PVR Movies First - November, 2017

PVR MOVIES FIRST VOL. 25

YO U R WI ND O W IN TO T HE WORL D OF CIN EMA

NOVEMBER 2017

TOTAL RECALL:

7 Best Movies For Kids

st gu e i ew v i nter

in oechl K i Kalk & Vyas Sumeet

THE BEST NEW MOVIES PLAYING THIS MONTH: ITTEFAQ, RIBBON, NARAYANA, KADVI HAWA and MARK FELT

GREETINGS ear Movie Lovers, Here’s the November edition of Movies First, your exclusive window to the world of cinema.

This month’s movies range from the highly anticipated to the pleasantly surprising.

The DC Extended Universe (DCEU) gets its fi​r​st cinematic extravaganz​a with Zack Snyder’s Justice League. Siddharth Malhotra and Sonakshi Sinha are suspected of double murder in the tense thriller “Ittefaq.” Actors Kalki Koechlin and Sumeet Vyas takes us behind the scenes of the urban relationship drama “Ribbon.”

We rewind to “The Rainmaker,” the riveting legal drama adapted from the John Grisham bestseller of the same name. ​​ Pick from our list of 7 Best Movies for Kids and make an evening of it with the family. Take a peek at the life and films of celebrated American filmmaker Robert Zemeckis, and join us in wishing superstar Emma Stone a Happy Birthday.

We really hope you enjoy the issue. Wish you a fabulous month of movie watching.

Regards Gautam Dutta CEO, PVR Limited

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RELEASING THIS MONTH

A sneak-peak into the big release of the month!

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THOR: RAGNAROK The End of Everything!

In “Age of Ultron,” Chris Hemsworth’s Thor left the rest of The Avengers to investigate an apocalyptic vision he’d been having. “Thor: Ragnarok,” the third film in Marvel’s “Thor” franchisee picks up sometime thereafter revealing that the apocalypse Thor is seeing is Ragnarok, the prophesied end of his homeworld of Asgard.

Imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer Mjolnir, he finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela, played by Academy Award-winning actor Cate Blanchett. But first he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger — the Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo).

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DID YOU KNOW? • In Norse mythology, Ragnarok is translated as “Twilight of the Gods”.

The myth tells of the eventual destruction of the universe and mankind, as well as the deaths of several key figures in Norse Mythology, such as the gods Odin, Thor, Loki, and Heimdall.

• This is the first time you’ll see Hulk talking in a movie, trying to say complete sentences.

• Eighty percent of the dialogue in the film was improvised, in order to create a “very loose and collaborate mood” among the cast.

• Director Taika Waititi will also be playing a cameo in the film as an alien being Korg.

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Helmed by New Zealand-born Taika Waititi — best known for his work on the vampire mockumentary “What We Do In The Shadows” — the film features an A-list star cast of Tom Hiddleston, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson, Karl Urban, and Anthony Hopkins in pivotal roles.

With a great storyline to boot, “Thor: Ragnarok” looks side-splittingly funny, with director Taiko Watiti fully tapping Hemsworth’s comedic talent. It’ll take Thor to a new world where he’ll face threats to the existence of Earth and Asgard while also digging deeper into Norse mythology than ever before. Old friends could die, new friends could rise, and as announced by producer Kevin Feige, it’s going to play a significant role in setting up the biggest Marvel movie yet, “Avengers: Infinity War.”

The Collection “Thor: Ragnarok” is the the seventeenth film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the sixth movie the God of Thunder has been a part of. Here is a sneak-peek of other movies the Asgardian warrior prince has been a part of:

Reason to Watch:

Primed to be a “buddy road movie” with Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo), “Thor: Ragnarok” would see the God of Thunder teaming up with the Hulk, another MCU character who was missing from “Captain America: Civil War.”

Thor (2011)

Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) too will be joining Thor in his newest endeavour.

The Avengers (2012)

SECRET SUPERSTAR RELEASE 03 november Genre: Adventure, Fantasy Language: English Director: Taika Waititi Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Mark Ruffalo Studio: Marvel Studios Pic Courtesy: Marvel Studios

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Thor: The Dark World (2013)

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JUSTICE LEAGUE

Release Date: 17 November, 2017 Tagline: “You can’t save the World alone” Language: English (U/A) Director: Zack Snyder Star Cast: Ben Affleck as Batman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, Ezra Miller as The Flash, Ray Fisher as Cyborg, and Henry Cavill as Superman.

