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Oscars nominations 2023 | 'Colin Farrell' to 'Michelle Yeoh', who will get an Academy Award Best Actor and Best Actress nomination?

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Oscars nominations 2023 | 'Colin Farrell' to 'Michelle Yeoh', who will get an Academy Award Best Actor and Best Actress nomination?

Our pick for potential nominees for Best Actor and Best Actress at the 95th Academy Awards.

Oscars nominations 2023 | 'Avatar' or 'RRR', who will get an Academy Award Best Picture nomination?

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Oscars nominations 2023 | 'Avatar' or 'RRR', who will get an Academy Award Best Picture nomination?

This year, 301 movies are eligible to be nominated for the biggest prize in movies. From a whole new world in 'Avatar: The Way of Water', to a small apartment in 'The Whale'; from 'The Woman King' to 'Women Talking', who will make the cut?

Catch me if you can: 'The Fabelmans', a Steven Spielberg origin story

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Catch me if you can: 'The Fabelmans', a Steven Spielberg origin story

In this fable about a man, the legendary filmmaker turns the camera inward for this excellent emotional exploration of his childhood, recounting some of the defining and traumatic moments of his own life.

Golden Globes 2023: Julia Garner, a superstar in the making

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Golden Globes 2023: Julia Garner, a superstar in the making

In her breakthrough role as foul-mouthed criminal Ruth Langmore on Netflix’s 'Ozark', Julia Garner quickly became a fan-favourite, winning three Emmys followed by a Golden Globe this week. Next she takes on the biggest role imaginable — Madonna.

The most-anticipated Indian movies of 2023

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The most-anticipated Indian movies of 2023

Whether or not Bollywood will be back with a bang, Shah Rukh Khan sure will. The year belongs to him, with three releases. This year’s calendar moves at a breakneck pace. There are also two Salman starrers, follow-ups to a number of south hits, and a KJo epic.

Most-anticipated shows in English on the OTTs in 2023

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Most-anticipated shows in English on the OTTs in 2023

International spies battling a global conspiracy, a nun up against an AI, a US Marshal, a time-travelling doctor, and much more — plan your TV viewing with this curated list of what's coming to all your screens in the next 12 months.

Year-end review: Great Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix films you might have missed in 2022

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Year-end review: Great Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix films you might have missed in 2022

Sci-fi action franchises, coming-of-age stories, Jane Austen adaptations, and musical biopics — there’s something for everyone in this movie playlist for the end of the year.

The best Christmas TV episodes of all time

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The best Christmas TV episodes of all time

Get in the holiday spirit with fantastic heartwarming Yuletide episodes of your favourite shows.

How to finance your holiday: Get the most out of travel credit cards

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How to finance your holiday: Get the most out of travel credit cards

While most people are aware of the negative aspects of credit-card spending, many don't pay as close attention to its potential benefits. Read to know how you can maximise the incentives.

Best ways to finance your big Indian family holiday

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Best ways to finance your big Indian family holiday

James Cameron: Filmmaker extraordinaire or intrepid explorer?

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James Cameron: Filmmaker extraordinaire or intrepid explorer?

Cameron holds the record for the deepest a human being has ever dived in the ocean; with 'Avatar: The Way of Water', he hopes to inspire the next generation of discoverers by introducing viewers to the wonders of the ocean.

'Emancipation' Review | Will Smith grounds this slave-on-a-run tale

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'Emancipation' Review | Will Smith grounds this slave-on-a-run tale

Director Antoine Fuqua applies the chase movie template to the horrors of slavery with mixed results

'A Few Good Men' turns 30 and we still can’t handle the truth

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'A Few Good Men' turns 30 and we still can’t handle the truth

In revisiting Aaron Sorkin’s legal thriller 30 years later, one observes that Cruise and Nicholson are top-notch, the plotting and themes still hold up, but some of the characterisation understandably hasn’t aged well.

Audiobook review: Quentin Tarantino's 'Cinema Speculation' is a love letter to the movies from its greatest acolyte

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Audiobook review: Quentin Tarantino's 'Cinema Speculation' is a love letter to the movies from its greatest acolyte

Quentin Tarantino takes us on a wild journey into the movies he saw growing up; examining them with a lovingly critical eye and showing us how they influenced his filmmaking career.

What’s next for Trevor Noah? The world is his oyster

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What’s next for Trevor Noah? The world is his oyster

After his surprising decision to step down from The Daily Show, Noah plans to travel the world and perform for fans globally.

Film Review | Florence Pugh is riveting as the voice of science in the period drama 'The Wonder'

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Film Review | Florence Pugh is riveting as the voice of science in the period drama 'The Wonder'

Sebastián Lelio puts his own spin on the age-old Faith vs Science debate, drawing powerful parallels to the present-day discourse.

Fleishman is in Trouble review: Jesse Eisenberg & Claire Danes play exes in this male-centered exploration of divorce and mid-life crisis

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Fleishman is in Trouble review: Jesse Eisenberg & Claire Danes play exes in this male-centered exploration of divorce and mid-life crisis

FX’s adaptation of Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s novel is funny and affecting, but not compelling enough in the early episodes beyond the performances and Lizzy Caplan’s excellent narration.

She Said review: Zoe Kazan and Carey Mulligan are quietly compelling in this film about NYT reporting that paved the way for #MeToo

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She Said review: Zoe Kazan and Carey Mulligan are quietly compelling in this film about NYT reporting that paved the way for #MeToo

Director Maria Schrader eschews sensationalism to tell a measured story about the NYT article that exposed widespread sexual misconduct in Hollywood and brought down film mogul Harvey Weinstein.

Book Review | Alan Moore spins grotesque tales of wonder and fantasy in 'Illuminations'

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Book Review | Alan Moore spins grotesque tales of wonder and fantasy in 'Illuminations'

Moore’s prose, in this short story collection, is engaging, but ultimately makes you want to revisit his legendary comic books.

Review | 'Causeway': Jennifer Lawrence & Brian Tyree Henry's healing touch as broken people

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Review | 'Causeway': Jennifer Lawrence & Brian Tyree Henry's healing touch as broken people

Lawrence returns to form with a quietly compelling performance, Atlanta’s Brian Tyree Henry is the real MVP

Review: 'Inside Man' is a serviceable thriller tailormade for a Netflix binge

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Review: 'Inside Man' is a serviceable thriller tailormade for a Netflix binge

David Tennant and Stanley Tucci try hard to inject some moral depth into an empty story overflowing with plot contrivances and inexplicable character decisions.

The Woman King review: Director Gina Prince-Bythewood is the star of this action epic

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The Woman King review: Director Gina Prince-Bythewood is the star of this action epic

Gina Prince-Bythewood delivers a rousing epic that is more than the sum of its parts; Viola Davis, who doubled as producer, is predictably great; and Thuso Mbedu shines in her first feature role.

Quentin Tarantino's 'Reservoir Dogs' turns 30

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Quentin Tarantino's 'Reservoir Dogs' turns 30

The heist-gone-wrong movie heralded the arrival of Quentin Tarantino, who would become a major cinematic force in Hollywood.

Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul have basically the same creative force, and yet

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Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul have basically the same creative force, and yet

'Better Call Saul' has a record-making 46 Emmy nominations and zero wins. Will the tide change in 2023?

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