LONDON (Hollywood Reporter) - Freckle-faced, prairie-voiced and fiercely independent, Hilary Swank's depiction of aviator Amelia Earhart in Mira Nair's biographical film "Amelia" is of a high order. It ranks with recent portrayals of Ray Charles by Jamie Foxx and Truman Capote by Philip Seymour Hoffman and could be similarly awards-bound. The classically structured bio will appeal to grown-ups, history buffs and lovers of aeronautics, but in showing how the flier was one of the most lauded... Read Full Story
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Expect bloody competition for the top spot at the weekend box office. Lionsgate's horror sequel "Saw VI" does battle with Paramount's similarly targeted supernatural thriller "Paranormal Activity" as three other wide releases hit multiplexes: Fox Searchlight's Hilary Swank-starring "Amelia," Summit's animated feature "Astro Boy" and Universal's John C. Reilly-toplined "Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant." The "Saw" sequel had been expected to perform... Read Full Story
Before they became staples of the runway, bomber jackets, flight suits and protective aviator sunglasses were born in the cockpit of an early — and cold — airplane. They were necessary in drafty flying machines with metal doors that were a struggle just to keep closed. But as aviation pioneers such as Amelia Earhart brought their style around the world, they sparked fashion trends that have been with us ever since. The leather bomber jacket shown in the new Earhart biopic "Amelia" starring... Read Full Story
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Winner of the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, the second Indian film ever to be given the accolade, Mira Nair's family drama centred around a very chaotic Indian wedding, charmed audiences and critics alike in the year 2001. Britt Parrot of Perhapses , a fantastic film site; check out Britt's Auteur Tennis , his attempt at broadening his 'self education in film history' by taking two directors from the same era, from different countries, contrasting their films over a series of... Read Full Story
By Joginder Tuteja Bollywood Hungama News Network
Onir has found a supporting hand in Mira Nair. The filmmaker was completely sold on I Am Omar, a short film belonging to I Am feature - a collection of four stories that Onir is building. Mira loved the concept and after watching I Am Omar, she complimented Onir for his efforts. She also offered any help that the young filmmaker would require in international circuits and especially singled out Rahul Bose for his superb act. Read Full Story
Mira Nair went to Oscars with her first film Salam Bombay . Mira’s every film is a sensation. Her concepts mostly revolve around facts and problems. She mostly works with her best friend Sooni Taraporevala ’s scripts. She has been working mostly for international projects but has never forgot Bollywood. Monsoon Wedding (2001) is her second movie in India after Salam Bombay (1988).
Mira was born in Rourkela, Orissa. She did her schooling in Shimla and went to Delhi unversity for higher... Read Full Story
Onir has found a supporting hand in Mira Nair. The filmmaker was completely sold on I Am Omar, a short film belonging to I Am feature – a collection of four stories that Onir is building. Mira loved the concept and after watching I Am Omar, she complimented Onir for his efforts. She also offered any help that the young filmmaker would require in international circuits and especially singled out Rahul Bose for his superb act. Read Full Story
Terrorism is becoming the hot favourite with many serious film makers around the world including India. Bollywood’s New York, A Wednesday, Kurbaan and other films dealt with this subject. Read Full Story
y Subhash K Jha
Irrfan Khan had big plans to attend the premiere of his film Kosher Vegetarian in New York on October 16. He even had his clothes ready. But then, the unexpected happened.
The producers couldn’t afford to have the entire cast and crew over.
Irrfan tries to explain the situation gently, “You’ve to understand my [...] Read Full Story
