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#PicksAndPiques #JohnsonThomas #internationalfilmfestivalcircuit #FilmMovieDocumentaryOTTReviews Film: #BabyJohn Rating: * Forget the fake stars this remake of #Theri has garnered, this film is so ridiculous it could give you a free headache. Its distended, incoherent and terribly messy (not massy) Not a single sequence holds your attention. The editing, helming, performances, cinematography, music and production design are pretty much retrograde. BE wise.Avoid! Cast: #VarunDhawan #KeerthySuresh #WamiqaGabbi #JackieShroff #RajpalYadav. Director: #Kalees Runtime: 160 min #UniversalCommunications #JioStudios #AforApple #Cine1Studios #Atlee

#PicksAndPiques #JohnsonThomas #FilmMovieDocumentaryOTTReview #internationalfilmfestivalcircuit Film: #Vanwaas Rating: * * Oldfashioned family drama with heavy dose of emotion, melodrama. The story had merits but the treatment does not allow for genuine affection. It’s too preachy, long-drawn & tedious to sit through. The performances are the mainstay here. Cast: #NanaPatekar #SimratKaur #UtkarshSharma #AshwiniKalsekar #RajpalNaurangYadav #ParitoshTripathi #ShrutiMarathe #PrashantBajaj Director: #AnilSharma Runtime: 160m #AmjadAli #SunilSirvaiya #AnilSharmaProductions #ZeeStudios #SpicePR #everyone #everyonefollowers

#PicksAndPiques #JohnsonThomas #FilmMovieDocumentaryOTTReview #internationalfilmfestivalcircuit Film: #Bougainvillae Rating: * * (#Malayalam) Psychological crime thriller that drags around for more than half its runtime before getting to the point. Psycho part feels like it came way out of left field. Too long drawn & unjustified to curry favor with an audience. Cast: #Jyotirmayi #KunchackoBoban #FahadhFaasil #VeenaNandakumar #SharafUDheen #Srinda #JinuJoseph #ShobiThilakan Director: #AmalNeerad Runtime: 137 min #AmalNeeradProductions #UdayaPictures #SonyLiv #AvianWEPR #everyone #everyonefollowers

#PicksAndPiques #JohnsonThomas #FilmMovieDocumentaryOTTReview #internationalfilmfestivalcircuit Film: #GirlsWillBeGirls Rating: * * * 1/2 A coming-of-age exploration that tenderly highlights the female experience, this film keeps you absorbed and engaged through its complicated fabric of interpersonal relationships & heartbreaks. Touching performanc es & assured helming make it memorable Director: #ShuchiTalati Runtime: 119 min Cast: #KaniKusruti #PreetiPanigrahi #KesavBinoyKiron #DevikaShahani #JitinGulati #KajolChugh #AmanDesai #AkashPramanik #AmazonPrime #BlinkDigital #IndoFrenchCoproduction #DolceVitaFilms #PushingButtonsStudios #CinemaInutile #HummelFilms #CrawlingAngelFilms #everyone #everyonefollowers

#PicksAndPiques #JohnsonThomas #FilmMovieDocumentaryOTTReview #internationalfilmfestivalcircuit Film: #Outhouse Rating: * * This attempt at heartwarming exploration of companionship, connection & unexpected adventures fails to draw you in because of sloppy direction, discontinuous camerawork & unpolished scripting. The actors are the only draw here. Cast: #SharmilaTagore #DrMohanAgashe #JihanHodar #SonaliKulkarni #NeerajKabi #SunilAbhayankar Director: #SunilSuktankar Runtime: 90 min #AbhishekPillaiPR #everyone #everyonefollowers #SumitraBhave

#PicksAndPiques #JohnsonThomas #FilmMovieDocumentaryOTTReviews #InternationalFilmFestivalCircuit Title: #KarateGirls Rating: * * A rather insipid coming-of-age drama with sports as a backdrop, this series about young adults navigating their life problems has little gravity and fails to keep you hooked. Martial arts itself is not the mainstay, its only a means to achieving an end. Cast: #AshleshaThakur #CelestiBairagey #ManavGohil #MeiyangChang #RohanJoshi #ChiragKatreja Director: #VictorMukherjee Runtime: 5 eps/ 35-40 min #AmazonPrime #PrimeVideo #DiceMedia #DotAndKeySkincare #CivicStudios #MXPlayer #everyone #everyonefollowers

