‘Delupi’ trailer unveils tale of love, politics, and resilience rooted in rural Khulna

With its earthy storytelling, authentic performances, and emotional depth, Delupi promises to be more than just a film — it’s a window into the heartbeat of rural Bangladesh. The team has extended a heartfelt invitation to audiences across the country to experience “Delupi” in theatres this November.
31 October 2025, 13:52 PM

‘The Conjuring’ prequel in development after ‘Last Rites’ smashes franchise box office record

The haunted saga of Ed and Lorraine Warren is far from over. Following the massive success of “The Conjuring: Last Rites”, which became the franchise’s highest-grossing instalment with a global haul of $487 million, Warner Bros and New Line Cinema have begun developing a new prequel film in the supernatural universe.
31 October 2025, 06:55 AM

Jovan-Keya starrer dark-comedy thriller ‘Taka’ to premiere on YouTube

The film explores greed, temptation, and the moral compromises people make in their pursuit of wealth — a theme that feels as urgent as ever in contemporary Bangladesh.
31 October 2025, 06:40 AM

A promising Halloween movie night in a year of fresh horrors

Horror is deceptively simple to make, yet notoriously difficult to make well. A filmmaker can throw together a woman (yes, somehow it’s always a woman) in elaborate prosthetics, a tragic backstory of dying, and a handful of well-placed jump scares and the result will still qualify as a horror film. But to truly respect the genre, to treat it as an intricate art of layered storytelling, is to recognise its potential to push boundaries.
31 October 2025, 05:29 AM

Bits of Halloween in Bangladesh’s ghostly lore

They emerge from social injustices, unfulfilled desires, and forgotten histories, and in their persistence, they remind us that the supernatural is often an allegory for the very real.
30 October 2025, 18:05 PM

Arshad Warsi recalls losing his parents at 14: ‘Wish I had given my mother water’

Actor Arshad Warsi has shared an emotional reflection on one of the most painful experiences of his life — losing both of his parents as a teenager. In a recent appearance on Raj Shamani’s podcast, the “Munna Bhai MBBS” star opened up about the grief, guilt, and lessons he carries from that time.
30 October 2025, 06:36 AM

Ethan Hawke reflects on Robin Williams’ improvisational brilliance in ‘Dead Poets Society’

Actor Ethan Hawke has opened up about one of the most defining moments of his early career — working alongside the late Robin Williams in the 1989 classic “Dead Poets Society”. In a recent Vanity Fair career retrospective, Hawke shared how Williams’ creative spontaneity and director Peter Weir’s open-minded approach reshaped his understanding of collaboration in film.
30 October 2025, 06:28 AM

Hasan Masood remains hospitalised, under week-long observation

Actor Hasan Masood will remain under medical observation for over a week, confirmed his wife, Sanjida Shimul. The actor was admitted to a private hospital in Mohakhali on Monday (October 27) night after suffering from severe headaches and seizures. He was later transferred to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka.
30 October 2025, 04:42 AM

Puja Chery joins Nisho and Chanchal in Redoan Rony’s ‘Domm’

Director Redoan Rony is making his long-awaited return to the big screen with “Domm”, a survival drama starring Afran Nisho, Chanchal Chowdhury, and Puja Chery.
30 October 2025, 04:17 AM

‘Only Murders in the Building’ renewed for Season 6 with a London twist

Hit mystery-comedy series “Only Murders in the Building” is officially returning for a sixth season, Hulu announced — and this time, the beloved trio of amateur sleuths is heading overseas. Season 6 will be set and filmed in London, marking the first time the show ventures outside its iconic New York setting. The renewal news arrived on the same day as the release of the Season 5 finale.
29 October 2025, 07:18 AM

Palestinian women reclaim their voices through cinema at Gaza festival

The festival opened with the docudrama “The Voice of Hind Rajab”, which won the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize at this year’s 82nd Venice International Film Festival.
29 October 2025, 06:51 AM

‘One Battle After Another’ dominates Gotham Awards with record six nominations

Paul Thomas Anderson’s ambitious war epic “One Battle After Another” has stormed the 38th Gotham Awards with a record-breaking six nominations — the most ever received by a single film in the event’s history.
29 October 2025, 06:18 AM

Brace yourself as ‘The Family Man’ gears up for a thrilling return this November

Prime Video has announced that the third season of “The Family Man” will premiere globally on November 21, marking the much-anticipated return of Manoj Bajpayee as Srikant Tiwari.
29 October 2025, 04:38 AM

The goal is to push Asian cinema forward: Manoj Pramanik

“Being a student after a long time was quite interesting — that too when I am a teacher myself,” shared actor Manoj Pramanik, who recently returned from Busan, South Korea, after seven months. The actor-turned-producer came back with a renewed and deeper understanding of the world of cinema. During his time there, he attended a film production course at the Busan Asian Film School (AFiS). Manoj has been teaching at the Department of Film and Media Studies at Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University since 2016.
29 October 2025, 03:00 AM

Lights, camera, larceny

Last week’s Louvre heist, €88 million worth of jewels gone in minutes, reminded us why heist stories captivate audiences. They are a blend of tension, intellect, and style: a world in which every move counts, every second is choreographed, and every character has a role that feels indispensable.
28 October 2025, 12:04 PM

Hasan Masood hospitalised following stroke and mild heart attack

Renowned journalist-turned-actor Hasan Masood has been hospitalised after falling seriously ill. He was admitted to a private hospital in Dhaka’s Mohakhali area on Monday (October 27) night following severe headaches and seizures.
28 October 2025, 12:00 PM

‘Delupi’ to premiere in Khulna this November ahead of nationwide release

The release date for the much-anticipated film “Delupi”, directed by Mohammad Taufiq Islam, has finally been announced. The film is set to premiere in Khulna on November 7, followed by a nationwide release on November 14.
28 October 2025, 10:18 AM

‘Kathgolap’ banned in Bangladesh

The award-winning Bangladeshi film “Kathgolap”, which received international acclaim at several foreign festivals, has been officially banned in Bangladesh.
28 October 2025, 05:08 AM

Tasnia Farin: Why would anyone decide when an actress should marry?

Tasnía Farin has recently spoken out about gender inequality in the entertainment industry during an interview with Anandabazar Patrika. The actress, who was earlier set to star opposite Dev in "Projapoti 2" but could not due to visa complications, has now travelled to Kolkata to discuss a new film with acclaimed filmmaker Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury. Chanchal Chowdhury is also expected to feature in the project. This time, however, Farin faced no visa hurdles.
28 October 2025, 04:47 AM

Twenty five years of believing in ‘Mohabbatein’

At the heart of "Mohabbatein" lies a cinematic optimism that feels almost extinct today. There was something beautifully naive about its conviction that love, not logic, not rebellion for rebellion’s sake, but pure, unfiltered love, could soften even the harshest hearts.
27 October 2025, 10:44 AM