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Every Year After review: Carley Fortune’s second-chance romance adaptation is full of yearning but lacks emotional punch

Every Year After review: Carley Fortune’s second-chance romance adaptation is full of yearning but lacks emotional punch

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Every Year After web series review Cast: Sadie Soverall, Matt Cornett, Michael Bradway, Abigail Cowen, Joseph Chiu, Aurora PerrineauShowrunner: Amy B. Harris Rating: ★★.5 Prime Video has become the go-to destination for swoony romance adaptations. The formula is familiar by now: a bestselling book adaptation, a soundtrack packed with songs destined for your playlists, and attractive people carrying years of unresolved feelings while exchanging longing glances in beautiful locations. It is a formula that continues to work. The Summer I Turned Pretty turned teenage heartbreak into a phenomenon. The Culpables franchise proved yearning resonates across languages. Maxton Hall hooked audiences with its crackling tension, while Off Campus showed that college romances can be just as messy and addictive. Sadie Soverall and Matt Cornett in a still from Every Year After, (Prime Video) Now, Prime Video is betting on another beloved love story. Every Year After adapts Carley Fortune’s bestselling 2022 novel Every Summer After, a BookTok favourite that built a passionate fanbase around its tale of first love, heartbreak and second chances. Developed by Leila …

H Vinoth says he lacks the ‘courage’ to reveal what happened to his film Jana Nayagan with Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

H Vinoth says he lacks the ‘courage’ to reveal what happened to his film Jana Nayagan with Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

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H Vinoth’s Jana Nayagan, starring Tamil Nadu chief minister and actor Vijay, Mamitha Baiju, Bobby Deol and Pooja Hegde, has been stuck with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for over five months now. At a promotional interaction for Pandiraaj’s Parimala & Co, the filmmaker was asked about the Tamil Nadu chief minister’s final film. Here’s how he reacted. H Vinoth’s Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan has been stuck with the CBFC for 5 months now. H Vinoth on Jana Nayagan’s release Vinoth joined Pandiraaj, Pa Ranjith, Sandy Master and Santhosh on SS Music for a promotional interview about Parimala & Co. At one point in the conversation, the anchor said, “Tamil Nadu has already asked you this question; now I’m asking it too. When can we expect Jana Nayagan to release?” As the audience cheered, Vinoth cryptically replied, “That is not up to me. I don’t even have the courage to tell you the truth. Even if I had the courage, you wouldn’t have the courage to share it.” Even as Santhosh and Ranjith cracked …

Avinash Tiwary, Medha Shankr’s film lacks romance

Avinash Tiwary, Medha Shankr’s film lacks romance

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Film: Ginny wedss Sunny 2Director: Prasshant JhaActors: Avinash Tiwary, Medha ShankrRating: 2 stars Nothing makes one more hopeful than a good romance. And nothing makes one more hopeless than a bad romance.  The big screen hardly makes room for romances or romantic comedies these days. So, each one that somehow makes it to the screen feels more precious than ever before. Therefore, every poor result in the space hurts more than ever before. It pains even more when it’s the case of missed potential.  Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Matka King review: Vijay Varma show lacks zest and sharpness | Web-series News

Matka King review: Vijay Varma show lacks zest and sharpness | Web-series News

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Matka King review: ‘Matka King’ is loosely based on the infamous exploits of real-life cotton trader Ravi Khatri, who created a highly addictive gambling game out of the humble earthen pot in the Bombay of the 60s. Vijay Varma plays Brij Bhatti, whose sharp brains and an endless capacity to keep his eye on the end result, refuses to labour under his canny seth (Gulshan Grover) when push comes to shove: slowly but steadily, his efforts take him out of his chawl, where he lives with his younger brother Lakshman (Bhupendra Jadawat), wife (Sai Tamhankar) and little boy, to spiffy mansions and fancy boudoirs of the rich and famous. Co-writers Manjule and Abhay Koranne take eight overlong episodes to tell their tale, set during one of the country’s most tumultuous eras. And that, right there, is the problem: the storytelling lacks zest and sharpness. You want to tell me about a man who made his fortune by holding out fragile hope to those who had so little, whose so-called principles of truth-telling, underlined at every …

LIK Movie Review: Pradeep Ranganathan, Krithi Shetty’s sci-fi comedy lacks humor; SJ Suryah delivers his best

LIK Movie Review: Pradeep Ranganathan, Krithi Shetty’s sci-fi comedy lacks humor; SJ Suryah delivers his best

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Name: Love Insurance Kompany (LIK) Director: Vignesh Shivan Cast: Pradeep Ranganathan, Krithi Shetty, SJ Suryah, Yogi Babu, Seeman, Gouri G Kishan, Shah Ra, Malavika, Sunil Reddy Writer: Vignesh Shivan Rating: 2.5/5 Love Insurance Kompany (LIK), starring Pradeep Ranganathan, Krithi Shetty, and SJ Suryah in the lead roles, was released in theaters on April 10, 2026, after multiple postponements. Directed by Vignesh Shivan, the sci-fi romantic comedy features music composed by Anirudh Ravichander. If you’re planning to watch the film in theaters this week, here’s the Pinkvilla review for you to check out. The Plot Set in the year 2040, Love Insurance Kompany, aka LIK, follows the story of Vasu, also known as Vibe Vassey, who hails from a village called Pasume Ulagam (Organic World), where people live without technology, unlike other cities. While working as the voice of an advanced romance-finder app, the company ensures that love can be found through algorithms, making it more about numbers and technology rather than emotions. Amid this journey, Vasu falls in love with Dheema, even though the app …

