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Dasara 2023 Sinhala & English Subtitle & Reviews, Full Cast & Crew, Story

Dasara 2023 Film Story Review

In 2009, Dharani is a young man living with his grandmother in the village of Veerlapally. He and his two best friends, Suri and Vennela, spend their days stealing coal and getting involved in family drama. Dharani has always loved Vennela, but he discovers that she loves Suri instead. Dharani sacrifices his own feelings and helps the couple get married, but Vennela's mother objects due to Suri's involvement in coal theft.

Dharani helps Suri win a local cricket match in the hopes of getting a job at the famous "Silk" bar, which is offering a cashier position to the winner as a campaign promise from the village's candidate for the sarpanch, Thurpugutta Chinna Nambi. However, Dharani and Suri get into a fight with Chinna Nambi's supporters at the bar, leading to their arrest. Rajanna, a kind step-brother of Chinna Nambi's opponent Thurpugutta Shivanna, bails them out and advises them to stay out of village politics. Suri suggests that Rajanna run for sarpanch, and with his encouragement, Rajanna wins the election. Dharani becomes his Deputy Sarpanch and Suri and Vennela's marriage is arranged.

[rightnewshindi]

फिल्म मेकर श्रीकुमार मेनन को हाई कोर्ट ने दी बड़ी राहत, महिला अपमान का केस किया खारिज

Kerala News: केरल हाई कोर्ट ने फिल्ममेकर श्रीकुमार मेनन को बड़ी राहत दी है। कोर्ट ने उनके खिलाफ महिला अभिनेत्री के अपमान का केस खारिज कर दिया है। कोर्ट ने अपने फैसले में कहा है कि गैर-इरादतन महिला को गाली देना या उसके खिलाफ खराब भाषा का इस्तेमाल उसका अपमान नहीं है। श्रीकुमार मेनन के खिलाफ मशहूर मलयालम अभिनेत्री मंजू वॉरियर ने यह आरोप लगाए थे। वॉरियर के मुताबिक साल 2018 में मोहनलाल अभिनीत फिल्म…

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The Hindu Morning Digest: August 29, 2024

Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya holds a meeting with trade union members on the proposed employment-linked incentive (ELI) scheme, on Wednesday (August 28, 2024). | Photo Credit: ANI Telegram founder-CEO Pavel Durov charged, banned from leaving France France on Wednesday (August 28, 2024) charged Pavel Durov, the founder and chief of Telegram, with a litany of violations…

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The Kerala Story surpasses KGF 2, Tiger Zinda Hai, and Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior to become the 7th highest second-weekend grosser .

Filmmaker Sudipto Sen’s The Kerala Story has been taking the box office by storm, right from its opening day when it earned Rs. 8.03 crores. This was just a start to a winning journey for the Adah Sharma starrer. Currently, the film has made a remarkable Rs. 136 crores till its second weekend. While doing this, it has gone past the lifetime collections of some prominent and successful female-centric films like Gangubai Kathiawadi and Raazi, which had finished on Rs. 129.10 crores and Rs. 124 crores respectively.

But that’s not all. The Kerala Story has also achieved another feat in its victorious journey. It has now entered the list of the all-time highest 2nd Sunday grossers at number 7 with Rs. 23.75 crores, which it scored yesterday.

Click here to Read more.

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Cinemas in Kerala stare at a crisis as list of box-office duds grows

Cinemas in Kerala are staring at a mounting crisis amidst a string of flop movies at the box office since the start of 2023, according to an assessment by the Film Exhibitors’ United Organisation of Kerala (FEUOK). The increased building tax slabs have come as a double whammy for the sector, which employs about 12, 000 employees. Only one out of the nearly 90 movies released till April end had…

[reasonsforhope]

"When a severe water shortage hit the Indian city of Kozhikode in the state of Kerala, a group of engineers turned to science fiction to keep the taps running.

