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'White Noise': Noah Baumbach filmed the most unfilmable book

Noah Baumbach's audacious adaptation of a book that was written in the mid-80s, alludes to topics that are still prevalent in our culture today, it also brings together consumerism, conspiracy theories, and collective trauma.
20 January 2023, 09:56 AM

Salman Shah’s mysterious demise: Apurba to star in web series addressing it

Superstar Salman Shah, an iconic legend who carved his throne in the hearts of the Bangladeshi audience, is getting his own biopic OTT series titled, “Buker Modhe Agun”. Directed by Taneem Rahman Angshu, the series will reflect the life of superstar Salman Shah, and his mysterious death. Though his name will not be mentioned in the series, the story is built around his life.
20 January 2023, 09:51 AM

Bring your kids to watch 'Adventure of Sundarban': Pori Moni

With the film "Adventure of Sundarban" releasing today, Pori Moni is set to make a hat trick in her career, as this will be the third consecutive year that she releases a film in the first quarter.
20 January 2023, 07:22 AM

‘Adventure of Sundarban’ out now

The highly-anticipated children's film, "Adventure of Sundarban", directed by Abu Raihan Jewel, has been released today. The film stars Pori Moni and Siam Ahmed in the lead roles. 
20 January 2023, 05:51 AM

10 most anticipated movies of 2023

As 2023 begins, the countdown has begun for the release of the year's most awaited movies. As the popularity of movies has been established long ago, movie lovers can’t wait to experience the surprises. There is a lot of hype about possible villains for the new installments, and possible twists on old stories. There is endless discussion about whether the upcoming movies will be able to do justice to their old selves, or whether they will be able to start a new craze. This article lists the most anticipated movies of 2023 out of the shouts.
20 January 2023, 05:31 AM

DIFF Day 7: ‘Saatao’ and Khijir Hayat’s ‘Ora 7 jon’ to screen today

The Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) kicked-off on Saturday, with a plan to screen 252 films from 71 countries over the course of the event.
20 January 2023, 04:59 AM

First look at Rumaan Alam’s ‘Leave The World Behind’ adaptation

Netflix’s adaptation of the novel features Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, Mahershala Ali, Myha'la Herrold, and Kevin Bacon in lead roles, with the film being directed by Sam Esmail, creator and director of popular TV show, Mr. Robot.
20 January 2023, 04:00 AM

A chronology of the 'Rust' shooting

A New Mexico prosecutor on Thursday charged actor Alec Baldwin and others in a 2021 accidental shooting on a New Mexico movie set that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounded director Joel Souza. Key events leading to Thursday's announcement of charges:
20 January 2023, 03:00 AM

BAFTA: German 'All Quiet On The Western Front' hot contender

A German remake of the anti-war classic "All Quiet On The Western Front" led nominations for the British Academy Film Awards on Thursday, overtaking other award season favourites with 14 nods.
20 January 2023, 03:00 AM

Baldwin charged in 'Rust' shooting, others indicted

A New Mexico prosecutor on Thursday charged actor Alec Baldwin and others in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during the filming of Western "Rust."
19 January 2023, 16:23 PM

Black War Review: Arifin Shuvoo gives it his all

“Mission Extreme” greeted the fans on December 3, 2021, and just 406 days later, its sequel “Black War” appeared before the audience on January 13, 2023. Revolving around the theme of terrorism, “Black War” continues just where “Mission Extreme” left off. Directed by Sunny Sanwar and Faisal Ahmed, the film portrays how terrorists use religion as a weapon for their own selfish goals, and how the police force works to fight them off.
19 January 2023, 14:25 PM

Remembering Soumitra Chatterjee, our beloved Apu

Today marks the birthday of the person who immortalised the character of Apu in the film “Apur Shangshar”, with his ardent acting and expressions on-screen. He is none other than one of the brightest stars in the Bengali film industry, Soumitra Chatterjee. 
19 January 2023, 12:55 PM

Who gave Hansal Mehta the right to make ‘Faraaz’?

Recently, the trailer of the movie was released which received mixed responses from Bangladeshi audiences. People questioned the filmmaker for capitalising on a country's personal tragedy, and making it in Hindi, which is not their native language.
19 January 2023, 10:37 AM

Antoine Fuqua to direct Michael Jackson biopic, set to begin shooting this year

The upcoming biopic film "Michael," based on the life of legendary musician Michael Jackson, will be directed by Antoine Fuqua and distributed globally by Lionsgate.
19 January 2023, 10:20 AM

Sporshia to star in film “Ekhane Nongor” 

After winning hearts in the films, "Kathbirali" and "Abar Boshonto", actress Orchita Sporshia is returning to the big screen with the film, "Ekhane Nongor". The film is directed by Mehedi Rony. 
19 January 2023, 08:43 AM

Sariful Razz to voice Bangla dub of ‘Pushpa’

Superstar Allu Arjun starrer, South Indian hit “Pushpa: The Rise',' which caused quite the commotion in 2021, will now be released in a Bangladeshi OTT platform in Bangla. In the Bangla dubbing of the film, the character Pushpa Raj will be voiced by our very own Sariful Razz.
19 January 2023, 08:25 AM

Chanchal Chowdhury leaving for India to shoot Mrinal Sen biopic

After looking at Chanchal Chowdhury’s marvelous new avatar, fans cannot wait to see the actor portraying the legendary director Mrinal Sen in the biopic "Padatik". Directed by Srijit Mukherji, the film is based on the life and deeds of the late legendary director Mrinal Sen. The “Hawa” famed actor will be leaving for India to shoot “Padatik” today. The actor confirmed the news to The Daily Star himself. 
19 January 2023, 06:34 AM

Horror film 'M3GAN's sequel set for 2025 

The widely popular horror film, "M3GAN" is all set to return to the big screen in 2025 with its sequel, "M3GAN 2.0,"  directed by Gerard Johnstone. 
19 January 2023, 05:38 AM

Nuhash Humayun honoured with Breakthrough Creators award from Vimeo 

Bangladeshi filmmaker Nuhash Humayun won the award of "Breakthrough Creators" at Vimeo's "Best of Staff Picks 2022". 
19 January 2023, 05:32 AM

DIFF Day 6:  Chanchal Chowdhury’s ‘Paap Punyo’ to screen today

The Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) kicked-off on Saturday, with a plan to screen 252 films from 71 countries over the course of the event.
19 January 2023, 04:00 AM