#PicksAndPiques #JohnsonThomas #FilmMovieDocumentaryOTTReviews #InternationalFilmFestivalCircuit Title: #BandishBanditsS2 Rating: * * S2 music never reaches the high notes, drama is feeble and the jugalbandis don’t have the power to draw you in. This new season has little to offer. Even the face-offs have little purchase Cast: #SheebaChaddha #NaseeruddinShah #RajeshTailang #DivyaDutta #AtulKulkarni #KunaalRoyKapur #YashashwiniDayama #ShreyaChaudhry #RitwikBhowmik #RohanGurbaxani #SaurabhNayyar #PareshPahuja Director: #AnandTiwari Runtime: 8 eps/50-60min #AmazonPrime #PrimeVideo #LeoMediaCollective #MoesArt #everyone #everyonefollowers

#PicksAndPiques #JohnsonThomas #FilmMovieDocumentaryOTTReviews #InternationalFilmFestivalCircuit Film: #Despatch Rating: * * The weirdest depiction of an investigative crime reporter we have seen yet & it has #ManojBajpayee’s most inept performance yet. We never get to understand what he is investigating and the form it takes is so sloppy and inept that you wonder whether he is experienced enough? And then there’s the over-the-top sex scenes…#KanuBahl deals in extremes which make no sense.This film lacks coherence & is a dead bore. Cast: #ManojBajpayee #ShahanaGoswami #JitendraVashisht #AjoyChakraborty #ParvatiSehgal #ArrchitaAgarwal #RituParnaSen #DilipShankar #RijuBajaj Director: #KanuBahl Runtime: 155 min #RonnieScrewvala #PashanLal #ShaniBanerjee #RSVPFilms #Zee5 #Chase #everyone #everyonefollowers

Delhi Becomes the Film Capital as the 12th Jagran Film Festival Begins Film festivals have always played a pivotal role in celebrating cinematic excellence and fostering cultural diversity. Among them, the Jagran Film Festival stands out as a landmark initiative by the Jagran Prakashan Group, dedicated to uniting diverse cultures through the universal language of cinema. Now in its 12th edition, the world’s largest traveling film festival continues its tradition of celebrating Good Cinema for Everyone. Uniquely, JFF is inaugurated by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, in the nation’s capital, New Delhi, at the Siri Fort Auditorium. From an impressive pool of 4,787 submissions, 292 outstanding films, Feature, Shorts and documentaries were selected, representing 78 languages and showcasing the richness of diversity from 111 countries. The festival traverses 11 states over 100 days, highlighting its unparalleled reach and inclusivity. ...

TAYLOR SWIFT’S WINTER WARDROBE, A MASTERCLASS IN COLD-WEATHER GLAMOUR LIVIA GUEISSAZ DECODES THE STAR’S PERFECTLY POLISHED LOOKS AND MUST-HAVE ACCESSORIES As the seasons shift, so does Taylor Swift’s wardrobe. This winter, the global superstar embraces accessories as her standout style element. Fashion analyst and influencer Livia Gueissaz has explored Swift’s recent looks, revealing why her winter ensembles are the ultimate guide for elevating cold-weather fashion. From sleek bags to statement shoes, Swift’s accessory game proves that the right finishing touches can transform any outfit into a showstopper. Livia Gueissaz points out that Swift’s recent dinner outing at Chez Margaux in New York City encapsulates this focus on accessories. Swift paired a chic Carolina Herrera plaid coat and skirt with a classic black turtleneck, but it was her choice of add-ons that stole the show: a timeless Fendi Peekaboo bag, sky-high Gucci platforms, and a Louis Vuitton Tambour watc...

