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Around Tinsel Town
,IFFI 2024: ‘Toxic’ wins Golden Peacock; Vikrant Massey chosen Indian Film Personality of the Year
toxic, Directed by Lithuanian filmmaker and screenwriter Saule Bluvette, it won the Golden Peacock Award for Best Film at the conclusion of the 55th International Film Festival of India. Actor Vikrant Massey, who starred in the blockbuster 12th failed, Was awarded the Indian Film Personality of the Year award.
Legendary playback singer Mohammad Rafi was honored at the festival. Rafi’s son, Shahid Rafi, said that he is ready to produce a biographical film on his father, with an official announcement expected in December, 2024. Meanwhile, while sharing her views on nepotism at IFFI 2024, actor Kriti Sanon also spoke about the “media”. And “audiences” contribute to the nepotism conversation.
When Ranbir Kapoor was asked about violence in his films Animal And Sanju, He said that while artists must be conscious of the stories they want to tell, it is equally important for them to explore new genres. Actor Hugo Weaving, known for lord of the rings And matrix The franchisee said that Satyajit Ray introduced him to Indian cinema.
,International Emmy Awards 2024: ‘Drops of God’ wins best drama; India’s ‘The Night Manager’ missed the mark
from india night managerStarring Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur and Shobhita Dhulipala, it was a strong contender in the Drama Series category at the International Emmy Awards. However, this award went to Apple TV dropGod’s ,Les Gottes de Dieu),A French-American-Japanese production.
Timothy Spall won Best Performance by an Actor for his role sixth commandment WhereasAokbab-chutimon Chuengcharoensukying received the award for Best Performance by an Actress hunger. Meanwhile, Vir Das and the cast who hosted the event night manager, This was an important moment for Indian television on the global stage.
Hollywood
Tabu reveals grand entry episode as Sister Francesca in ‘Dune: Prophecy’
George Clooney, Brad Pitt’s ‘Wolves’ sequel no longer happening
‘Rocky’ star Dolph Lundgren says he’s finally cancer free
Charlize Theron to join Christopher Nolan’s next untitled film
Idris Elba in talks to join the cast of ‘Masters of the Universe’ movie
Bollywood
New release date of Vicky Kaushal’s ‘Chhaava’ fixed; Conflict with ‘Pushpa 2’ averted
Release date of Shahid Kapoor’s ‘Deva’ directed by Roshan Andrews has been prepone
Kriti Sanon says Bollywood alone cannot be blamed for nepotism
Aamir Khan says he almost retired during COVID-19 pandemic
Sharmila Tagore will return to the big screen with ‘Outhouse’
regional
Actor Dhanush files suit against Nayanthara in Madras High Court
Family court grants divorce to actor Dhanush and filmmaker Aishwarya Rajinikanth
Saira Banu breaks silence after separation from AR Rahman
Sudeep’s action thriller ‘Max’ gets a release date
Actor Akhil Akkineni gets engaged to Zainab Rawadji
Trailers
Sharp Ajith Kumar hits the road in ‘Vidamuyarchi’ teaser
Player 456 returns, displays epic resistance in ‘Squid Game’ season 2 trailer
In ‘Viduthalai Part 2’ trailer, Vijay Sethupathi takes the front seat in Soori starrer Vetrimaaran’s sequel
In ‘Lilo & Stitch’ live-action teaser, Disney brings its mischievous blue monster to life
essential reading
1) Jon M Chu interviewed on ‘Wicked’: ‘9 million tulips and a 60-ton train’
>> He says the relationship between Elphaba and Glinda is the driving force behind this adaptation of the highly successful Broadway play
2) Director Chuck Russell Interview: On the Death Battle Between mask, scorpion king and freddy kruger
>>He talks about the art of re-imagining old horror scripts and extracting performances from stars like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Dwayne Johnson.
