From Juliette Binoche’s ‘A Thousand Times Good Night’ to Clint Eastwood’s ‘The Bridges of Madison County,’ here are some films that used photography as a lens to reveal the inner landscapes of the protagonist

A quarter-century in, Eiichiro Oda’s sprawling Japanese pirate saga has transformed into an ever-evolving odyssey, spawning a multimedia franchise to rival its Western counterparts 

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Tickets for the event will go on sale on November 10, 2024, via BookMyShow

The annual voyage into European cinema set sail at the 29th European Union Film Festival’s opening night, where Delhi’s cinephiles huddled in eager clusters at the India Habitat Centre, in feverish anticipation of the Italian Palme D’or nominee

Starring Tamannaah Bhatia, Jimmy Shergill, and Avinash Tiwary, ‘Sikandar Ka Muqaddar’ is directed by Neeraj Pandey

Promising to be inspiring, ‘Vijay 69’ turns out like a mildly entertaining episode in Anupam Kher’s popular play, ‘Kucch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai’

Here is a full list of titles releasing over the next two weeks on Netflix

While the gimmick of multiple frames wears thin fairly quickly, this mixed box of chocolates from Robert Zemeckis rides on Tom Hanks’ quiet charm

Here is a complete list of highlights on Prime Video this week

Peruvanam Satheesan Marar recalls his initiation into the percussion ensemble and how he gained expertise in playing different instruments

Muhammad Musthafa’s sophomore directorial ‘Mura’ is a gangster drama that revolves around revenge and friendship starring a bunch of new as well as seasoned performers

Directors Raj & DK bring texture and technique to this Indian spin-off of ‘Citadel’, with uneven results

The documentary features accounts from friends and colleagues, including Rana Daggubatti, Taapsee Pannu, and Nagarjuna Akkineni

Nolan has set up his much-awaited ‘Oppenheimer’ follow-up at Universal Pictures, eyeing a mid-2026 IMAX release 

The film will mark Geetu’s third directorial after ‘Liar’s Dice’ and ‘Moothon’

Directed by debutant Sidharth Vishwanath, ‘Sorgavaasal’ also stars Selvaraghavan, Natty, Saniya Iyappan, Sharaf-U-Dheen, Hakkim Shah, Anthonythasan, Ravi Raghavendra, and Samuel Robinson

The supporting cast ‘Thudarum’ includes Binu Pappu, Maniyanpilla Raju, Farhaan Faasil, and Thomas Mathew

Directed by debutant Jithin K Jose, the film is bankrolled by Mammootty’s home banner Mammootty Kampany

‘Jai Hanuman’, a sequel to ‘HanuMan’, will have Rishab Shetty in the lead and the movie will be produced by Mythri Movie Makers

His significant contributions to horror cinema led to his recognition with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the New York City Horror Film Festival

‘Game Changer’ also stars Kiara Advani, Anjali, Samuthirakani, SJ Suryah, Srikanth and Sunil

Set in a near future where an unknown disease has ravaged American society, the story follows a civilian pilot living a solitary life on an abandoned Colorado airbase with his dog and a tough ex-Marine

The announcement was made in a video unveiled at Disney’s D23 event in Brazil, featuring the returning stars in a reveal

A prolific figure in Tamil cinema, the versatile actor appeared in over 400 films across Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam languages

Directed by Julius Onah, the upcoming film sees Ford as President Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, who offers Wilson an official role within the military, hoping to make Captain America a government ally

Founded by Thaalla Vaishnav and Pramod Uppalapati, ‘The Script Craft’ is backed by Prabhas to nurture new talent and provide emerging writers with valuable opportunities

From towering cutouts to fans dancing to the iconic Oscar-winning “Naatu Naatu” and the latest “Raa Macha Macha”, the teaser launch event was Ram Charan’s humble exhibition of the northern territories he has conquered in the wake of ‘RRR’

Music director and singer Adnan Sami said he was saddened by the demise of “one of the greatest Sarangi Maestros that the entire Indian subcontinent has ever witnessed”.

Directed by Sukumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the sequel features Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil, and is scheduled for a grand release worldwide on December 5, 2024

The 90-second trailer, which was delayed several times before being released, offers minimal details but hints at themes of prophecy, betrayal, and resurrection

RoboCop: Rogue City revives ‘80s action and satire in an immersive FPS that redefines Alex Murphy’s journey with gritty realism and tactical combat

‘Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered’ elevates a classic with breathtaking visuals, smooth performance, and a gripping narrative on PS5 and PC

The buzz surrounding his post even caused a temporary block on his Instagram account due to a surge in user engagement

The new season will explore Percy’s evolving relationships and his quest to navigate the dangerous Sea of Monsters, facing the mounting threats from Kronos

Ajai Kesavan’s The Odd Couple attempts to bring laughter and nostalgia to Bengaluru with a fresh take on Neil Simon’s beloved comedy about unlikely roommates

The inaugural show of Gallery DTALE ARCHIST, a new art space in the city, will be on till November 15

The inaugural Red Lorry Film Festival in 2024 saw over 100 international films across various categories and languages

The launch event will see the YouTubers partnering with Ajey Nagar, known as CarryMinati, for a special fan interaction in Mumbai

The five-film Kannada anthology is a realistic exploration of people on the margins of the film industry

Tamannaah Bhatia, Avinash Tiwary and Rajiv Mehta play three unlikely suspects in director Neeraj Pandey’s latest

The veteran actor, who passed away recently, never lost his creative generosity, constantly working in the movies or short films of up and coming directors, for a fraction of his market rate.

The actor, who stars in the upcoming film ‘The Sabarmati Report’, based on the 2002 Godhra train burning incident, emphasised his secular credentials while saying that his perspective on the state of the nation has shifted in the last ten years

Legendary film director, Rahul Rawail, who was in Bengaluru to conduct a masterclass, talks about his cinematic journey

The show originally aired on Doordarshan in 1997, became one of India’s most beloved superhero shows, running for over 450 episodes

This follow-up to last year’s ‘Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One’, which earned over $571 million globally, is expected to draw blockbuster attention as one of the summer’s biggest releases

Although Avneet hasn’t confirmed any involvement in the film, fans are hopeful this could mark her Hollywood debut, following in the footsteps of Anil Kapoor, who appeared in ‘Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol’ in 2011

Fazal, who has built a steady presence in international cinema, expressed his excitement about joining forces with Waller-Bridge in the film that explores themes of resilience and defiance set against the backdrop of Afghanistan

The film looks to deliver an exploration of samurai culture in a tumultuous era that aligns with a renewed global interest in samurai narratives, spurred by FX’s ‘Shōgun’

The 6th edition of the Dehradun Literature Festival held at Doon International School, Curzon Road, had Imtiaz Ali talking about the raison d’etre behind storytelling