Review: The marvelous Japanese trilogy ‘Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy’ is well worth a spin

1 month, 2 weeks ago

The choreographed spectacle of ‘Emilia Pérez’

LA Times

“Emilia Pérez” transcends traditional narrative filmmaking to tell the story of a Mexican cartel leader who hires a lawyer to help her forever disappear and live her dream of transitioning into a woman. “Jacques wanted the actual drama to unfold during the musical pieces, so each song was a key moment to the storytelling,” Guilhaume says of the director. How …

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2 months, 1 week ago

‘Rahasyam Idham Jagath’ movie review: This indie film is earnest but far from engrossing

The Hindu

How far would you go to help your loved ones? Komal R Bharadwaj, who has written and directed the Telugu indie film Rahasyam Idham Jagath, gives this idea a different spin, interspersing elements of science fiction and mythology. Rahasyam Idham Jagath unfolds entirely in the United States, in the vicinity of forests of Portland, Oregon. Rahasyam Idham Jagath Director: Komal …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

A Village Enigma: Exploring the Duality of a Villager's Life

New Indian Express

Yalakunni is an entertaining and nostalgic exploration of village life with social commentary. The film features a stellar cast of comedic actors and veterans, who come together to create a heartwarming and humorous film. The plot is engaging and keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. The film is a celebration of village life and the importance of …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

A Journey Through the Artist's Soul: A Look Back at Tatsuki Fujimoto's Masterpiece

The Hindu

Look Back is a poignant and powerful meta-manga that explores the themes of creation, self-discovery, and the human condition. The film features two young artists, Fujino and Kyomoto, whose shared passion for drawing manga unites them. Fujino is the bold, brash striver, while Kyomoto is a reclusive master of form. Together, they personify two classic artist archetypes: one driven by …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Jhamkudi: A Thrilling Blend of Horror and Comedy, Set to Captivate on ShemarooMe

ABP News

Jhamkudi, a record-breaking Gujarati film, is set to release on ShemarooMe on 17th October. The horror-comedy film features a stellar cast including Manasi Parekh, Viraj Ghelani, Ojas Rawal, Sanjay Goradia, Jayesh More, Krunal Pandit, Chetan Daiya, and Bhavini Jani. The film combines humor and horror, transporting viewers to the enigmatic village of Raniwada. With its captivating visual effects and catchy …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Viral AI Princess Mononoke trailer accused of misunderstanding plot of anime classic

The Independent

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4 months, 1 week ago

New Japanese and Korean cinematic obsessions for the arthouse crowd

New Indian Express

Western audiences, to be more accurate the arthouse crowd, are flirting anew with East Asian cinema. Alejandro Inarritu’s films like Amores Perros, 21 Grams and Babel as well as Quentin Tarantino’s work draw on this approach. While the 61-year old Park Chan-wook’s Decision to Leave was lauded, his earlier arguably better films, with their controversial themes like incest, brutal violence, …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Book Review | Can Japan’s young write their own story?

Deccan Chronicle

Some five decades of dedicated reading have led me to put my faith in a certain axiom associated with books: No matter what is happening in your life, you always get the book you need. Despite knowing this however, when I read a magazine story about a book called Four Seasons in Japan by Nick Bradley and decided I wanted …

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5 months ago

Fantasy animation tells heartwarming tale

China Daily

The short film's creative director Yang Zhike receives the 2024 Golden A' Design Award in Movie, Video and Animation Design at a gala ceremony in Como, Italy, in July.CHINA DAILY In the short film, when the dead grandfather reappears with his old lion head prop, he picks up his granddaughter and the two of them leap in sync with each …

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5 months ago

Fantasy animation tells heartwarming tale

China Daily

Yang is an animation artist with a passion for traditional culture. CHINA DAILY "With young people maturing and bringing their own strengths to the table, it is natural that so many individuals from diverse backgrounds who are interested in traditional culture consider using their skills to promote China's cultural treasures," she says. Yang says that it is essential to identify …

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5 months ago

Fantasy animation tells heartwarming tale

China Daily

Yang is an animation artist with a passion for traditional culture. CHINA DAILY "With young people maturing and bringing their own strengths to the table, it is natural that so many individuals from diverse backgrounds who are interested in traditional culture consider using their skills to promote China's cultural treasures," she says. Yang says that it is essential to identify …

Yang

5 months ago

Fantasy animation tells heartwarming tale

China Daily

The short film's creative director Yang Zhike receives the 2024 Golden A' Design Award in Movie, Video and Animation Design at a gala ceremony in Como, Italy, in July.CHINA DAILY In the short film, when the dead grandfather reappears with his old lion head prop, he picks up his granddaughter and the two of them leap in sync with each …

