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Coke Studio Bangla: Has it lived up to the expectations?

Coke Studio Bangla: Has it lived up to the expectations?

SHADIQUE MAHBUB ISLAM 2022-08-15 13:49:36

When Coke Studio Bangla was announced earlier this year, the expectations and optimism were sky-rocketing. And as the inaugural season has come to an end, Coke Studio Bangla has left the audience with...

Where the Crawdads Sing: A tale of a social outcast embroiled in a murder mystery

Where the Crawdads Sing: A tale of a social outcast embroiled in a murder mystery

Iftekharul Islam 2022-08-13 19:25:52

A girl abandoned by her family and society, left to live in a dangerous place all by herself, exploited by the people of the society and then the same society comes after her for an act she did not co...

‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ fails to get out of the shadows of ‘Forrest Gump’

‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ fails to get out of the shadows of ‘Forrest Gump’

Iftekharul Islam 2022-08-13 15:24:46

When talking about must-watch films of all time, Forrest Gump inevitably makes it to the list. The dynamic American history and culture through the eyes of a man who is slower-witted than average peop...

Officials allege breach of Wildlife Act in ‘Hawa’ movie

Officials allege breach of Wildlife Act in ‘Hawa’ movie

FE ONLINE DESK 2022-08-12 10:53:21

Officials of the Wildlife Crime Control Unit or WCCU have alleged a breach of the law in the movie ‘Hawa’. A team of four from the unit watched the movie on Thursday after wildlife conser...

Demystifying all things that rom coms got wrong

Demystifying all things that rom coms got wrong

Aliya Fairuz 2022-08-11 16:55:00

From rom com classics such as ‘10 things I hate about you,’ ‘27 dresses,’ ‘When Harry met Sally,’ ‘Jab we met,’ ‘Kal Ho Na Ho’ to new favour...

Pori Moni gives birth to baby boy

Pori Moni gives birth to baby boy

-- 2022-08-10 21:31:55

Actress Shamsunnahar Smrity, better known by her screen name Pori Moni, has given birth to a child, her husband Sariful Razz has announced on Facebook. “Alhamdulillah. It’s a baby boy,&rd...

'Bullet Train' is a colourfully violent action comedy with absurd humour

'Bullet Train' is a colourfully violent action comedy with absurd humour

Iftekharul Islam 2022-08-10 17:05:22

2022 is not a good year for Hollywood in the action thriller genre. As The Gray Man flopped at the box office, it could be said the seriousness of this genre isn't quite working out for the audience.&...

The Iron Throne up for grabs again in 'Game of Thrones' prequel series

The Iron Throne up for grabs again in 'Game of Thrones' prequel series

REUTERS 2022-08-09 15:17:08

It’s been three years since HBO’s juggernaut show “Game of Thrones” came to a close. Now, the history of the throne is being examined in the prequel “House of the Dragon...

'The Sandman' is a worthy adaptation of Neil Gaiman's comic masterpiece

'The Sandman' is a worthy adaptation of Neil Gaiman's comic masterpiece

Iftekharul Islam 2022-08-07 20:13:01

Neil Gaiman has an unusual way of admixing mythology, philosophy, and many other literary elements into his masterful storytelling.  The Sandman is considered to be his magnum opus for this spec...

9 refreshing movies to watch on Friendship Day

9 refreshing movies to watch on Friendship Day

Megh Rahman 2022-08-07 15:43:34

These evergreen lines from an iconic Bollywood song soothe our ears every time we celebrate Friendship Day.  Be it Zafar Iqbal’s 'Amar Bondhu Rashed' or Humayun Ahmed's famous duo Baker Bh...

Raksha Bandhan to Laal Singh Chaddha: 'Struggling' Bollywood's online hate problem

Raksha Bandhan to Laal Singh Chaddha: 'Struggling' Bollywood's online hate problem

BBC 2022-08-07 15:02:04

Two of India's biggest Bollywood stars have been facing social media calls to boycott their upcoming movies - but do such campaigns actually have any effect? Laal Singh Chaddha and Raksha Ban...

Vampire in the Garden: Intertwining melody and tragedy 

Vampire in the Garden: Intertwining melody and tragedy 

Shadya Naher Sheyam 2022-08-06 16:48:11

Blood-sucking monsters have become a popular trope in the anime industry in recent years. Netflix's latest original, Vampire In The Garden, depicts a world divided between humans and vampires. ...

'Banglar Rock Metal' reveals untold glory of 180 Bangladeshi bands

'Banglar Rock Metal' reveals untold glory of 180 Bangladeshi bands

FE ONLINE DESK 2022-08-06 14:17:29

The first-ever Bangladeshi band encyclopedia -- 'Banglar Rock Metal’ -- was unveiled on Friday at Baatighar in Dhaka's Bishwo Shahitto Kendro, an event that reunited the country's music legends....

Lady Gaga appears to confirm casting in 'Joker' sequel

Lady Gaga appears to confirm casting in 'Joker' sequel

REUTERS 2022-08-05 15:13:29

Pop star and actress Lady Gaga confirmed her casting in the upcoming motion picture sequel to the Oscar-winning psychological thriller "Joker," by posting a musical teaser on Twitter. The musical cli...

