‘Jism 2′ makes Rs.21 crore in opening weekend
August 6th, 2012 - 6:50 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) Pooja Bhatt's erotic thriller "Jism 2" is doing roaring business at the box office. It has managed to rake in an encouraging figure of Rs.21 ... Read more...
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‘Cinema, literature on a par, building new synergy’
February 26th, 2012 - 4:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Cinema adaptations of novels is a challenge and helps forge new synergy between the screen and literature, speakers at a forum at the World Book ... Read more...
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Film critic Nikhat Kazmi dies
January 20th, 2012 - 2:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Senior film critic Nikhat Kazmi died here early Friday morning after battling breast cancer. She was 53.The end came at 8.30 a.m. at a ... Read more...
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In Kerala, they boo the film and make it a hit
November 24th, 2011 - 8:19 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvanathapuram, Nov 24 (IANS) "Krishnanum Radhayum" is a badly made film, critics have panned it and aduiences are angry. But despite all that it is running houseful here. Guess ... Read more...
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Sagar Ballary lashes at critics, they react strongly
October 19th, 2011 - 4:37 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) Director Sagar Ballary has openly attacked film critics after the unflattering reviews of his latest venture "Hum Tum Aur Shabana". Some of the reviewers reacted strongly ... Read more...
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‘Mausam’ gets average reviews, but earns Rs.22 crore on weekend
September 27th, 2011 - 5:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Shahid Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor starrer "Mausam", a hardcore romantic drama received mixed reviews, but it had a good start - the film has earned ... Read more...
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Movie trailers: Bollywood’s cuts its first look right
September 1st, 2011 - 9:38 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) Be it "Agneepath", "The Dirty Picture" or "Rockstar", the recently released trailers of these much-awaited three films have received a thumbs up from members ... Read more...
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Movie buff? Here’s what cinema does to writers (IANS Book Review)
May 17th, 2011 - 10:09 am ICT by IANS
Book: "The Popcorn Essayists - What Movies do to Writers"; Compiled and edited by Jai Arjun Singh; Publisher: Tranquebar Press; Price: Rs.395, Pages: 227This collection of essays by well-known Indian authors ... Read more...
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‘Yogi Bear’ perfect for little kids (IANS Movie Review)
April 24th, 2011 - 5:55 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "Yogi Bear"; Voiceovers: Dan Aykroyd, Justin Timberlake, Anna Faris, Tom Cavanagh, T.J. Miller; Director: Eric Brevig; Rating: **Not all films need to be looked at cinematically. They can be ... Read more...
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Movie on William, Kate termed the worst-ever
April 14th, 2011 - 6:24 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 14 (IANS) A movie about the British royal couple, Prince William and Kate Middleton, has been termed by film critics as the "naffest ever made".Critics have criticised ... Read more...
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Megan Fox & Mickey Rourke’s new movie ‘Passion Play’ all set for DVD release
March 11th, 2011 - 8:10 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Mar 11 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Megan Fox’s acting career seems to be on the line now after her last movie became a flop.When ‘Passion Play’ premiered in September during the Toronto ... Read more...
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Kevin Smith says that ‘Hit Somebody’ is his final film
January 26th, 2011 - 8:59 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Jan 26 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Famous Hollywood director, Kevin Smith has confirmed that “Hit Somebody” is going to be his last movie.The directors plans to retire and take up different challenges ... Read more...
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Kerala Film Critics’ Association Invites Entry For Best Feature Films
January 12th, 2011 - 6:07 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
January 12, 2011 (Sampurn Wire): The Atlas-Film Critics’ Association awards is going to be held in the coming months, so the Kerala Film Critics' Association has asked for the entries. The awards ... Read more...
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‘The Social Network’ named ‘Best Picture Of 2010′
December 14th, 2010 - 6:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 14 (ANI): 'The Social Network', a drama about the creation of Facebook and how it was brought to fruition, has been named the best picture of 2010 by the ... Read more...
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Namitha Excited About Her “Powerful Character” In ‘Ilaignan’
December 9th, 2010 - 1:57 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
In a statement to the media, Namitha says that her role in the 2009 Tamil venture ‘Jaganmohini’ was well received by the audience in South India and the actress had also ... Read more...
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Telugu Movie ‘Orange’ Gets Mixed Reviews
November 26th, 2010 - 7:43 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Nov 26, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Telugu movie 'Orange' released today and the reviews are already in. With Bollywood star Genelia in the mix and south Indian heartthrob Ram Charan Teja coming ... Read more...
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Gene Shalit Says Goodbye To “The Today Show”
November 11th, 2010 - 9:13 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Nov 11, (THAINDIAN NEWS) After 40 years of his successful career, the film and book critic Gene Shalit has announced that he would be leaving "The Today Show". Gene Shalit ... Read more...
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Madhuri Dixit To Make A Comeback With ‘Jhalak Dikhla Jaa’
November 4th, 2010 - 12:31 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 4, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Madhuri Dixit used to be the reigning queen of Bollywood when she suddenly got married and went off to USA. Recently, she tried to make a ... Read more...
