Tag: Cinema
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Paul Dano Joins A24 Drama The Chaperones
Paul Dano Joins A24 Drama The Chaperones In what promises to be a standout entry among 2025 indie releases, Paul Dano has signed on to star in A24’s latest cinematic venture, The Chaperones. The film, described as a drama steeped in intimate character study, adds another heavyweight name to an already buzzworthy cast. A Promising…
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How Frankenstein’s Creature Designer Found a New Look for an Iconic Monster
From Frankenstein to a Modern Monster When the world first met Frankenstein’s creature, the monster’s design set a template for centuries of horror: stitched seams, ragged skin, and a raw, unsettling sympathy. Centuries later, a different kind of sculptor, a different kind of cinema, would take that familiar image and push it into new territory.…
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Pankaj Tripathi Mourns as Mother Hemwanti Devi Dies at 89
Tribute to a Matriarch Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi is mourning the loss of his mother, Hemwanti Devi, who passed away at the age of 89. The family confirmed that Hemwanti Devi had been unwell for some time and died in their hometown of Belsand, Gopalganj district, in the Indian state of Bihar on Friday, October…
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Tchéky Karyo, Star of Nikita and The Missing, Dies at 72
Trailblazing Career of a Versatile Actor French actor Tchéky Karyo, whose performances captivated audiences in both film and television, has died at the age of 72. Born in Turkey and raised in Paris, Karyo’s career spanned several decades and continents, earning him a reputation as a versatile and steadfast presence on screen. Karyo’s international breakthrough…
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Lily James Embraces Diverse Roles Beyond Historic Films
Chasing Change: Lily James Wants More Than Historical Leads Actress Lily James has long been associated with period pieces and the ingénue archetype that often dominates her filmography. In recent remarks, she opened up about wanting roles that defy expectations and offer her a chance to explore different facets of her craft. Rather than sticking…
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Lily James Breaks Out: Escaping the Ingenue Label in Film
Growing Beyond the Ingenue Spotlight Actress Lily James has spent years in the public eye, dazzling audiences with period-piece heroines and instantly recognizable charm. But in recent interviews, she has been transparent about a longing that goes beyond corsets, ball gowns, and box office romance: a desire for roles that push her artistic boundaries. She…
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Bugonia Review: Lanthimos’s Grim Dark Comedy Pushes Boundaries of Satire
Bugonia review: A lean, punchy plunge into conspiracy and absurdity Yorgos Lanthimos returns with Bugonia, a film that sharpens his signature blend of deadpan humor and ruthless social critique into a gritty conspiracy thriller. This is not the director’s velvet-draped world of eccentricities. Instead, it’s a stark, almost clinical study of power, control, and the…
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Relay review: A smart, suspenseful thriller with Riz Ahmed and Lily James
Relaying suspense: an enthralling new thriller Relays of tension, twists, and cerebral plotting anchor a film that aims to redefine the modern thriller. In Relay, the promise isn’t gunfights or car chases, but the quiet accumulation of information that turns a seemingly ordinary situation into a high-stakes puzzle. The preview screening this week offered a…
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The Fifth Step: Freeman and Lowden on Addiction, Incels, and Fatherhood
The Fifth Step: A Conversation Beyond Labels Martin Freeman and Jack Lowden star in The Fifth Step, a two-hander that dives into the messy terrain of addiction, mentorship, and what it means to be a man today. What begins with a provocative line about incels quickly widens into a darkly funny, surprisingly intimate dialogue about…
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Martin Freeman and Jack Lowden on The Fifth Step: Addiction, Incels, and Fatherhood
Two Actors, One Intense Conversation The Fifth Step, a stark two-hander written by David Ireland and directed by Finn den Hertog, has found a new audience as it moves from the West End to cinema screens. At its core is a combustible pairing: a recovering alcoholic (played by Martin Freeman) and his newcomer sponsor (Jack…