Teaser of Nawazuddin’s ‘Manto’ released at CannesBy: Web Desk on May 13, 2018The trailer of the highly anticipated movie 'Manto' was screened at the 71st Cannes Film Festival on Saturday. The movie, directed by Nandita Das, is a biopic of writer and dramatist Saadat Hassan Manto, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui as the main character. The teaser gives a glimpse of Manto's personal life, his rebellious writings and the court case against him. The makers of Manto describe … [Read more...] about Teaser of Nawazuddin’s ‘Manto’ released at Cannes
‘Black Panther’ leads MTV Movie and TV Award nods on May 3, 2018"Black Panther," the breakthrough superhero film that has become one of the highest-grossing motion pictures of all time, on Thursday led nominations for the MTV Movie and TV Awards. The action movie about the fictional African kingdom of Wakanda led with seven nominations including Best Movie for the June 18 awards, which will be decided by public voting. Placing second with six … [Read more...] about ‘Black Panther’ leads MTV Movie and TV Award nods
Avengers breaks records with $630 million opening weekendBy: AFP on April 30, 2018"Avengers: Infinity War" took in $630 million in its first weekend, the highest global opening of all time, industry estimates showed on Sunday. "The latest Marvel juggernaut... opened with $630M worldwide, making it the largest global weekend tally in the history of film, and this was done without China," which has a later opening, industry tracker Exhibitor Relations said. That topped "The … [Read more...] about Avengers breaks records with $630 million opening weekend
‘Political’ Cannes film festival makes plea for dissidentsBy: AFP on April 12, 2018The Cannes film festival made a dramatic show of support for dissident directors in Iran and Russia on Thursday as it unveiled a highly political selection that mixed grit and glamour. Festival director Thierry Fremaux included films by Iranian director Jafar Panahi and his Russian counterpart Kirill Serebrennikov in the competition for the top Palme d'Or prize -- even though neither can leave … [Read more...] about ‘Political’ Cannes film festival makes plea for dissidents
Review: ‘Cake’ gets a huge thumbs up!By: Saadia Ahmed on March 30, 2018Before I begin this conversation, let me make a confession – not a proud one though. I am finicky when it comes to watching any movie in cinema. It involves both money and time, you see. Those 120 to 180 minutes are important. Pakistani films are particularly a difficult decision. Often I try skipping them despite being a huge movie buff. Not that Khuda Kay Liye, Manto and Mah-e-Mir did not leave … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Cake’ gets a huge thumbs up!
Ballet schools ‘stifling’ young dancers says top starBy: AFP on March 29, 2018Elite ballet schools are "stifling" dancers creativity and need to rethink how they handle young talents, one of the world's top ballerinas has warned. Marie-Agnes Gillot, who overcame a double scoliosis to become the star dancer at the Paris Opera Ballet, said some schools have trouble dealing with talented pupils and end up crushing their personalities. "I would develop children's … [Read more...] about Ballet schools ‘stifling’ young dancers says top star
Germany strips name of WWI general from barracksBy: AFP on March 28, 2018Germany stripped the name of a World War I general from barracks Wednesday and dedicated the site to a soldier killed in Afghanistan, as part of a broader reckoning with the country's militaristic past. Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen presided over the rededication ceremony of the Emmich-Cambrai barracks, which was initiated by soldiers to honour fallen comrade Tobias Lagenstein, one of … [Read more...] about Germany strips name of WWI general from barracks
Iraqi monument destroyed by IS recreated in LondonBy: AFP on March 28, 2018A reconstruction, made from date syrup cans, of an ancient Iraqi statue destroyed by Islamic State jihadists was unveiled in London's Trafalgar Square on Wednesday. The artwork will stand for two years on the empty fourth plinth in the British capital's central square as a monument to the destruction of Iraqi culture since the 2003 US-led invasion. Created by US conceptual artist Michael … [Read more...] about Iraqi monument destroyed by IS recreated in London
Sierra Leone ‘people’s popstar’ on life as govt enemy No.1By: AFP on March 26, 2018For a musician used to receiving personal insults from the president and anonymous death threats with the release of every new single, Emmerson Bockarie laughs a lot. The Sierra Leonean popstar, a thorn in the side of successive governments over his 15-year career, chuckles as he recalls the countless times politicians have sought to dampen his appeal, and the countless times they have … [Read more...] about Sierra Leone ‘people’s popstar’ on life as govt enemy No.1
Kanye West’s muse Abloh takes over Louis Vuitton menswearBy: AFP on March 26, 2018American designer and celebrity DJ Virgil Abloh is to take over menswear at Louis Vuitton, the brand said Monday, in a dramatic shake-up at the top of men's fashion. The appointment of rap star Kanye West's longtime friend and creative director to the world's biggest luxury label shows the massive impact street style is now having on fashion. Abloh, 37, an engineering and architecture … [Read more...] about Kanye West’s muse Abloh takes over Louis Vuitton menswear