Like everyone else in the city, engineering student Swapnil Shrivastav received a ration of two buckets of water a day collected from India’s arsenal of small water towers.

It was a ‘watershed’ moment for Shrivastav, who according to the BBC had won a student competition four years earlier on the subject of tackling water scarcity, and armed with a hypothetical template from the original Star Wars films, Shrivastav and two partners set to work harvesting water from the humid air.

“One element of inspiration was from Star Wars where there’s an air-to-water device. I thought why don’t we give it a try? It was more of a curiosity project,” he told the BBC.

According to ‘Wookiepedia’ a ‘moisture vaporator’ is a device used on moisture farms to capture water from a dry planet’s atmosphere, like Tatooine, where protagonist Luke Skywalker grew up.

This fictional device functions according to Star Wars lore by coaxing moisture from the air by means of refrigerated condensers, which generate low-energy ionization fields. Captured water is then pumped or gravity-directed into a storage cistern that adjusts its pH levels. Vaporators are capable of collecting 1.5 liters of water per day.

Pictured: Moisture vaporators on the largely abandoned Star Wars film set of Mos Espa, in Tunisia

If science fiction authors could come up with the particulars of such a device, Shrivastav must have felt his had a good chance of succeeding. He and colleagues Govinda Balaji and Venkatesh Raja founded Uravu Labs, a Bangalore-based startup in 2019.

Their initial offering is a machine that converts air to water using a liquid desiccant. Absorbing moisture from the air, sunlight or renewable energy heats the desiccant to around 100°F which releases the captured moisture into a chamber where it’s condensed into drinking water.

The whole process takes 12 hours but can produce a staggering 2,000 liters, or about 500 gallons of drinking-quality water per day. [Note: that IS staggering! That's huge!!] Uravu has since had to adjust course due to the cost of manufacturing and running the machines—it’s just too high for civic use with current materials technology.

“We had to shift to commercial consumption applications as they were ready to pay us and it’s a sustainability driver for them,” Shrivastav explained. This pivot has so far been enough to keep the start-up afloat, and they produce water for 40 different hospitality clients.

Looking ahead, Shrivastav, Raja, and Balaji are planning to investigate whether the desiccant can be made more efficient; can it work at a lower temperature to reduce running costs, or is there another material altogether that might prove more cost-effective?

They’re also looking at running their device attached to data centers in a pilot project that would see them utilize the waste heat coming off the centers to heat the desiccant."

-via Good News Network, May 30, 2024

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Holidays 12.13

Holidays

Acadian Remembrance Day (Canada)

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Food & Drink Celebrations

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Weekly Holidays beginning December 13 (2nd Full Week of December)

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Christmas on the River (Savannah, Georgia) [thru 12.14]

Country Christmas Festival (Tylertown, Mississippi) [thru 12.14]

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International Film Festival of Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram, India) [thru 12.20]

Night of the Proms (Hamburg, Germany) [thru 12.14]

Saint Kitts and Nevis National Carnival [Sugar Mas] (Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis) [thru 2.2.2025]

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Thorn Cutting Ceremony Day (Glastonbury, England; Celtic)

Unreturned Library Books Sale (Imps; Shamanism)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Prime Number Day: 347 [69 of 72]

Taian (大安 Japan) [Lucky all day.]

Unlucky Day (EU, US) [Friday the 13th] (2 of 2 for 2024)

Unlucky Day (Canada, Germany, Ireland, UK, US) [Friday the 13th]

Premieres

Accordion Joe (Betty Boop Cartoon; 1930)

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Slingshot (Web Series; 2016)

Alice’s Brown Derby (Ub Iwerks Disney Cartoon; 1926)

American Hustle (Film; 2013)

An American in Paris, by George Gershwin (Tone Poem; 1928)

Bedknobs and Broomsticks (Disney Film; 1971)

Beyoncé, by Beyoncé (Album; 2013)

Bugsy (Film; 1991)