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6 months ago

On stage, one of Japan’s biggest Kabuki stars changes roles in an instant. Offstage, it took decades

Associated Press

TOKYO — Onstage, Danjuro Ichikawa, one of the biggest stars of Japan’s Kabuki theater, is a virtuoso in switching roles. The 13th man to bear the name Danjuro Ichikawa — which has been passed down between generations of Kabuki stars for over 300 years — he’s a household name in Japan, showing up in ads, movies and TV shows. Despite …

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7 months ago

Andy Serkis unveils first 20 minutes of The Lord of The Rings: The War of the Rohirrim anime at Annecy Festival

Hindustan Times

At the Annecy Animation Festival, Andy Serkis led a panel showcasing the first 20 minutes of the highly anticipated theatrical anime film, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim comes as a collection of conflicting tales in which the First Age and the Rohirrim people’s war is exposed. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} “You are the first people …

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8 months, 1 week ago

‘Kurangu Pedal’ movie review: An off-balanced yet heart-warming tale on childhood aspirations

The Hindu

May 04, 2024 12:14 pm | Updated 12:58 pm IST “I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them,” said a character from the classic comedy series The Office. Knowing that the plot is wafer-thin, filmmaker Kamalakannan makes sure the objective of the film is fulfilled even before the intermission, …

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

Cannes 2024: Studio Ghibli makes history as the first group to be awarded Honorary Palme d’Or

The Hindu

The renowned animation powerhouse, Studio Ghibli, famous for timeless classics such as Spirited Away and most recently, the Academy Award-winning The Boy and the Heron, is set to receive an Honorary Palme d’Or at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival. Founded in 1984 by visionary creators Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki, Studio Ghibli emerged as a beacon of innovation following …

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9 months, 1 week ago

My Stories Influenced By Women I Witnessed In Their Flawed Glory: Kanika Dhillon

Deccan Chronicle

She started off her journey in the tinsel town as a script supervisor with SRK's production house, effortlessly transitioning to assist the celebrated director Farah Khan in Om Shanti Om and subsequently turning author and scriptwriter. With her maiden production 'Do Patti' featuring Kajol and Kriti Sanon slated for release, Deccan Chronicle had a chat with Kanika Dhillon to get …

10 months, 1 week ago

‘Fairy Folk’ movie review: An unusual urban fantasy that exposes the reality of corroding relationships

The Hindu

As marriages age, weird expectations start taking root in the minds of most couples. Directed by Karan Gour, who efficiently navigated the convoluted alleys of matrimony in Kshay, Fairy Folk is about Ritika and Mohit, a normal urban pair who are hardly surprised by anything and lead a transactional life. Fairy Folk Director: Karan Gour Cast: Mukul Chadda, Rasika Dugal, …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Behind the daring dystopia of Ishan Shukla’s ‘Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust’

The Hindu

Whether or not India at large has embraced dystopia, its cinema hasn’t. If you swear by Akira and Ghost in the Shell — or enjoyed the glitchy distortions of Love, Death & Robots — then wait for Ishan Shukla’s Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust. “I submitted the script for Epic Games’ Epic MegaGrant,” Shukla shares over a Zoom call. This …

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1 year, 2 months ago

‘Japan’ trailer: Karthi plays a notorious, eccentric thief in Raju Murugan’s heist comedy

The Hindu

The trailer of actor Karthi’s upcoming heist comedy, Japan, was released by the makers on Saturday. The trailer begins with a voiceover from Karthi’s character, Japan, who narrates a story about a small fish in the ocean that dug a hole for its mother. Meanwhile, we are shown glimpses of how he, from a small-time thief, grows up to become …

Japan Karthi

1 year, 2 months ago

Yaariyan 2 movie review: A sparkling idea buried under stiff performances

Firstpost

A remake of the Malayalam film Bangalore Days, Yaariyan 2 is never able to juice up its premise, thanks to jaded performances and stiffness in its pacing Cast: Divya Khosla Kumar, Yash Dasgupta, Anaswara Rajan, Meezaan Jafri, Warina Hussain, Priya Prakash Varrier Director: Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru Language: Hindi Akshay Kumar and Pankaj Tripathi’s OMG 2 was designed and …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Netflix releases first look from Yu Yu Hakusho live-adaptation

Hindustan Times

Netflix is bringing a wave of nostalgia to audiences worldwide with its upcoming live-action adaptation of the beloved Weekly Shonen Jump manga, Yu Yu Hakusho. Following the massive success of the One Piece live-action series earlier this Summer, fans are eagerly anticipating the adventures of Yusuke Urameshi and his supernatural world. Netflix teases the live-action adaptation of Yu Yu Hakusho, …