#PicksAndPiques #JohnsonThomas #FilmMovieDocumentaryOTTReviews #internationalfilmfestivalcircuit Title: #ThukraKeMeraPyaar Rating: * * It appears to me that the series maker wants to re-navigate the Bollywoodian stereotype of forbidden inter-caste relationship. There’s nothing new here & the presentation of this episodic decent into mayhem leaves a lot to be desired.Its also predictable & even ridiculous at times. Cast: #DhavalThakur #SanchitaBasu #GovindPandey #AniruddhaDave #SushilPandey #KapilKanpuriya Director: #ShraddhaPasiJairath Runtime:7eps/20-25m #BombayShowStudiosLLP #SachinPandey #KamalPandey #DisneyHotstar #ThinkinkCommunications #everyone #everyonefollowers #highlights

#PicksAndPiques #JohnsonThomas #FilmMovieDocumentaryOTTReviews #internationalfilmfestivalcircuit Film:#DhaiAakhar Rating: * * 1/2 The story of an oppressed wife, now a widow, finding companionship & love with a writer - prompting her family to go up in arms against her daring, had great potential. Stray poignant&emotive moments don’t do it justice. The screenplay & treatment fail the story so what we get is a timid, slo-mo attempt at mature love story. Performances by #MrinalKulkarni & #PrasannaBisht make it worthwhile though. Cast: #MrinalKulkarni #HarishKhanna #RohitKokate #PrasannaBisht #ChandanAnand #SmritiMishra #NeerRaao #AadyaAgrawal Director: #PraveenArora Runtime:98 mins #AshwaniShukla #AltairMedia #KabirCommunications #AakritiProductionsPvtLtd #SKJainJamai #JPAgarwal #everyoneシ゚ #everyonefollowers #highlightsシ゚

Sony Future Filmmaker Awards Announces Jury of 2025 Edition NOVEMBER 21, 2024 – Creo is pleased to announce the jury of industry-leading experts for the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2025, which returns for its third edition at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City June 2-6, 2025. Established by Creo in partnership with Sony, the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards continue on their mission to elevate original voices from around the world with a fresh perspective on storytelling. Each year the shortlisted filmmakers are flown to Los Angeles for an extensive program of workshops, screenings and events, creating meaningful opportunities to expand their networks and equipping them with the tools to push forward their careers. Building on the success of its first two editions, the major program for filmmakers continues to welcome budding cinematic talent from across the globe; the competition is free to enter and open for submissions until December 12, 2024. The jury for the 2025 edition of ...

#PicksAndPiques #JohnsonThomas #internationalfilmfestivalcircuit #FilmMovieDocumentaryOTTReviews Title: #FreedomAtMidnight Rating: * * * Based on the novel by #LarryCollins & #DominiqueLapierre the Emotionally charged plot highlights India’s tumultous state of unrest in 1946-47 before freedom & separation was finally achieved. It’s a fresh look, encompasses fiery oratory, has fairly balanced representations, decent performances & an inveigling background score. Tech details are also creditworthy. Cast: #SidhantGupta #ChiragVohra #RajendraChawla #ArifZakaria #IraDubey #MalishkaMendonsa #RajeshKumar #KCShankar #LukeMcGibney #CordeliaBugeja #AlistairFinlay #AndrewCullum #RichardTeverson Director/Creator: #NikkhilAdvani Runtime: 8 Eps/ #ThinkinkCommunications #Sonyliv #EmmayEntertainment #StudioNext #everyone #Everyonefollowers #highlight

#PicksAndPiques #JohnsonThomas #FilmMovieDocumentaryOTTReviews #internationalfilmfestivalcircuit Title: #Cross S1 Rating: * * 1/2 Based on #NYTimes Bestselling author #JamesPatterson’s crime thrillers, this first series adaptation, attempt to grab eyeballs falls short.Despite the books to fall back on, the writing fails to create an authentic credible drama. Some strong performances may generate interest but there’s nothing unique on offer here. Cast: #AldisHodge #IsaiahMustafa #JuanitaJennings Creator: #BenWatkins Runtime: 8 episodes/ 50-60 min each #AmazonMGMStudios #AmazonPrime #MoesArt #everyone #everyonefollowers #highlight

