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Argo: A roaring success.
March 2, 2013

When you know the answers

Why do movies based on known historical facts make for such riveting viewing? »
When Harry Met Sally: One of the funniest rom-coms of all time.
December 29, 2012

New Year watch

What better way to bring in the New Year than with films that celebrate this holiday? »
Resident Evil.
October 27, 2012

Zombies won’t die

Zombies offer social commentary on a host of social ills from consumerism to the fear of population-decimating pandemics. »
Akram Khan Photo:Richard Haughton
September 22, 2012

Just Dance

We are a stolen generation, not belonging to the East or the West, says British-born Bangladeshi dancer-choreographer Akram Khan »
Spidey strikes: Doing well in the Indian market. Photo: AP
July 21, 2012

Cashing in on fan loyalty

TALKING MOVIES In these times of exorbitant costs, Hollywood and Bollywood are betting big on rebooting proven formulas for success. »
JACK REACHER: Tom Cruise in Hollywood’s new action flick.
January 26, 2013

Great expectations

Over-the-top marketing campaigns can as easily ruin a film’s reception as they can improve it. »
Halle Berry and Jim Broadbent in
November 24, 2012

A love for literary cinema

It is deeply satisfying when a complex film engages the viewer on multiple levels and offers takeaways, both emotional and intellectual. »
A let-down: The Campagin. Photo: AP
September 29, 2012

Only the will to win

Movies about politics are an avenue to vent our cynicism and shrug at the hopelessness of it all. »
Going strong: A scene from Step Up Revolution
Chennai, August 25, 2012

Let’s dance

Killer bodies, spectacular dancing and glimpses of subcultures — these have remained the essential ingredients of dance movies down the years. »
The Woman Who Went To Bed For A Year; Sue Townsend
July 1, 2012

The title says it all

The snappiest thing about Sue Townsend’s new book is its title, The Woman Who Went to Bed for a Year, which suggests much mirth: a quirky protagonist, surreal plot devices, noir h... »
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