Movies & Music
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Abominable’ is splendid fun
A far cry from other spooky depictions of Abominable Snowman-like beasts, Everest is a sweet, perpetually smiling yeti that possesses the ability to teach humans the importance of teamwork. Young at heart and kind of large in size, the blue-eyed Everest is one of two central figures in the PG-rated [...]
Review: ‘Joker’: Brilliant performance nails the character
For those unaware of the DC comic universe, the Joker is the supervillain who appeared in Christopher Nolan's 2008 superhero film the Dark Knight. He gave the superhero Batman a tough time. Director Todd Phillips' film, Joker is the origin story of this fictionalised character. This neo-noir film, designed as [...]
How they super-sized Between Two Ferns
In January 2008, without any fanfare, an unassuming video was uploaded to the website Funny or Die in which a then-largely unknown comedian named Zach Galifianakis conducted a painfully awkward interview with actor Michael Cera on a bare-bones set featuring two potted ferns. Galifianakis lobbed disdainful questions at Cera and [...]
Financier for ‘Joker’ has made movies into ultimate yield play
Jason Cloth manages risk in his film-financing business just like he did as an investment banker, scrutinizing deals with one big question in mind: "How do I not get screwed?” That means staying focused on business and not getting bedazzled by the glitz and glamor of Hollywood. "People play on [...]
Star Wars and Marvel TV shows lead vast Disney streaming lineup
Disney on Friday lifted the lid on three live-action Star Wars series for its much-hyped new television streaming service, including Ewan McGregor’s return as Obi-Wan Kenobi, as the company revealed a vast lineup for its Netflix rival. Previously unannounced series set in Marvel’s wildly popular superhero universe and a live-action [...]
Special screening of films a thrilling experience for kids during SiQ
Summer holidays are heading towards its end. Though life has slowly started back to its old routine, the residents of Qatar are not going to forget the excitement and entertainment they experienced during the holidays this summer. The recently concluded Sumer in Qatar (SiQ) campaign, spearheaded by Qatar National Tourism [...]