Man vs Bee: Atkinson’s signature slapstick comedy reaches a whole new level

Man vs Bee: Atkinson’s signature slapstick comedy reaches a whole new level

Shadya Naher Sheyam 2022-08-04 13:08:15

A man is facing 14 counts of willful neglect, reckless driving, criminal damage, and starting fires. The gavel will soon be hit. Before you make any assumptions, this is not a courtroom drama; it's Ma...

Hawa: The game changer

Hawa: The game changer

Shadique Mahbub Islam 2022-08-03 18:45:38

No Bangladeshi film in recent memory has created such hype in the hearts of the audience as Hawa, a film directed by Mejbaur Rahman Sumon. The film has been released in twenty-four halls across the co...

K-pop's BTS may still be able to perform while doing military service

K-pop's BTS may still be able to perform while doing military service

REUTERS 2022-08-02 15:01:44

K-pop boy band BTS might still be able to perform overseas while serving in the military, South Korea's defence minister said on Monday, as the country debates shortening mandatory military service fo...

Star Trek’s Lt Uhura, Nichelle Nichols, dies aged 89

Star Trek’s Lt Uhura, Nichelle Nichols, dies aged 89

-- 2022-08-01 20:22:56

Nichelle Nichols, who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood as communications officer Lt Uhura on the original "Star Trek" television series, has died at the age of 89. Her son Kyle Johnson sai...

Netflix’s lofty move in children’s animation with ‘The Sea Beast’

Netflix’s lofty move in children’s animation with ‘The Sea Beast’

Iftekharul Islam 2022-07-31 13:09:09

Although Netflix is one of the most popular OTT platforms in the world, it didn’t experiment much in the children’s category, despite having its own production and studios. This July, Net...

Why is Bollywood declining?

Why is Bollywood declining?

Rassiq Aziz Kabir 2022-07-30 19:44:18

Bollywood, being synonymous with Indian cinema at one point, used to be one of the principal cultural exports of India.  But lately, Bollywood has been unable to wield the same amount of influen...

Netflix brings another predictable action thriller with ‘The Gray Man’

Netflix brings another predictable action thriller with ‘The Gray Man’

Iftekharul Islam 2022-07-30 19:39:29

Netflix has been making their original action thrillers in the last few years, but finding very little success. The recent Red Notice failed miserably despite having cast with big names like Dwayne J...

Netflix sues creators of alleged 'Bridgerton' knockoff

Netflix sues creators of alleged 'Bridgerton' knockoff

REUTERS 2022-07-30 13:36:07

Netflix Inc on Friday sued the creators of an alleged unauthorised musical stage production of its popular period drama "Bridgerton," accusing them of copyright infringement. The complaint was filed...

‘Shakira should face fine of $23m, eight-year jail term for tax fraud’

‘Shakira should face fine of $23m, eight-year jail term for tax fraud’

-- 2022-07-29 23:31:17

A Spanish prosecutor has asked for more than eight years in prison for Colombian superstar Shakira and a fine of more than 23 million euros ($23.51 million) over a 14.5 million euro tax fraud case, Sp...

Will Smith apologises again for slapping Chris Rock

Will Smith apologises again for slapping Chris Rock

-- 2022-07-29 22:35:32

American actor Will Smith has again apologised to Chris Rock for slapping him during the Oscar telecast in a new video, saying that his behaviour was “unacceptable” and that he had reached...

Season 3 of 'The Boys' ends with more madness and a diabolical climax

Season 3 of 'The Boys' ends with more madness and a diabolical climax

Iftekharul Islam 2022-07-28 13:45:26

The Boys is an ongoing buzz and a major iconoclast series in the superhero genre shown on the OTT platform Amazon Prime.  This show is mainly adapted from the comic book series of the same name...

‘Indian Predator: The Butcher of Delhi’ is a disturbing yet spellbinding docuseries to watch

‘Indian Predator: The Butcher of Delhi’ is a disturbing yet spellbinding docuseries to watch

Shadya Naher Sheyam 2022-07-27 16:19:54

The Butcher of Delhi terrorised the heart of India for nearly a decade-spanning two centuries. He'd bind his victim's legs and arms. He would then decapitate and dismember them. The Butcher would sli...

She-Hulk trailer promises to be fun, original Hulk further weakens

She-Hulk trailer promises to be fun, original Hulk further weakens

Iftekharul Islam 2022-07-27 14:09:53

Hulk, the giant green monster, had the main appearance in two films: Hulk (2003) and The Incredible Hulk (2008), with Eric Bana and Edward Norton portraying the character respectively.  But sinc...

Persuasion: A botched Jane Austen adaptation with Netflix formula

Persuasion: A botched Jane Austen adaptation with Netflix formula

Iftekharul Islam 2022-07-26 18:47:21

In early 19th century of Britain, women of the aristocratic society had little autonomy over their life. They were seen as a burden to the family if could not be married at their prime age. They had o...

'John Wick 4' teaser out: The Baba Yaga returns with rage and vengeance

'John Wick 4' teaser out: The Baba Yaga returns with rage and vengeance

Iftekharul Islam 2022-07-25 17:58:13

In the recent past, not many action thrillers have found success due to audiences finding them bland and wanting different stories.  Among the outliers, John Wick stands out as one of the most s...

Arla needs an Executive - HR and Admin

Arla needs an Executive - HR and Admin

FE Online 2022-07-25 16:07:29

Arla is an internationally recognized dairy company. It is the parent company of the popular Dano brand in Bangladesh. Vacancy: not specified Name of the Position: Executive - HR and Admin (Contract...