Ramayana: Sunil Lahri says Ranbir Kapoor lacks innocence as Rama

Ramayana: Sunil Lahri says Ranbir Kapoor lacks innocence as Rama

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The teaser of Nitesh Tiwari’s adaptation of Ramayana has sent everyone buzzing ever since it was unveiled on Thursday. The teaser gives the first official look at Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama. The portrayal has left the audience divided. While many have praised the glimpse, others were not convinced by Ranbir’s casting as Lord Rama. Among them is actor Sunil Lahri, the actor who played Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar’s iconic TV show Ramayana. Sunil Lahri about Ranbir Kapoor in Ramayana During an interview with DNA, Sunil Lahri reacted to the teaser. Although he refused to criticise the teaser’s VFX, saying it is just a showcase, he noted that ‘there are some factors that irked me’. He added that a film cannot be judged solely based on a teaser. Reflecting on his iconic show, he highlighted that the emotions in Ramayan were so strong that even after 37–38 years, it is still regarded as the best adaptation of the epic and continues to connect with audiences. Sunil said, “Aap bhale Rs 4000-5000 crore ki film bana …

OG Lakshman Sunil Lahri ‘irked’ by Ramayana teaser, feels Ranbir Kapoor ‘lacks innocence’ to play Rama: ‘He looks harsh’

OG Lakshman Sunil Lahri ‘irked’ by Ramayana teaser, feels Ranbir Kapoor ‘lacks innocence’ to play Rama: ‘He looks harsh’

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The teaser of Nitesh Tiwari’s adaptation of Ramayana was unveiled on Thursday, giving the first official look at Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama. While a large section of the audience praised the glimpse, particularly for its grand scale and ambition, it copped a fair amount of criticism for its visuals and VFX. Many were not convinced of Ranbir’s casting as Lord Rama, as well. Among them is actor Sunil Lahri, the original Lakshman from Ramanand Sagar’s iconic TV show Ramayana. Sunil Lahri famously played Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan. Sunil Lahri talks on Ramayana and Ranbir Kapoor In an interview with DNA, Sunil Lahri refused to criticise the teaser’s VFX, saying it is just a showcase, but added that ‘there are some factors that irked me’. Sunil Lahri played Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan, which aired on Doordarshan from 1987 to 1988. Starring Arun Govil as Lord Rama, the show remains the most-watched Indian TV show of all time. In the Nitesh Tiwari film, Ranbir Kapoor takes on the role. Talking about Ranbir’s look as …

Ranveer Singh’s 4-hour marathon lacks the ‘mazaa’ of Dhurandhar

Ranveer Singh’s 4-hour marathon lacks the ‘mazaa’ of Dhurandhar

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Dhurandhar 2 Movie Review and Rating:It isn’t as if the people responsible for the action set-pieces haven’t gone all out in this one, with bombs and guns blasting away, jeeps careering around vast stretches of sand, men — as ever, scant place for women in this all-male ensemble – swarming everywhere, stabbing, shooting, killing. But except for a couple of sequences, where the adrenaline gets pumping, the rest is pretty ho-hum: imagine a character actually saying ‘we don’t have problems with Pakistan as such, only those Pakistanis who are terrorists’ or words to that effect. Haww, whatever happened to all that Islamophobia? The poor ISI chap is the only one left spouting anti-India sentiments, the rest are content to blow each other up. And that vaunted inclusion of ‘Bada Sahab’, standing in for the dreaded Dawood Ibrahim, is a bit of a bore: sometimes, the more hype, the more the expectation, the more of a let-down it is. I missed Akshaye Khanna’s stylish Rehman Dakait, the Baloch overlord who keeps the warring warlords of Lyari …

Shobhaa De says Ananya Panday lacks ‘distinct personality’, has just one good film: At the right place at the right time

Shobhaa De says Ananya Panday lacks ‘distinct personality’, has just one good film: At the right place at the right time

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Veteran author and columnist Shobhaa De recently took a sharp swipe at Ananya Panday, saying the young star doesn’t have a distinct personality that makes her truly stand out in Bollywood. She also noted that Ananya often seems to be at the right place at the right time, landing the right projects, particularly with international brands. Ananya Panday made her debut in Bollywood in 2019 with Student of the Year 2. Shobhaa De on Ananya Panday Recently, Shobhaa De appeared on Rediff Originals for a candid podcast on YouTube. During the conversation, she delved into the world of Bollywood, sharing her sharp take on the new generation of stars, including Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday. When asked about her views on Ananya, Shobhaa De remarked that the young actor lacks a distinct personality, adding that her appeal seems to hinge more on being at the right place at the right time. “I don’t know… She is at the right place at the right time with the right projects, especially international brands. She could be any …

Shobhaa De roots for Kartik Aaryan, says Ananya Panday lacks ‘distinct personality’: ‘She is just at the right place at the right time’ | Bollywood News

Shobhaa De roots for Kartik Aaryan, says Ananya Panday lacks ‘distinct personality’: ‘She is just at the right place at the right time’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiFeb 27, 2026 10:32 PM IST In an era where predicting the next big superstar has become increasingly difficult, Bollywood still appears anchored to the dominance of the Khans. Few younger actors, many argue, have demonstrated true superstar potential. Amid this uncertainty, former film journalist and author Shobhaa De weighed in on today’s crop of stars — and a few from her own time — in a recent interview. Speaking to Rediff Originals, Shobhaa said she is “rooting for Kartik Aaryan the most,” describing him as a versatile and highly watchable actor. “He is very natural in his skin. There is a sense of purpose in the kind of roles he picks. He hasn’t received the success I think he deserves. I don’t know about his next film — it doesn’t look that promising to me — but he is one of the most underrated stars,” she said. She was referring to Nagzilla. During a rapid-fire round, Shobhaa De praised Dhurandhar star Ranveer Singh as “multi-dimensional,” adding, “See him in Lootera and …