Doing justice to Mrinal Sen's works in an article is similar to grasping an ocean with a vessel. However, it was better to avoid that impossible task and consider what comes to mind when watching and rewatching Mrinal Sen's films. At the surface level, it just comes to my mind that all of Se
The excitement that usually builds to a crescendo ahead of the Cannes Film Festival's opening night has been reined in this year by rumours of potentially explosive #MeToo allegations, and a possible festival workers' strike that could shut down the event. There is much to be thrilled about, with
Japan has a rich history of shogunates, samurais, and splendour of rituals. Japanese history in the medieval era took a pivotal turn in 1600 when Sengoku Jidai, or the era of warring states, was at the last stage, and a ruler was greatly needed to unify Japan. James Clavell's classic novel Shō
Have you ever felt a spark of attraction towards a fictional character? Perhaps it’s the dashing hero from your beloved romance novel or the charismatic lead from your go-to movie or TV series. If so, take comfort in the fact that you are not alone. At some point in our lives, each of us has
Gunfights, louder voices, a slow-motion walking scene, a car stopping in front of a mansion, and a man coming out of the vehicle suited and booted wearing a bell-bottom pant. Since he has an entry in slow-motion and everyone is cheering his name in the background, either he is a cricketer that the
The Planet of the Apes franchise presents a unique sci-fi narrative about humanity's future. In it, humanity will face extinction, and its primate cousins will become intelligent enough to dominate the earth. The franchise's origin is Pierre Boulle's 1963 eponymous novel, whose first film adaptatio
A fresh instalment in the "Lord of the Rings" movie series, one of the biggest film franchises of all time, is scheduled to debut in theatres in 2026. It is one of two new "Lord of the Rings" films announced by Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav on Thursday, reports Reuters. Andy Serkis
Celebrated annually on the second Sunday of May, Mother's Day is a small tribute to honour the incredible superheroes of our lives, our mothers, as they have embraced the role of motherhood in all its forms. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the much loved yet controversial sitcom F.R.I.E.N.D
Hollywood is now full of serious, lore-heavy blockbusters that sometimes become hits and sometimes flop. In such a time, The Fall Guy is a tribute to old-fashioned action movie fun. David Leitch, known for his work on films such as John Wick and Bullet Train, is in charge of this film, and featurin
Walt Disney and Warner Bros Discovery will offer a bundle of the Disney+, Hulu and Max streaming services in the United States starting this summer, the companies said in a statement on Wednesday. Customers will be able to sign up on any of the three individual websites and choose from an ad-free
Dead Boy Detectives might not live up to the expectations set by its predecessor, The Sandman. This Netflix supernatural comedy, planned initially as a spinoff of Doom Patrol, finds itself caught between two universes, striving to discover its own identity in the shadow of its renowned predecessor.
Nazara, a student in class four asked her teacher “Miss, Do you watch K-Drama?” a few days earlier her mother Dr. Navida also asked me the same! As a Kdrama lover, I can feel the wide range of popularity in Bangladesh. Korea
Childhood experiences leave a profound effect on how we experience the adult world. The school environment is the first place a child steps out of their comfort zone. School moulds a child's personality and innate ability and inspires the young mind to venture into the possibilities of the future.
