Film
Govt wants to make film industry self-reliant: Arafat
The government is working to make the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (FDC) and the country's film industry completely self-reliant, reducing their dependency on the government, said State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat today
The evolution of horror on Bollywood silver screen
The horror genre in Bollywood has come a long way since its inception. From the days of black-and-white classics to the modern era of psychological thrillers and supernatural tales, the evolution of horror in Indian cinema is a fascinating journey. This genre has not only sent chills down the spines of audiences but also provided a unique lens through which filmmakers have explored societal fears and cultural taboos.
The comfort of rereading old books
I often feel overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of new books that I still want to read—so many stories, so little time—and understand that this is an ambition that rereading can only delay.
Riverdale can be anytime, anywhere
Sweet, colourful, and funny, Archie comics were one of the only graphic narratives available for people who weren’t interested in superheroes and really gritty, edgy comics like Batman.
How you too can nearly, almost, probably become a Jedi Knight
At its core, 'Star Wars' is a classic tale of underdogs taking on a powerful enemy; it's a story of hope and perseverance, of standing up for what's right even when the odds are against you.
‘The Hunger Games’ and the danger of desensitisation to violence
In making the Hunger Games unglamorous, Suzanne Collins challenges the audience to reflect on how they view violence in entertainment
Love the Oscars winners? Here’s what you should read
The book behind the Oscar-winning adaptations, and books about the history of the award
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.
Pori Moni appears at BFDC for the first time since membership suspension
Popular film actress Pori Moni appeared at a press conference for the first time since she was released on bail.
Badhon approached for Indian film rejected by Mim, Mehazabien?
Actress Azmeri Haque Badhon is now rumoured to have been approached by Indian director Vishal Bhardwaj for his upcoming project 'Khufia', a production of Netflix.
Arifin Shuvoo’s co-artiste in 'Noor' revealed
Raihan Rafi directorial film 'Noor' had already confirmed Arifin Shuvoo's presence in it. Now, Jannatul Ferdous Oishee has paired up with Shuvoo in this film.
Mithila signs Arunava Khasnobis' anthology film 'Nitishastro'
Multitalented artiste Rafiath Rashid Mithila has signed three films in Kolkata, in just two months. Her latest take up is Arunava Khasnobis directorial anthology 'Nitishastro'.
Why did Nusraat Faria leave Gias Uddin Selim's 'Gunin'?
Nusraat Faria Mazhar is one of the busiest actors in the film fraternity. She signed noted filmmaker Gias Uddin Selim's upcoming feature film, “Gunin” last month (August 28).
5 fantasy novel adaptations that deserve your attention
This is a Japanese animated film, directed by Hayao Miyazaki and partly based on the 1986 novel by the British writer, Diana Wynne Jones.
Ministry of Information calls out for film submissions for National Film Awards 2020
The Ministry of Information has requested filmmakers to submit their projects from last year for the National Film Awards 2020. The National Film Awards is biggest cinematic award in Bangladesh and the makers are asked to submit their projects every year prior to the prize giving ceremony.
Cholochitro Shilpi Samiti’s initiative to name a shooting floor at BFDC after Nayak Raj Razzak halted
August 21, 2021, marked the fourth death anniversary of Nayak Raj Razzak. Since his demise, many from the film industry have been demanding for an initiative in Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) to commemorate his legacy.
Will bringing in Indian films save our movie theatres?
With every passing day, more and more of our movie theatres have been shutting down due to the lack of quality local content. In October last year, the leaders from the country's three film-related organisations, Bangladesh Film Exhibitors, Producers and Directors Association, agreed to screen Indian Hindi films to keep the cinema hall afloat.
Exploring claustrophobia in cinema
Many filmmakers have grasped the idea of plausible horror stories, opening doors to numerous subgenres to explore. For nearly two years, we have faced one form of horror in our real lives with the advent of the global pandemic. It is the horror of being locked indoors for an undefined period of time.