Genre: Superhero, Action-Adventure, Fantasy Studio: DC Entertainment, RatPac-Dune Entertainment, and Warner Bros.

With Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman (2017) breaking hearts and box office records alike, audience frenzy for “Justice League” has hit fever pitch. Fans have waited more than two years for this superhero bonanza starring Ben Affleck as the Batman, forced to unite with Earth’s mightiest superheroes under threat of alien attack.

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With Aquaman, The Flash, and Cyborg joining the fun, it’s easy to predict that Justice League is slated to become the year’s— perhaps the decade’s— biggest blockbuster.

‘ ustice League’ is liberating for us: now we have a single enemy with a single objective, and it’s about uniting the team. That to me is fun.

– Zack Snyder, Director

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atman is the ultimate loner, but in ‘Justice League’ he’s trying to work with the team.

He knows he needs them.

– Ben Affleck, actor

The Plot: Fueled by a restored faith in humanity and inspired

by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater ally, and Barry Allen (The Flash), Arthur Curry (Aquaman), and Victor Stone (Cyborg) are on top of their recruitment list. The question, however, is where is Superman?

The Cast: Ben Affleck return as the gruff, broken version of Batman he wowed his fans with in 2016’s Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. Tasked with leading the campaign to save Earth from total annhilation, he downplays some of Batman’s more primal instincts in Justice League, playing a more responsible, leadership role this time around.

Gal Gadot is Wonder Woman. Storming into theatres with her own solo film a few months ago, Gal is a major tour de force in the superhero world. Inspiring young girls and boys alike with her ferocious, brave interpretation of the character, audiences are equally keen to see how her character shapes the famed Justice League.

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Jason Momoa is known primarily for his role as the frightening Khal Drogo on HBO’s Game of Thrones. The Hawaiin superstar is a natural fit for the role of Aquaman, since he’s spent most of his life in and around water. His love for surfing, his wild mane, and his distinct tattoos were all incorporated into his on-screen character, making for the coolest superhero debut in ages. Rounding up the cast are Ezra Miller as The Flash and Ray Fisher as Cyborg, both of whom play vital roles in Justice League.

The Director: Zack Snyder is synonymous with superheroes, renowned for his work on films like 300 (2006), Watchmen (2009), and Man of Steel (2013), and last year’s Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. His remarkable sense for high-stakes action sequences and mind-boggling set pieces are on full display in Justice League as well. After all, this is the Cinematic Universe that Snyder has single-handedly built for himself.

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Trivia 01

Justice League was initially planned as a two-part tale, with the first part ending on a cliffhanger. It was only midway through production that the plan was changed, and the two movies are now separate entities with a broad, overlapping storyline.

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JK Simmons is playing Commisioner Gordon, his second outing in the world of superheroes. The Academy Award winner is famous for his role as J. Jonah Jameson, the foul-mouthed Editor of the The Daily Bugle in Sam Raimi’s original Spider-Man Trilogy.

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Most films end up reshooting scenes after filming wraps, and Justice League was no different. However, by the time reshoots came along, Henry Cavill (who plays Superman) was already filming his part in the next Mission: Impossible film, where his character sports a moustache. Since he couldn’t shave the moustache off and still maintain continuity, the makers had to digitally remove Cavill’s moustache from every shot in the reshoots.

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There are rumors doing the rounds that we may see a cameo by not one but two different Green Lanters – which make sense, considering that the Justice League is incomplete without the Green Lanterns.

Unfortunately, Zack Snyder had to step down midway through post-production after an unfortunate personal tragedy required his full attention. He brought aboard good friend Joss Whedon to lead the way in his stead, who, as we know, is quite deft at handling multiple superheroes on screen; this is the man responsible for both “The Avengers” (2012) and “Avengers: Age of Ultron” (2015), both of which were bona fide blockbusters.