#PicksAndPiques #JohnsonThomas #internationalfilmfestivalcircuit #FilmMovieDocumentaryOTTReviews Title: #HalfLoveHalfArrangedS2 Rating: * * 1/2 This extended attempt at relationship romcom based on #ItishaPeerbhoy’s book fails to go beyond the obvious - clings to the search for a groom in stereotypical format. Middling humour, wilful drama & desperate romantic entanglements make for some moderate entertainment. While the writing is not exactly sharp & humorous, the performances are valiant enough to be appreciable. Cast: #MaanviGangroo #GrushaKapoor #KaranWahi RithvikkDhanjani #AmitSinghThakur #BhavyaGrover #SupriyaShukla #SimarpreetSingh #KashishSaluja #KarthikKrishnan #PulkitMakol #NeetaMohindra #ShrutiJolly Director: #SimarpreetSingh Runtime: 25-35min/each #DiceCreation #MXPlayer #AmazonPrime #AmazonPrime #AmazonMiniTV #everyone #everyonefollowers #highlight

#PicksAndPiques #JohnsonThomas #internationalfilmfestivalcircuit #FilmMovieDocumentaryOTTReviews Film: #CitadelHoneyBunny Rating: * * This spinoff period piece retrofitted into the Citadel spyverse is too vague, uninteresting& bland. Lacking in freshness of plot & high-stakes complexity & curdled by unwarranted sloppy attempts at comedy, lame unnecessary dialogue, stereotypical bollywood style set-up, cheesy romantic moves, this retrograde attempt at spy series feels like a throwback to a filmy past that sits uneasy in the hi-tech cutting edge #Citadel universe set-up by the #RussoBrothers. Nadia’s growing up years under the shadow of #HoneyBunny could have been better represented. Cast: #VarunDhawan #SamanthaRuthPrabhu #KashviMajumdar #KayKayMenon #Simran #ShashankVyas #SaqibSaleem#SikanderKher #SohamMajumdar #ShivankitParihar #ParmeetSethi Developed by : #SitaMenon Directors: #RajNidimoru & #KrishnaDK Runtime: 6 eps/ 55 min #AmazonPrime #PrimeVideo #Moes...

#PicksAndPiques #JohnsonThomas #internationalfilmfestivalcircuit #FilmMovieDocumentaryOTTReviews Film: #KhwaabonKaJhamela Rating: * * Fickle & Feeble attempt at quirky romcom, this one isn’t light enough to manage laughs nor is it intense enough to keep the romance going. Borrowed idea, uninspired writing, poor adaptation, unexciting set-ups, obscure storyline, wayward plotting & mundane dialogue plague this experience. Cast: #PrateikBabbar #SayaniGupta #KubbraSait #FreddyLove #LilleteDubey #KaizaadKotwal #ShahrukhKadri Writer/Director: #DanishAslam Runtime: 112 min #JioStudios #BawejaStudios #Viacom18 #ArpitaChatterjee #HarmanBaweja #VickyBahri #JyotiDeshpande #PammiBaweja #AnshumanMahaley #AbhishekSeth #TentpoleFilms #ColorsCineplex

The Malayalam Film Industry comes together in Kochi for an Exclusive Preview of ‘All We Imagined as Light’ with Director, Payal Kapadia and cast. ` Ahead of nationwide release on 22nd November, ‘All We Imagined as Light’ inspires dialogue on Indian Cinema’s evolving landscape. Kochi, India—A special screening of the well-acclaimed film All We Imagined as Light was held in Kochi. The film captivatingly explored themes of friendship, identity, resilience, and the intricacies of human relationships. The screening was followed by an insightful conversation featuring the film's director, Payal Kapadia, alongside the stellar cast, including Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, and Hridu Haroon. This event offered audiences a rare opportunity to engage directly with the creative team behind the film, delving into its artistic choices, and the unique narrative voice that All We Imagined as Light brings to Indian cinema, filmmakers' vision, and the actors' experiences in ess...

