films

Faruque Ahmed takes on the director’s chair

In his four-decade-long career, renowned actor Faruque Ahmed has earned a name for his performances on the theatre stage, television, and in films. He has been a member of the popular theatre troupe Dhaka Theatre for a long time.

Valentine’s Day movie recommendations for single people

Flicks for those feeling a little too much on Valentine's Day.

Movies / Movies to look out for in 2023

Here’s what we recommend you look out for in the coming year.

You should hold on to your pop culture opinions

There is a little more than your own thoughts influencing your pop culture takes.

Movie / Jackie Chan: A maestro of comedy-action

No one does action-comedy better than Jackie Chan.

Movie / Hollywood films beyond generic blockbusters

Blockbuster fatigue is a core reason for the recent revival of art films.

The reason South Indian cinema is successful today

Regional films have been India’s strongest suit when it comes to quality in filmmaking.

Jaya Ahsan in Iranian film 'Fereshta'

After creating a bold position for herself in Bangladeshi and Indian films, Jaya Ahsan has started working in an Iranian film.

The Archies: What do we know about Zoya Akhtar's adaptation of the beloved comics?

Acclaimed Indian director Zoya Akhtar has started shooting for her upcoming Netflix live-action musical film, "The Archies". For the project, the streamer has partnered with Archie Comics. Akhtar is known for her cerebral takes in mainstream Hindi cinema. To give the adaptation an Indian spin, she will be taking us back in time as it will be set in the 1960s. 

August 25, 2022
August 25, 2022

The reason South Indian cinema is successful today

Regional films have been India’s strongest suit when it comes to quality in filmmaking.

May 3, 2022
May 3, 2022

Jaya Ahsan in Iranian film 'Fereshta'

After creating a bold position for herself in Bangladeshi and Indian films, Jaya Ahsan has started working in an Iranian film.

April 26, 2022
April 26, 2022

The Archies: What do we know about Zoya Akhtar's adaptation of the beloved comics?

Acclaimed Indian director Zoya Akhtar has started shooting for her upcoming Netflix live-action musical film, "The Archies". For the project, the streamer has partnered with Archie Comics. Akhtar is known for her cerebral takes in mainstream Hindi cinema. To give the adaptation an Indian spin, she will be taking us back in time as it will be set in the 1960s. 

April 20, 2022
April 20, 2022

Netflix considering changes in password sharing, low-cost subscription with ads

An unexpectedly sharp drop in subscribers has Netflix considering changes it has long resisted: Minimizing password sharing and creating a low-cost subscription supported by advertising.

January 20, 2022
January 20, 2022

5 sports movies that are clutch

Sports movies that have done enough to stay memorable.

January 8, 2022
January 8, 2022

Films that left an impression in 2021

Flicks that resonated with the SHOUT team.

June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017

Cinema that reflects life

“For the truly serious, socially conscious filmmaker, there can be no prolonged withdrawal into fantasy. He must face the challenge of contemporary reality, examine the facts, probe them, sift them and select from them the material to be transformed into the stuff of cinema.”

November 4, 2015
November 4, 2015

Robin Williams' widow says his health was a nightmare

Comedian Robin Williams had health problems that would have killed him within three years if he had not ended his own life, his widow has said.

October 1, 2015
October 1, 2015

Towering Inferno director John Guillermin dies at 89

British director John Guillermin, whose films included The Towering Inferno and Death on the Nile, dies aged 89.

September 26, 2015
September 26, 2015

10 films to watch in October

10 films -- The Martian, Bridge of Spies, Beasts of No Nation, Macbeth,Spectre, Steve Jobs, Taxi, The Lobster, Crimson Peak, He Named Me Malala -- to watch in October.