‘Joy Ride’ is a cheerfully gross-out comedy that soars, thanks to a terrific cast By: Agencies on July 9, 2023If you’re like me, there comes a moment of truth in raunchy film comedies when you decide whether to fully join in the fun – or ride it out on the fence. It often comes in a key early comic scene. Can they pull it off? If so you’ll be putty in their hands for […]
‘Insidious: The Red Door’ — shoddy horror sequel on July 9, 2023Now in its fifth instalment across more than a decade with The Red Door, the Insidious franchise boasts an impressive longevity, albeit in a way more damning than damned. The big horror series prolong their popularity on the strength of a monster or a narrative device, but the Insidious pictures have yielded four windfalls over […]
‘The Out-Laws’ — Pierce Brosnan can’t save limp Netflix comedy on July 9, 2023Nothing strikes fear in the heart of a film critic more than pressing play on a new comedy and immediately seeing those ominous four words: “A Happy Madison Production”. Like a dead canary in a coal mine, they’re a warning sign. And they’re scarier still when followed by the name of a comedian who’s not […]
‘Neeyat’ — Vidya’s whodunnit is a bland blend of mediocre performances and mystery on July 9, 2023A slow burn that leaves you fuming in the end, Vidya Balan-starrer Neeyat is a boring and bumpy ride. Barely 10 minutes into the film and I had already forgotten the count of characters that were introduced one after the other, with their most peculiar characteristics being narrated in the background. A murder mystery with […]
Warner Bros breaks silence on ‘Barbie’ movie ban By: News Desk on July 9, 2023Warner Bros studio has finally addressed the ban on the upcoming ‘Barbie’ movie in Asian countries over a scene depicting South China Sea map. As earlier reported by local news agencies of the country, authorities in Vietnam banned the screening of the upcoming ‘Barbie’ movie earlier this week, over a scene featuring ‘nine dash line’ […]
South Korea’s resurgence is food for the ‘Seoul’ on July 7, 2023Oil sizzles on griddles, steam hisses from bubbling pots and stall holders hawk their wares as customers surge forward, keen to be served first. It’s a chaotic but fascinating cacophony. Joining in, we’re swept to the counters and order hotteok (pancakes filled with honey and spices), octopus tentacles, blood sausages and fish cakes on skewers. […]
‘Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1’ gets 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes By: COURTESY deadline on July 7, 2023Tom Cruise is getting high praise for his latest instalment in the Mission Impossible franchise. The film’s action got the most attention. The first reviews for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One are in and things are looking great for Tom Cruise and his merry bunch. The film, seventh in the hit franchise, has […]
Threads — Twitter without the rough edges or news on July 7, 2023Imagine a social network where users have invested so much social capital in putting up data about themselves that it is impossible to imagine them leaving. Moving to a new site would be an enormous risk for users because you would lose your network of friends. The network’s entire existence, the theory goes, is secured […]
Anil Kapoor reviews ‘Neeyat’, calls it ‘cinematic brilliance’ on July 7, 2023Vidya Balan returns to the big screen after 4 years with ‘Neeyat’. The actress’ last theatrical release was ‘Mission Mangal’ with Akshay Kumar. The actress is currently gearing up for the release of her film. Ahead of its official theatrical release, a special screening of ‘Neeyat’ was held in Mumbai. The who’s who of the […]
King Charles presented with ancient symbols of power in historic thanksgiving service on July 6, 2023King Charles was presented with the crown jewels of Scotland in a historic thanksgiving serving today before he and Queen Camilla stood side by side with the Prince and Princess of Wales to watch a Red Arrows flypast. The monarch received the Crown of Scotland, the Sceptre and the Sword of State of the Honours […]