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TIFF to hold Christopher Nolan retrospective ahead of ‘The Odyssey’ release

TIFF to hold Christopher Nolan retrospective ahead of ‘The Odyssey’ release

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Los Angeles, The Toronto International Film Festival will screen all 12 films directed by Christopher Nolan as part of a retrospective ahead of the Oscar-winning filmmaker’s upcoming film “The Odyssey”. TIFF to hold Christopher Nolan retrospective ahead of ‘The Odyssey’ release The retrospective, titled “Christopher Nolan: Grand Designs” at TIFF Lightbox, will be held from July 8 to August 20, the festival organisers said in a statement. It will feature multiple screenings of Nolan’s complete body of work as a director, with many films projected in 70mm in the venue’s largest and most technically advanced cinema. All screenings will be exclusively on 35mm and 70mm film, reflecting Nolan’s well-known commitment to analogue filmmaking. Hailed as one of the most influential voices in contemporary cinema, Nolan first came to the festival in 1998 when his debut feature “Following” screened in the Discovery section. He last returned in 2017 for a special IMAX screening of “Dunkirk” to mark IMAX’s 50th anniversary. “Christopher Nolan is one of the most influential voices in contemporary cinema today where each new …

Director Ritwik Pareek on ‘Dug Dug’: Inspired by a true story from my childhood

Director Ritwik Pareek on ‘Dug Dug’: Inspired by a true story from my childhood

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Mumbai, The idea for “Dug Dug”, a satirical exploration of faith through a deceased man’s wish-granting motorbike and the growing cult around it, first came to Ritwik Pareek in his teenage years when he became fascinated with a real-life story. Director Ritwik Pareek on ‘Dug Dug’: Inspired by a true story from my childhood During a road trip to Mehrangarh Fort with his family, Pareek saw people offering prayers to the motorcycle at the Bullet Baba shrine between Jaipur and Jodhpur. “As a kid, you don’t have a choice, your parents take you wherever they want. I just went there and I remember I saw that temple on ‘Mano Ya Na Mano’ with Irrfan Khan… I revisited it around 2012. There was a Zee News story as well. So, the idea kept coming to me and eventually I thought, ‘That’s a nice story to make’. Initially, I wanted to make a documentary, but then I created my own story,” the Jaipur-born director told PTI in an interview. The film, which released in theatres on Friday, …

Desert raves and apocalyptic doom collide in ‘Sirāt,’ one of the year’s most talked about films

Desert raves and apocalyptic doom collide in ‘Sirāt,’ one of the year’s most talked about films

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TORONTO — Oliver Laxe, the spiritually minded, 6-foot-6-inch French-born Galician director, knows that his new film, “Sirāt,” has given him a reputation to live up to. Desert raves and apocalyptic doom collide in ‘Sirāt,’ one of the year’s most talked about films “When I’m on a plane and things are going bad, I say, “Come on, you’re the director of ‘Sirāt.’ You cannot be scared,” Laxe, 41, says, laughing. Since its prize-winning debut at the Cannes Film Festival, “Sirāt” has been one the year’s most talked about films. It’s about a father who, with his 12-year-old son , is searching for his teenage daughter. After arriving at a remote rave in southern Morocco, where they have no luck, they flee with a small caravan of ravers who ride across a desert expanse. A primal beat sounds through “Sirāt,” which morphs into an existential journey through approaching apocalypse. World War III is referenced on the radio, and the arid landscape where water is in short supply reverberates with the effects of climate change. “Sirāt,” which means …

People liked ‘Superboys of Malegaon’ in theatres but turnout was disappointing: Reema Kagti | Bollywood

People liked ‘Superboys of Malegaon’ in theatres but turnout was disappointing: Reema Kagti | Bollywood

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Mumbai, Filmmaker Reema Kagti says audiences liked her latest directorial venture “Superboys of Malegaon” in theatres, even though the turnout was “disappointing”. People liked ‘Superboys of Malegaon’ in theatres but turnout was disappointing: Reema Kagti The film, which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival 2024, was released in theatres and did a paltry business of around ₹7 crore, according to trade analysts. “The people who are watching it are liking it. I got the same response when it came in theatres and on OTT. Obviously, the turnout in theatres was disappointing,” Kagti told PTI. Asked if it will impact the way she tells stories, Kagti said, “No, not at all. We tell stories as honestly and fiercely as we can without giving into any external demands.” “Superboys of Malegaon” is based on the life of Nasir Shaikh, a self-taught filmmaker known for making local spoofs of films like “Sholay” and “Superman” in a small town in Maharashtra. Starring Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora in lead roles, the movie …

Shehnaaz Gill gets kiss from college student, social media users can’t get over her reaction | Bollywood

Shehnaaz Gill gets kiss from college student, social media users can’t get over her reaction | Bollywood

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Apr 24, 2025 01:38 PM IST Recently, Shehnaaz Gill made a special appearance at a college event in Mumbai, where she mingled with students in the auditorium. Actor Shehnaaz Gill‘s reputation for being candid with fans got a sweet boost when she handled an over-enthusiastic fan’s kiss with pure grace during a college event. What impressed social media users was how she reciprocated the fan’s affection. Also read: Shehnaaz Gill reveals her diet secrets and daily meal plan: What she eats for breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner After starting her career in the Punjabi showbiz industry, Shehnaaz gained wide fame due to her stint in Bigg Boss. Shehnaaz Gill’s fans praise her for gesture Recently, Shehnaaz made a special appearance at a college event in Mumbai, where she mingled with students in the auditorium. The actor showcased her singing skills by singing Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif’s Dil Diyan Gallan from the film Tiger Zinda Hai. At the event, she was seen wearing a yellow salwar-kameez. Several videos of the event have surfaced on social …

