Nostalgia for '90s homebound magic: 3 Indian shows that evoke the feeling
An unparalleled and communal feeling of the ‘90s kids staying home during a school day is a joyful look back for many of us. Regardless of whether it was a heavy monsoon day, you were sick, or feigning it, we can all look back at the times we would spend, watching the early runs of our beloved sitcoms on Indian broadcast channels. Some were re-runs of the previous day’s shows or ones that had concluded already, we would follow them religiously. Some even went a bit deeper in their obsession and reiterated the episode for their friends the next day, much like me.
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Speaking up for Palestine
Commencing yesterday at 5 pm, cartoonists and young artists from Dhaka gathered at Drik Gallery with cartoons and installation art, protesting the Israeli occupation and expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people.
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The one about feelings: How Chandler Bing taught a generation of men to cope with comedy
Chandler Bing, the witty, sarcastic, and endearingly awkward character, defied the stereotypes of traditional masculinity. In a world where stoicism and emotional detachment were often expected from male characters, Chandler was refreshingly different.
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Furry celebs: How do our adorable four-legged casts operate?
Be it a beloved companion or a fearsome predator of the wild, animals have long been part of the silver screen, since we began using it as a mode of storytelling. The IMDb listings of animal actors have grown much longer since then. The Daily Star sat down for a conversation with our very own local animal actors and (human) directors, about their experiences and insights.
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AI-rendered images of deceased artistes: How ethical are these practices?
The rise of Artificial Intelligence-rendered artworks has been embroiled in controversies since its inception. From striking artistes to picketing actors, the utilisation of AI has stirred unease within the creative community. Recently, amidst Bangladeshi social media, the reimagining of actors in various styles, eras and contexts has captured headlines, sparking mixed reactions from a diverse audience. What particularly caught my attention was the rendering of images of late artistes, most notably Salman Shah.
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Rezaur Rahman: Addressing chaos through comedy
Rezaur Rahman is now gearing up for the upcoming Chorki anthology film series, “Ministry of Love”, supervised by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, where his production “36-24-36” will be featured.
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22 years of 'Dil Chahta Hai': How much has friendship evolved since then?
Farhan Akhtar at the time wrote and captured something that would truly become the selling point of the film, catapulting it to the ‘classic’ and ‘beloved’ status it has today.
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A solemn walk through ‘Ten Years After Rana Plaza’
Ismail had been photographing the Rana Plaza disaster and its victims since 2013, having taken breaks in between due to the sheer mental exhaustion that he faced as an onlooker of such a tragedy.
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July 14, 2023
Art director Shihab Nurun Nabi talks to The Daily Star
One of the unsung heroes, that are responsible for everything that you see on the screen apart from the protagonist, is the production design crew. And a facet of that department is Art Direction.
July 9, 2023
Taylor Swift’s ‘Speak Now TV’: Witnessing the emotional journey of ‘girlhood’
The album is entirely self-written and chronicles the journey of Swift’s dealings with heartbreak, love and the rose-tinted emotions, from the age 18 to 20. This album, in my opinion, set Swift on the precedented path of ‘autobiographical musician’ that she is today.
June 23, 2023
Bangladeshi youths aim to launch country’s first 3D web-series
When asked about what makes them stand out from the animated content that is on air in the country, Ruhan replied, ‘XD Bros’ is trying to pioneer itself as a one of a kind 3D animated web series, apart from existing animated content in the country"
June 18, 2023
Have Bollywood fathers broken out of their stereotype yet?
The nurture, care and understanding that is expected from a parent, does not come easy to Bollywood fathers.
May 22, 2023
The wilful sorrow of Gregory Alan Isakov’s discography
When one of your favourite tucked away artiste makes a comeback after five years, it is only fair to revisit the sounds that made them stand out. In order to clear out the cobwebs of my mind, I took a look at the Colorado native’s last four albums, taking on the challenge of trying to land a favourite song.
April 28, 2023
Pritom Hasan’s ‘Shorgohara’: The right balance of ballads and bops
he tracks all tie together in a beautiful pop-ish blend of synthwave and Bengali melodic vocals—Pritom’s signature style.
April 14, 2023
A ‘Baishakhi’ rebellion against negativity
In the context of Bangladesh, the festival of Pahela Baishakh is doubly important, as we fought for our right to be Bengali and to speak in Bangla. Therefore, when a legal notice was sent opposing the celebrations of Mangal Shobhajatra, came together to protest that notice.
April 9, 2023
Why do we still need ‘dark make-up’ in our media?
Think about it, looking back at the list of popular actresses, who are still relevant might I add, are on the darker end of the spectrum? Even if we have moved into the 21st century, we have still yet to dispose of the primitive notions of equalling fairness to beauty.
March 19, 2023
Did ‘Nasek Nasek’ set the bar too high for ‘Nahubo’ to reach?
“Nahubo” definitely packs the punch when it comes to the percussions, the resounding sound of which could be an easy fit for any high-octane film about youth revolution.
March 10, 2023
Performative Inclusivity: Will ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ be given a fair chance?
Even if multiple worthy films come from a single country, only one can be nominated. Even then, there is no confirmation that the one nominated will win.
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