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7 Best Movies For Kids Home Alone (1990)

Director: Chris Columbus Cast: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern

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catchy tunes and breathtaking animation, “The Lion King” is emotionally stirring and one of the most loved films not just for the kids, but for the whole family.

Jumanji (1995) Director: Joe Johnston Cast: Robin Williams, Kirsten Dunst, Bonnie Hunt

Even thought the film is now 27 years old, “Home Alone” comes from that rare breed of films that you can plug and play anytime and reminisce about the good old days. The film is about a young boy Kevin, who is accidentally left behind when his family takes off for a vacation. Kelvin must now protect his house against two bumbling burglars who are planning to rob every house in his neighbourhood.

The Lion King (1994) Directors: Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff Cast: Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones

One of the most popular animated musicals from Disney, “The Lion King” tracks the rise of Simba, a young lion and the son of the royal king Mufasa, who needs to stand up and save his pride from the shadows and Scar, his evil uncle. Placed in a beautiful African setting with thrillingly PVR MOVIES FIRST

Siblings Judy and Peter, find and play a mysterious board game called Jumanji and release a man named Alan who had been trapped in it for decades. Now along with Alan and his friend Sarah, they must finish the game to ward off the host of dangers that have been unleashed in the city.

E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1999) Director: Steven Spielberg Cast: Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Peter Coyote

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Spielberg tale, the movie is magical, heartwarming and infuses you with a childlike sense of awe.

Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone (2001) Director: Chris Columbus Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson

supply of cuteness – his yellow, gibberish-speaking Minions.

A joy from start to the end, the story follows Gru, who adopts three girls from an orphanage to help him steal the moon but finds their profound love changing him for the better.

The very first movie of the widely loved and highly successful “Harry Potter” series, this flick beautifully setup the magical world of JK Rowling and introduced us to our favourite characters – Harry, Ron, Hermione, Dumbledore amongst others – in flesh. The movie revolves around an 11-year-old boy Harry Potter, who is living in misery with his aunt and uncle until he learns that he is actually a wizard and has been invited to attend the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Finding Nemo (2003) Directors: Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich Cast: Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Emma Stone Hollywood’s highest paid actress Emma Stone turns 29 on the 6th of November.

Here are 5 fun facts about Emma, who shares her birthday with Sally Field and Ethan Hawke.

1. Emma’s real name is Emily Jean Stone. She started to use “Emma” as her professional name, because there was already an “Emily Stone” when she applied for her actors’ guild card.

Marlin, an overly protective clownfish is separated from his son Nemo after Nemo ventures too far from his home and is abducted by a boat to be dumped into a fish tank in a dentist’s office. So, Marlin along with a friendly-but-forgetful Pacific regal blue tang Dory sets out on a journey to bring Dory home.

Packed with memorable characters, humour and heartfelt emotions, the movie carries a valuable lesson about letting children make their own mistakes.

Despicable Me (2010) Directors: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud Cast: Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand This animated gem from Universal Pictures spawned perhaps the world’s most lovable villain, Gru, as well as an endless PVR MOVIES FIRST

2. She convinced her parents to let her move to Hollywood when she was age 15 by making a PowerPoint presentation titled, “Project Hollywood.”

3. She shares a tattoo of bird feet on her wrist with her mother because “Blackbird” by the Beatles is their favourite song. Paul McCartney, who wrote the song, drew the bird feet for Emma after she wrote him a letter asking him to do so.

4. She has a phobia of being lifted in the air, because she broke both her arms after being lifted onto a high beam during gymnastics in school.

5. In her days of struggle, Emma Stone worked at a dogbiscuit bakery in Los Angeles.

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RAM RATAN

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Chaotic. Comic. Confusions Genre: Comedy, Romance Language(s): Hindi Director: Govind Sakariya Cast: Rishi Bhutani, Daisy Shah, Satish Kaushik Studio: Sab Star Movies Pic Courtesy: © Sab Star Movies

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her husband’s affair. But the husband (Rishi Bhutani) masterminds a counter plan to catch her flat footed.

pinch of thrill.

Did You Know: Daisy Shah, the lead actress of the film

Did You Know: The film is a remake of Yash Chopra’s 1969 classic film that starred Rajesh Khanna, Iftekhar, and Nanda in lead roles.

debuted opposite Salman Khan in “Jai Ho.”

