Photo Credit: Sony Pictures Classics BY SWATI SHARAN, TORONTO: Starring Camille Rutherford as the film lead in the role of Agathe, the film rings more like a tribute than an interpretation of any of Jane Austen’s books. Agathe (Rutherford) works at the bookstore Shakespeare & Co. in France. She lives with her sister and nephew […]
MICHAEL JACKSON ONE BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
BY RENU MEHTA, LAS VEGAS: If you’re even a casual fan of Michael Jackson—or just someone who loves an unforgettable live experience—Michael Jackson ONE at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas is something special. From the first beat to the final bow, it’s a vibrant, emotional, and visually stunning tribute to the King of Pop. What […]
MARKHAM TALENT SHOWCASE AND AWARDS CEREMONY ANNOUNCES WINNERS IN DANCE, MUSIC, ACTING AND MODELLING
It was a confluence of all creative genres at the Flato theatre in Markham be it music, dance, acting or modelling as artists were celebrated from varying disciplines. Held on September 20, the 2024 Markham Talent Open Casting Call showcased the diverse talents of Ontario residents to a sold out audience. The Markham Talent Open […]
Dullsville and the Doodleverse, an Animation experience at TIFF
BY RENU MEHTA, TORONTO: Doodles, a character-driven universe and next-generation entertainment company, together with Pharrell Williams, officially premiered ‘Dullsville and The Doodleverse,’ a groundbreaking animation and music experience, at an event that took place during the Toronto International Film Festival at Toronto’s Design Exchange in the historic Toronto Stock Exchange building. Coi Leray, who created music […]
1951 Awara was biggest grossing film of all time, says Shekhar Kapoor at TIFF
BY MANSI M., TORONTO: Mumbai cinema veteran Shekhar Kapur who has directed films like Masoom, Bandit Queen, Elizabeth and Four Feathers amongst others was at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) to present Awara, a film from the 50s. It was the world premiere of the newly restored film Awara that commemorates the 100th anniversary […]
THERE IS MAGIC IN THE MOVIE, SAYS SUPERBOYS OF MALEGAON PRODUCER ZOYA AKHTAR
BY RENU MEHTA, TORONTO: Toronto audiences gave a standing ovation to Zoya Akhtar’s film Superboys of Malegaon presented as a Gala at Roy Thomson Hall to a full hall. Directed by Reema Kagti, the film is based on the true story of Nasir Sheikh and the film chronicles the life and work of the self-made […]
EMILIA PEREZ IS THE FIRST RUNNER UP FOR THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD AT TIFF
BY MANSI M. TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, TORONTO: Emilia Pérez directed by Jacques Audiard was presented at the Toronto International film festival in Toronto. The popularity of the film resulted in several additional screening at the festival and won the first runner up People’s Choice Award at TIFF. The film takes the form of a […]
THE FREEDOM OF FIERRO PRESENTED AT TIFF
BY MANSI M., TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, TORONTO: The Freedom of Fierro directed by Santiago Esteinou was presented at the Toronto International Film festival in Toronto in September. Fierro’s story first came to light in 2014 in a documentary called The Freedom of Fierro Review: A Story of Isolation. This documentary prompted lawyers to reopen […]
IN CONVERSATION WITH DIRECTOR REEMA KAGTI
BY MANSI M., TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, TORONTO: Reema Kagti has a singular voice as an artist, screenwriter, and filmmaker. Her directorial debut, Honeymoon Travels Private Limited (2006), was an immediate critical and commercial success. Following that, she wrote and directed the neo-noir Talaash (2012), and the historic sports drama, Gold (2018), both of which […]
IN CONVERSATION WITH PRODUCER ZOYA AKHTAR
BY RENU MEHTA, TORONTO: Zoya Akhtar’s directorial journey began with Luck By Chance (2009), followed by Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011), Dil Dhadakne Do (2015), and the internationally acclaimed Gully Boy (2019), which have since acquired cult status, and won numerous global awards and accolades. Since 2019, through Tiger Baby, Zoya has turned producer with […]