HOLLYWOOD’S MOST STYLISH COUPLES SETTING TRENDS IN FALL 2024’S HOTTEST COLORS FASHION INFLUENCER LIVIA GUEISSAZ EXPLORES THE AESTHETIC APPEAL OF MATCHING LOOKS IN MODERN COUPLE STYLE Credits Instagram @gabunion, @gatsbymadam, @nickjonas As Fall 2024 unfolds, Hollywood’s most glamorous couples set the stage for seasonal fashion with striking, coordinated outfits. Fashion influencer Livia Gueissaz delves into the aesthetic appeal of matching styles, showcasing how these iconic duos redefine a couple’s fashion while emphasizing unity and elegance. “When couples choose to match their outfits, they're making a bold statement about their connection and shared values in the fashion world,” Livia shares. Leading the way in couple style, Zendaya and Tom Holland stole the spotlight in New York, showcasing their impeccable fashion sense with a chic his-and-hers burgundy ensemble while celebrating Holland’s latest business venture. Zendaya complemented her partner’s s...

#PicksAndPiques #JohnsonThomas #internationalfilmfestivalcircuit #FilmMovieDocumentaryOTTReviews Film: #TheMirandaBrothers Rating: * * This drama about two brothers (one of whom is adopted), aspiring club-level-football players , feels familiar & goes the typical ‘Maa’ way. There’s no real tension here but the performances are decent. The narrative feels placid, thrills are minimal & helming, rather unremarkable. Cast: #SanjaySuri #ManasiJoshiRoy #Meezaan #HarshvardhanRane #NikhilChinappa #NavedJafri #RahulDev #SuryaSharma #SahherBambba #JenifferPiccinato Director: #SanjayRajprakashGupta Runtime: 99 min #JioCinemaPremium #Viacom18 #Tseries #AnuradhaGupta #WhiteFeatherFilms #SameerHaafiz #ResulPookutty #MilapZaveri #everyone #everyonefollowers #highlight

#PicksAndPiques #JohnsonThomas #internationalfilmfestivalcircuit #FilmMovieDocumentaryOTTReviews Film: #BandaaSinghChaudhary Rating: * A shoddily reprised his-story.Poorly scripted with zero character development this waywardly plotted attempt at historical, fails to garner interest. Replete with ill-fitting romance&hackneyed sentiment neither the casting,performances nor direction sits well here. You don’t get the import of history or any vivid depiction of strife here. Cast: #ArshadWarsi #MeherVij #SachinNegi #KiaraKhanna #ShatafFigar #ShilpiMarwaha #JeeveshuAhluwalia #AlishaChopra Director: #AbhishekSaxena Runtime: 113 min #pearlmediacommunications #ArbaazKhanProduction #ManishMishra #SeamlessProductionsLLP #AKSMoviesEntertainment #CinekornEntertainment #ShaheenIqbal #everyone #everyonefollowers #highlight

#PicksAndPiques #internationalfilmfestivalcircuit #FilmMovieDocumentaryOTTReviews #JohnsonThomas Title: #DragonBallDaima/ #DoragonBôruDaima ( on #Crunchyroll) Rating: * * 1/2 This original #scifi #fantasy #anime #adventure comes as a celebration of the #40thanniversary of #AkiraToriyama’s original #manga #DragonBallanimefranchise. The manga artstyle is reflected in the anime, sound & music is typical and voicing keeps you in the loop of what you are used to. Series composition by #YukoKakihara &character design by #KatsuyoshiNakatsuru stay true to the original form. Its not thrilling but colorful &keeps the fans engaged. Cast: #MasakoNozawa #AiFairouz #KôkiUchiyama Director: #YoshitakaYashima #AyaKomaki #ToeiAnimation #BloomingdalePR #SonyPicturesEntertainment #Aniplex #SonyGroup

#PicksAndPiques #internationalfilmfestivalcircuit #FilmMovieDocumentaryOTTReviews #JohnsonThomas Title: #ParisHasFallen Rating: * * * #GerardButler's '...Fallen' movies gets a new lease of life on OTT. A tense, edge-of-the-seat action thriller this series starts off with a bang. #DieHard style hostage situation with revenge as motive. Slick action, less word play & frequent twists keep you engaged and interested. Actors perform competently, edgy pacing, risky maneuvers suit the spy vs mole dramatics. Directors: #HansHerbots #OdedRuskin Creator: #HowardOverman Cast: #MehdiMeskar #TewfikJallab #RituArya #SeanHarris #JérémieCovillault #PaulGorostidi #AnaUlaru #EmmanuelleBercot Runtime: 2 Eps/ 60 min each #Canal+ #GBASE #MillenniumMedia #StudioCanal #LionsgatePlay #UrbanMythFilms #MoesArt #everyone #everyonefollowers #highlight

