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Our Fault review – ultra-glossy Spanish step-sibling melodrama is too bland to be annoying

Third film adapted from the romance novels by Mercedes Ron, originally written in Spanish, feels clunky and cliched This is the third film in a series, after My Fault in 2023 and Your Fault in 2024 , that have been adapted from the Culpable trilogy, romance novels by Mercedes Ron, originally written in Spanish. It’s obviously aimed at a specific market that expects a certain blend of melodrama, softcore sex and lush lifestyle porn, and (more importantly) is invested already in the trilogy’s story. Given those parameters, it probably delivers – although the dialogue, at least judging by the subtitles, is super clunky and cliched. Complete outsiders coming to this cold may be a little baffled by what’s going on, since this concluding instalment makes no effort to fill in any blanks. But even total newbies will get the gist that heroine Noah (Nicole Wallace) still has feelings for her ex Nick (Gabriel Guevara) – who also, somewhat disturbingly, was once her stepbrother, although their ...

‘The old white patriarchy isn’t knocking on my door!’ Sandra Oh on joy, despair – and going viral with a euphoric dance

In her apocalyptic new film, everything’s sorted – but you have to die at the age of 50. The actor talks about tech shocks, doomscrolling and the agent who told her to go back to Canada This summer, Sandra Oh stood behind a lectern at a graduation ceremony in New Hampshire, preparing to give university-leavers words of hope at a time of permacrisis. She rose to the challenge, opening up about her past battles with depression and anxiety, before making a heartfelt case for embracing discomfort and kindness “so we can meet cruelty again and again and not lose our humanity”. This was increasingly important, she explained, when many world leaders “claim power through fear and oppression”. And then came the moment that would go viral. Oh instructed everyone to stand up and do something Cristina Yang, her career-making character on Grey’s Anatomy, used to do when times got tough. “Dance it out!” she exhorted as David Guetta’s Titanium washed over the crowd. “Remember this feeling!” “I was ...

Hamnet wins top award at the Toronto film festival

Chloé Zhao’s Shakespeare drama has picked up the people’s choice award which has come to be a predictor of Oscar success Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of Hamnet has won this year’s people’s choice award at the Toronto film festival. The acclaimed drama, based on Maggie O’Farrell’s award-winning novel, stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal and tells a fictionalised account of William Shakespeare and wife Agnes as they grieve for their young son. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/vTQLMAp via IFTTT

5-Day Extended Weekend & Festive Fervour: Kartik Aaryan–Ananya Panday’s Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri hits the most LUCRATIVE box office window of the year

Kartik Aaryan had a smashing 2024, thanks to the blockbuster success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. It seemed like he might not have a release in 2025 after his untitled musical with Anurag Basu was postponed from Diwali this year to the first half of 2026. A few hours ago, however, Dharma Productions announced that Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, co-starring Ananya Panday, will arrive on the last day of the year, December 31, 2025. Over the years, the Christmas and pre-Christmas period has proved to be huge at the box office. But New Year’s Eve can also bring in a lot of moolah, especially if it falls on the correct day of the week. And Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri’s makers might have hit a jackpot by releasing their film on this coveted date. This year, December 31 falls on a Wednesday. As it's common knowledge, there’s no holiday on the year’s last day, but after 3:00 or 4:00 pm, work gets wrapped up and people get into a celebratory mode. As a result, cinemas across the co...

Sajid Nadiadwala, Vishal Bhardwaj team up for O’ Romeo starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri, set to release on February 14, 2026

Producer Sajid Nadiadwala has announced the title of his upcoming film, O’ Romeo. Featuring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri in the lead roles, the film is slated to release in theatres on 14th February 2026, coinciding with Valentine’s Day. The announcement has created considerable buzz, not just for its lead pair but also for bringing together producer Sajid Nadiadwala and filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj. Nadiadwala is known for his commercial successes, while Bhardwaj has built a reputation for his distinctive storytelling and cinematic approach. Their collaboration on O’ Romeo is expected to offer a mix of mainstream appeal and creative depth.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Nadiadwala Grandson (@nadiadwalagrandson) Billed as an action thriller, the film will feature Shahid Kapoor in a strong, intense role. Known for taking on varied characters, Kapoor is expected to bring a new dimension to the part. Starring opposite him, Triptii Dimri will play a key role...

Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri to release on December 31, 2025

Ending 2025 on a grand romantic note, Bollywood’s most loved stars, Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday, come together on-screen once again, this time as Ray and Rumi in Sameer Vidwans’s Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri. The much-anticipated rom-com is all set to hit theatres on 31st December 2025. At the heart of this love story is India’s heartthrob Kartik Aaryan as Ray, bringing his signature charm, magic and depth that have cemented his reputation as one of the current generation’s most versatile and desirable actors. Opposite him, Ananya Panday steps into the role of Rumi, continuing her upward trajectory with a performance that blends vulnerability, freshness, and a modern-day take on romance. Their chemistry, already glimpsed in early looks, has sparked widespread buzz, making their collaboration one of the most anticipated of 2025. The film is helmed by National Award-winner Sameer Vidwans, whose knack for heartfelt storytelling promises to deliver an unforgettable love story ...

