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Movie Review: A luminous slice of Mumbai life in ‘All We Imagine as Light’
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Movie Review: A luminous slice of Mumbai life in ‘All We Imagine as Light’

Associated Press  

The rhythms of bustling, working-class Mumbai are brought to vivid life in “All We Imagine as Light.” The stunning narrative debut of filmmaker Payal Kapadia explores the lives of three women in the city whose existence is mostly transit and work. One of the women, a widow, recently retired from working her whole life at a city hospital, Parvaty, is …

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The Enigma of the Hospital Walls: A Psychological Thriller Exploring Gender Roles and Societal Stigma
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Enigma of the Hospital Walls: A Psychological Thriller Exploring Gender Roles and Societal Stigma

New Indian Express  

Ellige Payana Yavudo Daari is a thought-provoking and unsettling film that explores the societal gaze on women and the dangers of judgment and stereotypes. The movie opens with a woman trapped in a hospital, suffering from psychological distress, setting the tone for a dark and suspenseful narrative. It then takes viewers into a psychiatric ward, where unsettling imagery and a …

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Lin-Manuel Miranda's new musical is based on a cult movie — and is for your ears only
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Lin-Manuel Miranda's new musical is based on a cult movie — and is for your ears only

NPR  

Lin-Manuel Miranda's new musical is based on a cult movie — and is for your ears only toggle caption Jimmy Fontaine/Atlantic Records Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of Hamilton, and playwright Eisa Davis, a Pulitzer Prize finalist, have created a new Broadway musical — which is not actually on Broadway. Sponsor Message "We were inspired by the concept albums from the …

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Sigourney Weaver tears up after journalist suggests work may have influenced Kamala Harris’ rise
4 months, 1 week ago

Sigourney Weaver tears up after journalist suggests work may have influenced Kamala Harris’ rise

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sigourney Weaver was brought to tears at …

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‘Shivamma Yarehanchinala’ movie review: A delightful take on the life of a spirited woman
6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Shivamma Yarehanchinala’ movie review: A delightful take on the life of a spirited woman

The Hindu  

Jaishankar Aryar’s Shivamma Yarehanchinala, which has won several awards at film festivals across the globe, was a crowd favourite at the recently held Bengaluru International Film Festival. Given this reputation, it’s ironic that Shivamma Yarehanchinala, produced by Rishab Shetty, is less of a festival film and more of an entertainer suited for the masses. Shivamma Director: Jaishankar Aryar Cast: Sharanamma …

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Shining a light on harassment
1 year, 2 months ago

Shining a light on harassment

China Daily  

Xin Zhilei plays a character who witnesses the harassment and stands up to help the victim. The movie is part of a collaboration between cosmetic brand L'Oreal Paris and the One International Women's Film Festival, an annual event aimed at supporting women in cinema. After engaging in extensive discussions, the creative duo found themselves deeply inspired by actress Xin Zhilei's …

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Latinx Files: A roundtable discussion on Latinidad in ‘Barbie’
1 year, 5 months ago

Latinx Files: A roundtable discussion on Latinidad in ‘Barbie’

LA Times  

Like many of you, I too went to the theater this weekend to watch “Barbie.” My initial plan was to write about the movie for the newsletter, but eventually decided that “man writes take about ‘Barbie’” was not the way to go. I should preface this by saying that I enjoyed the movie immensely, but couldn’t help but think of …

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Q&A: ‘Barbie’ filmmaker Greta Gerwig on art, commerce and embracing the mess
1 year, 5 months ago

Q&A: ‘Barbie’ filmmaker Greta Gerwig on art, commerce and embracing the mess

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. "Because I thought we’ll never make any movies again, …

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Blind movie review: Sonam Kapoor's impressive act cannot salvage this poorly-executed, predictable thriller
1 year, 6 months ago

Blind movie review: Sonam Kapoor's impressive act cannot salvage this poorly-executed, predictable thriller

Hindustan Times  

Stories about psycho killers on the prowl have always interested me, and a well-made one is a rare treat. Blind movie review: The thriller marks Sonam Kapoor's return to films after years. So then, watching Sonam Kapoor back on screen after four years, was the single reason I sat back to see the film till end, only to be served …

