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‘Sharmaji Namkeen’: Nothing new or unusual, but light-hearted

The film sorely lacks drama, interesting twists, and an element of freshness. It trudges along on an even keel. Nevertheless, it is an uncompromising depiction of “the show must go on” attitude

April 5, 2022

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‘King Richard’: An unusual, inspirational sports drama

Will excels as the worried, over-protective and vulnerable dad who will stop at nothing to shield his talented daughters from the perils and pitfalls of stardom and celebrity…reports Troy Rebeiro Film: ‘King

April 3, 2022

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‘Moon Knight’: Psychological thriller with ample action, comedy, and horror tropes

The series is diverse in its storytelling and does require an open mind due to its unusual yet intriguing complexity. On the face of it, ‘Moon Knight’ appears very straightforward in its

March 30, 2022

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Pink stars at the Oscars

Becky G walked the red carpet in a sparkling gown by Etro with her hair parted in the middle and pulled tightly behind her ears…reports N. LOTHUNGBENI HUMTSOE The 94th annual Academy

March 30, 2022

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‘Ambulance’ – a heist drama, unexceptional as its basic title

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II plays William Joes Sharp aka Will, an Army veteran – who is desperate for money after his wife is diagnosed with some serious, unexplained health issues. (Running in Theatres);

March 28, 2022

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‘RRR’ = ‘Rise Roar Revolt’= Simply Rajamouli Magic

The first two acts of the plot move at a leisurely pace, but the last act is hurriedly wrapped up in the last 30 minutes. There is a lot of gore in

March 27, 2022

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‘Bloody Brothers’: Laced with wry British humour and grit

Naturally, things do not go as planned. Daljeet receives a call telling him that his wallet was found in Mr. Alvarez’s house, so when he goes to retrieve it, he meets Sophie,

March 24, 2022

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‘Apharan 2: A frothy potboiler that keeps you glued to screen

Overall, if you are looking for some meaningless and convoluted drama, ‘Apharan 2 – Sabka Katega Dobara’ is for you. Moreover, the soundtrack that accompanies the end credits is infectious and entertaining…reports

March 23, 2022

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‘Jhund’ is replete with life’s lessons

Post Interval, the pace picks up and unknowingly sucks you into the lives of its characters and their aspirations, making you empathise with them. Characters overcoming their obstacles and making it to

March 21, 2022

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‘Parallel Mothers’: Ordinary one, yet rich and compelling

(Running in Theatres), Duration: 123 minutes, Director: Pedro Almodovar , Cast: Penelope Cruz, Aitana Sanchez-Gijon, Milena Smit, Israel Elejalde, Julieta Serrano, Rossy de Palma, Daniela Santiago (Rating: ***1/2) Visually, in the maternity

March 16, 2022

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