Superboys of Malegaon OTT Release: Where to watch Adarsh Gourav and Shashank Arora’s comedy-drama post its theatrical run

Superboys of Malegaon OTT Release: Where to watch Adarsh Gourav and Shashank Arora’s comedy-drama post its theatrical run

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Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora starrer Superboys of Malegaon is days away from its theatrical release. Directed by Reema Kagti, the upcoming comedy-drama will be released in theaters on February 28, 2025. While there are few days left for the film to release, we’re here to inform you that post its theatrical run, Superboys of Malegaon will be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. It is worth-noting that last year, the trailer of Superboys of Malegaon was released on the YouTube channel of Amazon Prime Video. In fact, most recently, the makers shared a new poster of the film updating about the trailer’s release which is scheduled to drop tomorrow i.e. February 11, 2025. The joint collaborative post was made with the official Instagram handles of Excel Entertainment, Tiger Baby, Reema Kagti, and Prime Video India. “Malegaon’s super story is about to take off #SuperboysOfMalegaon trailer lands tomorrow!,” the post was captioned. New poster of Superboys of Malegaon The trailer dropped last year showcased the upcoming film’s story against the backdrop …

Karan Johar says he’s planning second part of ‘Kill’ | Bollywood

Karan Johar says he’s planning second part of ‘Kill’ | Bollywood

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New Delhi, Filmmaker Karan Johar on Thursday said there are plans to mount a sequel to action movie “Kill”, which he backed through his production banner Dharma Productions. Karan Johar says he’s planning second part of ‘Kill’ The Hindi film, which had its world premiere at 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, released in theatres in July. It was directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and starred Lakshya, Tanya Maniktala, and Raghav Juyal. An English remake of “Kill” is already in the works with “John Wick” director Chad Stahelski attached to produce the film for Lionsgate via his banner 87Eleven Entertainment. “When we had a breakthrough film like ‘Kill’ that made waves internationally, it was an electrifying moment for us. With deals struck at the Toronto International Film Festival, the film is now being remade in English and dubbed in multiple languages—a true testament to the global reach of Indian storytelling. “We’re now planning a second part, hoping for the same international success. Similarly, our collaboration with Meraj Imani, a Cannes award-winning filmmaker, will take our work …

Shashank Arora: Diwali time is exclusively for my family

Shashank Arora: Diwali time is exclusively for my family

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Oct 26, 2024 02:35 PM IST Actor Shashank Arora reveals he strictly cuts off from work when it’s Diwali, and devotes his time to only family. Actor Shashank Arora has made a clear demarcation in his life when it comes to devoting time to his family. The actor, whose film Superboys of Malegaon was recently screened at the Toronto International Film Festival (Canada), shares how he makes sure to travel back to his hometown Delhi on occasions like Diwali. Shashank Arora Also read: Shashank Arora takes a dig on actors who ‘pretend to love acting’: All they actually want is fame “There are three-four industry friends in Delhi, but this time is going to be exclusively for my family. I don’t get much time with them. Mumbai wale friends ko toh milta rehta hoon saal bhar, par abhi family ke saath rehna hai,” the 35-year-old shares. Talking about his love for the city, he continues, “Delhi has such good food, and Mumbai has its own pace… both cities are magical in their own different ways. …

Adarsh Gourav’s Superboys of Malegaon gets standing ovation at TIFF, Varun Grover says: ‘Terrific response to our film’ | Bollywood

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Sep 15, 2024 07:32 AM IST Directed by Reema Kagti and written by Varun Grover, the film features Adarsh Gourav, Shashank Arora and Vineet Kumar Singh in the lead. Reema Kagti‘s upcoming directorial Superboys of Malegaon was recently premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The film received a standing ovation from the audience. (Also Read | Superboys of Malegaon trailer: Adarsh Gourav pursues indie-filmmaking in slice-of-life story about underdog) The team of Superboys of Malegaon at TIFF. Directed by Reema Kagti and written by Varun Grover, the film features Adarsh Gourav, Shashank Arora and Vineet Kumar Singh in the lead. Saqib Ayub, Manjiri Pupala, Anuj Singh Duhan, and Ali Abbas are also a part of the project. It is made under the banners of Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby Production. Before the screening, the entire team of Superboys of Malegaon posed for shutterbugs on the red carpet. Varun Grover also posted a video on Instagram showing the crowd giving a standing ovation to the Superboys of Malegaon. The crowd erupted into cheers making …

Ben Affleck kisses Matt Damon’s wife Luciana on the head, amid Jennifer Lopez’s ‘worsening health’: Report | Hollywood

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Ben Affleck was spotted sharing a tender moment with his close friend Matt Damon’s wife, Luciana Barroso. This comes after Damon, Affleck’s childhood friend and business partner, spent time chatting with Affleck’s soon-to-be ex-wife, Jennifer Lopez, at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where the duo were seen holding hands. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck tied the knot in Las Vegas on July 17, 2022. They filed for divorce after two years of marriage. After promoting their new filmUnstoppable, Damon and Lopez were seen having a “long, deep conversation” at an afterparty,People reports. At the same time, concerns about Lopez’s health have surfaced, with reports indicating she has been losing weight at an alarming rate. Ben Affleck kisses Matt Damon’s wife Luciana’s head TheAccountant star, best friends with Matt Damon and his wife, Luciana Barroso, naturally brought Jennifer Lopez into their close-knit circle after their marriage, and the four were often seen spending time together. However, amid the ongoing divorce drama with the pop star, Affleck seems to be finding comfort in his close friends …