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25 years of Uyire and Jeans: Why 1998 was unique in the annals of Tamil cinema
In hindsight, some things did go terribly wrong in 1998. Jeans probably didn’t deserve to go to the Oscars. But films like Sollamale made up for it. Also, Uyire has acquired an unshakeable reputation over the years.
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'Nayakan', 35 years on: The enduring legacy of Mani Ratnam, Kamal Haasan's first Tamil outing
The power duo Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan will soon be reuniting for 'KH 234', but ahead of that, it's time one revisited their first film together, the 1987 'Nayakan' about a Tamil Bombay don, that changed how Tamil cinema and the gangster film will be viewed in the years to come.
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Thor 4: A recap ahead of the release of 'Thor: Love and Thunder' on July 7
'Thor: Love and Thunder' begins where 'Avengers: Endgame' left off...
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Old vs new 'Vikram': What's changed, what has remained the same and which is better?
In May 1986, Kamal Haasan released an action thriller based on the novel 'Vikram' by Sujatha. 35 years on, the new 'Vikram' is a totally different movie.
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Chennai Book Fair ends; publishers see hope of recovery from lacklustre pandemic months
Typically organized in January, the Chennai Book Fair was held from February 16 to March 6 this year. The Virtual Book Fair, launched on January 15, will continue to run throughout the year.
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Tamil film songs only: Born during the pandemic, this virtual singing competition is now in its second season
From Malaysia to the US, and of course India, there's a sizeable Tamil-speaking population in many countries. A YouTube channel is encouraging them to record and send Tamil film songs for the top prize.
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What happens when comedies like 'Seinfeld' meet a new audience?
All 180 episode of 'Seinfeld' will hit Netflix on October 1. Will the American situational comedy work decades after it first aired from 1989-98?
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Tribute: Lyricist Pulamaipithan, who was instrumental in shaping the political persona of MGR, passed away this week
The lyricist-turned-politician died in Chennai on Wednesday. He was 88 and is survived by his wife.
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25 years of Sanjay Leela Bhansali as a director: the films, the sets and the stories
Bhansali's films have a signature style, a certain lavishness of sets, costumes, camera work, and music.
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The message of 'Breaking Boundaries' with Sir David Attenborough and Professor Johan Rockström is loud, clear and important
In this fact-filled, 75-minute documentary, Attenborough and Rockström drive home a few realizations. Case in point: an eco-friendly diet and planting trees are more important than we thought.
SCIENCE
Review | 'Black Holes: The Edge of All We Know' is esoteric yet enthralling, slick yet tedious
'Black Holes: The Edge of All We Know', which hit Netflix on June 1, shows a fascinating attempt to capture what a black hole looks like.
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Review| 'Baggio: The Divine Ponytail': An insipid biopic about GOAT Italian footballer Roberto Baggio
Baggio made the world play football, but director Letizia Lamartire's film about his life fails to inspire.
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Recap, before the release of Marvel's 'Loki', 'Black Widow', 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' and 'Eternals' this year
We catch you up to 23 good, bad and ugly Marvel universe films, starting from 'Iron Man' in 2008 to 'Avengers: End Game' and 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' in 2019.
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Feelings of love and loss, on Mothers' Day
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the central nervous system. While low incidence in tropical countries like India is a blessing, it has also meant that the support system for patients and families is sorely lacking.
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Oscars countdown: Here's who we think will win
A few hours shy of the 93rd Academy Awards, we re-view the nominees and venture a few Oscar predictions. Best Picture? We think 'Nomadland'. Best Original Song? 'One Night in Miami' gets our vote.
BUSINESS
12 best Wall Street movies you must watch
Here's a list of 12 best films on Wall Street and Aemrican corporate world.
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The Silence of the Lambs: Revisiting a classic 30 years on
Released on Valentine’s Day in 1991, the Oscar-winning film continues to shock, revolt and grip in equal measures.
INDIA
Dr. V Shanta: Tributes pour in for celebrated oncologist of Adyar Cancer Institute
Dr. Viswanathan Shanta, who passed away on January 19, was Chennai’s best-known oncologist.
FEATURES
100 years of Hercule Poirot | A look at queen of crime fiction Agatha Christie's works and their timeless appeal
Unlike any of her contemporaries, Agatha Christie wrote her novels as literature. Writing in a very distinct voice, she was clear about who Poirot was and what his skills were. Along with Miss Marple, Poirot was among her best literary creations.
ENTERTAINMENT
'Kamal Haasan 232': Will it be a Kamal Haasan or a Lokesh Kanagaraj film?
The movie is 232nd outing for Kamal Haasan while Kanagaraj is four films old but has earned his spurs. It remains to be seen if the young director will hold his own against the actor known to meddle in every department on the set.
FEATURES
James Bond movies revisited: All 26 superspy flicks ranked
The release date of No Time To Die, the latest James Bond film, has been postponed, tentatively, to November 11 due to COVID-19. Here is a ranking of the Bond movies in the reverse order of how much I liked them. Happy watching!
