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Beauty Circus - a good story wasted

Beauty Circus - a good story wasted

Shadique Mahbub Islam 2022-09-27 17:16:59

A circus, a ravishing owner with a mysterious past, the local political leader, a ruffian with a good heart, the grandson of a zamindar, and a group of terrorists (!) - on paper, they sound like a per...

Aston Martin car, Daniel Craig costumes star at James Bond auction

Aston Martin car, Daniel Craig costumes star at James Bond auction

-- 2022-09-27 16:01:47

From an Aston Martin DB5 stunt car to costumes worn by Daniel Craig in "No Time to Die", an array of James Bond props and memorabilia are being offered at a charity auction soon as the film franchise...

‘Hawa’ to compete at Oscars

‘Hawa’ to compete at Oscars

-- 2022-09-25 18:24:07

The film ‘Hawa’ (Wind), which was critically acclaimed by both critics and people, has been nominated to compete at the 95th Academy Awards, presented by the Academy of Motion Pictur...

Netflix drops its lawsuit against creators of ‘The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical’

Netflix drops its lawsuit against creators of ‘The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical’

-- 2022-09-25 17:37:05

Netflix Inc dropped its lawsuit against the creators of "The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical" after reaching a settlement, according to a person familiar with the matter. The streaming service filed a...

Cyberpunk Edgerunners: Anime spin-off surpassing the original video game

Cyberpunk Edgerunners: Anime spin-off surpassing the original video game

Iftekharul Islam 2022-09-25 17:21:46

It's 2076, the age of a dystopian future. Governments are no longer in charge; private corporations make all decisions for fragmented societies. They compete against each other for dominance over peop...

Thirteen years later, 'Avatar' to return with a focus on family

Thirteen years later, 'Avatar' to return with a focus on family

-- 2022-09-23 17:42:18

The first sequel to blockbuster movie "Avatar" will focus on a theme of protecting family and will expand the world of Pandora that enchanted audiences more than a decade ago, the movie's stars said....

'Jogi' preaches friendship and humanity amidst religious unrest

'Jogi' preaches friendship and humanity amidst religious unrest

Iftekharul Islam 2022-09-22 16:46:18

Religious violence has been a part of the Indian Subcontinent for centuries. Even in modern times, people still nurture hatred against people of other religions and commit atrocities in the name of Go...

Beauty and beyond with Ishrat Zaheen Ahmed

Beauty and beyond with Ishrat Zaheen Ahmed

MAHIA AFRIN 2022-09-21 16:58:39

A girl who used to play with different makeup looks for fun is now a beauty content creator and one of the top finalists in the LUX superstar beauty pageant show. That’s Ishrat Zaheen Ahmed&rsqu...

Raihan Rafi’s ‘Nishwas’ is compelling, bold and unique

Raihan Rafi’s ‘Nishwas’ is compelling, bold and unique

Shadique Mahbub Islam 2022-09-21 14:48:43

In a dark hospital corridor, a woman is looking for something, brandishing her rifle and shooting indiscriminately, while a fiery poem is heard with sharp, rocking background music. Such was the trai...

Operation Sundarban' mesmerises audience at star-studded premiere

Operation Sundarban' mesmerises audience at star-studded premiere

UNB 2022-09-21 10:58:28

Showcasing the Rapid Action Battalion's (RAB) historical and breathtaking operations to defeat the pirates of the Sundarbans, acclaimed director Dipankar Dipon's latest venture 'Operation Sundarban' m...

Sharif Imtiaz - a new face in showbiz world

Sharif Imtiaz - a new face in showbiz world

FE ONLINE DESK 2022-09-20 13:46:37

Actor Imtiaz has made his place in the entertainment world by appearing in dramas and commercials. An advertisement for ACI Group's popular product "Savlon" featuring him was recently released on an...

Narco-saints: K-drama’s version of the famed Narcos

Narco-saints: K-drama’s version of the famed Narcos

FE Online 2022-09-19 18:30:10

Drug crime thriller series have been popular since Netflix’s Narcos in 2015. A drug kingpin is ruling over the country behind the curtains, pulling off political strings, and local and...

Black family celebrates new princess Ariel, but says more diversity is needed

Black family celebrates new princess Ariel, but says more diversity is needed

REUTERS 2022-09-17 10:46:38

When Shannon and Chandra LaNier showed their children the trailer for "The Little Mermaid" featuring Black American singer Halle Bailey as Ariel, they were met with screams of excitement and yells of...

'I Am a Killer' is a thoughtful Netflix true crime documentary

'I Am a Killer' is a thoughtful Netflix true crime documentary

Iftekharul Islam 2022-09-15 19:53:57

True crime documentaries have been the cream of Netflix's popular shows. Among them, the most popular would be Mindhunter, which documents America's most infamous serial killers through the eyes...

Spotify: Good for music as a company?

Spotify: Good for music as a company?

Bashiir Ahammed 2022-09-14 17:32:40

Standing in lines to buy a music album was a familiar scene in the '80s, '90s, and even in the early 2000s. International artists sell a substantial number of physical albums, vinyl, when they release...

