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2 weeks, 3 days ago

"Gladiator II" and the missed opportunity of history far more riveting than Ridley Scott's fiction

Salon

About two hours into "Gladiator II," Hanno steps up to deliver a speech that might finally tell us why we should care about anyone or anything in Ridley Scott's newest sharks-and-sandals potboiler. Fred Hechinger plays Emperor Caracalla in "Gladiator II" Ironically enough, the real-life Caracalla, described as a soldier's emperor who bore all the hardships of an enlisted legionary, might …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Pushpa 2 first reviews: Internet dubs Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna's potboiler the 'next RRR or even better'

Hindustan Times

Seems like a straight yes! Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna's Pushpa 2: The Rule has opened business in theatres with a roaring response from audience: What do the early reviews conclude? With a one-film old mammoth legacy to live up to, there really wasn't any scope for director Sukumar and the man, the myth, the legend, Pushpa himself — ergo …

Indian Pushpa Arjun Rashmika Dubs Allu

4 weeks, 1 day ago

UP groom jumps off horse, climbs moving truck to catch thief who stole his cash garland. Watch

Hindustan Times

A groom in Uttar Pradesh has been compared to a Bollywood hero for chasing down a thief who snatched his garland of cash. The dramatic incident unfolded in Meerut when the thief managed to make off with the groom’s cash garland while he was sitting atop a horse in his baraat. A groom in Uttar Pradesh climbed a mini-truck in …

Truck Thief Groom

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ready for a pulpy papal potboiler?

LA Times

It’s Kong vs. Godzilla, Dodgers vs. Yankees, the first time these two iconic franchises have met in the World Series since 1981, when a 20-year-old rookie phenom, pitching on three days rest, brought the Dodgers back from the brink, propelling them to a world championship. It’s a thriller about petty men undone by aspiration: mostly silly, sure, but also at …

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5 months ago

Modi, Shah discuss BJP’s UP potboiler

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI/LUCKNOW : Amid rumblings within the UP BJP, party’s principal strategist and Union home minister Amit Shah had a long meeting with Prime Minister Modi on Wednesday at the latter’s residence. This preceded UP BJP chief Bhupendra Chaudhary calling on the PM and reportedly taking responsibility for the party’s poor performance in the Lok Sabha polls. “A discussion on …

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7 months ago

Insomnia, review: Vicky McClure and Leanne Best bravely do battle with shallow potboiler

The Telegraph

There is a moment of unintended comedy in the fifth, penultimate episode of Insomnia. It is adapted by Sarah Pinborough from her own novel about two now adult sisters who have grown up in care after their mother went off the rails, madly repeating numerical sequences. Emma’s rural house and garden are mystifyingly huge, enabling plenty of spooky somnambulism, though …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Political thrillers bite the dust in Tollywood

Deccan Chronicle

With the latest political potboiler ‘Prathinidi’ featuring Nara Rohith failing to set box office on fire, it looks like Telugu audiences are reluctant to watch political themes. Another film ‘Rajadhani Files’ which showcased Y S Jagan’s decision to announce three capitals in poor light also bit the dust in Andhra Pradesh. “Political films promoting top politicians are not altogether new …

Film Political Yatra Y S

1 year ago

Salaar second trailer promises high-octane action

Deccan Chronicle

The second trailer of the much-hyped film ‘Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire’ starring Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shruti Hassan and others in key roles was unveiled today. The second trailer gives us an insight into the action-loaded world of the 'Salaar' and also increases the excitement to watch the heavy action emotional drama on the big screens. The film promises high-octane action, …

Film Action Prabhas Salaar

1 year, 3 months ago

Jawan Movie Review: SRK Is An Undisputed Action Hero In Atlee's Blockbuster Masala Entertainer

News 18

Jawan Movie Review: Masala entertainers in Hindi cinema are often considered lesser than issue-based films. Director Atlee finally reminds us how it is done with superstar Shah Rukh Khan in Jawan. Jawan is nothing less than an event since it marks Shah Rukh Khan’s return to the big screen after delivering a blockbuster in Pathaan. Without revealing too much about …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Vishwa Prasad, Ambati Rambabu row puts spotlight on Bro

Deccan Chronicle

With collections slowly dipping for Pawan Kalyan starrer “Bro’ after record breaking weekend collections of Rs 52 crore plus net in AP/TS, the movie is in the spotlight as young actor Sai Tej touring various theatres and temples in Andhra Pradesh, while the producer TG Vishwa Prasad tackling allegations made by Andhra Pradesh Minister Ambati Rambabu over alleged NRI funds. …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Kishwar Desai | Staycations in UK are suddenly the rage