Calling Dr. Woodpecker (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1963)

A Chorus Line (Film; 1985)

Clue (Film; 1985)

Dark Star, performed by the Grateful Dead (Song; 1967)

Driving Miss Daisy (Film; 1989)

Emily of New Moon, by L.M. Montgomery (Novel; 1923)

Fool Coverage (WB LT Cartoon; 1952)

Foxy Lady, recorded by Jimi Hendrix (Song; 1966)

The Getaway (Film; 1972)

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (Film; 2013) [Hobbit #3]

Jerry Maguire (Film; 1996)

The Jewel of the Nile (Film; 1985)

Jumanji: The Next Level (Film; 2019)

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (Animated Film; 2024)

Maid in Manhattan (Film; 2002)

Mars Attacks! (Film; 1996)

A Miser Brothers’ Christmas (Animated TV Special; 2008)

Monitored Noose or The Carbon Copy-Cats (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S1, Ep. 6; 1959)

My Name is Nobody (Film; 1973)

Popeye Presents Eugene, the Jeep (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1940)

The Poseidon Adventure (Film; 1972)

Rakuen Tsuiho: Expelled from Paradise (Anime Film; 2014)

Richard III (Film; 1955)

Saving Mr. Banks (Film; 2013)

Scooby-Doo! Pirates ahoy! (WB Animated Film; 2005)

The Scorched Moose (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S1, Ep. 5; 1959)

Sense and Sensibility (Film; 1996)

6 Underground (Film; 2019)

The Snow Man (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1940)

Star Trek: Nemesis (Film; 2002)

Summertime (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1931)

Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, by Gustav Mahler (Symphony; 1895)

Symphony of Psalms, by Igor Stravinsky (Choral Symphony; 1930)

’Tis the Season to Be Smurfy (Hanna-Barbera Animated TV Special; 1987)

Tristessa, by Jack Kerouac (Novel; 1960)

Uncut Gems (Film; 2019)

Wild and Woody! (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1948)

Wind (Pixar Cartoon; 2019)

Ye Olde Toy Shop (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1935)

Today’s Name Days

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Lucie (Czech Republic)

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Aris, Efstratios, Ioubenalios, Evstratios, Loukia, Lucy, Stratos (Greece)

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Lūcija, Veldze (Latvia)

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Lucia, Lydia (Norway)

Łucja, Lucja, Otylia, Włodzisława (Poland)

Dosoftei (Romania)

Lucia (Slovakia)

Lucía, Otilia (Spain)

Lucia (Sweden)

Louise, Lucia, Lukia (Ukraine)

Cinderella, Cindy, Cynth, Cynthia (USA)

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Day of Year: Day 348 of 2024; 18 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 5 of Week 50 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Ngetal (Reed) [Day 20 of 28]

Chinese: Month 11 (Bing-Zi), Day 13 (Xin-Hai)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 12 Kislev 5785

Islamic: 11 Jumada II 1446

J Cal: 18 Black; Foursday [18 of 30]

Julian: 30 November 2024

Moon: 96%: Waxing Gibbous

Positivist: 12 Bichat (13th Month) [Daniel Bernouilli / D'Alembert]

Runic Half Month: Jara (Year) [Day 7 of 15]

Season: Autumn or Fall (Day 82 of 90)

Week: 2nd Full Week of December

Zodiac: Sagittarius (Day 22 of 30)

[misalpav]

you don't understand the makers of the kerala story speared propaganda against islam and kerala and you are navie lured to hindu fanaticism

first of all, if you're denying the existence of ISIS conversions in Kerala and the larger India then, the Observer Research Foundation published, in a 2019 report, that between 60-70 individuals in Kerala joined ISIS between 2014-18. Also, the NIA has entered various times into Kerala due to suspects of ISIS interactions. ISIS has existed in India for a while now and denying it would require your eyes to be closed.