‘Military Prosecutor Doberman’ is a revenge-fuelled K-drama

‘Military Prosecutor Doberman’ is a revenge-fuelled K-drama

Iftekharul Islam 2022-09-14 13:52:16

Multiple genres of K-drama are now gaining popularity. Many military and legal dramas the South Korean entertainment industry created have been trendy, such as The Devil Judge, Crash Landing on You, e...

Dhallywood actress Mahiya Mahi announces pregnancy

Dhallywood actress Mahiya Mahi announces pregnancy

-- 2022-09-13 18:51:32

Popular Dhallywood actress Mahiya Mahi announced her pregnancy on Monday night through her social media. “I have never been as happy as I am right now. Soon I am going to be a mom,” she a...

Legendary French film director Jean-Luc Godard dies at 91

Legendary French film director Jean-Luc Godard dies at 91

-- 2022-09-13 17:45:16

Film director Jean-Luc Godard, the godfather of France's New Wave cinema who pushed cinematic boundaries and inspired iconoclastic directors decades after his 1960s heyday, died on Tuesday aged 91, ne...

Emmy Awards 2022: The key winners

Emmy Awards 2022: The key winners

BBC 2022-09-13 17:05:51

The winners for this year's Emmy Awards, the most prestigious honours in TV, have been announced. Succession, Ted Lasso, The White Lotus and Squid Game are among the shows that have collected awards....

Mazharul Anwar to be remembered until Bangla songs' existence: Hasan

Mazharul Anwar to be remembered until Bangla songs' existence: Hasan

-- 2022-09-13 12:57:14

Paying rich tribute to legendary lyricist Gazi Mazharul Anwar, Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today (Sept 12, 2022) said he (Anwar) will be remembered as long as Bangla songs wi...

HBO reclaims its Emmy crown with 'Succession,' 'White Lotus' wins

HBO reclaims its Emmy crown with 'Succession,' 'White Lotus' wins

REUTERS 2022-09-13 11:53:19

The dysfunctional dynasty of "Succession," the teen drama "Euphoria" and a comedy series set in the fictional White Lotus resort helped propel HBO to the top of the Emmy Awards heap Monday, surpassing...

'Indian Matchmaking' returns for the second season, fails in matchmaking again

'Indian Matchmaking' returns for the second season, fails in matchmaking again

Iftekharul Islam 2022-09-11 16:47:15

India is famous for many things worldwide. However, the world also knows India for its people’s lavish wedding ceremonies that last for days.  Netflix’s wedding reality show Ind...

Justin Bieber suspends Justice World Tour due to mental, physical health issues

Justin Bieber suspends Justice World Tour due to mental, physical health issues

-- 2022-09-07 17:47:06

Pop Singer Justin Bieber said Tuesday he would take a break from his rescheduled Justice World Tour due to mental and physical health issues. The musician posted the announcement on Instagram, saying...

'How I Met Your Father' - a stereotypical sitcom ruining the nostalgia of a great series

'How I Met Your Father' - a stereotypical sitcom ruining the nostalgia of a great series

Rassiq Aziz Kabir 2022-09-05 17:28:00

'How I Met Your Mother' is a nostalgia trip for many millennials worldwide. The sitcom, which was first aired in 2005 and continued till 2014, is undoubtedly one of the most popular American sitcoms o...

'Devil in Ohio' lacks the devil in it!

'Devil in Ohio' lacks the devil in it!

Iftekharul Islam 2022-09-04 18:29:04

Cults are one of the recurring stereotypes in the horror genre. Cults bring unsettling feelings to the audience through their dogmatic beliefs and sometimes violent and inhumane rituals. Netflix's lim...

Shironamhin x Mumbai Orchestra: It's happening!

Shironamhin x Mumbai Orchestra: It's happening!

Mashfiq Mizan 2022-09-04 15:44:53

After rescheduling the event for Covid-19 and other factors, the stage is all set for one of the most iconic concerts in Bangladeshi music history, as Shironamhin is collaborating with the internation...

The Weeknd cancels concert in California mid-performance, says he lost his voice

The Weeknd cancels concert in California mid-performance, says he lost his voice

REUTERS 2022-09-04 15:40:14

Canadian pop singer The Weeknd cut short a concert in California on Saturday after he lost his voice mid-performance. After four songs at the SoFi stadium, the performer said he needed to cancel th...

Mo: The life of a Palestinian refugee in America

Mo: The life of a Palestinian refugee in America

Iftekharul Islam 2022-09-03 18:36:14

Muslims are generally not portrayed positively in Hollywood. They are portrayed as the antagonists most of the time. But in recent years, comedy dramas like Hulu's Ramy portrayed Muslims from a new pe...

New 'Lord of the Rings' prequel series praised as a 'masterpiece'

New 'Lord of the Rings' prequel series praised as a 'masterpiece'

-- 2022-09-02 17:06:05

The long-awaited "The Lord of the Rings" prequel, "The Rings of Power," received widespread praise from television critics, with most reviews applauding the plot, visuals and cinematography of the fir...

An absurd science fiction with a deeper meaning of life

An absurd science fiction with a deeper meaning of life

Iftekharul Islam 2022-09-01 17:23:24

"Living an experience, a particular fate, is accepting it fully." A human can live one life and can lead one destiny. He may or may not fulfil his dreams and his life goals.  But what if he wit...