Thunderbolts*, directed by Jake Schreier (known for making Netflix’s Beef), is a bold recalibration of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, steering away from the franchise’s typical bombast to explore the psychological depths of its characters.
UK Asian Film Festival announces full programme for its 27th edition – Opening film by Onir & Imtiaz Ali
UK Asian Film Festival – the world’s longest running South Asian film festival – has unveiled the full programme of its 27th edition. Running at venues across London, Leicester and Coventry from Thursday 1st – Sunday 11th May, UK Asian Film Festival is presented by Tongues on Fire and is supported by the BFI Audience Projects Fund, awarding National Lottery funding. UK Asian Film Festival is powered by broadcast partners Lyca Radio and Geo TV.
UK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES OPENING AND CLOSING FILMS AND THEME OF 27TH EDITION
UK Asian Film Festival – the world’s longest running South Asian film festival – has announced the Opening and Closing films and theme of its 27th edition. Running at venues across London, Leicester and Coventry from Thursday 1st – Sunday 11th May, UK Asian Film Festival is presented by Tongues on Fire and is supported by the BFI Audience Projects Fund, awarding National Lottery funding. UK Asian Film Festival is powered by broadcast partner, Lyca Radio.
How Matilda Inspires a New Generation: The Role of Representation in Theatre
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Why is Bollywood re-releasing old films in 2025?
Bollywood is stuck in a time loop… and we’re all watching it happen in real-time!
‘Superboys of Malegaon’: A Love Letter to Filmmakers and Dreamers
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If ‘Mrs.’ made you feel uncomfortable – it’s done its job!
I wrote this story in 2021 after watching The Great Indian Kitchen, and I couldn’t help but revisit it after watching Mrs. (it’s Hindi adaptation), because not much has changed to actually shift society’s mindset from reaction to action.
BAFTA nominated crime thriller, ‘Santosh’ to release in cinemas on 21st March 2025
Distributed by Vertigo Releasing and Civic Studios, the critically acclaimed crime thriller, Santosh, written and directed by award-winning British-Indian filmmaker, Sandhya Suri, will be releasing in UK cinemas on 21st March 2025.
‘Azaad’ -A Period Drama That Struggles to Find Its Voice
Azaad is a period drama set in pre-independent India. The film introduces debutants Aaman Devgan as Govind, a “stable” boy with dreams of riding the majestic horse Azaad, and Rasha Thadani as Janaki, the daughter of a tyrannical landlord. Ajay Devgn plays Vikram Singh, a dacoit whose bond with Azaad becomes central to the narrative.