Articles with tag: films

Europe and the Film Culture

noman siddiqui Apr 7, 2008 interacts: 38

Despite the speculated aggressive reactions, the film “Fitna” was released on the Internet on March 27, 2008.

Revival of Passive Resistance in Indian Commercial Cinema

Vaibhav Jain Feb 7, 2008

That non-violence is an integral and a much respected part of our culture, seems to have slowly escaped our memory.

Suleiman and Salman

Shashi Gupta Jun 27, 2006 interacts: 4

Suleiman cycled through the waste of humanity, throwing a polite smile to anyone who bothered. As he dismounted, he could not help noticing the torn holes in the thin yellow plastic sheet, which offered the only cover to his dignity and self-respect.

The Magic of Kara - Director’s Cut

Zainab Mahmood Dec 25, 2004 interacts: 14

With the diversity of Pakistani talent emerging on the scene in all spheres of the entertainment industry, the next few years promise to be exciting with respects to exploration and discovery of identities and cultural contexts.

The Second Wave

Shandana Minhas Nov 22, 2004 interacts: 7

Profiles of four outstanding filmmakers at the upcoming 4th Karafilm Festival ...

Karachi Kamera in San Francisco

Ras Siddiqui Jul 9, 2004 interacts: 8

“What is Karachi?” some of the replies heard were 1) “Karachi is something you smoke.” 2) “It’s a cheese.” ...

Review: Ten Short Films about Pakistan

Jawad Ali Jun 26, 2004 interacts: 9

The soul of Pakistan has never been filmed or televised.

Who Says You Cant Buy Love?

Farzana Versey May 15, 2003 interacts: 153

Pleasure is his business...and he wants a “final, glorious orgasm” before he breathes his last

In The Valley of Gods: A Personal Journey

Dost Mittar Apr 29, 2003 interacts: 77

Our honeymooning co-passengers were understandably more interested in exploring each other than in us or even in the beautiful landscape outside

Bollywood in the Panic Room

Zafar Anjum Feb 21, 2003 interacts: 24

Bollywood must do whatever it takes: slash budgets, find good writers and directors, and collaborate on projects. What is the point of churning out 200 flops every year?