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Genre: Drama, Comedy Language(s): Hindi Director: Rakhee Sandilya Cast: Kalki Koechlin, Sumeet Vyas, Hitesh Malhan Studio: Red Cart Films Pic Courtesy: © Red Cart Films

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Movie Plot: A young working urban couple is overwhelmed with the birth of a baby girl and find that parenthood comes with its own challenges.

Reason to watch: Kalki Koechlin and Sumeet Vyas star in this young love story that’s funny, poignant and painfully relatable.

Did You Know: The movie is directed by Rakhee Sandilya, who is making her debut as a feature director.

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Reason to watch: “Ittefaq” is an edge-of-the-seat thriller starring a stellar cast of Akshaye Khanna, Sonakshi Sinha and Sidharth Malhotra.

Reason to watch: The film is a romantic comedy with a

Life between loose ends

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Genre: Thriller Language(s): Hindi Director: Abhay Chopra Cast: Sidharth Malhotra, Sonakshi Sinha, Akshaye Khanna Studio: Dharma Productions, Red Chillies Entertainment, B.R. Studios Pic Courtesy: © Red Chillies Entertainment

Movie Plot: A police officer is investigating a double murder case that has only two witnesses, who are also the prime suspects, having different narratives about the events of that fateful night.

Movie Plot: A wife (Daisy Shah) hatches a plan to bust

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2 Murders. 2 Suspects.

2 Versions

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ITTFAQ

THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR Let the mystery unfold.

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Genre: Drama Language(s): Hindi Director: Milind Rau Cast: Siddharth, Andrea Jeremiah, Anisha Victor Studio: Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, Etaki Entertainment Pic Courtesy: © Viacom 18 Motion Pictures

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Movie Plot: A neurosurgeon and his wife after moving into a new house realise that the house next door, inhabiting a little girl and her mother, is haunted.

Reason to watch: This movie marks the Bollywood comeback of Siddharth, who was much loved for his role in “Rang De Basanti.”

Did You Know: Shot simultaneously in three languages, the film is titled “The House Next Door” in Hindi, “Aval” in Tamil and “Gruham” in Telugu.

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NARAYAN

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A Boxer in exile, returns to the ring

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Genre: Drama Language(s): Hindi Director: Jogesh Sehdeva Cast: Jogesh Sehdeva, Rahuul Aamath, Eklovey Kashyap Studio: Ajiveena Films Pic Courtesy: © Ajiveena Films

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Not your usual love story. Genre: Romance, Comedy Language(s): Hindi Director: Tanuja Chandra Cast: Irrfan Khan, Parvathy, Brijendra Kala Studio: Zee Studios, Jar Pictures Pic Courtesy: © Zee Studios

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Movie Plot: Narayan tells the story of a 40-year-old common man who in his quest to save his beloved son does the unthinkable.

Movie Plot: Jaya and Yogi set out on a short journey to retrace past relationships and end up in the most eventful, strange, crazy trip of their lives.

Reason to watch: The story focuses the problems of metro cities like Delhi, where family ties are weak and the youth is easily sucked into vices like drugs.

Reason to watch: The movie promises to be a fun-watch with Irrfan Khan acing his comic timing and Parvathy matching him at every beat.

Did You Know: Delhi based Jogesh Sehdeva is making his acting and directorial debut with the film.

Did You Know: The film will mark the Bollywood debut of popular Malayalam actress Parvathy.

SHAADI MEIN ZAROOR AANA

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Love is over. Now war begins Genre: Romance, Comedy Language(s): Hindi Director: Ratnaa Sinha Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Kriti Kharbanda, Govind Namdev Studio: Soham Rockstar Entertainment Pic Courtesy: © Soham Rockstar Entertainment

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JULIE 2

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Bold. Beautiful. Blessed

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Genre: Thriller Language(s): Hindi Directors: Deepak S. Shivdasani Cast: Pankaj Tripathi, Raai Laxmi, Ravi Kishan Studio: Triumph Talkies, Geeta Trading Company Pic Courtesy: © Triumph Talkies

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Movie Plot: Aarti leaves Satyendra at the alter on the day of their marriage to pursue her dreams. This leaves Satyendra heartbroken and seeking revenge.

