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The second episode: A musical splendour
The fusions in ‘Coke Studio 4’ were an ultimate treat for fans.
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Twilight sequel shines brightest at MTV awards
For third year in a row, the vampire romance was named best movie at the light-hearted MTV awards.
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Bollywood sequels: a recipe for success?
Hindi cinema is following Hollywood’s lead by releasing follow-ups.
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Book review: Funny face Tina Fey's Bossypants
Tina Fey's comedy memoir Bossypants at times feels like an elongated punch line.
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We can’t compete with foreign filmmakers: SRK
"I think I’ll be happy with one or two Filmfare awards for the VFX in my film” - SRK
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Cambridge and Karachi: Connections of the spirit
British artist and filmmaker Caroline Jaine manages to find palpable connections between these two cities.
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Actor Jamil Fakhri in critical condition
Fakhri suffered two haemorrhages before being transferred to the central intensive care unit.
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Salvaging snippets of Lollywood
A tribute to legendary actor Rani recreated the romance of old Pakistani films.
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Thor: Storm and fury
The desire to give the film mass market appeal robs it of whatever soul it may have possessed.
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Killing the silver screen
Punjab government will convert old cinemas into theatres.
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Roll credits: Bambino Cinema to shut down
First Pakistani cinema to have a 70mm screen closing down under the weight of technologically advanced theaters.
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Bambino: Dust in the wind?
The cinema cannot survive in the age of multiplexes and constant technological advancement.
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Bollywood losing its grip on popular fashion?
The retro period of the 1970s in Bollywood, made bell-bottoms, flower prints and polka dots an absolute fashion rage.
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Comedy legend Rangeela's sixth death anniversary
The 9 time Nigar award winner left a vacuum in Pakistan's show business that can not be filled for decades to come.
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Golden melodies
HOPE fundraiser musical night brings back nostalgic memories.
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Film review: Speed demons in Fast Five
A thrill ride is what fans hitting the theatres should expect from The Fast and the Furious 5.
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Divide and censor
Filmmakers may have to go through different boards to get their movies screened in each province.
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Fight over Osama's movie title in Ghana
A Ghana producer says that there is a big competition in the industry for movie titles.
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Film Review: The next three days
The Next Three Days proves that movie with good plot can work better than one starring an unknown hunk.
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'Are you sure it is not just your neurosis, honey?'
Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Suspicion’ screened at Safma.
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Film review: The elephant in the room
Everything leads up to a cinematic disaster, thanks to sloppy direction and predictable character details.
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With love from Bieber
First Step 2 Forever: My Story is an an account of Bieber's almost overnight rise to fame.
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A call for promoting culture
Umer Shareef stresses the need to nurture the arts and culture.
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Unveiling Boonmee
The Lahore Film and Literary Club screens an award- winning Thai film.
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Film screening: Come noon, who is there beside you?
‘High Noon’ screened at Safma Media Centre.
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Inaam hopes for rewards at film festival
Inaam explores issues of loss, extreme culture shock, alienation and economic strife faced by South Asian immigrants.
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YouTube video of the day: Letters to friends across the border
The CAP and the Indian NGO Routes2Roots help connect the younger generation of the two nations.
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I’ll share my income with Bollywood workers: Salman Khan
The actor sets his sight on noble causes and hopes to help the underprivileged.
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The Romantics: Good girl gone bad
If you want to see Katie Holmes in action, The Romantics is not the movie to watch.
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Russell Brand comes of age
Russell Brand talks about his latest film Arthur.
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Sucker Punch: A mad, mad world
When you watch this movie, be prepared to feel your skin crawl and be disturbed, be very disturbed.
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Rahat Kazmi: A legend on stage and behind the camera
The veteran actor shares his thoughts on the state of television and the arts in Pakistan.
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Rio: High flying
Rio is a fun-filled, family friendly adventure about a hero who has to overcome challenges in order to save the day.
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Lollywood: What’s in a name?
What does it take to get a film’s title registered in Pakistan?
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Bollywood calling: The fall of Uzbekistani cinema
Mirroring Pakistan's own struggle, Uzbekistani cinema is being overshadowed by Indian productions.
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Film Review: ‘The Trap’
A fur-trapper takes a mute girl as his unwilling wife to live with him in the woods.
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Item numbers spicing up the small screen
Popular songs are interspersed with the story to attract TV show viewers.
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Silver screen’s love affair with terrorism
The Express Tribune evaluates Bollywood’s contribution to post 9/11 cinema.
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Reel bad Muslims
Will Osama bin Laden’s death mean the end of Hollywood’s favourite arch villain?
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Tell me no lies
Plato’s disdain for comedy has been considered snobbish by comedy enthusiasts.
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The Hidden reality: Behind the science
Celebrated theoretical physicist Brian Greene explains the mind-boggling idea of a ‘Multiverse’.
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Iraq and revival of cinema
Iraq aims to revive movie-going stifled by war.
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All’s good for Lollywood — on paper!
Chances are that many of these films may never make it to the set.
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Ali Zafar’s love affair with Bollywood!
After Tere Bin Laden, Ali Zafar will now be seen in another Bollywood film Luv Ka The End, to be released on May 6.
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‘From Here to Eternity’
The film ‘From Here to Eternity’ was one of the 10 highest grossing films of the decade.
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Mantra: Attire with an attitude
The clothing store takes a twirl and revamps its look.
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Sabz: More than a play
The original musical hits the bulls-eye with its direction and contemporary subject matter.
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Waar: Pakistan’s next blockbuster?
Bilal Lashari marks his film debut with “Waar” slated for release in June.
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Abhishek Sharma’s second directorial venture
Tere Bin Laden director writing second comedy.
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3D cinemas: The next craze in Pakistan?
3D cinemas are attracting their audiences, however, more 3D films are required for their survival in Pakistan.