Deccan Chronicle

Who could have imagined that a staycation in London could be the best in the world this summer? But this being London, women and young girls turned up dressed as “Barbie” to see the show — which was in many ways contrary to the faux feminist messaging in the film. Barbie seemed to suggest that women “dolls” could bring in …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Kajal Aggarwal's geeky look in Telugu film Bhagavanth Kesari unveiled on her birthday. See pic

Hindustan Times

Kajal's first look poster Director Anil Ravipudi took to Twitter to share the first look poster of Kajal. While some fans wished Kajal on her birthday, others thanked Anil for sharing the actor's Bhagavanth Kesari first look. Kajal Aggarwal's upcoming film Telugu film Bhagavanth Kesari's first look is out. Kajal's Satyabhama teaser On the eve of Kajal’s birthday, the makers …

Film Telugu Look Kajal Bhagavanth Kesari

1 year, 6 months ago

‘The Crowded Room’ series review: Tom Holland’s efforts fail to lift this potboiler thriller

The Hindu

True crime has arguably reached its saturation point in 2023. The Crowded Room Creator: Akiva Goldsman Cast: Tom Holland, Amanda Seyfried, Sasha Lane, Will Chase, Lior Raz, Emmy Rossum, and others Episodes: 10 Runtime: 45-55 minutes Storyline: In 1979, Danny Sullivan is apprehended for a crime he claims to not have committed. Locked in an interrogation room, a thrilling sequence …

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1 year, 7 months ago

NETA NATTER | KCR INSTILLS FEAR OVER TICKET ALLOCATION

Deccan Chronicle

Reading between the lines might be a skill some develop over time. Struggling to get their readings right are reportedly a large bunch of BRS leaders after their party president and Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, who in the past renewed all BRS sitting MLAs’ tickets for the next Assembly polls, changed his tone this past Wednesday during his address …

Karnataka Congress Party Telangana State Minister President

1 year, 11 months ago

Listen | Deepti Kapoor on her crime fiction, ‘Age of Vice’

The Hindu

Deepti Kapoor confidently captures Delhi’s circle of power in Age of Vice — the maddening play of sin, envy, corruption and pride — but she also effectively chronicles India’s contemporary socio-economic landscape. The characters are a tad familiar though, from a naive boy from India’s small town to a crime family’s aesthete son. “A turning point for me was the …

Deepti Kapoor

2 years, 4 months ago

Bihar political potboiler: Who is Nitish Kumar's nemesis who pushed JD(U) to part ways with BJP

Firstpost

Nitish Kumar in his very first interaction with the media after the 2020 results had squarely blamed Chirag Paswan Lok Janshakti Part for the JD’s debacle New Delhi: Often called ‘vote katwa’ or someone who would contest solely to ruin the prospects of other candidates, Chirag Pawan, leader of Lok Janshakti Party, would be the happiest at the latest turn …

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2 years, 5 months ago

'Koffee With Karan': Akshay Kumar And Samantha Ruth Prabhu Unleash A Fun Riot In Episode 3

ABP News

New Delhi: The temperature continues to rise on Disney+ Hotstar, as the Koffee With Karan couch is set to sizzle with two of the biggest names in entertainment – Akshay Kumar and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Akshay Kumar makes his entry in the third episode of the Hotstar Specials in true Khiladi fashion, carrying the show’s debutant Samantha Ruth Prabhu in …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Kangana Ranaut congratulates Eknath Shinde on becoming Maharashtra's new CM

India TV News

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut congratulated the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, who took the oath as the 20th Chief Minister on June 30. For the captions, Kangana Ranaut wrote, "What an inspiring success story.From driving auto-rickshaw for a living to becoming of the most important and powerful people in the country.congratulations sir" followed by a joined hand emotion. …

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2 years, 8 months ago

KGF 2 review: Explosive tale of brash, unapologetic, larger-than-life characters

Hindustan Times

It was only recently that I sat down to watch KGF part 1 and in all honesty, I didn’t understand most of it. However, with its sequel, KGF: Chapter 2, director Prashanth Neel has created something that’s way more immersive and worth all the hype that he managed to sustain for three and a half years since the first part. …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Uttar Pradesh Polls: As the OBC Pot Simmers, It is Still Advantage Yogi Adityanath