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‘Kolla’ movie review: Rajisha Vijayan, Priya Varrier lead an underwhelming thriller
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Kolla’ movie review: Rajisha Vijayan, Priya Varrier lead an underwhelming thriller

The Hindu  

Multiple cat-and-mouse games play out in Suraj Varma’s heist movie Kolla. Rajisha Vijayan and Priya Varrier complement each other perfectly: the bold Annie is the foil for the timid Shilpa. Kolla Director: Suraj Varma Cast: Rajisha Vijayan, Priya Varrier, Vinay Forrt, Alencier Lopez, Prashant Alexander, Kollam Sudhi Run-time: 125 minutes Storyline: Two women, Annie and Shilpa, plan a heist with …

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Anurag Kashyap faces flak from Twitter users for praising 'most regressive movie' Bakasuran: ‘Your bar has gone so low’
1 year, 10 months ago

Anurag Kashyap faces flak from Twitter users for praising 'most regressive movie' Bakasuran: ‘Your bar has gone so low’

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has been facing flak from Twitter users for praising 'most regressive movie' Bakasuran. Taking to Twitter on Sunday, Anurag shared posters of the film helmed by Mohan G. After Anurag Kashyap praised Bakasuran, Twitter users criticised him. Anurag captioned the post, "#Bakasuran Hearing good word of mouth for this movie in South.Congrats my friend @natty_nataraj & Dir …

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Bakasuran movie review: Mohan G’s film is highly problematic
1 year, 10 months ago

Bakasuran movie review: Mohan G’s film is highly problematic

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Mohan G has become one of the most controversial names in mainstream cinema in recent times. He continues the trend with his latest release Bakasuran, a vigilante drama that throws the spotlight on some sex scandals and how innocent young women are trapped in this web. As much as the film tries to educate viewers about these shocking scandals, …

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Actress Lily Tomlin on the new film '80 for Brady'
1 year, 11 months ago

Actress Lily Tomlin on the new film '80 for Brady'

NPR  

Actress Lily Tomlin on the new film '80 for Brady' NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with actress Lily Tomlin. Tomlin stars in the new film "80 for Brady" which follows four friends as they travel to see Tom Brady play in the 2017 Super Bowl. In the film, Lily Tomlin plays one of four friends trying to make their dream of …

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The Best Movies Of 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

The Best Movies Of 2022

Huff Post  

Viola Davis in "The Woman King," Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan in "Everything Everywhere All At Once," Daniel Kaluuya in "Nope" and Robert Pattinson in "The Batman" Illustration: HuffPost; Photos: Sony/A24/Warner Bros/Universal There’s been a lot of talk about on-screen representation that is too often misunderstood as characters that are more symbolic of a reckoning or an issue than …

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Michelle Yeoh shows Asian immigrant women are ‘Everything’
2 years, 8 months ago

Michelle Yeoh shows Asian immigrant women are ‘Everything’

Associated Press  

Michelle Yeoh was adamant about one script change before committing to “Everything Everywhere All At Once.” The main character’s name had to go. “She’s never had a voice.” At 59, Yeoh commands the lead of the genre-twisting flick by playing someone often invisible — the Asian immigrant wife and mother trying to be everything for everyone. After decades first as …

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Jalsa Movie review: Vidya Balan, Shefali Shah deliver terrific performances in this epic thriller
2 years, 9 months ago

Jalsa Movie review: Vidya Balan, Shefali Shah deliver terrific performances in this epic thriller

India Today  

Film titles can be misleading. Here's the trailer of Jalsa: Vidya’s Maya Menon is strong from the outside but weak and vulnerable from the inside. Jalsa doesn’t have too many confrontational scenes featuring the two women, except for the dark climax. Jalsa is a celebration of two powerhouse performers - Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah. Vidya Balan, Shefali Shah’s Amazon …

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‘Freedom Fight’ movie review: What does ‘freedom’ mean to you?
2 years, 11 months ago

‘Freedom Fight’ movie review: What does ‘freedom’ mean to you?

