In 2023, Black Mirror's sixth season showed a noticeable shift from traditional technology-related anxieties into supernatural horror territory. This was evident in episodes like Mazey Day and the 'Red Mirror' branded Demon 79, which had mixed receptions. The seventh season premiered on 10 April,
Daredevil pioneers darker storytelling in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Since its inception, it has been gritty, grounded, and human. When the Netflix series debuted in 2015, it redefined superhero shows with its morally complex characters and brutally choreographed action. But after three
When Barbie and Oppenheimer were simultaneously released on the same weekend in July 2023, no one could have anticipated the ensuing cultural wildfire. What began as an oddball juxtaposition between a neon-pink plastic dream world and a sombre atomic biopic morphed into a viral phenomenon called
The Devil May Cry (DmC) franchise by Capcom has long been a cult favorite among action gamers. This video game series has fast-paced hack-and-slash gameplay with gothic flair, dry humor, and a demon-slaying protagonist who redefined cool for Gen Z and millennials. Now, Netflix is adapting the franc
Legendary Bangladeshi actor Ilias Javed, once a dominant presence on the country’s silver screen, was hospitalised on Wednesday after his health deteriorated, family sources said. Speaking to a local media in the evening, Javed’s wife and actress Dolly Chowdhury said that the veteran a
Close-up star Putul and Yousuf Ahmed Khan have performed in a song penned by eminent photographer Majed Chowdhury. The song, titled Mone Porey Jay, enthralled listeners during the recent Eid-ul-Fitr with the music arrangement of Sound Hacker. Syed Reza Ali shared the screen with Putul as a model
American singer Lady Gaga returned to a massive audience for the first time in eight years to headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Friday night, dancing with model skeletons, fighting a dancer dressed as a monster and serving up a surprise encore. "Welcome to my house of mayhem
After many years of impassioned calls for an Oscar recognizing the art of the stunt, the film academy has decided to give it an official award. An achievement in stunt design prize will be added starting with the 100th Academy Awards, which will recognize films released in 2027, the film academy s
Famous Persian philosopher Mawlana Jalal ad-din Rumi said, "The cure for the pain is in the pain." Daagi is the story of a man suffering from utter pain and seeking salvation from that pain, Nishan, the character played by Afran Nisho. Director Shihab Shaheen and Afran Nisho both returned to the
"Parental love is said to be unconditional" — some embrace this truth, while others quietly disagree. Love may come with the seasons, but our hearts must be open to receive it. When love between a man and a woman is faithful and nurturing, it can create a space where talent takes root, childr
Over 200 Bangladeshi musicians will come together to express solidarity with the oppressed people of Palestine during this year’s Pahela Baishakh procession, singing the iconic lines: “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.” The announcement came at a press conference
Since the Oct 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel, which triggered a devastating military response, Gaza has endured sustained bombardment. More than a year later, the toll continues to mount as corpses line the streets. The cries of the wounded echo through the air as the skeletal remains of bui
TV drama "Adolescence" has shocked and captivated audiences around the world, providing what campaigners say is a rare opportunity to tackle the largely hidden world of online misogyny and violence. Since its release on Netflix on Mar 13, more than 96 million people have watched the British four-e