Movie Plot: A simple girl rises to be a big star, but the

Reason to watch: Watch it for Rajkummar Rao, who recently impressed the audience and critics alike with his performance in “Newton.”

Reason to watch: This movie is a sequel of the 2004

Did You Know: This will be Rajkummar Rao’s sixth release of the year after “Trapped,” “Raabta,” “Behen Hogi Teri,” “Bareilly Ki Barfi,” and “Newton.”

Did You Know: “Julie 2” marks the 50th film as well

story of her success is not without its dark side.

Neha Dhupia starrer hit “Julie.”

as the first full length Bollywood film of popular South Indian actress Raai Laxmi.

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TUMHARI SULU Sometimes you don’t need wings to fly

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Genre: Comedy, Drama Language(s): Hindi Director: Suresh Triveni Cast: Vidya Balan, Neha Dhupia, Manav Kaul Studio: T-Series, Ellipsis Entetainment Pic Courtesy: © T-Series

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Reason to watch: From the producers of “Neerja” and “Hindi Medium” comes this slice-of-life comedy-drama.

Did You Know: The song Hawa Hawai 2.0 is a recreation of the iconic song from the 1987 cult film “Mr India,” starring Sridevi.

DIL JO NAA KEH SAKA Is it something more than friendship

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Genre: Romance Language(s): Hindi Director: Naresh Lalwani Cast: Himansh Kohli, Priya Banerjee, Jashan Singh Kohli Studio: Diyas Productions Pic Courtesy: © Diyas Productions

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Movie Plot: Two childhood friends end up going separate ways to follow their dreams. But soon they discover that there is more to their relationship than just friendship.

Reason to watch: The chemistry between the lead actors is palpable and strikes the right chord, drawing the line between friendship and love.

Did You Know: This movie will be actor Himansh Kohlis fourth release in 2017.

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Genre: Drama Learn the truth you weren’t supposed to know Language(s): Hindi Director: Rajat S Mukherjee Cast: Freddy Daruwala, Anjali Patil, Dalip Tahil Studio: Welcome Friends Productions Pic Courtesy: © Welcome Friends Productions

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Movie Plot: The routine of a beautiful, enthusiastic and happy-go-lucky Mumbai housewife changes when she unexpectedly lands herself an exciting job of a night RJ on a leading radio station.

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Movie Plot: A medical thriller that exposes the exploitation of Indian families by foreign pharmaceuticals leaving 48,000 children paralysed and 11,500 children dead.

Reason to watch: The docu-drama talks about the illegal and unethical drug trials that take place across the nation.

It also throws light on how international pharmaceuticals exploit a country.

Did You Know: The film is inspired by true events.

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TERA INTEZAAR Search for love begins

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Genre: Drama Language(s): Hindi Director: Raajeev Walia Cast: Sunny Leone, Gauhar Khan, Arbaaz Khan Studio: Bageshree Films Pic Courtesy: © Bageshree Films

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Movie Plot: The film revolves around a happy-go-lucky couple (Sunny Leone and Arbaaz Khan) who are in love. But Sunny’s past catches up with her, making it a lethal deal for Arbaaz, who goes missing.

Reason to watch: Watch it for the interesting lead pairing of Arbaaz Khan and Sunny Leone.

Did You Know: This is the first time Sunny Leone will be seen in a musical drama genre.

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Genre: Drama Language(s): Hindi Director: Nila Madhab Panda Cast: Sanjay Mishra, Ranvir Shorey, Tillotama Shome Studio: Drishyam Films Pic Courtesy: © Drishyam Films

The Bitter Truth

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Fight For Truth Begins

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Genre: Drama, Period Language(s): Hindi Director: Rajiev Dhingra Cast: Kapil Sharma, Ishita Dutta, Monica Gill Studio: K9 Films Pic Courtesy: © K9 Films

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Movie Plot: Hedu, a 70-year-old blind farmer has to deal with Gunu Babu, a loan recovery agent who is going all out to recover the loan so that he could quickly take his family out of an area that is prone to cyclones.

