Screen Sparks
Published 30 Nov, 2025 06:40am
With the success of a Netflix film about imaginary K-pop bands, here’s a look back at the five best fictional musical bands
Published 30 Nov, 2025 06:40am
Now You See Me: Now You Don’t is definitely made for the big screen, although its big reveal can be seen coming a mile away
Published 30 Nov, 2025 06:40am
“Hostilities with a country do not justify demonising it or hating it, especially when the county is your neighbour.”
Published 30 Nov, 2025 06:40am
How cinema has recorded — and often ignored — Ukraine’s famine of 1932-33
Published 30 Nov, 2025 06:40am
The actor who died on November 24 was indeed a star. But he was far more than that. His gestures, glances and tones of voice
Published 30 Nov, 2025 06:40am
Neelofar, a film about an unusual romance that is set to be released in cinemas on November 28, is a far cry from Fawad Khan
Published 23 Nov, 2025 05:53am
ALLAMA IQBAL BIOPIC IN THE WORKS
Published 23 Nov, 2025 05:53am
Although Predator: Badlands is not built on an original premise, it is a superior, familiar story that works.
Updated 27 Nov, 2025 07:09pm
The Choral is a moving First World War film that reveals the ability of music to transcend despair
Published 23 Nov, 2025 05:53am
A House of Dynamite sounds the nuclear alarm. But how worried should we be?
Published 23 Nov, 2025 05:53am
What makes Sher worth a binge watch?
Published 23 Nov, 2025 05:53am
Babo is the Netflix documentary that is forcing Germany to confront race, class and the cost of fame
Published 23 Nov, 2025 05:53am
Many musicians are leaving the streaming platform — for ideological and financial reasons. What does this mean for the music
Published 23 Nov, 2025 05:53am
The singer is a superstar at peace with himself. He’s performing in prestigious venues around the world, has a punishing touring
Published 16 Nov, 2025 05:48am
From Tutor to Suitor
Published 16 Nov, 2025 05:48am
Writer-director Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein dazzles visually but fails to create a lasting impact
Published 16 Nov, 2025 05:48am
The late puppeteer and animator should be recognised as one of the foremost creators of fairytales on screen
Published 16 Nov, 2025 05:48am
Goonj | Hum TV, Fridays 8.00pm
Published 16 Nov, 2025 05:48am
Nigeria’s online video skits are the country’s third largest entertainment industry sector, worth over US$31 million
Published 16 Nov, 2025 05:48am
Changes to the BBC’s Written Archives Centre threaten open research — and might infringe on the broadcaster’s charter
Published 16 Nov, 2025 05:48am
Were movies really better in the good ol’ days compared to those made today?
Published 16 Nov, 2025 05:48am
The Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi is hosting the 2nd edition of the World Culture Festival — showcasing music, theatre, dance
Published 09 Nov, 2025 07:03am
Saba and the City
Published 09 Nov, 2025 07:03am
Kathryn Bigelow’s A House of Dynamite is devoid of any spark after the first third of the film
Published 09 Nov, 2025 07:03am
Bugonia is a hugely funny and intense abduction horror film with Yorgos Lanthimos’ distinct absurdist stamp
Published 09 Nov, 2025 07:03am
THE WEEK THAT WAS
Published 09 Nov, 2025 07:03am
Many of Indian Hindi cinema’s most iconic stars were born in cities and towns that are now part of Pakistan. The attempt
Published 09 Nov, 2025 07:03am
The BBC documentary Girlbands Forever charts the highs and lows of British girl groups — with one glaring omission
Published 09 Nov, 2025 07:03am
The stylish actor built an extensive repertoire of work in TV dramas, films and fashion
Published 02 Nov, 2025 06:38am
GIFF 2025
Published 02 Nov, 2025 06:38am
Tron: Ares jumps from a one-star film to a two-and-a-half star mediocre film, if you can sit through till the half-way mark
Published 02 Nov, 2025 06:38am
The new Netflix animated adaptation The Twits brings Roald Dahl’s magic to life and is a reminder of the UK’s animation industry
Published 02 Nov, 2025 06:38am
Jinn Ki Shaadi Unn Ki Shaadi | Hum TV, Mon-Tues 8.00pm
Published 02 Nov, 2025 06:38am