You're saying that this movie is against Islam and Kerala but from where I stand, it's a movie against ISIS. That's something I will support to the end, both as someone who's lived through the repercussions of 9/11/2001 and the fact that they are literally a salafi jihadist terrorist organization. Anyone minus a few select people who went and watched TKS today are making conclusions about the entire movie from a short teaser/trailer clip, which, many times, isn't even an accurate portrayal of a movie. People who watched the full movie in the Kerala Supreme Court themselves had refused to restrict the release of the movie on the same premise of being against ISIS, not Islam.

Obviously, the biggest argument being made right now, and one I'm 100% expecting you to bring up if you choose to come back into my asks, is the figure of 32K conversions in Kerala. I don't believe in that number. What I do believe in though, is that The Kerala Story is a mere movie. All these people arguing against this movie claim to be "secularists". News flash, any film in a secular industry is gonna be dramatized because in a secular industry people look for viewership and how to make any small story compelling be it through caricature or exaggeration. As far as I care, people can consume whatever media they want and then are responsible for researching and fact-checking on their own. Quick examples of this that I can think of are the Netflix TV show Narcos where they antagonized a supposed "judy moncada" who was completely made up, and The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien, a supposed retelling of events in the Vietnam war that he later concedes wasn't accurate apart from the emotion. Authors, writers, and any other artist for that matter take creative liberties in storytelling. I don't know how or why people are taking this so seriously. Congratulations you can do your research!

Now in terms of being a "navie" that's lured into Hindu fanaticism, what's naive about loving a culture that's been here for centuries that resulted in the construction of beautiful architecture and tells the some of the most enthralling stories? If anyone called any of the Abrahmic religions fanatical, they'd immediately be pegged as islamophobic, christianophobic, etc, why can't Hindus get the same respect? Honestly, the one common trait in any land with foreigners is the sheer lack of respect for natives and it shows, be it India, the USA, Australia, etc. I'd highly recommend you get a reality check on yourself.

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Aadujeevitham Box Office Triumph: Prithviraj's Survival Saga Shines on Day 5

Prithviraj Sukumaran's latest venture, Aadujeevitham, continues to set the box office ablaze, surpassing Monday's test with flying colors and outshining recent Malayalam hits.

After a stellar opening weekend, director Blessy's survival drama Aadujeevitham showcased resilience as it navigated through Monday, maintaining its stronghold amidst the ebb and flow of daily collections. The film, which has garnered widespread acclaim since its release, exceeded expectations on Monday, setting a new benchmark for Malayalam releases in 2024.

Despite a predictable dip post-weekend, Aadujeevitham recorded a commendable nett of Rs 5.25 crore in the domestic market on Monday, marking a 39 per cent decrease from its Sunday earnings, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. With this, the film's total domestic nett now stands at an impressive Rs 35.55 crore, with a global gross of Rs 64.85 crore.

Aadujeevitham maintained an overall occupancy rate of 53.74 per cent across Malayalam markets on Monday, showcasing consistent performance throughout the day. Morning shows commenced with a 40.85 per cent occupancy, steadily increasing to 52.52 per cent in the afternoon and peaking at 61.26 per cent in the evening. Even night screenings maintained a robust 60.31 per cent occupancy.

In its home turf of Kerala, Aadujeevitham raked in Rs 3.85 crore on its fifth day, with 255,885 admissions across 1,387 shows, achieving an impressive occupancy rate of 66.79 per cent.

The film's Monday collection notably surpasses other 2024 Malayalam blockbusters such as Manjummel Boys, Premalu, Bramayugam, and Abraham Ozler, further solidifying Aadujeevitham's status as a game-changer in the industry.

Aadujeevitham's success defies conventional norms, as it lacks typical mass appeal or fan-centric elements. Instead, its triumph signifies a shift in audience preferences and viewing habits, bolstering the industry's prospects.