3) ‘I Want To Talk’ Interview: Abhishek Bachchan and Shoojit Sircar on life, death and everything in between
>>The pair discuss the story of cancer survivor Arjun Sen, the special nature of parenthood and bringing the role of family in an artistic life to the screen.
4) Dhanush-Nayanthara controversy and copyright law
>> In the context of the previous claims, where does the copyright infringement suit filed by Dhanush against Nayanthara fit in?
5) Hollywood horror abandoned theatrics to accommodate pregnancy scares
>> This year’s hottest genre entries are responding to the horrors of womanhood by portraying pregnancy not as a miracle of life but a nightmare of control.
6) Imtiaz Ali Interview: On what changed between ‘Rockstar’ and ‘Chamkila’ and his relationship with anger
>> Acclaimed Hindi filmmaker opens up about his evolution as an actor and why nuanced romance dramas are dying out in India
7) RJ Balaji on ‘Soorgavasal’, redefining himself and teaming up with Suriya and AR Rahman for ‘Suriya 45’.
>> He talks about his growth as a writer, actor and director, choosing genre-specific films, collaborating with AR Rahman, etc.
8) Nikhil Advani on adopting ‘Freedom of Midnight’: Art and history are worth fighting for
>>The writer-director-producer talks about his creative vision and his desire to balance different viewpoints
9) Mani Ratnam talks to Gautham Menon on ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ and turning literary masterpieces into engaging films
>>Renowned filmmaker discusses his passion for filmmaking, literary adaptations and Indian mythology at IFFI, Goa
10) Mohankrishna Indraganti: I explored the nuances of Priyadarshi’s performance on the editing table
>>The director discusses completing two decades in Telugu cinema and why he favors formal training in screenwriting and filmmaking
11) Varun Grover and Christo Tomei on being selected for the 2024 BAFTA Breakthrough India program
>> Grover has been selected for his ‘All India Rank’, while ‘Ulozhukku’-fame Tommy has got the place for ‘Curry and Cyanide: The Jolly Joseph Case’.
12) Actor Joju George on controversial phone call to online critic: I wish this incident had not happened
>> The actor, who made his directorial debut with ‘Paani’, responded to the criticism over a rape scene in the film and talked about his expectations from film critics.
13) “Nobody can capture people’s dreams,” says Palestinian filmmaker Rashid Mashrawi.
>> Masharawi, whose latest production is ‘From Ground Zero’ Film festivals have been cancelled, speaks against the world’s silence
14) ‘3D Space Safari’, a Malayalam 3D film is a clever, well-made exploration into outer space by a Kochi-based filmmaker.
>> AK Saber’s 3D film, ‘3D Space Safari’, takes viewers on an exploration of the solar system
Review
1) RJ Balaji’s ‘Sorgavasal’ is an ambitious crime drama that oozes impact
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2) In ‘Woman of the Hour,’ Anna Kendrick makes sure-fire directorial debut with quirky true-crime thriller
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3) ‘Sikandar Ka Muqaddar’ is a ho-hum heist film with the impressive Jimmy Shergill
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4) Robbie Williams’ musical biopic ‘Better Man’ is eccentric but serious in its ‘monkey’ business
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5) ‘Red Path’ is about a stolen childhood and the barbarity of extremism
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6) ‘Sinkefre’ (‘Unsinkable’) is a gripping Scandinavian drama on the outcome of a maritime tragedy
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7) In ‘The Piano Lesson,’ Samuel L. Jackson and John David Washington pierce the heart of darkness
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8) ‘Nirangal Moondru’, Karthik Naren’s comeback medium, is an entertaining and amusing hyperlink film that almost works
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9) Breathless thrills, action, laughter and tears mark the final season of ‘Alex Rider’ season 3
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10) Nagraj Somayaji’s ‘Maryade Prashna’ has relevant moments but it suffers from an identity crisis
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11) ‘Aaram Arvind Swamy’ starring Anish Tejeshwar and Milana Nagaraj is a dull, forgettable comedy drama
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published – November 29, 2024 03:52 PM IST
