Cinema
Jeff Bridges to receive Cecil B. DeMille Award at Globes
Los Angeles, Dec 18 (AP/UNB) — Jeff Bridges may have once been considered as one of Hollywood's most underappreciated actors, but next month's Golden Globe Awards will showcase his life and illustrious career next month by bestowing him one of its highest honors.
In Iceland, 13 'Yule Lads' come to town to herald Christmas
Myvatn, Dec 13 (AP/UNB) — The people of northern Iceland have had their travel plans disrupted with a record high snowfall this December. Roads have been shut, flights cancelled and school suspended.
'Jurassic Park,' 'Shining' added to National Film Registry
Los Angeles (AP) — The National Film Registry is turning 30 and will bring in a new crop of films ranging from dinosaurs' return from extinction, a cowboys-in-love drama and stories showcasing Native Americans.
Celebrities flock to Indian business icons' lavish wedding
New Delhi, Dec 12 (AP/UNB) — In a season of big Indian weddings, the marriage of two business scions on Wednesday is set to be the biggest of them all.
LA Film Critics name 'Roma' best film of the year
New York, Dec 10 (AP/UNB) — The Los Angeles Film Critics Association on Sunday named Alfonso Cuaron's deeply personal drama "Roma" best film of the year, adding to the acclaimed film's steadily mounting honors.
Dying to Survive takes out best Asian picture at Australian film industry
Sydney, Dec 6 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Chinese film, Dying to Survive, has taken out best Asian picture at the 8th annual Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) awards.
2.0 movie review: Despite Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar, Bunkum is Bunkum
Dhaka, Nov 30 (UNB)- He is back. This time around, Chitti is reloaded and primed to confront a force that is out to eliminate mobile phones and cellular transmission towers from Tamil Nadu. The battle between good and evil, between nature and technology, plays out over two and a half hours in a zone where all the dividing lines are blurred in a way that creates the possibility of multiple interpretations. But because the storytelling is, well, robotic, the frenetic action sequences rarely touch the heights that the flying mobiles achieve, reports NDTV. The film talks at length about the sad reality of the sparrows vanishing from our metropolises - a theme culled from newspapers and social media platforms - but the pressing nature of the debate is buried deep under a flashy, impressive demo of animatronics, special effects and prosthetics.
'Avengers' director says Evans' Cap days may not be over
Los Angeles, Nov 30 (AP/UNB) — Chris Evans suggested his run as Captain America is done. The filmmakers currently controlling the Avengers' fates say he shouldn't shelve the shield just yet.
Liberation War documentary 'Blockade' screened in The Hague ahead of Victory month
Dhaka, Nov 28 (UNB) – The Embassy of Bangladesh in The Hague has organised screening of a Liberation War documentary titled ‘Blockade' as the month of Victory knocks the door.
National Board of Review names 'Green Book' year's best film
New York, Nov 28 (AP/UNB) — The feel-good road-trip drama "Green Book" was named the best film of the year, and its star, Viggo Mortensen, best actor, by the National Board of Review in one of the first in a parade of awards season honors.