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Disclosure Day review: Steven Spielberg’s tribute to his own greatest hits is indulgent, but with a climax for the ages

Disclosure Day review: Steven Spielberg’s tribute to his own greatest hits is indulgent, but with a climax for the ages

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Disclosure Day Director: Steven Spielberg Cast: Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo, and Wyatt Russell Rating: ★★★⯪ There is a long-running internet joke that when ranking Spielberg films, one can describe a title as ‘seminal, industry-changing’ and then rank it at number 9 in his filmography. Such is the standard of the master filmmaker’s work that even films that one expects nothing but the best from him. Disclosure Day sees him return to the genre most personal to him – science fiction, specifically the search for extraterrestrial life. Naturally, the expectations are high. Spielberg fumbles, falters, but eventually finds his footing. The film is both a thrill-a-minute ride and a philosophical question about who is more dangerous to Earth – aliens or humans themselves. And Spielberg uses all his mastery to mask the faults and, eventually, deliver a climax sequence for the ages. Disclosure Day review: Emily Blunt in a still from the film. What is Disclosure Day? For over 50 years, Steven Spielberg’s films have asked the question: ‘Are we …

Craving something indulgent for dinner? Try this healthy, high-protein Iffa chicken recipe packed with bold flavours

Craving something indulgent for dinner? Try this healthy, high-protein Iffa chicken recipe packed with bold flavours

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Craving something rich, creamy, and satisfying while still staying on track with your nutrition goals can feel like a challenge. The good news is that with a few smart ingredient swaps, it’s possible to recreate indulgent comfort foods without sacrificing protein or piling on unnecessary calories. If you’re looking for a flavour-packed dinner that tastes restaurant-worthy, this high-protein Iffa chicken recipe might be exactly what you need tonight. Read more to check out the full recipe! (Pinterest) Also Read | Jowar and ragi chocolate granola: 15 minute homemade granola recipe to add more millets in your diet Fitness coach and food blogger Ralston D’Souza, who regularly shares healthy, high-protein recipes on social media, has revealed his take on Iffa chicken – a Dubai-style viral dish celebrated for its rich, creamy texture and bold garlicky flavour. In an Instagram video shared on June 6, D’Souza walks viewers through the recipe step by step, highlighting that each serving packs an impressive 40 grams of protein, making it a healthier twist on the indulgent favourite. Check out the …

Jazz City review: Historical drama about the birth of Bangladesh is painfully indulgent and out of tune

Jazz City review: Historical drama about the birth of Bangladesh is painfully indulgent and out of tune

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Jazz City series review Cast: Arifin Shuvoo, Sauraseni Maitra, Shantanu Ghatak, Aniruddha Gupta, Sayandeep Sen, Shreya Bhattacharya, Shataf Figar Creator: Soumik Sen Where to watch: SonyLiv Star rating: ★★ Sometimes ambition is not enough. Even good intent is not enough to salvage a story that does not know its own pulse. Such is the case with the new SonyLiv series Jazz City. From the large, expansive frames to the many little paths this story takes to navigate a turbulent time of national importance, I see how much has gone into making the show. But that does not help its case, or for creator Soumik Sen, as the show remains inert despite its full-blown capacity, incurious despite all the concoction of different factors, and mostly, out of depth even with so much space to fill. Jazz City holds promise, but it seems like that is everything it can hold after all. Arifin Shuvoo plays Jimmy Roy in Jazz City. The premise Spread across 10 hour-long episodes, Jazz City starts off with little force. I was waiting …

Sinfully indulgent yet surprisingly healthy, chefs share their take on the chocolate mousse

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Looking for healthy yet indulgent chocolate desserts that can act as a pick-me-up on a hot summer afternoon? We’ve got you covered. Social media has been going loco with finding ways to make creamy chocolate mousse using some unlikely ingredients. These recipes come together in a jiffy and use two to three items that can be easily found in your kitchen. Chefs, who have tried their hands at this viral vegan, gluten and guilt-free recipes, share how they have given it their own unique twist. Chocolate mousse cake (representational image)(Unsplash) Greek yoghurt For Chef Shivesh Bhatia (@shivesh17), the idea was to create something slightly healthier than a usual dessert with easily accessible simple ingredients. “Chocolate mousse cake is usually made with whipped cream but I decided to use hung curd instead because it’s creamy and pairs very well with chocolate,” he shares, adding that the key is to make sure the hang the curd looses all its excess water. You can also use good quality Greek yoghurt. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to …