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Fight or Flight movie review: Josh Hartnett brings the ‘josh’ in glorified Ajay Devgn actioner | Movie-review News

Fight or Flight movie review: Josh Hartnett brings the ‘josh’ in glorified Ajay Devgn actioner | Movie-review News

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The thing about movies that are easy to pitch is that they’re also highly unoriginal. You could imagine the writers of Fight or Flight strolling into an executive’s office and giving them an animated breakdown of the story, describing it as ‘Speed meets Bullet Train’, and promptly being given a green light. Directed by James Madigan and starring Josh Hartnett, Fight or Flight borrows liberally from B-movies past, struggling and failing to come up with something novel. It isn’t a long movie, but it doesn’t feel as short as its 90-minute run-time might suggest either. Hartnett plays Lucas Reyes, a mercenary who is hiding out in Bangkok after a job gone wrong. He is awoken from a liquor-induced slumber one morning by his ex, who operates some sort of shady organisation dedicated to world peace or something. Lucas is instructed to hightail it to the airport and board a flight bound for San Francisco. Aboard the flight is a mysterious, high-value target known only as ‘The Ghost’. Needless to say, Lucas isn’t the only person …

Mrs director Arati Kadav dislikes how Bollywood has ‘glorified’ Karwa Chauth, made it appear ‘gender-neutral’ | Bollywood

Mrs director Arati Kadav dislikes how Bollywood has ‘glorified’ Karwa Chauth, made it appear ‘gender-neutral’ | Bollywood

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Filmmaker Arati Kadav, who helmed Mrs, has spoken about the Karwa Chauth sequence in the film. Speaking with Indian Express, Arati said that Bollywood’s portrayal of the ritual bothers her, adding that it “has glorified the ritual, turning it into something celebratory and even gender-neutral” when it is not so in reality. (Also Read | Mrs actor Nishant Dahiya says he’s getting abusive messages from men, not women: ‘Go and eat rat poison’) Nishant Dahiya plays Diwakar Kumar, who marries Sanya Malhotra’s Richa in the film. Arati Kadav talks about Karwa Chauth Talking about the Indian festival of Karwa Chauth, Arati said that she felt it was “the most fitting cultural touchpoint” to feature in Mrs. Arati said, “First of all, in today’s climate, making overt religious statements isn’t as easy. What the original did was phenomenal, but it was also deeply tied to the socio-cultural realities of the South. With our adaptation, I wanted to reflect the world I’ve grown up in — and in North India, Karwa Chauth felt like the most fitting …

‘Was A Little Risky’: Jennifer Grey Reveals Why She Thought Dirty Dancing Might Be A ‘Glorified Porno’

‘Was A Little Risky’: Jennifer Grey Reveals Why She Thought Dirty Dancing Might Be A ‘Glorified Porno’

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Dirty Dancing is a cult classic and gave Jennifer Grey her most memorable role of a lifetime, Baby. However, the actress thought that the role was too explicit and “risky” at the time. During her appearance on The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast on December 20, the actress recalled the process of landing the role.  “I remember being in my agent’s office and seeing the breakdown [and] saying, ‘I have to get this part,’” she said. Grey recalled the film to be a low-budget movie which was not common at the time. Still, the Red Dawn actress signed on for the film which had a budget of $4.5 million and her payment was between $50,000 and $100,000.  “And it kind of was a little risky,” she said of the movie. “The sex scenes are described quite explicitly, and there’s no money for me or the movie. Maybe it’s just a glorified porno,” Grey added. After she was finalized to play Frances “Baby” Houseman, the hunt to find her Johnny Castle began.  Patrick Swayze ultimately landed …

Akhilesh Yadav targets BJP after SC halts ‘bulldozer’, says ‘ruling party glorified it as it’s justice’ – India TV

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Image Source : PTI/FILE Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the Supreme Court’s observation that bulldozer action cannot be justice.  “Bulldozer can’t be justice. It was unconstitutional, it was to scare people. Bulldozer was to deliberately suppress the voice of Opposition. I thank the Supreme Court for this direction that has stopped bulldozer. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister (Yogi Adityanath) and BJP leaders glorified ‘bulldozer’ as if this is justice,” Yadav said. Now, when the Supreme Court has given a direction, I think the bulldozer will stop and justice will come through court, he added. SC halts ‘bulldozer justice’ Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court said even if there is one instance of illegal demolition, it is against the ethos of our Constitution, directing that authorities across the country will not demolish properties, including of those accused of crime, till October 1 without seeking its permission. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan clarified that its order will …

Tauba Tauba choreographer says ‘attention is diverted towards’ Vicky Kaushal for dance steps: Why is he glorified? | Bollywood

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Jul 11, 2024 02:53 PM IST Karan Aujla composed, wrote, and sang Tauba Tauba. Yeah Proof is the music producer, while Bosco and Ceaser are the choreographers. Bad Newz song Tauba Tauba, starring actor Vicky Kaushal and Triptii Dimri, has become a fan favourite. The track has been a hit not only for the music but also for the choreography. Speaking with India Today, Bosco Martis, the choreographer of the song, has said that “Vicky’s dancing is possible because” he made it happen. He added that though Vicky has featured in many songs, fans are loving the actor’s dance in the track because of how it has been directed. (Also Read | Bosco Martis says he’s ‘shocked’ RRR choreographer wasn’t celebrated after Oscars win) Bosco Martis choreographed Vicky Kaushal’s hit song Tauba Tauba. Bosco ‘shamelessly’ wants choreographers to be celebrated Bosco said, “Throughout the internet, most of the attention is diverted towards Vicky dancing in the song. Vicky’s dancing is possible because of a man who made it happen. Don’t get any wrong ideas here. …