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Movie Review: ‘One Night Only’ is a tease, but its stars score

Movie Review: ‘One Night Only’ is a tease, but its stars score

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“The Purge” for sex is the best way to describe the premise of “One Night Only” unless you prefer Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” for one-night stands. Movie Review: ‘One Night Only’ is a tease, but its stars score As the movie announces right away: The U.S. government has passed a mandate that premarital sex is illegal except for one night a year. For the past three years, sex out of wedlock has been off limits except for an annual 12-hour reprieve. “It’s been a lot,” reads the opening title cards. Such a concept, naturally, spawns a lot of questions. How could such a policy be policed? Where, exactly, are the lines drawn? And why hasn’t everyone moved to Canada? But “One Night Only,” directed by Will Gluck , is less interested in extrapolating the potentially very bizarre ramifications of its dystopian concept than it is selling a surprisingly tame romantic tale. “One Night Only” may be dressed up as a raunchy sex comedy, but it’s a rom-com at heart, and a chaste one at that. …

Vincent Pastore’s ex-wife and children: All about The Sopranos star’s family after his death at 80

Vincent Pastore’s ex-wife and children: All about The Sopranos star’s family after his death at 80

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Vincent Pastore, the actor who became a household name as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero in The Sopranos, has died at the age of 80. Vincent Pastore’s ex-wife and children: All about The Sopranos star’s family According to The Hollywood Reporter, Pastore was found dead at his home in the Bronx on Saturday by Steve Villano, who described himself as the actor’s “right-hand man.” Steve Villano, who described himself as Pastore’s “right-hand man,” said the actor apparently died in his sleep. His death came decades after he built an acting career that started later than most, turning from running New York bars and nightclubs to becoming one of television’s most recognizable mob characters. 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

‘Wanted performers over so-called stars’: Dhurandhar producer reveals why Ranveer Singh was cast in the film

‘Wanted performers over so-called stars’: Dhurandhar producer reveals why Ranveer Singh was cast in the film

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Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh in the lead role, shattered records upon release last year and became a massive blockbuster. Directed by Aditya Dhar, it featured Ranveer as an Indian spy on a mission in Pakistan. The film grossed over ₹1300 crore globally. In a new interview with Outlook Business, Dhurandhar’s co-producer and Jio Studios CEO Jyoti Deshpande reflected on the journey of making the project and shared why Ranveer was cast in the lead. Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar was released in theatres on December 5, 2025. (Netflix) What Jyoti said Talking about mounting the film with a big budget, Jyoti shared, “Dhurandhar is a project that overran multiple times, and I indulged it every time. I reinvented it. You know, somehow one part became two parts, but we found a way… there was mad conviction. Everyone was involved. Aditya Dhar, to begin with. And Ranveer Singh, the actor, who went all in and did nothing else for the duration of the film. Every technician who was part of that film, whether it’s cinematography, sound design, editing, …

Why Dhurandhar producer chose Ranveer Singh over stars: ‘We wanted performers’ | Bollywood News

Why Dhurandhar producer chose Ranveer Singh over stars: ‘We wanted performers’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiJul 31, 2026 10:33 PM IST The landscape has changed dramatically with the release of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar. The two-part epic not only rewrote box office history by shattering multiple records but also emerged as a cultural phenomenon, cementing its place in the history books. Recently, the film’s co-producer and Jio Studios CEO Jyoti Deshpande reflected on the ambitious journey of bringing the blockbuster to life, revealing how conviction kept the project moving despite repeated challenges. ‘Dhurandhar overran multiple times’ Speaking to Outlook Business, Deshpande revealed that Dhurandhar exceeded its budget several times during production. However, she and Aditya Dhar remained steadfast because they believed they were creating something truly extraordinary. “Dhurandhar is a project that overran multiple times, and I indulged it every time. I reinvented it. You know, somehow one part became two parts, but we found a way.” When asked what kept the team going despite the mounting costs, she replied simply, “Because there was mad conviction.” Elaborating on that conviction, she credited every member of the team for committing …

‘Deool Band 2, Laalo made more money than Alpha’: Producer says ‘stars don’t matter’ | Bollywood News

‘Deool Band 2, Laalo made more money than Alpha’: Producer says ‘stars don’t matter’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiJul 31, 2026 02:42 PM IST Bollywood has been experiencing more misses than hits at the box office and while a film like Dhurandhar The Revenge did some excellent business at the box office, crossing Rs 1800 cr worldwide, no other Indian film has even made half that amount of money. Yet, several big-budget films release almost every month. Recently, producer Shailendra Singh spoke about the same when he compared Alpha, the Alia Bhatt film which was produced by YRF, and was mounted on a big scale, to smaller regional films like Laalo and Deool Band 2, that performed better than Alpha. Shailendra, in a chat with Cyrus Broacha, on his YouTube channel, said that the failure rate in Bollywood is as high as 94 percent and added that it doesn’t matter who stars in the film, and only stories matter. He claimed that the Gujarati film Laalo made Rs 140 crore, and the Marathi film Deool Band 2 made over Rs 90 crore, while Alia’s film couldn’t even cross the Rs …

