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Getting the genre right is as important as arriving at a great subject for a movie. Not every subject can be forced-fit into any genre, as is being done in Mei Hoom Moosa . A person listening to a one-line theme of the movie might naturally assume it to be a serious drama that would bring out the struggles of a man who is assumed to be dead, to prove to the world that he is indeed alive. But what we get instead is a shoddy attempt at making a comedy movie. Of course, with the right script, quite a lot of humour could be drawn out of this man’s situation. Unfortunately, one of the weakest links of the movie is such attempts at creating some laughs. Jibu Jacob’s film, has at its centre Lance Naik Muhammed Moosa (Suresh Gopi), a soldier who everyone assumes to have died in the Kargil war at the border. When he returns home after spending 19 years in a Pakistani jail, the villagers are caught between disbelief and genuine happiness at his unexpected return. His family members are not … [Read more...] about ‘Mei Hoom Moosa’ movie review: Suresh Gopi caught in lacklustre treatment of a decent subject

Amy Schumer confirmed she is, in fact, white Friday on “The View.” She stated that she would have liked if a “woman of color” was the star the new movie “I Feel Pretty,” the movie that she herself, a white woman, chose to star in. WATCH: “The backlash was people were saying your character is a blonde of healthy weight who is attractive, and you’re supposed to make us believe that you are ugly? How do you respond to that?” “First of all, that’s the nicest backlash I’ve ever heard,” Schumer said. “No, it just made me excited for people to see the movie,” she said. “It’s not about an ugly, vile troll getting beautiful. It’s about a girl who really struggles with self-esteem, which is something we can all relate to.” (RELATED: ‘So Turned Off’ – Meghan McCain Unloads On Hillary And The Audience Erupts Into Applause) “Also, I think it is fair to say that it’s a lot harder for other people,” she added, “and I recognize that I am a caucasian, like — I would love if this … [Read more...] about ‘I Am A Caucasian’ — Amy Schumer Goes On ‘The View,’ Says A ‘Woman Of Color’ Should Have Played Her In New Movie

In “Anatomy of a Scene,” we ask directors to reveal the secrets that go into making key scenes in their movies. See new episodes in the series on Fridays. You can also watch our collection of more than 150 videos on YouTube and subscribe to our YouTube channel . Neither Bobby (Billy Eichner) nor Aaron (Luke Macfarlane) are the dating type, which only adds to the tension of their Central Park encounter in this scene from “Bros.” Bobby has brought a large blanket to sit on, and Aaron instead chooses a spot on the grass. Aaron also seems distracted by the shirtless dudes playing football, while Bobby becomes convinced that he’s not Aaron’s type. Narrating the scene, the director Nicholas Stoller, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Eichner, said it was based on Eichner’s real experience when he brought a blanket to the park and his date refused to sit on it. But the scene, in both a passive-aggressive, and then just plain aggressive way, shows how the two … [Read more...] about Watch Billy Eichner and Luke Macfarlane on an Awkward Date in ‘Bros’

When he was still figuring out who he was as a gay man, Billy Eichner found himself at the movies. As a college student in Chicago, he caught “Jeffrey” and “Billy’s Hollywood Screen Kiss” at the Music Box. Later, after a move to New York, Eichner watched films like “All Over the Guy,” “The Broken Hearts Club,” and “Another Gay Movie” at the Quad. “Some of them were great and some of them were a little less great,” he said, “but I always ran to see them because I had a hunger to see our stories onscreen.” Now it’s Eichner who gets to star in one of those stories. In “Bros,” which Universal is releasing in theaters on Friday, Eichner plays Bobby Leiber, a cynical Manhattanite who is surprised to find himself falling for Aaron (Luke Macfarlane), an affable jock. With most romantic comedies, the question is whether the central couple will ever get together, but these modern gay men quickly tumble into bed with each other (and sometimes with guest stars). Here, the conflict arises … [Read more...] about Billy Eichner Wrote Himself Into the Romance He Wanted With ‘Bros’

BERLIN — On a recent morning, the Berlin Film Festival’s two new co-directors were arguing about accents — specifically, what kind of voice should introduce the filmmakers in live announcements at this year’s event. “On this issue, I like an accent,” said Carlo Chatrian, its artistic director, adding that a non-native English speaker would best reflect Berlin’s cosmopolitan identity. “But we already have so many accents,” protested Mariette Rissenbeek, its executive director. When another team member floated the idea of a German person introducing the films in broken English, Rissenbeek winced. “No, no, no,” she said. “It cannot, under any circumstances, be embarrassing.” After erupting into laughter, the group agreed. This year’s Berlinale, as the festival is often called, will be the first time the event has been overseen by not one, but two leaders — an arrangement that proponents say allows specialists to focus on areas of expertise rather than having a single … [Read more...] about A New Era for the Berlin Film Festival, With Two at the Top