News 18

The exit of a slew of OBC leaders from the BJP on the eve of a crucial Assembly election has given the Uttar Pradesh potboiler an unexpected twist. There’s an eerie feeling of déjà vu as UP politics threatens to come full circle back to the 1990s when Mandal versus Mandir cleaved the state along caste and communal lines. The …

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3 years ago

Satyameva Jayate 2 review: John Abraham's triple role is three headaches in rolled up in one film

Hindustan Times

There's not even a single person that's talking in this film. Satyameva Jayate 2 movie review: John Abraham has triple roles in the movie. Showcasing the fight against injustice and misuse of power, Satyameva Jayate 2 serves us a montage of done-to-death scenes that give the film's lead heroes — John Abraham and John Abraham — a chance to fulfil …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Happy Birthday, SS Rajamouli: Must-watch Movies of the Ace Director Besides Baahubali

News 18

SS Rajamouli, one of the most prominent Indian filmmakers, turns 48 this year. Recently, Rajamouli is in the news for his upcoming film RRR starring Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn and Alia Bhatt. On the special occasion of his birthday, let’s reminisce 5 must-watch movies of the ace director: Magadheera One of the longest-running South Indian films, Magadheera directed by Rajamouli, …

Telugu Rajamouli Films

3 years, 2 months ago

Punjab Potboiler: Cong Again Headless, With a Brave Face It Huddles to Placate a Sulking Sidhu

News 18

There seems to be no end to the Punjab potboiler, which has been simmering since the past couple of months. With former Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh being in Delhi “for a personal visit”, a sulking Navjot Singh Sidhu in Patiala and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, who will arrive in the state tomorrow to scout for a CM face, …

Congress Patiala Punjab Sidhu Mann Cong

3 years, 3 months ago

Netflix’s ‘The Witcher’ is a cleverly crafted potboiler with a huge fan base

The Hindu

On August 23, Netflix released The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, an 80-minute animated movie set in the world of The Witcher, its hit dark fantasy series starring Henry Cavill as the titular character. Pot’s boiling Nightmare of the Wolf is further reminder of why The Witcher is well-placed to fill that Game of Thrones -sized void among fantasy fans; …

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"Gladiator II" and the missed opportunity of history far more riveting than Ridley Scott's fiction

Pushpa 2 first reviews: Internet dubs Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna's potboiler the 'next RRR or even better'

UP groom jumps off horse, climbs moving truck to catch thief who stole his cash garland. Watch

Ready for a pulpy papal potboiler?

Modi, Shah discuss BJP’s UP potboiler

Insomnia, review: Vicky McClure and Leanne Best bravely do battle with shallow potboiler

Political thrillers bite the dust in Tollywood

Salaar second trailer promises high-octane action

Jawan Movie Review: SRK Is An Undisputed Action Hero In Atlee's Blockbuster Masala Entertainer

Vishwa Prasad, Ambati Rambabu row puts spotlight on Bro

Kishwar Desai | Staycations in UK are suddenly the rage

Kajal Aggarwal's geeky look in Telugu film Bhagavanth Kesari unveiled on her birthday. See pic

‘The Crowded Room’ series review: Tom Holland’s efforts fail to lift this potboiler thriller

NETA NATTER | KCR INSTILLS FEAR OVER TICKET ALLOCATION

Listen | Deepti Kapoor on her crime fiction, ‘Age of Vice’

Bihar political potboiler: Who is Nitish Kumar's nemesis who pushed JD(U) to part ways with BJP

'Koffee With Karan': Akshay Kumar And Samantha Ruth Prabhu Unleash A Fun Riot In Episode 3

Kangana Ranaut congratulates Eknath Shinde on becoming Maharashtra's new CM

KGF 2 review: Explosive tale of brash, unapologetic, larger-than-life characters

Uttar Pradesh Polls: As the OBC Pot Simmers, It is Still Advantage Yogi Adityanath

Satyameva Jayate 2 review: John Abraham's triple role is three headaches in rolled up in one film

Happy Birthday, SS Rajamouli: Must-watch Movies of the Ace Director Besides Baahubali

Punjab Potboiler: Cong Again Headless, With a Brave Face It Huddles to Placate a Sulking Sidhu

Netflix’s ‘The Witcher’ is a cleverly crafted potboiler with a huge fan base