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Epic canvas gone awryChief Minister M. Karunanidhi's 75th cinematic creation, Ilaignan, is a throwback to the golden era of Indian cinema in some ways. The story has an epic grandeur to it, befittingly matched by mammoth sets (some magnificent work by Thota ... 
Cops, crooks and a comedyKarthi looks and performs better with every film. Siruthai (U/A) exemplifies the observation. This is director Shiva's third film, the first in Tamil, and his racy narrative (notwithstanding the fact that the post-interval duet makes you ... 
Bodyguard in formAfter quite a while, a Vijay film ushers in freshness. The actor who vehemently followed an agenda of unrealistic action and larger-than-life heroism for the past few years has finally relented and tried out a line that works in his favour. ... 
Fascinating shades of greyI t is very rare to see in Tamil cinema characters with as many shades of grey in a story as riveting as Aadukalam. The rustic environs of Madurai provide the ideal setting for maverick director Vetrimaaran's second movie — a tale of ... 
Assembly-line artF our characters — Arun (Aamir Khan) is an artist who lives his passion, Shia (Monica Dogra) is a photographer… well, actually, a banker who can afford a sabbatical to chase her passion, Munna (Prateik) is a wannabe actor ... A trip with the good old Deols A fellow critic and friend forced to award stars for films much against his desire, believes that it's not important if a film is good or bad, what's important is what you take home from it. And he speaks as if every film is a work of art and ... 30 going on 13 “I have something to say. I am bi-sexual,” she announces. A pause later, she adds: “Actually, I'm a lesbian.”The group of friends who have come for a birthday party laugh it off. And just as you are pleasantly ...
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Ready for big changesGolden Globe winner Natalie Portman expects to be busier than ever when her baby arrives — but not with big screen roles. The Black Swan beauty is expecting her first child with fiancé Benjamin Millepied and so is getting ready for ... HOT FROM HOLLYWOOD 
Gaga over green guysIt may not be easy being green but it is just the right colour to impress Cameron Diaz it seems. The sexy actor admits even she is surprised by the number of green guys she's fallen for in her movie career, but says it's just a strange ... HOT FROM HOLLYWOOD 
A flop with his kids?US comedy king and chat show host Conan O'Brien says his kids are his most difficult audience. The former Simpsons scriptwriter says his five-year-old son Beckett is especially critical of his comedy prowess. “The boy is tough,” ... HOT FROM HOLLYWOOD 
A nose for a blockbusterHollywood funnyman Denis Leary has the nose for a good role but maybe just a little too much for a 3-D movie. The stand-up comic-turned-actor has a major role opposite Andrew Garfield in the new Spider-Man movie, but he's a little anxious ... HOT FROM HOLLYWOOD 
Matt seeks justice for JoeyFormer “Friends” star Matt LeBlanc has defended his old character and his ill-fated spin-off series. The 43-year-old actor has struggled to find good roles since leaving “Friends” seven years ago, but says he could ... Three dozen sequels hollywood It looks like 2011 is a year of sequels. Here's a compilation of what's in store by sudhish kamath Straddling two worlds S hazahn Padamsee debuted with Ranbir Kapoor in Rocket Singh and is now awaiting the release of her second film, Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji, in which she is cast opposite Ajay Devgn. Meantime, she has done two major films in the South.Says ...
SeriesMichael's quest to get a new CIA connection is interrupted when a mentally disturbed man approaches him with evidence that someone is sending encrypted messages that reveal the names of operatives.Two and a Half Men(STAR World, ... 
SerialsThis new megaserial is spun around a hospital and its activities. It is different by not focussing on family squabbles or revenge. The characters are people from all walks of life, impacted by medical practitioners, good and bad. Actor Rathi ... 
MoviesKate is diagnosed with leukaemia. In a desperate bid to save the love of her life, her mother bears another daughter, Anna, specially conceived to be an ideal donor for her older sister. Eleven years later, Anna has undergone countless ...
ITSY-BITSYS he lends that touch of glamour to an otherwise harried lot of passengers in a hijacked Starjet flight in director Radha Mohan's Payanam. Sana Khan's journey in the company of a handsome doctor, Rishi, was obviously made more interesting when ... CINE QUIZ 1. January 23 is the birthday of which great Indian who has been portrayed by actor Sachin Khedekar in a Shyam Benegal film?2. Which conglomerate owns Paramount Pictures, MTV Films and Nickelodeon?3. Name the legend who was ... 
MY FIRST BREAK - SWETHAI was modelling before I ventured into films. The director of Azhwar was looking for a girl to play actor Ajith Kumar's sister in the film. That was when one of the co-ordinators showed my stills to the director, who felt I would suit the ... 
Grill millI started as an assistant to cameraman Kannan who was working on Bharathiraja's films. My first film as a full-fledged cameraman was Panchalankuruchi (1996), directed by Seeman. I went on to do 13 films and got the best cinematographer award ... BLAST FROM THE PAST Moondru Pillaigal 1952 M. K. Radha, Pasupuleti Kannamba, Gemini Ganesh, R. Nagendra Rao, Sriram, Vanaja, Sundari Bai, J. P. Chandra Babu and L. Narayana Rao |
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