Movie Plot: Manga (Kapil Sharma) believes that the British are of no harm and even gets employed with them. All is hunky-dory, till he falls in love with a girl whose family is opposed to their match because of Manga’s job.

Reason to watch: The film is based on true stories from drought prone Bundelkhand region and the vanishing villages from coastal Odisha.

Reason to watch: A fresh departure from his debut film, “Firangi” will see Kapil shed his comic avatar to an extent to play a more serious character.

Did You Know: Touted to be the first Bollywood film talking about environmental issues as a whole, the film received a Special Mention at the 64th National Film Awards earlier this year.

Did You Know: Kapil Sharma mark his debut as a producer and singer with this film.

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AJJI

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A Grandmother’s Wrath Genre: Drama Language(s): Hindi Director: Devashish Makhija Cast: Sushama Deshpande, Smita Tambe, Sharvani Suryavanshi Studio: Yoodlee Films Pic Courtesy: © Yoodlee Films

Movie Plot: Little Manda is found raped and dumped in a trash heap near her slum. The cops are powerless to help as the rapist is a local politician’s son. But Ajji won’t accept this injustice.

Reason to watch: Directed by Devashish Makhija, “Ajji” is dark take on the classic fairy tale of Red Riding Hood.

Did You Know: The movie was selected to compete at the 22nd Busan International Film Festival in its New Currents section.

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A BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS Celebrate the holidays like a mother

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Genre: Drama Language(s): English Directors: Jon Lucas, Scott Moore Cast: Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis, Susan Sarandon Studio: Huayi Brothers Pictures Pic Courtesy: © Huayi Brothers Pictures

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MY LITTLE PONY: THE MOVIE

Reason to watch: Catch Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn rage against the holiday machinery in the hilarious spinoff.

Did You Know: The movie is a sequel of the 2016 hit “Bad Moms.”

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Discover a different breed Genre: Animation, Family of hero Language(s): English Director: Jayson Thiessen Cast: Emily Blunt, Kristin Chenoweth, Liev Schreiber Studio: Allspark Pictures, DHX Media Pic Courtesy: © Allspark Pictures

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Movie Plot: Under-appreciated and overburdened moms Amy, Kiki and Carla rebel against the challenges and expectations of the Super Bowl for Moms: Christmas.

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Movie Plot: A dark force threatens Ponyville, and the Mane 6 embark on an unforgettable journey to save their home.

Reason to watch: Charming and sweet, “My Little Pony: The Movie” comes just in time for the Children’s Day to please the kids.

Did You Know: The movie is a part of the “My Little Pony” entertainment franchise that was originally a toy line for girls developed by Hasbro.

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MARK FELT

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The man who brought down the White House.

Genre: Drama, Thriller Language(s): English Director: Peter Landesman Cast: Liam Neeson, Diane Lane, Marton Csokas Studio: Mandalay, Endurance Media Ventures, Torridon Films, Riverstone Pictures, MadRiver Pictures, Scott Free Productions, Cara Films Pic Courtesy: © Mandalay Movie Plot: The story of Mark Felt, who under the name “Deep Throat” helped journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the Watergate scandal in 1974.

Reason to watch: This unbelievable true story chronicles the personal and professional life of the uncompromising Felt, who risked everything in the name of justice.

Did You Know: The movie is based on the 2006 autobiography of FBI agent Mark Felt, which he wrote with John O’Connor.

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BASMATI BLUES

Genre: Comedy, Music Language(s): English Director: Dan Baron Cast: Brie Larson, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Scott Bakula Studio: AMBI Media Group Pic Courtesy: © AMBI Media Group

One woman’s fight for justice.

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We’re all a part of those who came before.

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Movie Plot: A brilliant scientist is plucked out of the company lab and sent to India to sell the genetically modified rice she created - which she doesn’t realize will destroy the farmers she thinks she’s helping.

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Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family Language(s): English Directors: Lee Unkrich, Adrian Molina Cast: Edward James Olmos, Benjamin Bratt, Alanna Ubach Studio: Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar Animation Studios Pic Courtesy: © Walt Disney Pictures

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Movie Plot: Aspiring musician Miguel teams up with charming trickster Hector on an extraordinary journey through the Land of the Dead.

