On a world stage: Inside the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai

On a world stage: Inside the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai

‘The Grand Theatre’, dazzling centerpiece of the NMACC. Photo: Special Arrangement Beyond the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), The Royal Opera House, Prithvi Theatre and assorted spaces — each with its nostalgic associations and strengths — Mumbai has craved a cutting-edge, world-class cultural centre for years. Well, that gap has finally been plugged, […]

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‘Viduthalai Part 1’ movie review: Soori shines in Vetri Maaran’s most politically-charged film yet

‘Viduthalai Part 1’ movie review: Soori shines in Vetri Maaran’s most politically-charged film yet

Soori in a still from ‘Viduthalai Part 1’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A look at director Vetri Maaran’s filmography shows us a common trope in all the films he has directed; they’re stories of ordinary men, underdogs who are trying to make a living for themselves, only to be unwittingly pulled into a world […]

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Ben Affleck spills the beans about Batman and Wonder Woman’s cameo in ‘The Flash’

Ben Affleck spills the beans about Batman and Wonder Woman’s cameo in ‘The Flash’

Ben Affleck | Photo Credit: Ashley Landis Ben Affleck, who is currently promoting his directorial ‘Air: Courting a Legend’, revealed details about a key DC character cameo in Andy Muschietti’s upcoming ‘The Flash.’ According to the Hollywood Reporter, “I don’t want to give spoilers but it was a scene where I get caught, and then […]

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Megan Thee Stallion in talks to join cast of Josh & Benny Safdie’s new movie

Megan Thee Stallion in talks to join cast of Josh & Benny Safdie’s new movie

Megan Thee Stallion. | Photo Credit: Reuters American rapper Megan Thee Stallion is in negotiations to board the cast of filmmaker duo Josh and Benny Safdie’s next feature project. Hollywood star Adam Sandler is once again headlining the movie after working with Safdie Brothers for their 2019 critical hit Uncut Gems. According to entertainment news […]

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‘Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ review: Good old fantasy movie done to near-perfection

‘Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ review: Good old fantasy movie done to near-perfection

Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez in a still from ‘Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ | Photo Credit: Paramount Pictures What joy it is to step out of a theme park of a movie that doesn’t set up too many expectations and yet gives back more bang for the buck. Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among […]

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‘Higuita’ movie review: A political drama wallowing in stereotypes and half-truths

‘Higuita’ movie review: A political drama wallowing in stereotypes and half-truths

A still from ‘Higuita’ If Rene Higuita, the Colombian footballer, were to watch Higuita, he would probably be left wondering as to what made the makers name the movie after him. In N.S. Madhavan’s story of that name, there are certain parallels to the footballer’s story in how the protagonist rises above the limitations imposed […]

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