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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.
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Film review: Paul - alien chase
After watching the movie, I could not help but feel that it could have been so much better.
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Pinto rises up in new Planet of the Apes
In her upcoming film, Pinto plays an expert in primate behaviour opposite James Franco.
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Film review: Slackistan- soft focus
What I like about Slackistan is its unapologetic portrayal of Islamabad’s elite.
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Simon Cowell predicts ‘X Factor’ will thrash rivals
“X Factor” marks the return of the abrasive but popular Cowell to US television after quitting “American Idol”
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Bhai Log brings the action back to cinemas
Syed Faisal Bukhari’s film is based on the gangs of Karachi.
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Mad about TV
Does the increasing popularity of TV shows mean a decline for Hollywood films?
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Keeping it Kazim’s way
Disappointed with Lollywood, Kazim aims to support Pakistani cinema through her own fim producing company.
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Rainbow Centre undergoes a change in Ramazan
Posters of Amir Liaquat and Owais Qadri replace Sheila and Munni but adult film shops continue to operate undercover.
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Book review: Indian mass media and the politics of change
The book is a wonderfully explorative journey that includes divergent intonations and methodologies of discourse.
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What does 2011 have in store for Bollywood?
Take a look at 10 of the most anticipated films to be released this year.
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Wars, Insurgencies and Terrorist Attacks - A Psychosocial Perspective from the Muslim World
No matter how hard we try to avoid reality, we know bombs and suicide attacks have become everyday occurrence.
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Film review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
There are certain structural dissimilarities between the two, and many important and fun details are missing.
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Heal wins at Comic-Con
The movie, a thesis production from Mian Adnan Ahmad, has already bagged 19 awards including prestigious awards
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‘Spider-Man is a role for life’
Andrew Garfield talks about his role as the crime fighter.
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Syed Noor’s struggles
The director rues the decay of Lollywood but wants to produce films that can revive the film industry.
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Bollywood rejuvenated after string of hits
Long queues and ‘house full’ signs have returned to cinemas in India’s entertainment capital Mumbai.
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‘Hero Bannay Ki Tarang’ with an added twist
The second season of the reality show will look to find an on-screen pair.
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Book review: The Tiger's Wife– Our world through folklore
Folktales often serve as mirrors to our culture, our history, our world.
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Book review: Wolf of the Plains — Blood and fire
We are transported to another world: bitter sea of grass that shaped a nation of warriors who shook the world.
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Rediscovering Fatima Jinnah
Feature film, Fatima, will re-image Pakistani historic figure as a contemporary leader.
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Film review: Ready— Ready, steady, go
Asin doesn't dazzle you, doesn't have that wit or charm, or dare I say — X factor that is expected from a protagonist.
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Iranian films to hit Pakistani cinemas
Lollywood is set to dub Iranian films for screenings in local cinemas.
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Book review: A man of many talents
The incredible journey of a genius entertainer.
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Love Mein Ghum: Fashion and film star-ring together
‘Love Mein Ghum’ features many famous faces from the entertainment industry.