Bangladeshi film ‘The Difficult Bride’ has become the country’s first entry in the competition category (Orizonti) of the prestigious Venice International Film Festival. The film is directed by Rubaiyat Hussain. The world’s oldest film festival, the 83rd Venice International Film Festival will take place at the Venice Lido from 2 to 12 September. It was […]
Virtual actress Tilly Norwood, who hasn’t been cast in a movie since launching her career in the fall of 2025, may finally get her breakthrough role despite Hollywood’s scorn. Her producers, Studio Particle 6, said on Monday that they will make a feature film starring her, a film that will be made entirely using artificial […]
Inde Navarrete has earned particular praise for her leading role as a young woman who becomes hopelessly infatuated with a man played by Michael Johnston after he expresses magical desire for her. Third place went to Paramount’s reboot of the “Scary Movie” parody franchise, which earned US$14.5 million in its second week. A24’s horror film […]
Anu Muhammad said, “One of the defining characteristics of a healthy society is that everyone can express their views, participate in debate and discussion, challenge opinions and generate new ideas, new knowledge and new forms of creativity. However, when someone faces attacks because of what they say or create, or when other people threaten or […]
The cancellation of a film screening in Brahmanbaria under pressure from a particular group is extremely worrying. We consider such an incident as a direct interference in the cultural freedom of citizens. The incident is part of a continuing pattern of disruption targeting cultural activities including theatre, cinema and baul music through mob pressure and […]
In view of the discussion and criticism on social media, the screening has been stopped for the time being in the interest of law and order. Brahmanbaria Film Society, a student-run organisation, has been organizing film screenings under the banner of Bhatghumar Cinema Adda for a year. The Eid-ul-Azha screening of ‘Banlata Express’ directed by […]
“Thelma & Louise” star Geena Davis, featured on a Cannes poster this year, presented the award and spoke about how the 1991 film was a breakthrough for women. “After so many years, we have to accept that change is happening slowly,” he said. Other awards at Cannes include best documentary for “Rehearsals for a Revolution,” […]
‘The Birthday Party’ by Lee Massius The rising French director’s third film also stars French stars Bastien Bouillon and Hafsia Herzi alongside Italy’s Monica Bellucci. ‘Moulin’ by Laszlo Nemes The Hungarian director of the acclaimed “Son of Saul” returns to Cannes with a biopic on the life of French resistance hero Jean Moulin. ‘Fatherland’ by […]
The use of artificial intelligence remains one of the most sensitive issues in the entertainment industry and was the focus of the 2023 strikes that shut down Hollywood, as actors and writers warned that uncontrolled technology threatened their livelihoods. The new restrictions come after an AI version of the late Val Kilmer was introduced to […]
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ debuts at the North American box office this weekend, industry estimates showed Sunday, taking audiences into the cutthroat world of haute couture 20 years after the hit original. The sequel sees Anne Hathaway’s character return to work under tyrannical editor Miranda Priestly, again portrayed by Meryl Streep, as her fashion […]
The story really starts to breathe once Robin Chad Murmu enters. His presence not only adds to the story but also opens up a few things. Suddenly, the film begins to resonate with memories of countless short stories and novels, familiar pieces of literature come to life through their presence, as if the characters themselves […]
Zafar Rahman won the Best Female Singer award for the song Lichoor Bagane from Tandob. Imran Mahmudul was awarded the Best Male Singer award for the song Konna from Jinn 3. Award winning actress Keya Payal Shammi Islam Neela received the Best Newcomer award for First Love. Keya Payal won the Best Actress (Drama) award […]