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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...