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Lahori launda makes it big in Bollywood
Going ape over Ali Zafar: Mere Brother Ke Dulhan premieres in the star’s hometown.
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Big B to make Hollywood debut
The Indian star joins DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan in a new adaptation of classic novel The Great Gatsby
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HP Touch pad: A Tablet for productivity?
HP recently joined the tablet fray with webOS. See how its TouchPad tablet stacks up to the competition.
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The Help holds on to number one spot
The adaptation of Kathryn Stockett’s novel of pre-civil rights Mississippi has been cleaning up at the multiplex.
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Bollywood gets funds from underworld
A leaked US cable states that Bollywood has welcomed funding from gangsters and politicians.
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Cinemas come back to life
Full houses on Eid; cinema owners herald the revival of cinema.
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Salman's 'Bodyguard' rakes in $1.4 mn in North America
Film has already surpassed entire lifetime gross of Salman's blockbuster hit Dabangg.
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Lux Style Awards: Lights, camera, action
Celebrities are gearing up for the Lux Style Awards.
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Film review: 'W.E.' - Madonna's crown slips
Reviews of Madonna's second feature film "W.E." ranged from middling to poor.
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Sadia Hyat Khan: ‘The sparks of God within us’
Up close and personal with actor, TV personality Sadia Hyat Khan.
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Salman Khan’s magic continues
Salman Khan is unstoppable, spinning box-office magic with his film Bodyguard.
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Book review: Frontier of faith - land of the ‘free’
Focusing on the period from 1890 to 1950, the book highlights the intrinsic independence of the tribal areas.
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Hollywood shies away from 9/11-inspired films
9/11 has not generated as large a number of films as previous epochal events such as World War II or Vietnam have.
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Tipu: A time to weep, a time to laugh
Concerned with the ongoing violence across Pakistan, funny man Tipu has reasons to move from comic to serious roles.
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Book review: Books by Dr Suess - for young readers
His stories in rhyme, driven by amusing turns of phrase and filled with imaginative characters, make reading fun.
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Book review: A Stolen Life, a memoir - Kidnapped!
18 years in captivity, a lost childhood and intense torture...
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Eid transmissions: Something old, but nothing new?
Eid transmissions tend to follow the same theme, year in and year out. The Express Tribune finds out why.
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House of Bombay - A house of tantalising tastes
House of Bombay offers homemade Pakistani and Indian cuisine.
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Film review: The tree of life - never mind the dinosaurs
A word of advice, try not to be already depressed when you watch it...and let me know what you make of the dinosaurs.
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Film review: Colombiana - silly, unintentionally campy
If you're starved for giggles in this late-summer season, you could do worse than the supremely silly "Colombiana."
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Kagojer Phool: For art’s sake
Hasina to help complete Bangladesh director’s unfinished film.
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Lux Style Awards: A trip down memory lane
The Express Tribune spoke to some celebrities and asked them some basic questions about previous award ceremonies.
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Lollywood movies: Unkept promises
With only 12 films released in 2010, Lollywood suffers as film-makers continue to delay release dates.
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Film review: Spy Kids 4 - for 'toddlers' only
The message of the film, however, is jolly but a message that does not ride on a good film, usually falls flat.
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Love Mein Ghum’s music similar to Bollywood tunes?
The presence of a potpourri of musicians fails to add quality to the film’s soundtrack.
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Film review: Winnie the Pooh
“Winnie the Pooh” is appropriate for young children, funny enough to keep their older siblings and parents...
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Book review: Please look after mom - have you seen my Mom?
Her pain is visceral as she treads through the time periods, conversations, and memories of her mother.
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Ali Zafar signs London, Paris, New York
The movie is in production and is slated for release in the first quarter of 2012.
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Film review: Rise of the Planet of the Apes - monkey business
The film avoids too deep an exploration of ethical and philosophical questions, which keeps the movie moving
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Film review: Aarakshan - we don’t need no education
Aarakshan: a wrongly-titled, long film that isn’t worthy of the national controversy that it seems to have created.
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Scott to direct new Blade Runner
The 73-year-old director and producer last year directed Robin Hood, and just wrapped up Prometheus.
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Comedy to the rescue
TV programmes in modern times have gained popularity by highlighting proverbial characters found in our society.
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Website: Karachi’s very own Amazon
No libraries? No problem. We can now rent-a-book.
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Screening: A virtual ride on ‘Orient Express’
The Romanian movie plays at Cinepax.
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Every film counts: Imran Khan
Imran Khan believes that an actor has to prove his prowess with every new film.
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The spread of 3D fever
Lahore will get its second 3D cinema on Eid.
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Book review: Dead reckoning - Lady and the vamp
Even to someone who has enjoyed these books previously, Dead Reckoning feels stale.
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Book review: Broken republic - of mammon and militias
Comprising of three essays, Broken Republic is a journey.
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Shammi Kapoor: A star is gone
Shammi Kapoor, who revolutionised the image of Hindi film heroes with his flamboyance, passed away on Sunday.
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Civil awards: Pride of the nation
Government of Pakistan recognises actors, producers, directors for their services in film and television.
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Bridget Jones 3: Well beyond reason
It looks like Renee Zellweger will dust off her diary and star as Bridget Jones for the third time.
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Film review: Bad Teacher- Apple polishing
While there’s nothing groundbreaking in the story, what makes film work in places is its cleverly chosen leading...
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Celebrated Bangladeshi filmmaker Tareq Masud, four others die in road crash
Masud, 50, had won international acclaim for his film "Matir Moina".
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The age of terror
The film Ab Payamber Nahi Aingay explores misconceptions about Islam.
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No 'Sesame Street' gay wedding for Bert and Ernie
Bert and Ernie may be best friends, but that doesn't mean the "Sesame Street" pals are gay.
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Aarakshan stokes controversy
Saif Ali Khan thinks controversies driven by political agendas are looming over his upcoming film.
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Ali Zafar has everything going his way
Mere Brother ki Dulhan is Zafar’s very first experience working with Yash Raj Films.
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Lollywood films: In search of cinemas
As Eid approaches, three Lollywood films await their fate at the box offices.
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Ali Gul Pir on being a ‘Tony Marroo’
Up close and personal with the popular stand-up comedian.
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Afzal Khan: The Pakistani ‘Rambo’
Afzal Khan plans to make a comeback with his own production.