Movies – Page 91

‘Conclave’ streaming explodes after Pope Francis’ death, viewership jumps 283% to 7 million minutes

A still from ‘Conclave’ | Photo Credit: Focus Features In the wake of Pope Francis’ passing on April 21, viewers flocked to streaming platforms to watch Conclave, the 2024 drama centered on the secretive process of selecting a new pope. According to data from Luminate, the film saw a staggering 283% surge in viewership, jumping […]

Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo rape retrial opens with added allegations from a former model

Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo retrial opened Wednesday, giving a new jury a fresh look at familiar rape and sexual assault allegations — plus a newly added claim from a former model. For the first time, prosecutors publicly identified Kaja Sokola and detailed her account of what unfolded between her and the Oscar-winning movie producer in the […]

Fawad Khan condemns Pahalgam attack amid calls to boycott his upcoming Bollywood film ‘Abir Gulaal’

Actor Fawad Khan took to Instagram to condemn the terror attack in Pahalgam, which left 26 people dead and several injured. The actor in an Instagram story wrote, “Deeply saddened to hear the news of the heinous attack in Pahalgam. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of his horrifying incident, and we pray […]

Niveditha Shivarajkumar interview: On ‘Firefly’, producing new-age content and becoming a strong-willed producer

Producer Niveditha Shivarajkumar. | Photo Credit: Ravichandran N Growing up in a film family, the dinner table conversations wouldn’t always be about movies, contrary to general perception, says Niveditha Shivarajkumar. “I think it was Abhishek Bachchan who once said that, as a kid, he believed everyone’s house would be the same. I relate to his statement. […]

We as a nation must stand strong and united: Shah Rukh Khan condemns Pahalgam terror attack

Actor Shah Rukh Khan. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has expressed sadness and anger at the terrorist attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that led to the loss of many lives. The terror attack has shocked the country and has been strongly condemned by political parties, as well as […]

Dead in the streets: Watching ‘Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro’ with Saeed Akhtar Mirza

For a film that unfolds as a chronicle of a death foretold, Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro opens in resplendent liveliness. A young, brash man struts down (or up?) a Mumbai street, seems to “own the street”, according to the film’s director, Saeed Akhtar Mirza. “My name is Salim Pasha, the public calls me Salim […]

And we are off at warp speed

A still from season 2 of ‘Andor’ | Photo Credit: JioHotstar One of the clever things Tony Gilroy has done (and he has done many with this extraordinary show) with Andoris in the name. When you name a show after a character, you expect it to be about that character. And while Andor is about […]

‘Mountainhead’ trailer: Billionaires face a world in chaos in new film from ‘Succession’ creator

Cory Michael Smith, Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman and Ramy Youssef in a still from ‘Mountainhead’ | Photo Credit: Max HBO has released the first trailer for Mountainhead, the upcoming film from Succession creator Jesse Armstrong, set to premiere May 31 on Max. The film stars Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Cory Michael Smith, and Ramy Youssef […]

Pahalgam attack: From Akshay Kumar to Mohanlal, Indian celebrities condemn terror attack in Kashmir

Akshay Kumar and Mohanlal | Photo Credit: PTI, NITHIN The recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, that left at least 26 people dead and over 20 injured, has prompted strong reactions from across the Indian film industry. Prominent actors, filmmakers, and public figures have condemned the violence, offering condolences and demanding accountability. Akshay Kumar was […]

Actors Dipika Kakar, Shoaib Ibrahim left Pahalgam hours before terror attack, Aaliyah Kashyap had visited days earlier

Actors Dipika Kakar and Shoaib Ibrahim (Left) and Aaliyah Kashyap in Pahalgam | Photo Credit: Instagram/ @shoaib2087, Instagram/ @aaliyahkashyap Television actors Dipika Kakar and Shoaib Ibrahim left Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, just hours before a terror attack killed at least 26 people on Tuesday. The couple had been vacationing in the area with their infant […]