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1 year, 2 months ago

‘Japan’ teaser: Karthi gives the police a run for their money

The Hindu

The teaser of Japan, starring Karthi, is out. The film is written and directed by Raju Murugan, and produced by S R Prakash Prabhu and S R Prabhu under the banner Dream Warrior Pictures. Cops suspect that the culprit is the titular character Japan, who is a robber with a signature style. Police officers from four states are out to …

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1 year, 3 months ago

‘Tora’s Husband’: Many worlds, one sky

Live Mint

We always say that there is one world but that’s not true. His words also suggest a way of thinking about Rima Das’ cinema, her interest in human relations over plot and spectacle, and the way her camera regards everything before it with a clear-eyed curiosity. Tora and her husband Abhay—whom everyone calls Jaan—are at the film’s centre but there …

Film Covid Das Husband Jaan Tora

1 year, 4 months ago

Hayao Miyazaki invites moviegoers to dream with him one last time

Associated Press

TORONTO — The loudest applause on opening night at the Toronto International Film Festival was for Totoro. When the Studio Ghibli logo of the magical creature from Hayao Miyazaki’s “My Neighbor Totoro” appeared on the screen Thursday night, it meant to the audience the premiere of Miyazaki’s latest and perhaps last film, “The Boy and the Heron.” For many at …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Lust Stories 2 teaser: Tamannaah-Vijay Varma's crackling chemistry steals the show

Firstpost

9 incredible actors, 4 talented directors, and 4 new stories for the spine of Lust Stories 2! Produced by RSVP and Flying Unicorn Ent, Lust Stories 2 is a collection of films that shed light on relationships from the female lens of woman, stringing them together thematically. Lust Stories 2 comes with a phenomenal talent pedigree including, the 4 remarkable …

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1 year, 7 months ago

‘Thrishanku’ movie review: This Anna Ben-Arjun Ashokan film is a reasonably fun ride that pokes fun at traditionalists

The Hindu

May 26, 2023 03:18 pm | Updated 03:18 pm IST When a couple elopes, more often than not, it sets off a chain reaction of emotional drama which involves a whole lot of family members and tense days or even months or years for the couple. But in Achyuth Vinayak’s debut movie Thrishanku, in which two elopements from the same …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Karthi's 25th Film Titled Japan

Deccan Chronicle

Hero Karthi who is in riding high with consecutive hits is presently doing an out-and-out adventurous thriller Japan directed by Raju Murugan of Joker fame. Produced by SR Prakash Babu and SR Prabhu under Dream Warrior Pictures, Japan marks Karthi's 25th film. Vinesh Banglan, the National Award-winning production designer is taking care of the production design for Japan. The trio …

Japan Karthi

1 year, 11 months ago

‘The Romantics’ docu-series review: A beginner’s guide to popular Hindi cinema

The Hindu

A celebration of mainstream Hindi cinema and a father and son’s passion for creative excellence, The Romantics tells the success story of Yash Raj Films to a global audience. The Romantics Director: Smriti Mundhra No.of episodes: 4 Cast: Aditya Chopra, Shahrukh Khan, Uday Chopra, Amitabh Bachchan, Rani Mukherji, Ranveer Singh, Pamela Chopra Storyline: A docu-series about the legacy of director …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Sudhanshu Rai’s thriller Chintaa Mani Review: Watch magic turning into a nightmare on Disney+ Hotstar

India TV News

We all must have heard innumerable times the tale of a poor young boy, Aladdin, who was left stranded inside a cave by a cunning magician. Chintaa Mani, a tale of magic and misfortune now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar, is set to take you on such uncharted mystically thrilling experience, with a mix of sci-fi, supernatural and a hint of …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Anupam Kher says South films ‘tell stories’ while Bollywood is ‘selling stars’

Hindustan Times

Anupam Kher, whose film The Kashmir Files is the highest-grossing Hindi film this year, has shared his thoughts on why Bollywood films have majorly failed to perform at the box office while South Indian films have become blockbusters in the same time period. Anupam's latest film Karthikeya 2, which left Laal Singh Chaddha and Dobaaraa behind at the Hindi box …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Animation films can highlight serious subjects too: Shred Sreedhar on ‘Reena Ki Kahaani’

The Hindu

Animated films have often been used to entertain children. His nine-minute Reena Ki Kahaani, which was screened at the ongoing Mumbai International Film Festival, is based on the real-life tale of a girl who gets trapped in the flesh trade. Animation films can highlight serious topics too," says Shreedhar, whose film was earlier awarded 'Best Animation Film' at the Mykonos …