In addition to its box office prowess, Prithviraj Sukumaran's stellar portrayal of Najeeb has earned widespread acclaim, with critics lauding his career-best performance. Despite initial skepticism, Sukumaran's portrayal of Najeeb exudes authenticity, elevating Blessy's narrative to new heights.

As Aadujeevitham continues its triumphant march, it not only celebrates its own success but also paves the way for a new era in Malayalam cinema, characterized by innovation, authenticity, and unparalleled storytelling.

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Bastar (2024)

‘THE KERALA STORY’ TEAM ANNOUNCE ‘BASTAR’ RELEASE DATE After the #Blockbuster success of #TheKeralaStory, producer #VipulAmrutlalShah and director #SudiptoSen reunite for a new film, titled #Bastar: The Naxal Story The makers have announced the release date: 15 March 2024 #FirstLook poster

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Mukundan Unni Associates 2022 sinhala subtitle

Mukundan Unni Associates Review and Story

The storied movie Mukundan Unni Associates 2022 revolves around a lawyer named Mukundan Unni who has failed in his career.

The film shows how his attempts to get cases from clients are always failed, so he is tempted to engage in illegal and fraudulent activities by following a certain plan, and finally using his knowledge of the law and cunning, commits murders and threats and intimidation to many people. It can be seen as someone who is progressing unfairly in his career.

Also, in order to become a rich person, he maintains self-discipline and works according to the rules he has assigned to his life. In the end, he even loses his job due to excessive greed and trying to make money for instant advancement.

Unni, who is unemployed for about a month, suddenly has to hospitalize her mother due to an accident, and finally, unable to provide money to pay the hospital fees, joins another lawyer and arranges to obtain the traffic insurance money obtained illegally for accidents.

In the end, he even succeeds in killing the lawyer Venu, who is competing with him, and in the end, because of his desire to earn money, he deceives the police officers and is motivated to kill more directly and indirectly.

[trendspotter-123]

"Mammootty Birthday Surprise: You Won't Believe His Age!"

Isn’t it fascinating that in a film industry, where new talents emerge regularly, a 72-year-old man remains the most promising actor? For Mammootty, an actor with 52 years of experience, who has earned three National Film Awards and seven Kerala State Film Awards among others and has been a reigning superstar in Malayalam for over 35 years, it’s easy to succumb to mediocrity and produce films solely under the guise of ‘entertaining the fans’.

[lyricsolution-com]

Hema Panel Report: Kerala HC Rebukes Vijayan Government For Delay | People News

Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Tuesday gave a dressing down to the Pinarayi Vijayan government for its inaction on the Justice K Hema Committee report on working conditions of women in the Malayalam film industry which highlighted the sexual abuse suffered by actresses.  It was on Thursday that the Division Bench, headed by Acting Chief Justice, A Muhamed Mustaque set up the Special Bench…

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Holidays 8.31

Holidays

Baloch-Pakhtun Unity Day

Cow Chip Tossing Day

Crop Dusting Day

Day of Solidarity and Freedom (Poland)

Festal Day (Order of the Eastern Star)

Flag Day (India)

Hari Kebangsaan (Malaysia)

International Blog Day (a.k.a. International Day of Blogs and Bloggers)

International Day for People of African Descent (UN)

International Overdose Awareness Day

Limba Noastra (Day of Our Language; Moldova)

Love Litigating Lawyers Day

Merdeka Day (Malaysia)

National Box Car Day

National Dan Day

National Diatomaceous Earth Day

National HalfCut Day (Australia)

National Leslie Day

National Matchmaker Day

National South Carolina Day

North Borneo Self-Government Day

National Zoo Awareness Day (UK)

Opioid Misuse Prevention Day

Overdose Awareness Day

Princess Diana Memorial Day

Rabbit Rabbit Day [Last Day of Every Month]

Romanian Language Day (Romania)

Sărbătoarea (a.k.a. Limba noastră; Language Day; Moldova)

