorial, the Akshay Kumar-starrer Bachchhan Paandey (2022). According to IMDb, Sparsh Khetarpal worked as a script supervisor on Sunny Deol-Bobby Deol starrer Poster Boys (2017) and the Kangana Ranaut-starrer Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhan
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Actress and casting director Aarti Mittal gets arrested for running a prostitution racket

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Recent reports suggest that Aarti Harishchandra Mittal, who was seen in shows like Apnapan, has been accused of running a prostitution racket after the Mumbai police caught her red-handed in an operation. According to these reports, the police officials confronted her by posing as customers and has registered a case against her after gathering evidence by recording the events that unfolded. Two more models were caught in the racket, who is reportedly said to have been coaxed by Aarti Mittal in the name of money, and they have been sent to the rehab centre. As per reports in Mid-day, the investigation was conducted by the Social Services Branch. An Inspector named Manoj Sutar was informed about the prostitution racket and he decided to pose as a customer in front of Aarti Mittal. He contacted the 27-year-old actress-casting director in a bid to get ‘two girls for his friends’. Mittal, who lives in Oshiwara, Mumbai, responded to his message by asking them to meet them at hotels in Goreg
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The Locksmith review – Ryan Philippe holds the key to straight-ahead noir thriller

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Philippe’s newly released con faces heavy pressure not to go straight as his family grows ever more estranged and the film runs low on fresh ideas The plot manoeuvres in this léger noir are so boilerplate and predictable that viewers are likely to find themselves expecting much bigger twists than are actually delivered. Surely that nice guy will turn out to be a double-crosser, you assume? Or you might imagine one of the vampy women will turn out to be a triple-crossing femme fatale. But no, it’s all pretty much on the level, which makes the snippets of classic Hollywood crime thrillers such as Touch of Evil, just glimpsed on a TV set, feel seriously undermining, gesturing as they do towards much more sophisticated works of cinema than we have here. Ryan Phillippe stars as Miller, the titular locksmith, who in the opening scene has been forced into doing a heist that goes very wrong and ends up sending him to prison for 10 years. When he gets out, his now-ex-wife Beth (Kate Bosworth)
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Ileana D'Cruz shares exciting pregnancy news on Instagram! See post

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Actress Ileana D’Cruz is pregnant with her first child. The actress made the big announcement today morning on her social media account. Fans congratulated the actress in comments section. On Tuesday, Ileana D’Cruz took to Instagram and shared two pictures for announcing the big news. She posted images of a baby romper with the words "And so the adventure begins" printed on them following a “mama” pendant. Sharing the pictures, she wrote in caption, “Coming soon. Can’t wait to meet you my little darling.” Can’t wait to meet you my little darling.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Ileana D'Cruz (@ileana_official) The post quickly garnered a lot of attention from Ileana's fans and followers, who flooded the comments section with congratulatory messages and well wishes for the actress. Ileana's mom Samira D'Cruz commented on her post, “Welcome soon to the world my new grand baby can't wait.” Reacting to the post, a fan commented, “Omg co
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The director who dared to tell uncomfortable truths: Lindsay Anderson at 100

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With films such as O Lucky Man! and Britannia Hospital, the British auteur portrayed his country as a bleak dystopia in decline – what would he make of today’s Britain? ‘No film can be too personal,” declared Lindsay Anderson in the Free Cinema manifesto of 1956. A decade later he lived up to this slogan when he shot his elegy to youth rebellion If…. at his old school, Cheltenham College. Winning the Palme d’Or at the 1969 Cannes film festival, it was the first in a loose trilogy of films that held up a mirror to a contemporary Britain that Anderson considered to be in a state of moral decline. O Lucky Man! followed in 1973. Malcolm McDowell, who had played the chief rebel in If…., returned as a modern-day Candide who discovers that 1970s society offers very little grounds for his natural optimism. A brilliant score from Alan Price underpins the film’s bleak viewpoint. In the words of the title song: “If you have a friend on whom you think you can rely, you are a lucky man!” Perhaps
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Vidya Balan announced as new ambassador for ethnic fashion brand Shobitam

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Shobitam, an ethnic wear brand that focuses on celebrating the elegance and legacy of Indian handlooms globally, today announced the association of renowned actor Vidya Balan as a brand ambassador. As one of India’s most credible voices, Vidya has always supported the traditional art of handlooms, encouraging local artisans from across the nation. Vidya is universally credited for bringing the saree back to the red carpet, making it cool and relevant for a new generation. She has made an immense contribution to social initiatives that cater to the empowerment and livelihood of traditional handloom weavers. Sharing thoughts on this partnership, Vidya Balan said “I have been forever in awe of the rich tradition of Indian handlooms, and I am glad to associate with a brand that shares the same passion. Shobitam is a leading ethnic fashion brand and I love the beautiful sarees and ethnic wear that they offer to customers. As a brand ambassador, I am pleased to support the vision of Shobita
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Anil Kapoor, Divya Khosla, Harshvardhan Rane shoot secret project in London

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The pretty Divya Khosla has been busy posting picture on social media from London. But nobody knows what she is in London for. Now it can be told. Divya is shooting an intense love drama in London. Says a source, “It is about the two men in a woman’s life. Anil Kapoor and Harshvardhan Rane play the two men in Divya’s character’s life. The director is Abhinay Deo.” The film is being shot one start-to-finish stretch in London. It is produced by T-Series. Abhinay, for the clueless, is the son of veteran actors Ramesh and Seema Deo. He earlier directed Aamir Khan’s most explicit film Delhi Belly and Irrfan Khan’s black comedy Blackmail. Also Read: Anil Kapoor remembers Satish Kaushik, Sridevi as Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja completes 30 years: ‘I believe every project is a learning experience and a cherished one’ from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/OCvsV1q via IFTTT
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