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Akshay- Katrina Jodi Overrated?
October 30th, 2010 - 7:28 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 30, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): It is not often that a lead pair in a Bollywood film is remembered for the wonderful chemistry that the actors share onscreen. While the Shah ... Read more...
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Sam Worthington Nominated As ‘Most Powerful Celebrity In Hollywood’
October 11th, 2010 - 6:37 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 11, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Australian actor Sam Worthington, who, in the recent past has been a part of several commercial hits in Hollywood, has been voted the most powerful celebrity ... Read more...
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Polanski’s ‘Ghost Writer’ named best film
September 20th, 2010 - 6:21 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Sep 20 (IANS) Filmmaker Roman Polanski's political thriller "The Ghost Writer" has been named best picture at International Federation of Film Critics, in Spain.
The "Rosemary's Baby" filmmaker, who endured a ... Read more...
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Kannada Gubbi Shows Disrespect For Old Songs!
September 17th, 2010 - 8:57 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 17, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Kannada cinema has been practicing the habit of recreating famous old songs. However, the renewed songs keeping the lyrics intact, have failed in most of the ... Read more...
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Srinu Vytla manages to impress Mahesh Babu
September 12th, 2010 - 1:23 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 11, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Srinu Vytla is a dynamic director and he is well known all over the Telugu film industry for his remarkable passion for directing. Most importantly, his ... Read more...
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Madhupal To Start Shooting For His Second Film
September 11th, 2010 - 8:50 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 11, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Actor turned director Madhupal is going to start shooting for his second movie as a director by the second of this November. He debuted in ... Read more...
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Eli Roth blasts horror film critics
September 6th, 2010 - 12:58 am ICT by IANS
New York, Sep 5 (IANS) Director Eli Roth has slammed critics of his horror films, accusing reviewers of failing to "understand" his movies.
The actor-filmmaker gained notoriety with his graphic 2005 slasher movie ... Read more...
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Benjamin Millepied And Natalie Portman Attend “Black Swan” Premiere
September 3rd, 2010 - 7:12 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Sep 3, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Israeli-American actress Natalie Portman looked gorgeous when she walked the red carpet of Venice Film Festival. The actress and the whole powerhouse star-cast of "Black Swan" ... Read more...
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‘Uro Chithi’ from the floors
August 31st, 2010 - 10:10 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 31, 2010 (Sampurn Wire}: Most Bengali film critics think that Bengali cinema is finally coming off age and showing maturity. Adding another feather to the cap of Bengali filmmakers ... Read more...
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‘Jayahe’ just a bad rehash of many films (Kannada Film Review)
July 11th, 2010 - 4:46 pm ICT by IANS
By V.S. Rajapur
Film: "Jayahe"; Director: Thriller Manju; Cast: Ayesha, Jai Akash, Gauri Pandit, Suryanarayana, Avinash, Guru Murthy and Suresh; Music: Krupakar; Rating: *Thriller Manju is a well-known action ... Read more...
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‘Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows’ Trailer Out Now, Looks Sinister And Grim
June 29th, 2010 - 7:13 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
June 29, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Harry Potter fans who have been waiting for all these months for getting a glimpse of the final and upcoming film of the boy wizard ... Read more...
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Vlad the Impaler Related To Robert Pattinson!
June 26th, 2010 - 7:12 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
June 26, (THAINDIAN NEWS) No one could ever imagine that vampires can be so hot and drop dead gorgeous before hunky Robert Pattinson made his debut in the first Twilight ... Read more...
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Vivek Oberoi dubs in ‘Tamil’ for ‘Prince’
March 29th, 2010 - 4:50 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
March 29, 2010 (Sampurn Wire):Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi is known of his great affinity for Tamil Nadu. Amidst of his busy schedules in Hindi films, the actor makes sure that he ... Read more...
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Shutter Island Touted As Leonardo DiCaprio’s Most Intense Performance
February 20th, 2010 - 8:46 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Feb 20, (THAINDIAN NEWS) With Shutter Island, ace director Martin Scorsese makes his fourth collaboration with popular Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio. Before this movie, the star acted in the director's ... Read more...
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Colombian wins film critics’ prize at Berlin fest
February 20th, 2010 - 7:48 pm ICT by IANS
Berlin, Feb 20 (IANS/EFE) Colombian director Oscar Ruiz de Navia has been awarded an international critics' prize at the 60th edition of the Berlin International Film Festival for his debut work "El ... Read more...
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Roger Ebert says that he is happy even though he lost the ability to speak
February 17th, 2010 - 9:50 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Feb 17 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Film critic Roger Ebert says that he is a happy man, even though he has lost the ability to speak due to numerous surgeries, since ... Read more...
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Grand opening for Vishal’s Theeratha Vilayattu Pillai
February 15th, 2010 - 4:21 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
February 15, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): With Vishal's previous film "Sathyam' and "Thoranai' turning as big disappointments; the opening day (Feb 5) had very few audiences for his "Theeratha Vilayattu Pillai'. But later, ... Read more...
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