Bollywood’s Khiladi, Akshay Kumar was on daddy duties. And, we have proof. The father-daughter duo spent time at an amusement park and all we can say is that the pictures scream love from miles away. The actor uploaded a video where the father-daughter duo can be seen walking with big soft toys in their hands in an amusement park. He captioned the cute video with, “Took my daughter to an amusement park yesterday. Looking at her happy smile on winning not one but two stuffed toys for her was hands down the closest I’ve felt to being a hero.” Along with the video, Akshay also uploaded a photo, which shows a huge and fluffy white soft toy on his head supported by his hand, while his daughter carried a black coloured stuffed toy with beige details. ALSO READ: Akshay Kumar Starrer Gorkha To Go On Floors In Summer 2023; Deets Inside TOP SHOWSHA VIDEO <iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/VW6bVk5P95Q” title=”YouTube video player” … [Read more...] about Akshay Kumar Feels Like a ‘Hero’ After Winning Two Stuffed Toys for His Daughter, Check Adorable Post

The teaser of the much-awaited suspense thriller sequel Drishyam 2 was released by the makers on Thursday. The film continues the story of Vijay Salgaonkar (played by Ajay Devgn) and his family. We see the events that transpired in the first film, and at the end of the teaser, Ajay’s character could be seen recording his confession. In the 2015 hit film Drishyam, Ajay’s character Vijay made everyone believe that their family went on a holiday which in turn was a perfect plan to save his family from a murder conviction. The sequel film has him battling demons of the past and present. Drishyam 2 has Tabu reprising her role as Meera Deshmukh, Inspector General of Police. Helmed by Abhishek Pathak, the film also stars Tabu, Ishita Dutta, Akshaye Khanna, Rajat Kapoor, and Shriya Saran in the lead roles. The film is all set to hit the theatres on November 18, 2022. 2015’s Drishyam was a remake of 2013’s Malayalam movie of the same name, starring Mohanlal as the lead. It was … [Read more...] about ‘Drishyam 2’: Teaser of Ajay Devgn, Tabu’s suspense thriller out

Around Tinsel Town >> India submits ‘Chhello Show’ for Oscars 2023, not ‘RRR’ Contrary to popular opinion, the Film Federation of India chose not to submit SS Rajamouli’s blockbuster film ‘RRR’ to the 95th Academy Awards under the Best International Feature Film category. Instead, Pan Nalin’s semi-autobiographical Gujarati drama ‘Chhello Show’ was selected as India’s official entry . The decision opened the gates to a huge online uproar, with some supporting the decision and some continuing to route for RRR in hopes of the film getting a golden Oscar run. But, can RRR still go the Oscars? Yes. Here’s how ‘RRR’ can still make a splash at the Oscars 2023 The debate also opens to the question of what the future of indie films look like . >> Woody Allen ‘announces’ retirement...oh wait! He didn’t On September 18, multiple western media outlets quoted Woody Allen telling the Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia that his upcoming film ‘Wasp 22’ will be … [Read more...] about First Day First Show | India’s submission for Oscars, ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ interviews

Hollywood veteran Al Pacino is set to star opposite Stanger Things actor Charlie Heaton in movie Billy Knight . The drama, which marks writer-director Alec Griffen Roth’s feature film debut, also stars Diana Silvers. According to Variety , the film follows grad school students Alex (Heaton) and Emily (Silvers) who dream of becoming filmmakers. "In addition to wanting to make it in the movie business, Alex is also grappling with the death of his father, a failed screenwriter. The only thing Alex’s father left him was a box of unfinished scripts and a handkerchief with the name “Billy Knight” embroidered on it. Those clues send Alex on a quest to find the mysterious and reclusive Billy Knight," the plotline reads. The film is produced by Autumn Bailey-Ford and Cameron Burnett of Prominent Productions, Sevier Crespo and Amanda Kiely. … [Read more...] about Al Pacino, Charlie Heaton to star in feature film ‘Billy Knight’

Actor Lisa Kudrow has been roped in to play the lead role in Apple series Time Bandits . The show, co-written, directed and executive produced by Taika Waititi, is based on 1981's Terry Gilliam-directed movie of the same name. The fantasy film follows the time-travelling adventures of an 11-year-old history buff named Kevin who, one night, stumbles on six dwarfs who emerge from his closet. According to Deadline , the upcoming show also feature actors Kal-El Tuck, Charlyne Yi, Tadhg Murphy, Roger Jean Nsengiyumva, Rune Temte, Kiera Thompson and Rachel House. Waititi is directing the first two episodes. The 10-episode series is co-produced by Paramount Television Studios, Anonymous Content’s AC Studios and MRC Television. It’s described as a "comedic journey through time and space with a ragtag group of thieves and their newest recruit: an eleven-year-old history nerd." Time Bandits has been in development at Apple since 2019. … [Read more...] about Lisa Kudrow to headline Taika Waititi’s Apple series ‘Time Bandits’