Film Films Animation Shred Shreedhar Reena Ki Kahaani

2 years, 8 months ago

Trek to Yomi review: A samurai side-scroller with style and substance

The Independent

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3 years, 1 month ago

The 20 best films of 2021

BBC

The 20 best films of 2021 MGM/Yannis Drakoulidis/Netflix/Kirsty Griffin/Netflix BBC Culture film critics Nicholas Barber and Caryn James pick their highlights of the year, including Nomadland, Another Round and West Side Story. Warner Bros Pictures Judas and the Black Messiah The true story of Fred Hampton, the Black Panther Party leader who was murdered in 1969 on orders from the …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Cannes 2021: Ten titles to look forward to

Live Mint

With the 2020 edition scuttled by covid-19, there was some pressure on the Cannes Film Festival to deliver a big-ticket selection for its comeback. The 2021 official selection—spanning categories like In Competition, Un Certain Regard, Documentaries, Special Screenings, and more—is unabashedly starry, with festival favourites like Leos Carax, Jacques Audiard, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, François Ozon, Mia Hansen-Løve, Paul Verhoeven and Nanni …

Film Cannes

3 years, 10 months ago

‘Chaos Walking’ movie review: The sound of a wasted opportunity

The Hindu

The fact that Chaos Walking is based on Patrick Ness’s eponymous YA trilogy is established at the beginning of the film with the line from the books, “The Noise is a man unfiltered, and without a filter, a man is just chaos walking.” Based on the first book in the trilogy, The Knife of Never Letting Go, Chaos Walking is …

Viola Todd Chaos Walking

4 years ago

Bollywood rekindles its love affair with mythology, a slew of big films are in the offing

Hindustan Times

Baahubali’s massive success has clearly reinstated Indian filmmakers’ love for mythology. A number of big-budget films including Akshay Kumar’s Ram Setu, Prabhas’ Adipurush, Vicky Kaushal’s The Immortal Ashwatthama, Deepika Padukone’s Draupadi, Nitish Tiwari’s Ramayan Trilogy and Ravi Udyawar’s next are in the queue. Announcing Ram Setu, Kumar expressed excitement on social media by saying, “.Let us endeavour to keep alive …

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5 years, 2 months ago

Kaithi movie review: Karthi's edgy performance is the highlight of Lokesh Kanagaraj's gripping thriller

Firstpost

If I had to describe Kaithi in one word, it would be: terrific! Karthi’s raw and intense performance, the film’s taut screenplay and excellent technicality, along with awesome action scenes, makes Kaithi an edge-of-the seat thriller. Meanwhile, a lone police constable and a group of college students caught for drunken driving, have to protect the commissioner’s office from Anbu who …

Film Karthi Kaithi Lokesh

5 years, 3 months ago

'Jallikattu' film review: A delirious, masterfully staged thriller

New Indian Express

To give you an idea of the film’s mad pulsating excitement, take the climax of Angamaly Diaries and crank it up to ten—that’s how crazy Jallikattu is. When a bull breaks free of its captors, led by a butcher named Varkychan, it brings forth a set of parallel events, thereby presenting an opportunity for Lijo to explore some themes in …

Film Jallikattu Okja

5 years, 11 months ago

Luck By Chance completes 10 years: Zoya Akhtar's directorial debut proves why she is not an incidental filmmaker

Firstpost

Zoya Akhtar is no filmmaker by chance. Luck By Chance, that completes 10 years on 30 January, reflects the dichotomy that dictates Zoya’s career. Zoya could have easily fallen prey to the trappings of making a championing Bollywood film like her cousin Farah Khan. Zoya’s Luck By Chance is strictly an insider’s take on the industry and does not spare …

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6 years, 2 months ago

Why is Seven Samurai so good?

BBC

Why is Seven Samurai so good? Alamy Seven Samurai Akira Kurosawa’s epic topped BBC Culture’s poll to find the 100 greatest foreign-language films. As elevator pitches go, it’s hardly ideal, yet not only did Seven Samurai take first place in BBC Culture’s 100 greatest foreign-language film poll, with 41 critics voting for it, Kurosawa was one of the most popular …

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6 years, 4 months ago

Once Again trailer: Shefali Shah, Neeraj Kabi in a Indo-Germanic romantic film centred around food

Firstpost

Neeraj Kabi, known for his roles in Hichki, Sacred Games and Talvar will be sharing screen space with Shefali Shah for the first time in an Indo-German romantic film, reports Mumbai Mirror. The film, titled Once Again, will be directed by Kanwal Sethi and revolve around a widowed restaurant owner Tara, and Amar, a popular film actor, to whom she …

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Review: The marvelous Japanese trilogy ‘Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy’ is well worth a spin

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