Rajesh Khanna bought star’s ‘lucky’ home for Rs 3.5 lakh; was furious when Salman Khan bid for Aashirwad; sold for Rs 90 cr after his death

Rajesh Khanna bought star’s ‘lucky’ home for Rs 3.5 lakh; was furious when Salman Khan bid for Aashirwad; sold for Rs 90 cr after his death

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When Rajesh Khanna was alive, he had one dream for Aashirwad, his iconic sea-facing bungalow on Mumbai’s Carter Road. He wanted it to be converted into a museum after his death. After all, Rajesh Khanna wasn’t just another star. He was Hindi cinema’s first superstar, an actor who delivered 15 consecutive hit films—a record that remains unbeaten. Although his unprecedented stardom peaked and faded within a few years, Khanna always believed Aashirwad had changed his destiny. Interestingly, before it became Aashirwad, the bungalow was called Dimple. How Rajendra Kumar bought the bungalow for Rs 65,000 The story begins with another superstar of his era, Rajendra Kumar. In the late 1950s, when Rajendra Kumar was still finding his feet in the film industry, he dreamt of owning a bungalow. Around this time, he came across a neglected property on Carter Road. According to journalist Peter John, the bungalow was in such a dilapidated condition that no one was willing to buy it, despite its modest asking price. Rajendra Kumar immediately signed a cheque for Rs 10,000 …

Ayush Shetty beats Alwi Farhan in battle of future stars | Badminton News

Ayush Shetty beats Alwi Farhan in battle of future stars | Badminton News

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4 min readJul 22, 2026 11:20 PM IST Ayush Shetty secured a remarkably comfortable 21-17, 5-21, 21-17 victory over Indonesian rival Alwi Farhan to enter the second round of the Super 1000 China Open. It was an important win on a big stage — a Super 1000 — against an opponent who is the season’s best form player and widely acknowledged as Indonesia’s next big hope. The two 21-year-olds are seen as the future of badminton, though they have done enough to be considered the present. While Alwi has two titles this season, Ayush is still searching for his big one. China Open offers a good opportunity for the World No.23. Though his draw half is stacked — including Lakshya Sen in the semis possibly — he can dream big, after securing a confidence-boosting result, getting past a 2022 World Jrs batchmate who he hadn’t beaten since 2023. Ayush plays Nhat Nguyen, a pokey tricky Irishman next. Sen registered a fighting win over Yushi Tanaka after an especially tricky first set, where he contrived to …

Shining Stars Awards honour toppers in Alluri, Anakapalli districts

Shining Stars Awards honour toppers in Alluri, Anakapalli districts

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The School Education Department on Monday felicitated meritorious students who excelled in the 2026 SSC and Intermediate Public Examinations at separate Shining Stars-2026 award ceremonies held in Alluri Sitarama Raju and Anakapalli districts. In ASR district, the programme was held at the S.R. Sankaran Auditorium in Kummariputtu, Paderu. Joint Collector Tirumani Sri Pooja inaugurated the event along with former Paderu MLA Giddi Eswari and other officials. Addressing students, Ms. Sri Pooja said sustained hard work, dedication and proper planning were the keys to success, while speakers urged students to remain consistent, develop alternative career plans and pursue emerging opportunities. Students from several mandals, including Paderu, Araku Valley, Chintapalli, G.K. Veedhi, Pedabayalu, Ananthagiri, Dumbriguda, G. Madugula, Koyyuru and Munchingiputtu, were honoured for securing top ranks. In Anakapalli, the awards were presented at Pentakota Convention Hall in the presence of district in-charge Minister Kollu Ravindra, Assembly Speaker Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu, Collector Vijaya Krishnan and legislators. Mr. Ravindra said the State government had allocated ₹8.5 crore towards cash incentives and awards for meritorious SSC and Intermediate students across …

Jennifer Winget marries William Ishmael in UK, shares wedding photos: ‘Our stars aligned | Television News

Jennifer Winget marries William Ishmael in UK, shares wedding photos: ‘Our stars aligned | Television News

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3 min readNew DelhiJul 18, 2026 07:40 PM IST Actor Jennifer Winget has tied the knot with Singapore-based businessman William Ishmael in an intimate wedding ceremony in the UK. The couple, who kept their relationship away from the spotlight, confirmed the news by sharing a montage of wedding photos on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse of their special day. Jennifer Winget marries William Ishmael Jennifer announced her wedding on Saturday by sharing a photo carousel with the caption, “.. and finally our stars aligned! ✨ @williamishmael ❤️.” The text on the montage read, “Just married.” One of the standout moments showed the newlyweds walking out of the church hand in hand as family and friends showered them with confetti. Another photo captured the couple sharing a kiss beneath a grand stone arch, while Jennifer held her bouquet and William embraced her. For the ceremony, Jennifer Winget wore a strapless white wedding gown paired with a delicate veil, while William Ishmael opted for a navy-blue suit with a cream waistcoat.   Bridal look video had sparked …