Cinema
5 Hollywood movies inspired by real newspaper stor...
May 21, 2025
Some of the most compelling stories in films are based on real-life dramas that journalists have documented rather than a fictional story. Newspaper and magazine articles have influenced filmmakers to create memorable films on a variety of topics, including medical mysteries, sub...
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From free voices to filtered narratives: OTT censo...
May 20, 2025
Recently, streaming platforms, which opened new doors for filmmakers and writers who were finally able to go beyond the limits of mainstream cinema’s commercial formulas and the tight grip of social boycotts, have increasingly come under fire, finding themselves accused of offe...
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Strong presence of Asian cinema at 78th Cannes Fil...
May 16, 2025
The Cannes Film Festival 2025 commenced on May 13 in Cannes, a city in France and has a vibrant and multifaceted presence of Asia at its 78th edition. The film festival underscores the growing influence in the international cinema of the continent. Despite the evolving landscape ...
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Tom Cruise steals the spotlight at Cannes 2025
May 14, 2025
78th edition of the world’s oldest and most popular film festival, Cannes 2025, officially opened on May 13 in Cannes, France. One of the biggest names attending the film festival this year is Tom Cruise, a leading Hollywood actor, who will once hog the spotlight at the famous ...
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India’s star-studded appearance at Met GalaÂ...
May 6, 2025
The Met Gala is more than just a parade of high-end dresses and celebrity appearances. Taking place every year at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, it is a showcase for the nexus of fashion, art and culture as well as a fundraiser for the museum’s Costume Ins...
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Dark truths on silver screen: Real crimes that ins...
April 22, 2025
Crime, no matter where people go, tends to follow like a shadow. In India, it remains an unsettling constant that cuts across every layer of society. While many cases fade into the background of daily headlines, some are so chilling they continue to grip the nation’s conscience...
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Stories of struggle and healing: Mental health in ...
April 18, 2025
“Even now, people think having a problem with the brain is something to be ashamed of. Physical illnesses are considered normal you can tell everyone, ‘Hey guys, I’m in the hospital, I have kidney failure, a lung infection, or jaundice.’ But if there is a problem with the...
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From star-power to story-telling in Indian cinema
April 16, 2025
The Indian film industry has had a challenging 2024 and start to 2025, with even the most highly anticipated films featuring major stars and enormous budgets some reaching up to INR 4 billion failing to make a mark at the box office. While many attribute this decline to the rise ...
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Indian cinema reviving theatrical experiences thro...
April 5, 2025
As the Indian film industry experiences a period of low box office receipts, re-releasing films has emerged as a major trend that combines nostalgia with necessity. Even though they are available on streaming services, both recent hits and classics are bringing people back to the...
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Beyond overt violence: Films that challenge subtle...
March 28, 2025
Indian cinema has long served as a powerful medium of expression, offering a reflective lens on the society. Over the years, it has consistently tackled pressing social issues, from politics and crime to social injustice and gender inequality. One of the most prominent themes tha...
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