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Never have I ever…seen such diverse casting in western media
It makes me wonder if the entire show gets too swept up with its political correctness.
Nadeem Zaman’s ‘The Inheritors’ to be produced for the screen by Sharbari Zohra Ahmed
Quantico writer Sharbari Zohra Ahmed will produce Nadeem Zaman's Gatsby-inspired novel set in Dhaka.
Reimagining the magic for HBO Max's Harry Potter remake
Why don’t we imagine a cast that could illuminate the characters and make us happy?
‘Shadow and Bone’: new member of the "poor book adaptation club"
This season tries to cover too much ground and misplaces its focus in the process.
How Netflix’s ‘Shadow and Bone’ adaptation can be improved
Season 2 of 'Shadow and Bone' will be out on Netflix on March 16—how can it do better justice to the texts than Season 1?
Death Note is the perfect starter anime
If you're looking to step into the world of anime, Death Note may be your gateway.
TV shows to look out for in 2023
Here’s the shows we recommend you look out for in the coming year.
TV Show Review / The White Lotus: Unbridled chaos in lush paradise
It’s all you need to escape this freezing winter.
Films, flashing lights, and stars: Cannes Film Festival concludes today
The Cannes Film Festival geared up for a bumper 75th anniversary edition with a selection of big Hollywood names, buzzy newcomers and previous Palme d’Or winners from May 17– a splashy return even as the conflict in Ukraine looms over festivities.
Satyajit Ray’s ‘Golpo Bolpo Tarini Khuro’ to be adapted in Hindi
A Hindi film adaptation of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s short story, “Golpo Bolo Tarini Khuro”, is in the works. Ananth Narayan will direct the film, titled “The Storyteller”.
Mithila’s ‘Maya’ to be screened at North American Bengali Conference
Rafiath Rashid Mithila has quite a few films awaiting release, including Raajorshee De’s “Maya”, Riingo Banerjee’s “A River in Heaven” and Arunav Khasanbish’s “Nitishastro”.
Shahiduzzaman Selim’s ‘Shubornobhumi’
National Film Award-winning actor Shahiduzzaman Selim has started shooting for a new film. The movie, titled “Shubornobhumi”, is based on the Liberation War of Bangladesh. It is being directed by Zahid Hosain.
'No Land's Man' to screen at Sydney Film Festival
Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's forthcoming feature film "No Land’s Man" has been selected for the Sydney Film Festival. The news was confirmed by the director himself through social media.
Tisha wraps up dubbing for Bangabandhu biopic
The shooting wrapped up in January 2022, and the biopic’s release date is yet to be announced.
Yash Rohan and Tasnia Farin pair up for ‘Sorry Amit’
On the fifth day of Eid, Abu Mahmud Hayat directorial tele fiction “Sorry Amit” will air on Deepto Television. The production features Tasnia Farin and Yash Rohan in lead roles.
Mosharraf Karim’s ‘Dour’ to run on Hoichoi this Eid
After garnering wide appreciation for his powerful performance in Hoichoi’s “Mohanagar”, National Film Award winning actor Mosharraf Karim is set to star in the web series, “Dour”, for the streaming platform.
An astounding interpretation of Bangla folklore
A shakchunni (hag) with twisted feet, a rather jolly djinn looking for sweets in the ebony of night, long strands of loose hair calling upon an entity, and the night-voice calling children from their sleep– this is what Nuhash Humayun’s horror web series “Pett Kata Shaw’’ has in store for its spectators. Re-narrating famous Bangladeshi folklores, Nuhash’s “Pett Kata Shaw ‘’ comprises of four episodes, each running between 25-35 minutes. Starting with its first episode, “Ei Building e Meye Nished”, the Chorki original was slow to take off. Starring Shohel Mondol and Shirin Akter Shela, this episode revolves around the long-known ghost story of how petnis (spectres) feel invited when one decides to bring fish home at night.
