The writer is a film scholar and critic

November 04, 2011 14:18 IST
A good story ruined by bad directorial treatment.
Fri, Nov 04, 2011November 04, 2011 13:57 IST
A rare collection of photographs clicked by Satyajit Ray and an eclectic mix of movies will be the major attractions of the Kolkata Film Festival 2011.
Fri, Nov 04, 2011October 28, 2011 18:33 IST
Sanghamitra Choudhury insisted that she suddenly decided to make a film on a...
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October 21, 2011 19:38 IST
Rahul does not belong to any extremist or terrorist group. He does not make any ransom demands either.
Fri, Oct 21, 2011
October 14, 2011 14:34 IST
Basu,Biswanath Bose,Dimpy Ganguly,Locket Chatterjee Perhaps audience taste for comedy has changed.
Fri, Oct 14, 2011October 14, 2011 14:27 IST
The Kolkata police is tearing its hair off trying to solve the mystery of the stoneman killings.
Fri, Oct 14, 2011September 30, 2011 12:55 IST
Screen has been one of the most enriching learning experiences of my life. My relationship with Screen as a ...
Fri, Sep 30, 2011September 16, 2011 11:52 IST
Anew Bangla film Phande Poriya Boga Kande Re directed by debutant Soumik Chattopadhyay narrates the tale of Raju...
Fri, Sep 16, 2011
September 02, 2011 17:15 IST
Actor Joy Sengupta straddles films and theatre with equal ease and passion.
Fri, Sep 02, 2011September 02, 2011 15:32 IST
The actor is taking active interest in politics besides being busy with films.
Fri, Sep 02, 2011August 12, 2011 20:19 IST
Directed by Anindo Banerjee,it promises to be a milestone film.
Fri, Aug 12, 2011August 12, 2011 19:25 IST
A documentary on veteran Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee was recently screened to a select audience at Kolkatas Rabindranath Tagore Centre.
Fri, Aug 12, 2011
August 12, 2011 17:15 IST
Indronil is too transparent and is unconvincing as a professional killer.
Fri, Aug 12, 2011
August 12, 2011 17:07 IST
A good story weakened by an overdose of sentiments,ending on a tragic,pessimistic note.
Fri, Aug 12, 2011
July 29, 2011 17:28 IST
Icche turns the sweet-and-syrupy-unstoppable-glycerine factory of the screen mother on its head to present a reverse...
Fri, Jul 29, 2011
July 29, 2011 17:22 IST
Aparna Sens latest Iti Mrinalini,is scheduled for international release on July 29. She has written,directed and acted in the unusual film.
Fri, Jul 29, 2011July 29, 2011 17:00 IST
History tells us that Uttam Kumar began his career with his first Hindi film Dristidaan in Bharat Lakshmi Studio,Raj Kapoor...
Fri, Jul 29, 2011July 22, 2011 22:03 IST
Swapan Saha was once one of the biggest filmmakers in Bengali mainstream cinema. His films,though not patronised
Fri, Jul 22, 2011July 22, 2011 21:40 IST
Iti Mrinalini,directed by Aparna Sen,is Konkona Sen Sharmas first release since she became a mother.
Fri, Jul 22, 2011July 15, 2011 16:17 IST
Suchitra Bhattacharya is known for penning heart-rending stories and etching out powerful characters who strike a...
Fri, Jul 15, 2011
July 15, 2011 16:11 IST
Within a short span of time,Paoli Dam has not only diverse roles but also proved her acting prowess. The actress,who is known for playing bold characters,reveals what inspires her to go that extra mile.
Fri, Jul 15, 2011
July 08, 2011 15:57 IST
Ranjana Ami Ar Ashbona traces the grey areas of the relationship between this uncouth,arrogant,alcoholic singer and the young girl.
Fri, Jul 08, 2011June 03, 2011 20:21 IST
Chidananda Dasgupta,perhaps the most erudite Indian film critic,passed away in Kolkata on May 22,2011. He leaves behind three daughters,grandchildren that includes actress Konkona Sen Sharma and great-grandchildren. Filmmaker Aparna Sen is his eldest daughter
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
June 03, 2011 20:10 IST
How many films have we seen with this same story shot in hilly locales with lots of songs and dances?
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
June 03, 2011 20:05 IST
It is quite simple to make a film like Unish Kurir Golpo which means,the story of teenagers.
Fri, Jun 03, 2011