Shots fired outside Disha Patani’s UP house, Goldy Brar claims responsibility

In the early hours of Friday, at about 4:30 AM, two shots were reportedly fired outside the residence of Bollywood actress Disha Patani, located in Civil Lines, Bareilly. The firing was reportedly an aerial discharge; no one was injured during the incident. Authorities believe the shots were fired in response to alleged comments made by Disha Patani concerning Hindu spiritual leaders Premanand Maharaj and Aniruddhacharya Maharaj. A group affiliated with Goldy Brar has claimed responsibility for the firing. Senior Superintendent of Police, Bareilly, Anurag Arya, told India Today, “Immediately, the local police and a team from the Special Operations Group (SOG) reached the house and began the investigation. At least five teams have been formed to apprehend the accused. An adequate number of security personnel have been deployed at Patani’s home to ensure the safety of the family members.” A social media post (in Hindi) surfaced shortly after the incident, naming two individuals Virend...

The Battle of Shatrughat: Gurmeet Choudhary, Aarushi Nishank and Siddharth Nigam unite for historic saga

The wait is finally over! The epic war drama, The Battle of Shatrughat, has been officially announced. Directed by Shahid Kazmi and beautifully written by Sajad Khaki and Shahid Kazmi, the film stars Gurmeet Choudhary, Aarushi Nishank, and Siddharth Nigam, promising plenty of drama, valour, and spectacle. Gurmeet Choudhary recently shared a striking poster on social media, and fans went wild. Everyone is eager to know more about this ambitious project. The movie also features a powerful supporting cast, including Mahesh Manjrekar, Raza Murad, and Zarina Wahab. With Shahid Kazmi at the helm and production by PY Media, Hill Crest Motions, and Shahid Kazmi Films, this project is set to be a cinematic experience that brings a historic war to life. Adding to the film’s grandeur, the costume and styling are helmed by Darshan Bhagwandas Kamwal, ensuring authentic period detailing and a majestic visual aesthetic.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Sajad Khaki (@saj...

Stuart Craig obituary

Oscar-winning production designer who helped recreate the fantastical world of Harry Potter in intricate detail on screen The production designer Stuart Craig, who has died aged 83 after suffering from Parkinson’s disease, played a major role in bringing the fantastical, magical world of Harry Potter to the screen. Craig’s set design skills had won him three Oscars, for Gandhi , Dangerous Liaisons and The English Patient , but creating the look of the film versions of JK Rowling’s stories about the schoolboy wizard was the crowning glory of his career. He worked on all eight films in the series, from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in 2001 to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 in 2011, leading a large team of concept artists, art directors, set decorators, construction workers, painters and decorators, prop makers, plasterers and model makers. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/UG5nTaB via IFTTT

The Wrong Paris review – Netflix Bachelor romcom makes few right choices

Miranda Cosgrove plays a woman involved in some reality show drama in another of the streamer’s many low-grade background watches One could argue that The Bachelor, the ABC reality juggernaut that has reified Christian-lite dating norms for 27 seasons, should be considered scripted content. The connections can be genuine, and the feelings often real, but the situations are contrived and manipulated, a pioneering brand of deliberately saccharine, hokey and ridiculous in the name of love and for the sake of entertainment. Watching The Bachelor and its spinoffs, as I occasionally have over its two-plus-decade run, is to be baffled, frustrated, annoyed and ultimately hooked. The show, with its in-group rituals and shocking sincerity, casts a strange spell over its contestants and its viewers; if you stick through one episode, you’re liable to start caring about what happens. No such spell exists for The Wrong Paris, Netflix’s latest attempt to build an in-house Hallmark Channel, in which...

MEGA EXCLUSIVE: Fawad Khan-Vaani Kapoor starrer Aabeer Gulaal to FINALLY release in India on September 26, 2025; worldwide release on September 12

Bollywood Hungama has been at the forefront in giving exclusive news about Aabeer Gulaal. We announced last month that the film has been scheduled for a release on September 12 worldwide, excluding India. And now, as per latest development that is sure to rejoice Indian moviegoers, Aabeer Gulaal is all set to release in India as well. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Aabeer Gulaal has released today, that is, September 12, across the globe. The team of Indian Stories Limited (UK) have now made the decision to release the film in India two weeks from now, on September 26. They are confident of the product and feel that the film, which is a simple and sweet love story, has the potential to attract the audience everywhere, including India. Moreover, no other film is scheduled for a release on September 26 and hence, Aabeer Gulaal will enjoy a solo release in the country.” Starring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor, Aabeer Gulaal is a feel-good, fiery romance about unexpected connections, sec...