CRUNCHYROLL ANNOUNCES THEATRICAL DATE FOR NEW “SOLO LEVELING -REAWAKENING-” FAN OMNIBUS FILM Adapted from the best-selling Korean web novel, Solo Leveling -ReAwakening- features a special recap of the first season coupled with an exclusive sneak peek of the first two episodes of the highly anticipated second season. Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment bring the momentous theatrical fan experience to Indian theaters on December 6 Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, announced today that it has acquired India theatrical rights for Solo Leveling -ReAwakening-, a cinematic fan experience that brings together a recap of the first season of the anime sensation Solo Leveling, adapted from the best-selling Korean webtoon, with a special sneak peek of the first two episodes of the highly anticipated second season. The anime series Solo Leveling is adapted from the best-selling Korean web novel written by Chugong, which was later adapted into a webtoon and manhwa ...

Zarina Wahab, Bidita Bag, and Kitu Gidwani Unite for India's First International LGBTQ OTT Release, Love Is Love Talented actresses Zarina Wahab, Bidita Bag, and Kitu Gidwani come together in Love Is Love, India's first LGBTQ film to achieve an international OTT release. Directed by Kapil Kaustubh Sharma, the film is a landmark in Bollywood, marking its entry into prominent global LGBTQ streaming platforms. The movie continues the legacy of Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun, which garnered international acclaim, and aims to break new ground by portraying love in all its forms. With a star-studded cast and a powerful narrative, Love Is Love is set to make a significant cultural impact as it streams in India soon. Love Is Love boasts a stellar cast including Kitu Gidwani, Zarina Wahab, Mona Ambegaonkar, Bidita Bag, Kapil Kaustubh Sharma, Yuvraaj Parashar, and Gehna Vashisht. Produced by Film House Production and Shantketan Films, the project is a K.C. Sharma presentation wit...

The MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, one of Asia's most prestigious cinematic events, is dazzling audiences with its 2024 edition from October 19 to 24. This six-day celebration promises a spectacular showcase of world cinema, community, creativity, and culture. This year's fantastic lineup features over 110 films in more than 50 languages, including features and non-features in all genres from around the world. PVR INOX and Regal Cinema are supporting the festival with screening venues. On Day 2, spectacular films and hidden gems from World Cinema, Restored Classics, South Asia Competition, Gala Premieres, and other sections were screened. The highlight of the day were: Mahesh Bhatt's directorial, Arth, is a special screening at MAMI, honouring Shabana Azmi for her 50 glorious years in cinema. She also received the Excellence in Cinema Award during the opening ceremony. Inder Malhotra (Kulbhushan Kharbanda), a fashionable filmmaker, is married to Pooja (Shaba...

#MAMI2024 #Day1 #19thOct2024 #PRPunditHavasRed #everyone #everyonefollowers #highlights #ManojBajpayee #AliFazal #ShabanaAzmi #ShivendraSinghDungarpur #shriyapilgoankar MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024 Highlights – 19-10-2024 #Masterclass With #ShabanaAzmi Veteran actress Shabana Azmi, recently honored with the ‘#ExcellenceInCinemaAward’ by #MAMI, participated in a masterclass moderated by the versatile #VidyaBalan. It was an enriching experience to hear Shabana discuss her remarkable 50-year journey in cinema. Reflecting on the challenges of performing in theater, she recalled a particularly memorable instance where she had to translate an English play into Hindi at the last moment, due to a language barrier for the audience. She also revealed how she enjoyed working with Mahesh Bhatt on Arth which was made without a proper script in place. #GirlsWillBeGirls #RichaChaddha makes her debut as a producer with #ShuchiTalati's directorial venture Girls Will Be Girls, w...

Trailer Launch of #PrimeVideo's #CitadelHoneyBunny toplining #varundhawan #samantharuthprabhu #KashviMajmundar #SaqibSaleem #SikandarKher #ShivankitSinghParihar #GauravGandhi #PrimeVideo #NikhilMadhok #JWMarriot #SpicePR https://youtu.be/r773-Cv8mK4