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IFFI 54, 02: IFFILMS in Competition
IFFI 54, 02: IFFILMS in CompetitionWhen recalling the films you have seen, over a month ago, the 360-page catalogue is indispensable. I will refer to it, to recap the fare which I could manage to see...
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IFFI 54, 03: IFFILMS, In retrospect
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IFFI 54, 4: FILMIFFI, In Retrospect, Part II
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IFFI 54, 5: IFFILMS, In Retrospect, Part III
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IFFILMS 54, 06: The Golden Peacock, and other birds of the same feather
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Red Sea International Film Festival, 2023, 01: A royal pilgrimage for film-buffs
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RSIFF, 02: A Colourful Ocean of remarkable films at the Red Sea
RSIFF: A Colourful Ocean of remarkable films at the Red SeaA film festival named after the Red Sea? Where is the Red Sea? Let me see…it touches Eritrea, Djibouti, Egypt and Jeddah. A film festival in...
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RSIFF, 03: Elusive interviews, while the stars emerge from the Red Sea
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RSIFF, 07: Competition Section films that I saw, and my opinions about them
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RSIFF, 10: Foundation, Fun d-a-mentals, Funding, Figures and Films
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RSIFF, 11: Winners Declared, the Festival over, or is it?
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RSIFF, 12: Bakhtawar Mazhar: In Flames of Glory
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Argylle, Review: Spyurious stuff
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Love & Latte launch: A feast for the eyes, both on and off the screen
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288 days to go for the 2024 edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival
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FICCI FRAMES 2024, 01: RRR-Reflections, Realities, and Road Ahead
A return to its long-term base of Hotel Westin, by the lake in Powai, might just be a step in the right direction. As usual, the conclave runs for three days, Tuesday to Thursday. The dates are March...
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FICCI FRAMES 2024, 02: FICCI-EY report: Indian M&E sector crossed INR 2.3 tr...
The latest FICCI-Ernst and Young (EY) report, titled ‘#Reinvent: India’s media & entertainment sector is innovating for the future’ was launched at the FICCI FRAMES 2024, at the Westin Hotel,...
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FICCI FRAMES 2024, 03: AVGC policy to facilitate investments, foster innovation
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FICCI FRAMES 2024, 04: Skilled entertainment industry crucial in realising...
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Chandigarh gets its investiture: Cinévesture International Film Festival
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Bastar-The Naxal Story, Review: GhostBastar
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Yodha, Review: You are on the wrong plane
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Kusum Ka Biyaah: A bridge that divides
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Gin Ke Dus, Review: I’ll count till ten
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Amaze on Prime video: PLOTT A LOTT GOTT
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Amaze on and on: Citadel: Honey Bunny (Hindi)
Amaze on and on: Citadel: Honey Bunny (Hindi)Raj and D.K. The duo that always pay! They take-over Citadel from and name their series Honey Bunny. “We believe in giving titles that are in sharp contrast...
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Amaze on and on and on: Matka King, Dupahiya, Snakes and Ladders, Matka King...
Amaze on and on and on: Matka King, Dupahiya, Snakes and Ladders, Matka King and The Rana ConnectionIn the third part of my report, here’s the lowdown on four more shows that Amazon has lined-up, in...
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Love Lies Bleeding, Review: Musclesbians
Love Lies Bleeding, Review: MusclesbiansSome lesbian sex, a load of police corruption and bullets by the container, are the ingredients of this pot boiler. Bringing together unlikely, low-brow...
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Do Aur Do Pyaar, Review: Cork, corpse, uncork
Do Aur Do Pyaar, Review: Cork, corpse, uncorkWhat is more fun to make? A love triangle or a lovers’ quadrangle? The makers Do Aur Do Pyaar (two and two love) obviously thought that it was the latter....
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In the 100th year of MGM, MGM+ launched on Prime Video: The Lion roars again!
In the 100th year of MGM, MGM+ launched on Prime Video: The Lion roars again!Iconic is the word that comes readily to mind. The circular logo through which the lion roars, before making way for the...
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