Satyagraha was like homecoming for Arjun
MUMBAI: Despite being immensely talented, actor Arjun Rampal is more than often seen playing character roles in multi-starrer movies. However, he seems to have gelled in well with what he is being...
View ArticleDid you know?: Dr Yang bows out of Grey’s Anatomy
Canadian actor Sandra Oh has been playing the role of Dr Christina Yang in ABC’s medical drama, Grey’s Anatomy for the last nine seasons. This ambitious, competitive and fierce character is one of...
View ArticleDid you know?: Into Darkness voted worst Star Trek film by trekkies
The 20th installment in the Star Trek movie franchise, Star Trek into Darkness was released this May and became a commercial success, earning $452 million worldwide and landing the number one spot on...
View ArticleAshton Kutcher explores the glamour and glitches of Steve Jobs
LOS ANGELES: Actor Ashton Kutcher may be best known for his goofier comedy roles in That ‘70s Show and Two and a Half Men, but the actor takes a rare dramatic turn in new film Jobs as visionary Apple...
View ArticleIf it weren’t for Ishq Khuda, Meera would’ve left filmdom
LAHORE: When there’s drama or controversy, Veena Malik and Mathira seem to be in the vicinity. The tradition of being in the news for all the wrong reasons, however, wasn’t pioneered by them. It was...
View ArticleThe Butler sweeps the weekend, saving Oprah the embarrassment
LOS ANGELES: The Butler, a civil rights drama movie starring Forest Whitaker and Oprah Winfrey and directed by Lee Daniels, managed to surpass everybody’s expectations. It won the weekend box office...
View ArticleDid you know?: Zinda Bhaag wins four awards in Canada
The Mosaic MISAFF festival held at the Mississauga City Centre, Toronto on Friday was attended by film industry leaders, professionals, local members of parliament as well as senators. The Mosaic...
View ArticleWith Operation 021, dynamic mother-son duo explores new horizons
LAHORE: It’s a relief to see Pakistani film-makers finally open up to genres other than dancing-around-the-tree love sagas and jatt-fighting-feudal lord action dramas. Joining the team of innovative...
View ArticleI am lucky to have worked with Ranbir and John: Nargis
NEW DELHI: Having made quite an impression in her debut film Rockstar as Ranbir Kapoor’s lady love, one would assume that Nargis Fakhri has had it easy in B-town. However, Fakhri admits that it is...
View ArticleEmmy Awards: Another year, another snub-fest
KARACHI: Emmys are to television what Oscars are to Hollywood — the ultimate award, the last hurrah and the moment of glory. Like every year, the Emmys snubbed some incredible performances this year...
View ArticleOnce Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobara: Second time’s not the charm
KARACHI: From the dark and dangerous cinematic world of Ram Gopal Verma, to the raw and piercing depiction of Anurag Kahsyap, the gangster film genre has come of age in Bollywood. Here, the subject...
View ArticleToronto film festival promises Oscar bait and major celebrities
TORONTO: The 38th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) promises a heavy dose of Oscar bait and celebrities, with past Academy Award winners Meryl Streep, Colin Firth and Julia Roberts all...
View ArticleMain Hoon Shahid Afridi: Of cricket and heartwarming stereotypes
KARACHI: You can’t deny that only cricket unites a divided nation like Pakistan. It gives us something to fist-pump and cheer for — the dream of a victory. A film like Main Hoon Shahid Afridi...
View ArticleI will not do any vulgar movies: Ajay Devgn
Be it good looks, confidence or natural charisma, when a hero makes his entry, you know he’s a star — Salman Khan, SRK and even Hrithik Roshan all have an aura about themselves. But then there was a...
View ArticleDid you know? Affleck to play Batman in Man of Steel sequel
Hollywood celebrity Ben Affleck has made a big name in the industry due to his acting, directing, writing and producing talents. He started gaining recognition after his 1995 film, Mallrats and since...
View ArticleThe Butler works its way to second box office win
LOS ANGELES: Civil rights drama Lee Daniels’ The Butler took home its second US and Canadian box office title, topping a Jennifer Aniston comedy and a newly released supernatural teen film. The...
View ArticleAward-winning film Lamha set to release in Pakistan on September 20
KARACHI: The multiple award-winning feature film Lamha (or Seedlings) will be released by The Platform at the Atrium Cinemas in Karachi on September 20, according to a press release. The much-awaited...
View ArticleThe Butler made the US president cry
WASHINGTON: It seems that The Butler has not only touched audiences’ hearts but also moved President Barrack Obama to the extent that he was teary-eyed. Lee Daniels’ The Butler is a hit movie...
View ArticleDid you know?: Seedlings gets September 20 release date
Yet another film that has received immense critical acclaim internationally will finally see the light of day in Pakistani cinemas. Lamha (English title: Seedlings) starring Aamina Sheikh, Mohib Mirza...
View ArticleMore difficult to be a young person today: Ethan Hawke
LOS ANGELES: After taking time away to focus on family and stage acting, Ethan Hawke is getting back to film, and stepping into the driver’s seat in his latest role as a racecar driver trapped in a...
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