Shaniz Chowdhury

One of the most fascinating aspects of this season is the costume design. The ‘keftas’ are not only beautiful but enlightening as the embroidery is based on which magical order the character is in. Jesper’s stylish coats and hats, Inej’s hooded tunic in dark shades and the Darkling’s elegant cloak are all well-designed

In his entire filmography, there are several roles for which he exploited his artistic agency to transform his body, mind and soul. He does not just spin the roulette wheel when an acting job comes his way.

Bangladesh needs to develop age-appropriate, inclusive, system-backed sex education

As the new-year has started to unfold, we can definitely count on old stories told, to make the transition smoother from old to new. From heartfelt rom-coms and inspirational musicals to bone-chilling thrillers, there is no end to the list of movies you can watch to bring in the New Year. The ones on this list can motivate you to work hard and stay positive or it can stir a passion in you to broaden your horizons.

Netflix is the ultimate destination to give you a diverse range of Christmas movies to get into the festive spirit.

When Henry Cavill made his cameo appearance was revealed in “Black Adam”, fans were overjoyed to see him donning his red cape once again.

15 years ago, Disney released “Enchanted”, a live-action film that focused on deconstructing storybook-romance stereotypes—such as that of ‘love at first sight’.

Over time, it became increasingly clear that "Don't Worry Darling" would be remembered for the drama that took place behind the scenes, rather than the actual film.

While the weather might not have any hints of fall, it is officially spooky season. Halloween is just around the corner and what better way to get into the spirit of the season, than watching horror movies? With that in mind, we have curated a list of five films that will send shivers down your spine, riddle you with questions and strike terror in your heart, for this Halloween.

JRR Tolkien is, unquestionably, one of the biggest legends of the fantasy genre. He constructed a rich universe that served as a major influence on modern high-fantasy, including the likes of the “Game of Thrones” series.

The pop titan’s 10th release “Midnights” has the pop filigree of “1989,” the intricate tapestry of abstract lyricism of “folklore” and “evermore,” the warmth of “Lover” and the vengeful charisma of “Reputation.” Co-produced and mostly co-written with her friend Jack Antonoff, the album contains songs that are a recollection of the intrusive thoughts, doubts and paranoia that haunted her in the dead of the night. Through self-interrogation and self-reflection, Swift is her most vulnerable and candid in this album.

People have long been obsessed with Marilyn Monroe. They have tried to copy her looks, her mannerisms and her fashion sense, with this trend continuing long after her death.

Thirteen years after the delirious and dark cult horror movie, “Orphan”, director William Brent Bell brings its prequel to theatres “Orphan: First Kill.” The plot of the movie is set several years before the events of the first movie, revealing further details on the protagonist’s criminal, dark psyche.

The 74th Emmy Awards laid down the red carpet once again this year, to honour the biggest names in television. The ceremony took place at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, in front of a live studio audience. Veteran SNL cast member, Kenan Thompson, took charge as the evening’s host.  

In "Elvis", Baz Luhrmann intended to revisit the highs, lows, flaws and double-edged fame of Presley’s life . However, those stories are swiftly eclipsed by Presley’s infamously underhanded manager, Colonel Tom Parker.

“Prey” presents itself as a prequel to the much-adulated “Predator” series, originally helmed by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Director Dan Trachtenberg along with co-writer Patrick Aison were able to recapture the magic which made the franchise so popular and enduring in the first place.

The 79th Venice International Film Festival will begin on August 31. In the meantime, the 23 films, which the festival will be showcasing this year, has already been announced. The movies, competing for this year's Golden Lion at the festival, ranger from biopics to thrillers. Let us take a look at the 6 most-anticipated movies that will be screened at the grand event this year

The Russo Brothers have once again taken the big screen by storm with “The Gray Man”, an espionage thriller with a star-studded cast. The film is based on a novel of the same name by Mark Greaney, and so far, this movie has been one of the biggest that Netflix has churned out in its history.

“Stranger Things” returned this May after a three-year hiatus, and the new season is significantly more expansive in terms of its premise on trauma and loss. What was particularly interesting about the show this time around, was its new format—where it split the final season into two different volumes. Season 4, Volume 1 consisted of a total of 7 episodes, with much longer runtimes than the traditional “Stranger Things” format. The split can almost be likened to that of a video game with multiple levels, where each new level puts forth a greater level of intensity and difficulty for our favourite characters.

In India, tobacco is an incredible money-making business. Pan Masala is an Indian smokeless tobacco product that is both addictive and carcinogenic. The government, anti-tobacco crusaders, and civil society are increasingly scrutinizing both the smoking and smokeless groups of the industry. To get around the legislation and health-conscious detractors, both groups have turned to subtle and deceitful methods of surrogate advertising.