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A homage to the cinema of John Carpenter

After two successful seasons, Netflix has come out with the third season of the science fiction horror series Stranger Things. Written and directed by the Duffer Brothers, the series...

AI revolution drives surge in gold demand

New Delhi: As AI systems become increasingly integral to devices such as smartphones, autonomous...

Impact of AI on solar module manufacturing efficiency

As the world increasingly turns to renewable energy sources, solar power has become a...

Bioeconomy finally gets moment in spotlight at G20 Rio Summit

As the Brazilian Presidency of the G20 winds to a close, its efforts to...

Jio’s subscriber surge continues; BSNL’s dips

New Delhi: Reliance Jio has emerged as the clear leader in India’s telecom market...

Neglected in India, Jaffrey realised his potential offshore

Regardless of how mainstream a film actor gets in his or her career, a theatre pedigree always manages to show through. One can think...

Movie Review: Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo is a classic fairytale that rings hollow

 Prem Ratan Dhan PaayoDirector:  Sooraj BarjatyaStarring:  Salman Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar, Neil Nitin Mukesh Salman Khan has a new post-violent message to give: Make...

Not for children’s eyes only: Movies for every age group

The recently concluded Mumbai International Film Festival 2015 (JioMAMI) had a separate children’s film section called Half Ticket, curated by Monica Wahi, who has...

Movie Review: Hackneyed script and weak characters make this sequel a dud

The dad-daughter vampire duo are back in what was previously an enjoyable franchise, Hotel  Transylvania, but this time on, they have baggage, in the...

Movie Review: The Gift makes for an unpredictable thriller

The ‘creepy new acquaintance’ subgenre of psychological thriller is one that got a lot of play in the 80s and 90s. A stranger inserts...

Film buffs redeem the mismanaged Jio MAMI

For its relatively recent beginnings, Jio MAMI has quickly dominated the landscape of film festivals in this country, with the strength of its sheer...

The man who brought global colours to Indian cinema

Nagesh Kukunoor, the maverick director of acclaimed films such as Hyderabad Blues, Dor and Iqbal, has just finished his latest movie, Dhanak, which premiered...

Movie Review: Titli is a dark yet beautifully honest story set in Delhi’s suburbs

 TitliDirector:  Kanu BehlStarring:  Shashank Arora, Ranvir Shorey, Shivani Raghuvanshi Delhi is a land of opportunities, but it is also famous as a land of crooks.Guru...

Movie Review: The Lobster balances indie and mainstream audiences

Even the most fantastical settings need consistent internal rules. You can envision a world with three-headed dragons and six-legged goblins but as long as...

Shaandaar falls flat in its attempt to capture a bizarre wedding

If Katti Batti and Shaandaar are anything to go by, we aren’t getting excited about films by their surprisingly good trailers anymore. Both of...

Bollywood fails at ripping off Korean films successfully

DISCLAIMER: This article contains spoilers for both Bollywood and Korean films. Reader discretion is advised.There’s a moment in the opening credits of Jazbaa, Aishwarya...

Reflecting reality: Cinema as a mirror held up to society

Not unlike the tragic heroes he portrays on the silver screen, Sriram Raghavan has the writerly reputation of being a quiet and reserved man...

Movie Review: Pyaar ka Punchnama 2: Modern dating and misogyny

 Pyaar ka Punchnama 2Director:  Luv RanjanStarring:  Kartik Aaryan, Nushrat Bharucha, Sonalli Sehgall  The dating game in this country (like in all countries, I’m presuming) is...

Spielberg takes us back to a world of intrigue & espionage

Bridge of Spies, Steven Spielberg’s latest, is about as characteristic of its maker as it’s possible to get. Tom Hanks’ earnest visage radiates light...

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