Prithvi Festival 2019: Slippery Phislan and murderous Haye…Maar Dala Re Started by the family of his youngest son, Shashi Kapoor, in memory of Papaji Prithviraj Kapoor, in 1978, Prithvi Theatre, built in the amphi-theatre style in upmarket Juhu, opened its doors to theatre groups and drama-lovers in 1978. First, its moving spirit was Jennifer Kendal, Shashi’s wife, and daughter of a theatre doyen, Geoffrey Kendal. When she had an untimely death, her daughter Sanjana took over the...

Prithvi Festival: Piyush Mishra’s Gagan Damama Bajyo, rivetting study of the life and times of Bhagat Singh, sets the tone Besides Mohandas Karamchand ‘Mahatma’ Gandhi, two other freedom fighters are often cited as heroes of the Indian freedom struggle against its colonial British masters: ‘Netaji’ Subhashchandra Bose and ‘Shaheed’ Bhagat Singh. Bose went abroad, formed the Indian National Army (INA/Azad Hind Fauj) and waged armed battles against the ...

  Nation's largest university-run film festival to feature opening night gala screening of The Aeronauts and closing night screening of A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood along with the prestigious Docs to Watch program, Signature screenings and more   The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) celebrates the 22nd SCAD Savannah Film Festival, an annual acclamation of cinematic excellence, Oct. 26 – Nov. 2. As the largest university-run film festival in the country, it ...

  2019 honorees to include Aldis Hodge, Daniel Kaluuya, Danielle Macdonald, Samantha Morton, Elisabeth Moss, Valerie Pachner, Alan Silvestri, and Olivia Wilde   Breakout Award honorees include Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein, Jharrel Jerome, Mena Massoud, and Camila Morrone   SAVANNAH, Ga. -  The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) 2019 honorees to be recognized at the 22nd annual SCAD Savannah Film Festival, taking place Oct. 26 - Nov. 2. Now the largest univers...

Raised in New York City, Todd Harris earned his BA and MBA from Stanford University and currently lives in Los Angeles. He began his producing career while in college with a production of ‘Hair’. His first job out of college, he managed theater company TheatreWorks in Palo Alto. He started producing fulltime after achieving his MBA from Stanford when he moved to Los Angeles. Mr. Harris’s films include such reputable titles ‘Bottle Shock’ (2008) starring Alan Rickm...

  Casino gambling has always been attached to glamour and style. Most people believe that visiting casinos belongs to the activity of rich people. Hollywood has created an additional image of the casino world, introducing characters like James Bond who live hard and rapid lives while drinking, gambling, and seducing women. All of that you can watch in the same movie. Over the previous decades, things have significantly changed for the entire community. With the introduction of poker cha...

                                               Festival to Open with “Just Mercy,” Close with World Premiere of “Verticals” The ninth annual Napa Valley Film Festival (NVFF) has announced its film line-up, including Opening ...

  Taking place every year in October, the HIFF is among the biggest events in the film industry. This year, there seems to be a familiar rhythm of narratives about Manhattan, especially in the New York theater industry. The footage from Time Square during the 1970s and late ‘60s would be a great place to start, showing the rats and garbage-filled streets with sex worker promenading in peep shows marquees. In “On Broadway”, his richly illustrated documentary, Oren Jacob...

Running at Raleigh Studios from 1st to 6th October, the Hollywood Film Festival’s 22nd event brought together a bevy of talented film creators. This year’s event welcomed cinematic voices from more than 55 countries, serving as a global stage where storytellers can showcase their work. Aside from competition, HFF creates relationships between producers, filmmakers, and other representatives. That creates an open environment in the industry experiencing huge changes in all sector...

Photo Courtesy of Kate Rees Davies   Dr. Carmela Baranowksa, Founder of ‘We Are Moving Stories,’ Rounds Out 2019 ‘Production Without Borders’ Event, Scheduled for November 11th at Laemmle Film Center in Santa Monica, CA     Dr. Baranowska Joins Industry Executives Ali M. Aksu, Christopher Kühne, Larry Namer, and Emily Shah on Panel, Moderated by Kate Rees Davies   Cloud21 International (www.cloud21.com) and Kultura PR International (w...

My friend, Vijoo Of his reported 440 film count, I shared screen space with the late Vijoo Khote in only two. Yet, I could call myself his friend. During the 1970s and 80s, the refrain I often heard from producers and directors whom I approached for acting assignments was, “You are an educated man. Why are you pursuing a career meant for ‘good-for-nothing-else’ types?” Obviously, I saw no merit in this facetious argument. Nevertheless, in an active career of 26 years, ...

Thanks to the Internet, nowadays a simple search for “best movies to see now” can bombard you with a wide variety of mainstream movie results. But what if you wanted to see something beyond how many punches Jason Statham and The Rock received in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. Although the film industry has recently become a money-making machine, there are a couple of places in the world where you can discover unknown independent movies worth watching and which yo...

IPTA’s 48th ICDC: Testament to teenage talent An inter-collegiate short Hindustani (Hindi/Urdu) drama competition (ICDC), introduced by the Indian People’s Theatre Association (IPTA) 47 years ago, has captured the imagination of budding talent in Mumbai’s colleges. It was this contest that has given us actors like Aamir Khan, Kunal Khemu, Neha Sharad, Channa Ruparel and Deven Bhojani. The 48th edition took place, as usual, in September, attracting 23 entries from local educa...

2010 -  The world was introduced to the Crawleys and their personnel. “Downton Abbey” took viewers by storm. I’m bed-ridden. I’m fighting a letter that more often than not, carries a death sentence.  Years pass by, I travel extensively in-between treatement sessions, I co-produce a documentary, and I write a lot. I’m young but I feel a higher sense of urgency. I eventually conquered, the beast is down.  2017 -  R...

  Just like sports, movies have been around for a very long time. However, it’s hard to get interesting sports films, though film producers have started working with sports personalities to give the viewers an immersive experience in different games. Nonetheless, the success of a sports movie depends on how well the actors can pass as athletes to make the movie realistic and interesting to watch. Below are some of the greatest sports movies of all-time.   1...

  If you love movies, you’ll probably have favorites in every genre such as dramas, actions and maybe horrors if your taste reaches that far. However, most people rarely think of sports as a genre when choosing the movie to play. That’s mainly because most people don’t find sports movies interesting, though there is a number worth playing. Let’s take a look back at some sports movies that are worth playing.   1. Warrior When two aliena...

In a world where films play a significant part in shaping public consciousness, it’s only natural that their reach would extend beyond the silver screen. Chances are, you heard the opening words of this article in Don LaFontaine’s legendary grisly tone, as this modern cinematic trope has become so pronounced in the English zeitgeist - and this is just one example. Don LaFontaine, the instantly recognizable voice artist who recorded more than 5,000 film trailers, was bor...

      9th ANNUAL NAPA VALLEY FILM FESITVAL. The ninth annual Napa Valley Film Festival (NVFF) is an immersive five-day event that blends the art of film, food and wine together. From lively film screenings to cinema-inspired culinary demos, audiences connect with a variety of artists through interactive and thought-provoking programming. Discover the best new independent films of the year, watch this year’s award season contenders, savor exquisite cuisine ...