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Korean film ‘Unlocked’ is a fine addition to the dystopian genre

Iftekharul Islam 2023-02-25 16:47:43

The dystopian sci-fi genre, which addresses the issue of how people might abuse technology, has recently received a lot of attention in the Korean cinema industry. Veteran Korean actor Yim Siwa...

Iconic Baburao-Raju-Shyam trio is returning on screen with 'Hera Pheri 3'

FE Online 2023-02-22 16:57:02

Akshay Kumar, who previously declined to star in the third instalment of the popular Bollywood comedy movie series Hera Pheri, has started shooting for the film with Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal. He...

The Law According to Lidia Poet: An intriguing period piece

Shadya Naher Sheyam 2023-02-22 12:18:46

When television first began, legal dramas quickly became a hallmark. There have been various literary movements based on the idea of the lawyer as an instrument of justice, including several fantasy w...

The Romantics: A taste of Bollywood nostalgia

Rassiq Aziz Kabir 2023-02-20 14:58:10

Yash Raj Films is one of the best-known names in the film industry of this subcontinent. Many film connoisseurs might not instantly recognise the name of a film production and distribution company; ho...

‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ gives a disappointing start to Phase Five

Iftekharul Islam 2023-02-19 14:55:09

After the season finale of Loki, MCU set the stage for Kang the Conqueror as the new supervillain against the heroes. With much anticipation, Kang was set to appear against Ant-Man and his family...

US actress and model Raquel Welch dies at 82

-- 2023-02-16 19:40:06

US actress Raquel Welch, often credited with paving the way for modern day action heroines in Hollywood films, has died at the age of 82. The star passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning after a...

'You' Season 4 comes with new mystery in new location

Iftekharul Islam 2023-02-16 16:47:06

Psychological thriller series You has entertained the audience since the inaugural season back in September 2018. This Netflix series has been quite successful in gaining an audience, and ev...

'Murir Tin' - an excellent rendition of the local dialects

Rassiq Aziz Kabir 2023-02-15 21:08:32

In Bangladesh, public buses are a huge thing. Almost every metropolitan city in the country has many public bus services. Colloquially, they have been known as 'Murir Tin' since they take in a lot of...

'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' will end the 9 years of Galactic Journey

Iftekharul Islam 2023-02-14 18:48:44

The Super Bowl trailers for DC Universe's The Flash and Marvel Cinematic Universe's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 were both released on February 13, with James Gunn credited as co...

Farzi: A fantastic coming-of-age black comedy thriller

Iftekharul Islam 2023-02-14 16:59:36

Currency counterfeiting has been a severe problem all around the world. The weaker the security markings on the print of money, the easier it is to counterfeit it. Not much of this type of crime is sh...

DC Universe finally steps into Multiverse with 'The Flash'

Iftekharul Islam 2023-02-13 17:40:40

After the massive success of The Batman, the DC Extended Universe was rife with problems. Black Adam didn't get its expected success, Henry Cavill left his role as Superman and Ezra Mil...

'Cunk on Earth' is a quintessential example of British humour

Iftekharul Islam 2023-02-11 17:17:19

British humour has been entertaining people for centuries, and it is known for its dry wit, sarcasm, and a certain level of politeness. It has been depicted in various forms on screen, from classic Br...

'M3GAN' is a decent 'technology gone wrong' thriller

Iftekharul Islam 2023-02-08 14:25:18

Human fascination with artificial intelligence has always been a source of inspiration for artists, filmmakers, and writers. The potential to create machines that can think, learn and even feel has al...

Coke Studio Bangla Season 2 coming on Valentine's Day

Mahia Afrin 2023-02-07 20:08:20

Coke Studio Bangla is launching its second season for the audiences on Valentine's Day, 14th February. This season will feature more than 20 local artists presenting different dimensions of fusions. T...

Grammys ended in controversy, again

-- 2023-02-07 19:55:31

A night in music brimming with shocking upsets, historic wins, tributes for artists like the late rapper Takeoff and hip-hop's 50th anniversary, the 65th Grammys were back in full swing Sunday. Once a...

