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MOVIES: BALANCING ART, RECOGNITION & RESPONSIBILITY

Recognizing directors as the artistic visionaries behind cinema, Utpal Datta advocates for their official acknowledgment in film certification, explores challenges in film edu...

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MOVIES: FATE AND FATALISM IN NOIR

Led to introspect after a life-altering heart attack, Sharad Raj explores the dark brilliance of Edgar G. Ulmer's Detour—a masterpiece of fatalism that redefined noir ci...

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MOVIES: HER JOURNEY OF CRAFTING CINEMA

Rosy Bora reflects on her path from assistant director to filmmaker, exploring the emotional depths of her latest film and the challenges of balancing career and personal life...

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MOVIES: THE BEST OF THE LATEST MOVIES

Exploring the Cinematic Highlights of 2024 So Far: From Blockbusters to Arthouse Gems. The Daily Eye #Newsdesk reports. The first half of 2024 has seen a diverse array of fil...

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MOVIES: INSPIRING JOURNEY OF J L KAUL

Explore the inspiring journey of Padma Shri winner Jawahar Lal Kaul in 'J L Kaul: A Man of Action,' directed by Bilal A Jan. Discover his relentless dedication to social work ...

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MOVIES: MODERN FILM ABOUT TRADITIONAL ART

Utpal Datta visits the heartfelt journey of traditional Ramleela in an urban setting, captures the essence of cultural transformation and emotional dedication. Credit titles ...

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MOVIES: JAMES LINGWOOD’S FILM

Discover the extraordinary journey of Father Joe Maier in 'A Light in the Slaughterhouse,' a powerful documentary by James Lingwood. Witness 50 years of unwavering dedication ...

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MOVIES: URBAN TALE OF CASTE BIASES

Prithvi Konanur's 2023 release, "Hadinelenthu", masterfully unveils the deep-rooted caste biases within the educational system and beyond, writes Utpal Datta. The film captiva...

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MOVIES: FAIRY TALE FALTERS IN AJOGYA

"Despite the charm of a fairy tale reference, Kaushik Ganguly's Ajogya struggles with a muddled narrative and underdeveloped characters, falling short of his acclaimed cinemat...

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MOVIES: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A LAZY SUNDAY

The #newsdesk recommends films that are much talked about and rated high on the critics’ scale. It’s the weekend! Check them out right away! MONKEY MAN   In...

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RETROSCOPE: THE FLAME THAT STILL BURNS

When Smita Patil Breathed Her Last On The Midnight Of December 13, 1986, The World Of Ci...

December 13 2025

MOVIES: A STARK MIRROR OF EXPLOITATION

In this powerful review, critic Utpal Datta examines The Untold Agony, revealing how Jay...

December 12 2025

ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: TALE OF A CRIME THAT CUTS DEEP

A gripping Saudi thriller that uses the framework of a desert murder mystery to expose t...

December 11 2025