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Comedy’s a farce
Comedies on television have become a farce as many muse themselves over politics rather than performing arts.
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When Bollywood actors went de-glam and geeky
Bollywood superstars setting a new trend by taking on geek and de-glam.
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Encounters International Film Festival: Chasing dreams
A young Pakistani’s short film, Plastic Dreams, reaches Encounters International Film Festival 2010.
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Skyline: Not enough
Most of Skyline's action takes place in an apartment - when all we want to watch is a war.
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The Trial: Miss and miss
Despite their anonymity, most of the the cast in the film does a decent job filling their characters' shoes.
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127 Hours: Rock solid
In 127 hours, the story of Aron Ralston's triumphant survival is given the depth it deserves.
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I finally understand what unconditional love means: Juggun Kazim
Garnier brand ambassador and Dawn TV host Juggun Kazim on lies, chastity, and her filthy temper.
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Small screens get starry
As much as it costs to hire these stars, their stardom is bound to pay back.
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Larry King went out with a (ratings) bang
The grand finale of "Larry King Live" struck TV screens with a bang drawing in an audience of almost 2.2 million.
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Handful of hits, big duds jolt Bollywood - 2010 in Retrospect
The Hindi film industry failed to set the cash registers ringing in 2010 despite big budget outings.
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Justin Timberlake’s new project
Actor Justin Timberlake has done a voiceover for Yogi Bear's friends Boo Boo in the 3D film.
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Reese Witherspoon’s ‘no brainer’
Witherspoon confesses she can't relate to the character in her upcoming film.
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Documentary: Living amongst the dead
Nameera Ahmed’s documentary focuses on IDPs who have been forced to take shelter in a graveyard.
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The (g)local Golden Globes
If the Golden Globe nominations were decided by Pakistani viewers, the recently announced list would look different.
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My dream role is Kajol’s in DDLJ: Padukone
In Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey, Padukone departs from her routine genre to play a freedom fighter.
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YouTube: 2010’s most-viewed videos
Video uploading website, YouTube reveals the most-viewed videos of the year.
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My Action Replayy role wasn’t bad when offered: Neha Dhupia
Neha Dhupia is seen in an insignificant role in 'Action Replayy', says she is more excited about 'Phas Gaya Re Obama'.
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Lollywood’s quest for digital effects
First digital film laboratory’s work might not start for a considerable time, project shelved, say sources.
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Unstoppable: In for a ride
While Unstoppable features two really good actors, the cast is probably the most the movie has to offer.
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Better off red
Red centres around a retired CIA agent who discovers he is on a CIA-sanctioned hit list.
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Bollywood to Hollywood: Indian actors chase dreams
From Spiderman to Mission Impossible, Bollywood actors finding their way into mainstream Hollywood films.
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Bicycle Thieves: The art of the unvarnished
South Asian Free Media Association screens the seminal Ladri di Biciclette or Bicycle Thieves (1948).
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A minute with Angelina Jolie - femme fatale and busy mom
Angelina Jolie has teamed up for the first time with Hollywood heartthrob Johnny Depp.
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2010: A good year for Bollywood
Many Bollywood films released internationally this year; some have been the year’s highest-grossing films.
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Failure helps to keep you grounded: Nitin
Tere Kya Hoga Johnny to release on December 17. Stars Soha Ali Khan, Shahana Goswami, Karan Nath and Sikander Agarwal.
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Lollywood: Only 12 films released this year
2010 remains the worst year of the decade for Lollywood.
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I drew inspiration from Shakira: Katrina
Katrina says she can only dream of comparing her dance moves with that of Shakira.
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Kajol, Ajay and Toonpur Ka Superrhero
Kajol and Ajay Devgn have high hopes for their latest venture, a live action film mixed with animated characters.
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Iranian film reaches Oscars
Iranian film analysts believe the anti-American content might improve the film's chances of winning.
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I only want to act: Anushka Sharma
Model Anushka Sharma, made her debut in Bollywood in 2008, talks about her upcoming film 'Band Baaja Baaraat'.
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Confusion reigns over censorship of films
The 18th Amendment affects the screening of films in provinces but no work has been done on clarifying the issue.
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Easy A: Back to school
As news of her false promiscuity spreads, allure-less Olive acquires a newfound social standing as the school slut.
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Monsters: A mixed bag
Monsters is a nice blip on the science fiction scene but unfortunately remains just that.
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Oprah fans touch down for Aussie adventure
Oprah Winfrey’s ecstatic audience arrive in Sydney for their all-paid tour with the talk show queen.
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Iran’s cinematic revolution: Tehran Talkies
First Iranian film festival held in London, showcases 35 inspiring films by Iranian artists.
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Acting is very tough: Abhishek Bachchan
Abhishek never thought he would be able to survive this long in the Indian film industry.
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Bollywood goes retro to boost box office sales
Bollywood harks back to the 1970s with days of stylised movie dialogues, cliched plots and elaborate dance sequences.
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Kirsten Dunst speaks about All Good Things
Dunst speaks about her latest film, her co-star Gosling, and the new Spider-Man reboot.
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‘Commercial theatre is doing well’
Commercial theatres in Lahore produce dozens of plays annually and remain open almost every day.
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The relentless filmmaker
Aisha Gazdar speaks to the Express Tribune about her film Silent Voices: Home-based Women Workers in Pakistan.
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'No One Killed Jessica' should get 'Adult' certificate: Rani Mukherjee
Rani Mukerji feels her forthcoming film is not suitable for children and should get an 'A' certificate.
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Jolie defends Bosnian directorial debut
Jolie describes untitled movie as a love story between Serbian man and Bosnian Muslim woman on the eve of 1992-95 war.
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I always crave a big hit: Akshay Kumar
The actor wants to do serious films but regrets that no one comes to watch them.
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‘The Pharmacist’ makes rounds
Naked Tyrant Productions latest video spoofs the availability of contraceptives in Pakistan.
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'I never thought I'd make it through 10 years'
Abhishek Bachchan, who has had more misses than hits in his career, says he never thought he could come this far.
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Khan says Padukone helped his performance
"What I like is, it (Break Ke Baad) is a young urban story, but at heart it has a classical romantic element to it".
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Lollywood comes to a grinding halt
Filmmakers rush to complete pending projects before Muharram
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Frozen: Nowhere to go
The movie starts to feel like watching people sitting and arguing and whining and bickering.
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Demise indeed
Documentary on Lollywood screened at Trust for Voluntary Organisations.
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Pakistani-origin woman ‘too dark’ to play hobbit
Controversy hits 'The Hobbit' by storm with accusations of racial discrimination during casting.