The Hindu  

February 11, 2022 12:49 pm | Updated 12:50 pm IST Freedom can mean a million things, depending on whom you are asking the question. True to its subject, which is based on the real-life struggles of ‘Penkoottu,’ a union of unorganised women workers in Kozhikode, ‘Asanghadithar’ directed by Kunjila Maschillamani uses a judicious mixture of cinematic narrative and documentary-style making. …

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Rashmi Rocket movie review: Taapsee Pannu and her film know better than this
3 years, 2 months ago

Rashmi Rocket movie review: Taapsee Pannu and her film know better than this

Hindustan Times  

In Taapsee Pannu’s Rashmi Rocket, the heroine gets a shocking slap on her face. While Thappad makes for textbook reading on addressing a woman’s right to respect with subtlety and consistent writing, Rashmi Rocket runs miles away from it. These generic South Delhi dwellers in pink athleisure, who don’t seem to have run a mile in their lives except away …

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Shirley movie review: Elisabeth Moss enthrals in probing anti-biopic of a tortured genius
3 years, 6 months ago

Shirley movie review: Elisabeth Moss enthrals in probing anti-biopic of a tortured genius

Firstpost  

Language: English Shirley Jackson is having a moment, and it’s a long-awaited, well-deserved one. The young woman, Rose, arrives in Vermont with her husband Fred, who is to be the new teaching assistant to Shirley’s husband Stanley Hyman. The two women realise they’re more alike than different when Rose becomes pregnant, and Shirley becomes stuck in her own agonising gestation …

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Janhvi Kapoor recalls mom Sridevi told her to 'never depend on anyone'
3 years, 7 months ago

Janhvi Kapoor recalls mom Sridevi told her to 'never depend on anyone'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Janhvi Kapoor has said that she is inspired by powerful women, because they don’t depend on anyone for anything. Sridevi died before Janhvi Kapoor could make her film debut. Sridevi died in February 2018, just a few months before the release of Janhvi's debut film, Dhadak. The horror-comedy became the first major Hindi film to arrive in theatres after …

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Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari on Kangana Ranaut and Nitesh Tiwari's National Award Wins
3 years, 9 months ago

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari on Kangana Ranaut and Nitesh Tiwari's National Award Wins

News 18  

Filmmaker Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, who has directed Kangana Ranaut in her National Award winning role in Panga, has reacted to the actress being conferred with the honour. So congratulations to Kangana for putting my vision out there.” Meanwhile, Kangana also shared her reaction on winning the National Award, her fourth, on social media in a video. Ashwiny’s husband, filmmaker Nitesh …

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13 Things I Did (And Did Not) Love About 'Coming 2 America': An African Perspective
3 years, 9 months ago

13 Things I Did (And Did Not) Love About 'Coming 2 America': An African Perspective

NPR  

13 Things I Did Love About 'Coming 2 America': An African Perspective Enlarge this image Quantrell D. Colbert/Amazon Studios Quantrell D. Colbert/Amazon Studios In the 1990s, I watched Coming to America as a young medical student in Nigeria. I loved Eddie Murphy's character Akeem – quick wit, rakish charm, carefree — and the wealth of the African nation Zamunda, a …

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A Horror Movie For Every Halloween Mood
4 years, 2 months ago

A Horror Movie For Every Halloween Mood

Huff Post  

Horror movies should be a year-round affair, but maybe you’re looking for a spine-tingling good time now that Halloween is upon us. It’s a complicated dynamic: Women in horror — or sometimes just one woman, mythologized as the “final girl” — often emerge triumphant despite being ravaged. Both editions of “Funny Games” — 1997’s takes place in Austria and 2007’s …

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Bharathiraja Condemns 'Irandam Kuthu' Trailer for Explicit Content
4 years, 3 months ago

Bharathiraja Condemns 'Irandam Kuthu' Trailer for Explicit Content

News 18  

Bharathiraja, a well-known Tamil director, has raised objections over the content of the teaser of the upcoming adult horror-comedy film Irandam Kuthu. In his letter that has been accessed by The News Minute, the director has also condemned the trailer and has went on to say that such vulgarity is not becoming of Tamil cinema. No matter what, as a …

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