A still from ‘Black Phone 2’. | Photo Credit: Universal Pictures/YouTube Scott Derrickson’s The Black Phone (2021), based on a Joe Hill short story, about a boy Finney (Mason Thames) who escapes a serial killer, Grabber (Ethan Hawke), with the help of an old rotary phone, was a critical and commercial success. It used its…
Actor Ajith Kumar. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar has reacted to the Karur stampede that claimed 39 lives. The rally, organised by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) led by party president and superstar Vijay, was held on September 27, 2025. Ajith, talking to The Hollywood Reporter India, said that people today…
In recent times, Ravi Teja films have come with the promise of delivering an unapologetic mass treat and bringing back the good old timing and energy of the star in the late 2000s — a phase that shaped his career. Among these films, only Krack and Dhamaka lived up to the claims, at least to…
A section of filmmakers is busy correcting perceived faults in our history education. A few months back, we had His Story of Itihaas, which failed to find traction beyond certain pockets. This week, we have The Taj Story, another revisionist view of our past, which is gaining attention because it is woven around the claim that the Taj…
A still from ‘Good Boy’ | Photo Credit: IFC/ Shudder Ben Leonberg’s Good Boy is the much-awaited horror film told through the eyes of a dog. If that ever sounded like a gimmick for those of us who chanced upon raves for the film on Twitter, rest assured, it’s probably one of the most honest…
Amongst the great trinity of Bengali Cinema, Ritwik Ghatak was the youngest, the other two being Satyajit Ray and Mrinal Sen. He lived a short and reckless life, burning it on both ends. His passion and commitment to cinema were as intense as his political beliefs. Even his close comrades could not contain the extra-revolutionary…
Zubeen Garg’s fan gets emotional as he arrives to watch late singer-actor’s final film ‘Roi Roi Binale’ in Guwahati on Friday. | Photo Credit: RITURAJ KONWAR Roi Roi Binale, Assamese cultural icon Zubeen Garg’s final film, broke all opening-day records with pre-dawn shows in many screens across Assam on Friday(October 31, 2025). An emotional wave swept the…
A still from ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5. | Photo Credit: NETFLIX Netflix has dropped a trailer for Stranger Things Season 5. The finale premieres with Volume 1 on November 26. It is also set to release in select theatres in the US and Canada. The trailer opens to pick up after Hawkins was nearly quarantined…
The poster of ‘Chiyaan 63’ starring Vikram. | Photo Credit: Shanthi Talkies/X Tamil superstar Vikram is set to act in a project directed by debutant Bodi Rajkumar. Tentatively titled Chiyaan 63, the movie is set to start rolling soon. Vikram was supposed to work with Madonne Ashwin, the director of Mandelaand Maveeran, for his 63rd…
Stills from ‘The Summer Hikaru Died’ and ‘Incantation’ | Photo Credit: Netflix Whether you’re an old hand at arthouse or just dipping a toe into the rising otaku subculture of anime aficionados around the world, this column lists curated titles that challenge, comfort, and occasionally combust your expectations. This week’s picks share the visual grammar…