Take a Seat Day

Tank Day (Lešany, Czech Republic)

Walnut Day (French Republic)

We Love Memoirs Day

White Rose Day (Australia)

Withdrawal of the Last American Soldier Anniversary Day (Afghanistan)

World Distance Learning Day

World Sanskrit Day

World Solidarity Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Bacon Day [also 12.30]

Eat Outside Day

Grape Blessing Day (Armenia)

Invent A New Sandwich Day

National Trail Mix Day

Vegetable Day (Japan)

5th & Last Thursday in August

National Banana Pudding Day [Last Thursday]

National Cabernet Sauvignon Day [Last Thursday]

Thoughtful Thursday [Thursday of Be Kind to Humankind Week]

Independence Days

Befshire (Declared; 2016) [unrecognized]

Kyrgyzstan (from USSR, 1991)

Malaysia (from UK, 1957)

Trinidad and Tobago (from UK, 1962)

Feast Days

Aidan of Lindisfarne (Christian; Saint)

Alter Ego Day (Pastafarian)

Aristides of Athens (Christian; Saint)

Cuthburh (Christian; Saint)

Dominguito del Val (Christian; Saint)

Fourth Onam (Rice Harvest Festival, Day 4; Kerala, India)

Frey’s Blot (Pagan)

Gai Jatra (Cow Festival, in remembrance of people who died the previous year; Kathmandu Valley, Nepal)

Henry (Muppetism)

Isabel (Christian; Saint)

Joseph of Arimathea (Christian; Saint)

Jouffroy (Positivist; Saint)

Nicodemus (Christian; Saint)

Paulinus of Trier (Christian; Saint)

Paul Reubens Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Raymond Nonnatus (Christian; Saint)

Roger Dean (Artology)

Wala of Corbie (Christian; Saint)

Waltheof, Earl of Northumbria (Christian; Saint)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Butsumetsu (仏滅 Japan) [Unlucky all day.]

Lucky Day (Philippines) [48 of 71]

Premieres

All Or Nothing At All, recorded by Frank Sinatra (Song; 1939)

American Idiot, by Green Day (Song; 2004)

Andor (TV Series; 2022)

Bad, by Michael Jackson (Album; 1987)

The Big Sleep (Film; 1946)

Bolero (Film; 1984)

Bugsy and Mugsy (WB LT Cartoon; 1957)

The Commuter, by Philip K. Dick (Short Story; 1953)

The Constant Gardener (Film; 2005)

Document, by R.E.M. (Album; 1987)

Fly, by Dixie Chicks (Album; 1999)

Foundation and Earth, by Isaac Asimov (Novel; 1986) [Foundation #5]

Get Rich Quick (Disney Cartoon; 1951)

Goat’s Head Soup, by The Rolling Stones (Album; 1973)

The Great Gildersleeve (Radio Series; 1941)

Jack Ryan (TV Series; 2018)

Only Murders in the Building (TV Series; 2021)

Orient Express, by Graham Greene (a.k.a. Stamboul Train; Novel; 1932)

Pluto’s Judgement Day (Disney Cartoon; 1935)

The Psychology of Intelligence, by Jean Piaget (Science Book; 1947)

Raising Demons, by Shirley Jackson (Memoir; 1957)

The Threepenny Opera, by Bertolt Brecht (Play with Music; 1928)

Wildest Dreams, by Taylor Swift (Song; 2015)

The World According to Garp, by John Irving (Novel; 1978)

Today’s Name Days

Paulinus, Raimubd (Austria)

Josip, Nikodem, Optat, Paulina (Croatia)

Pavlína (Czech Republic)

Bertha (Denmark)

Arved, Arvi, Arvid (Estonia)

Arvi (Finland)

Aristide (France)

Aidan, Anja, Paulinus, Raimund (Germany)

Bella, Erika (Hungary)

Aristide (Italy)

Aigars, Aira, Labite, Vilma (Latvia)

Raimunda, Raimundas, Vilmantas, Vilmantė (Lithuania)

Berta, Berte (Norway)

Bohdan, Paulina, Rajmund, Rajmunda, Świętosław (Poland)

Nora (Slovakia)

Ramón (Spain)

Arvid, Vidar (Sweden)

Aden, Aidan, Aiden, Ayden, Edan, Edana, Eden, Edina, Egan, Egon (USA)

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"Cinema is the love of my life."

