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FILM REVIEW: ROWDY RATHOREAkshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha Entertain in Remake of Telugu’s ‘Vikramarkudu’In typical Akshay Kumar fashion, there is no shortage of masala in 'Rowdy Rathore.' |
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FILM REVIEW: VALLEY OF SAINTSMusa Syeed’s Sundance Festival Honoree Vividly Tells Kashmir Story at LAAPFFClaiming the Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize at Sundance FF, 'Valley of Saints' is far from being a boastful or preachy film. Its overarching themes are subtle. |
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FILM REVIEW: ISHAQZAADEArjun Chopra, Parineeti Chopra Wildly Impressive in One of the Year's Best FilmsFrom being to end, there is no lack of realness in 'Ishaqzaade' – which is quite surprising considering this is a Yash Raj production. |
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FILM REVIEW: THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTELDev Patel, Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson Lead Feel-Good Swan Song Highlighting Indian SpiritThe desire of happiness must permeate into our souls before reaching out to those around us and bringing them along for the ride. |
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FILM REVIEW: VICKY DONORFresh Cast, Lead by Ayushmann Khurrana, Impress in Genuine Comedy About a Sperm DonorA well-written narrative by Juhi Chaturvedi, 'Vicky Donor,' which stars Annu Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Yami Gautam, will tickle your funny bone over and over again. |
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ARTS REVIEW: ‘SAMSARA’ BY THE KARMETIK MACHINE ORCHESTRAEclectic Ensemble Pushes the Limits, Combining Indian Classical, Electronica at REDCATThe KarmetiK Machine Orchestra demonstrated through 'Samsara' a glimpse into the future. |
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MUSIC REVIEW: ZAKIR HUSSAIN AT WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALLPercussionist Masters the Tabla, Brings Indian Art Form to Mesmerized Western AudiencesWhen you have a legendary tablaist in Zakir Hussain and an apt team of master percussionists performing, struck is a perfect harmony of Indian culture and palatable ears. |
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FILM REVIEW: ‘JODI BREAKERS’R. Madhavan and Bipasha Basu Bring One of Bollywood’s Best Scripts to LifeThe strong dialog is evident throughout the entire film, and Mr. Madhavan and Ms. Basu do not disappoint. Both lead stars manage to do the script justice. |
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FILM REVIEW: 'EKK DEEWANA THA'Fox Star Releases Bypasses Bollywood Convention by Casting Amy Jackson Opposite Prateik'EDT' is less about the vertical struggles amongst family members living in a horizontal society, but instead the internal multi-directional complexities of individuals. |
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FILM REVIEW: ‘AGNEEPATH’Hrithik Roshan Impresses in Reprisal of Amitabh Bachchan Character in K-Jo RemakeWith expectations high after the original struck a positive chord with film critics, 2012's 'Agneepath' delivers a strong dose of qualitative acting & well-paced dialog. |
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MUSIC REVIEW: ‘AGNEEPATH’ SOUNDTRACKHighly Anticipated Film Comes with a Hot Soundtrack…Without RemixesQuite the old-school film soundtrack, the music of 'Agneepath' should take more than a few lovers of Bollywood music down memory lane. |
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FILM REVIEW: 'DON 2'Shah Rukh Khan Brings the Ultimate Villain and Bad Boy Back to Big ScreenFor connoisseurs of heady, stylized action and 100 miles per action sequences unveiling itself on the big screen, 'Don 2' probably will not disappoint. |
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FILM REVIEW: 'THE DIRTY PICTURE'Causing Bollywood to Feel Good About Itself'The Dirty Picture' features a well-written script, top-rate acting, and a storytelling narrative that leaves the audience feeling substantially satisfied by film’s end. |
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FILM REVIEW: 'IMMORTALS'Tarsem Singh and Freida Pinto Team Up for an Extravagant Hollywood ProductionThrow in a nude body-double for Ms. Pinto and a Carvaggio reference, 'Immortals' is a stunning visual delight. Mr. Singh out-does himself with some awe-struck sequences. |
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FILM REVIEW: 'A VERY HAROLD & KUMAR 3D CHRISTMAS'Kal Penn and John Cho Reunite for Third Helping of Popular Stoner Comedy'A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas' actually made good use of the new visual technology, with several scenes validating those hideous shades bridged across our noses. |
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MUSIC REVIEW: 'RA. ONE' SOUNDTRACKFirst-Rate Album is a Worthy Listen for Indian and Western Audiences AlikeHow well the film will be received remains to be seen, but at least on thing is for sure: the 'RA. One' soundtrack is awfully entertaining! |
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FILM REVIEW: ‘THE DOUBLE’Ashok Amritraj Produces Spy Drama Featuring Twists, Turns, and a Russian Bad GuyBeyond the stroll down memory line to a form of filmmaking that once was, 'The Double' features an intriguing cast who help make the spy thriller a convincing tale. |
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FILM REVIEW: ‘RA. ONE’Shah Rukh Khan Pays Homage to Several Films in Sci-Fi Superhero AdventureWhat makes 'RA. One' a film far more noteworthy than anyone will give it credit for is how it will alter action, sci-fi, and superhero genre movies in Bollywood. |
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FILM REVIEW: ‘AAZAAN’Action-Adventure Stylishly Trots Around the World a la ‘Bourne’ and BondTo form, everyone involved with the film appears to be boasting just how unique and different the film is, claiming it is Bollywood’s answer to 'Bourne' or James Bond. |
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FILM REVIEW: ‘SOUNDTRACK’Rajeev Khandewal and Soha Ali Khan Rock in One of Bollywood’s Best RemakesA story featuring a deaf man triumphantly finding a way to create music for the masses is next to impossible not to feel good about. |