The 'nerd engineer' Angel Noor's rise to prominence

Mohsinat Ahmed 2023-02-07 19:35:45

Coming from a venture to becoming an electrical engineer, Zulfikar Nuri Angel, popularly known as Angel Noor on Facebook, found his journey towards music as his passion. When it comes to the work of a...

'Pathaan': How a cliche film became an industry hit

Iftekharul Islam 2023-02-06 15:50:08

Pathaan is a Bollywood blockbuster of epic proportions and a true testament to the power of cinema. The fourth instalment in the YRF Spy Universe, Pathaan, consists of a stellar cast led by...

Beyonce breaks all-time Grammy wins record as she vies for best album award

FE ONLINE DESK 2023-02-06 10:19:34

Pop superstar Beyonce broke the record for most career wins at the Grammy awards on Sunday and was in the running for more, including the prestigious best album accolade, Reuters...

'Class': The Indian remake of 'Elite' is better than the original

Rassiq Aziz Kabir 2023-02-04 16:52:38

The Spanish teen drama Elite is heading into its seventh season and has enjoyed overwhelming popularity worldwide. An Indian remake of the series named 'Class' was released on the 3rd of February, and...

Michael Jackson's nephew to play 'King of Pop' in biopic

-- 2023-02-02 18:49:06

The late pop singer Michael Jackson will be portrayed by his 26-year-old nephew, Jaafar Jackson, in the biographical movie “Michael," the Lionsgate studio said on Monday. "Michael" will explore...

Superman, Batman and Swamp Thing to anchor DC's revamped movie and TV slate

-- 2023-02-02 17:43:25

Stories about Batman and his assassin son, a new Superman tale and Swamp Thing are set to hit the big screen as part of an ambitious 10-year plan to reinvigorate DC Studios under new owner Warner Bros...

Alec Baldwin, armourer to be charged over 'Rust' shooting

-- 2023-01-31 17:10:56

Actor Alec Baldwin and armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will be charged on Tuesday with involuntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Western "Rust" in...

'The Menu' is a clever satire of elitism and human psychology

Iftekharul Islam 2023-01-30 19:30:49

Food is one of the basic human rights. In this modern age, even food is segregated, and a certain class can enjoy special varieties of food. What if cooking for elite people becomes an obsessio...

'Junji Ito Maniac': A perfect manga adaptation, not for the faint-hearted

Iftekharul Islam 2023-01-28 17:05:11

Junji Ito, the most famous Japanese horror artist in history, has been captivating audiences for decades with his twisted tales of terror, featuring grotesque monsters and otherworldly beings that cra...

'Pathan' sees bumper Bollywood opening despite protests

-- 2023-01-25 18:02:13

Shah Rukh Khan's Hindi spy thriller opened to packed movie theatres in India on Wednesday in one of Bollywood's top openings on record, despite protests from some religious groups over scenes they dee...

Multiverse adventure ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ leads Oscar nominations

-- 2023-01-24 20:52:35

Dimension-hopping adventure "Everything Everywhere All at Once" topped the list of films nominated on Tuesday for this year's Academy Awards, securing 11 nominations that include a spot in the prestig...

Actor Jeremy Renner broke over 30 bones in snow plough accident

BBC 2023-01-22 14:07:41

Hollywood actor Jeremy Renner has said he broke more than 30 bones in his body when he was accidentally run over by a snow plough on New Year's Day. Giving an update on his recovery, the...

Farooki’s ‘Shonibar Bikel’ gets greenlight for release after four years

-- 2023-01-21 18:00:13

The appeal committee of the Bangladesh Film Censor Board has rejected the board’s earlier objection to issuing a clearance certificate for Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s highly-anticipated movie...

Human and AI coexistence: ‘Train to Busan’ director’s latest flick 'Jung_E'

Iftekharul Islam 2023-01-21 16:25:51

The future of humanity is at stake in the latest Korean film Jung_E, a thrilling sci-fi tale about how society will adapt to living alongside AI. Directed by Yeon Sang-ho, known for offeri...

Indian film RRR: Why the action spectacle is charming the West

BBC 2023-01-21 12:57:22

It has been 10 months since action-fantasy film RRR hit theatres in India, but the conversation around it hasn't died down. As the movie rides its popularity wave into Hollywood's awards season, t...