Have you ever experienced the rush of emotions, the thrill of storytelling, and the magic of visual artistry all rolled into one? If you resonate with this sentiment, you're in the right place! Welcome to Cinephile's Corner, a virtual haven dedicated to our undying love for the silver screen.

In this corner of the internet, we gather to celebrate the mesmerizing world of cinema—a universe that has captured our hearts and minds. From black and white classics to cutting-edge masterpieces, we embark on a journey through time, exploring the works of visionary filmmakers who have left an indelible mark on the art of storytelling.

As we venture forth, we encounter an array of cinematic geniuses, each with their unique style and narrative flair. One cannot speak of cinematic brilliance without mentioning the legendary Martin Scorsese, whose films have forever redefined American cinema. From "Taxi Driver" to "Goodfellas" and beyond, Scorsese's storytelling prowess is nothing short of awe-inspiring.

We delve deeper into the world of art cinema with Andrei Tarkovsky, the Russian auteur whose films are known for their profound philosophical themes and stunning visual poetry. Prepare to be entranced by the ethereal beauty of "Mirror" and the enigmatic journey of "Stalker."

Stanley Kubrick, a master of his craft, shall forever hold a place of reverence in our cinephilic hearts. His meticulous attention to detail and audacious storytelling gave us cinematic treasures like "2001: A Space Odyssey," "A Clockwork Orange," and "The Shining."

And how can we forget Akira Kurosawa, the Japanese maestro whose samurai epics and humanist tales continue to inspire filmmakers worldwide? "Seven Samurai," "Rashomon," and "Yojimbo" are just a few of the many gems he bestowed upon us.

Our love for cinema is not confined to the West; we also cherish the works of revered directors from different regions. In the Indian landscape, we find ourselves drawn to the films of Mahendran and Bharathiraja, who pioneered a new wave of Tamil cinema with their thought-provoking narratives.

Venturing southward to the lush landscapes of Kerala, we lose ourselves in the profound storytelling of Adoor Gopalakrishnan—a master of subtlety and social commentary in Malayalam cinema.

And of course, no homage to world cinema would be complete without paying respects to the maestro of Bengali cinema, Satyajit Ray. His iconic "Apu Trilogy" remains an unparalleled work of art that continues to resonate with cinephiles across the globe.

As we traverse this cinematic landscape, we'll also explore the groundbreaking works of Eric Rohmer and Godard, whose contributions to the French New Wave have redefined cinema's language.

At Cinephile's Corner, we invite you to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of cinema, where every frame is a brushstroke of emotion, every dialogue a symphony of words, and every performance a reflection of the human spirit.

Join us on this thrilling ride of cine-adventure, as we celebrate the past, present, and future of cinema. From passionate discussions and in-depth analyses to reviews and recommendations, this blog is a homage to the love that unites us all—our love for cinema.

So grab your popcorn, dim the lights, and let's embark on this cinematic odyssey together!

Lights, camera, action! Welcome to Cinephile's Corner!

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'The Kerala Story' box office collection day 5: The film continues its glorious run on Tuesday | Hindi Movie News - Times of India

‘The Kerala Story‘ released on Friday but the film’s collections have seen an upward trend post its first weekend. The film has surrounded itself into controversies after its ban in West Bengal and that has in turn helped it to gain momentum. The audience is now curious to see what it is about and thus, flocking to the theatres to watch the film.After doing extra-ordinary on Monday, the…