Reason to watch: Watch Academy Award winning actress Brie Larson star in this musical Bollywood drama.

Reason to watch: From the creators of “Toy Story” and “Finding Dory,” comes this animated musical fantasy based on the Mexican holiday of the “Day of the Dead.”

Did You Know: This movie is Dan Baron’s directorial debut.

Did You Know: This film is releasing on the same day as Pixar’s first film “Toy Story” released in 1995.

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Everyone is a suspect.

Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery Language(s): English Director: Kenneth Branagh Cast: Daisy Ridley, Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer Studio: Kinberg Genre, The Mark Gordon Company, Scott Free Productions, The Estate of Agatha Christie Pic Courtesy: © Kinberg Genre

Movie Plot: “Murder on the Orient Express” tells the tale of thirteen stranded strangers on a lavish train & one man’s race to solve the puzzle before the murderer strikes again.

Reason to watch: Based on the novel by best-selling author Agatha Christie, the movie unfolds one of the most stylish, suspenseful and thrilling mysteries ever told.

Did You Know: The story was inspired partly by an incident in 1929 when the Orient Express was trapped in a blizzard in Çerkezköy, Turkey, where it was marooned for six days.

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Kalki Koechlin & Sumeet Vyas

Kalki Koechlin and Sumeet Vyas, the lead pair of “Ribbon,” tell us what makes this urban drama set in Mumbai a compelling watch.

A great reason to watch Ribbon Kalki: it is a bittersweet film that talks about ‘life between loose ends, something that we are all dealing with. It’s about how we think we have it all when we first fall in love and get married, only to realise that we’ve got to renegotiate our way through our relationships, both domestic and professional.

Sumeet: The director, Rakhi Sandilya, has been a documentary filmmaker, and the way she marries that style with storytelling is beautiful. It’s a subtle, nuanced film with a very ‘today’ story.

Tell us about your role in the film Kalki: My character Shahana is very capable and ambitious. When the film begins, she has just got a promotion. Then a baby comes along, and Shahana suddenly finds herself coping with new responsibilities, changing roles and hormonal upheavals.

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very evolved in a new age way, but the prejudices he has grown up with surface in his relationship.

The key takeway from Ribbon?

Kalki: I think the film offers an aftertaste of hope. It shows you life as it is, but does not offer any solutions. At the same time, it does not leave a lingering “dark” mood in its wake. Real and relatable people, caught in the throes of everyday life; that’s “Ribbon.”

Sumeet: A ribbon binds a gift together in a beautiful way.

In the film, “ribbon” is an analogy for the bond between a couple, and how it sometimes comes loose. Watching the film, you will realise how modern pressures compel you to think about the middle-class roles you have been assigned while you were growing up.

Fun Facts Kalki: “Thanks to this film, I am a pro at bringing up babies! I can change nappies, feed them, lull them to sleep, the works!”

Sumeet: “The three-year-old in the film refused to speak to me after we filmed a scene in which Kalki and I are arguing. I tried everything from singing songs to bringing her chocolates, but nothing worked!”

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ROBERT ZEMECKIS

Academy Award-winning director Robert Zemeckis is the man behind iconic films like “Romancing the Stone,” the “Back to the Future” trilogy, “Forrest Gump” and “Cast Away.” Like his contemporaries Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, Zemeckis has woven himself into the annals of film history through the grandeur of his vision.

Early Life: Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, Robert Zemeckis was born to a Lithuanian construction worker and an Italian mother. “In my family there was no art,” he has recalled in his interviews. “There was no music, there were no books, there was no theater.” The source of his inspiration was television. “As a kid I watched everything,” he says.

Zemeckis began making films with an 8mm camera while in high school. His parents were quite surprised by his sudden love of films, but of course, there was no stopping the young prodigy. He attended Northern Illinois University before transferring to the University of Southern California School of Cinema.

His Films: Few directors handle visceral thrills with as much elation and control, and fewer still have pushed the threshold of visual effects as far as Zemeckis has.

The award-winning director started off as a protégé of Steven Spielberg in the 1970s. Zemeckis and his writing partner Bob Gale (they were collectively known as The PVR MOVIES FIRST

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Bobs) wrote several cult films which flopped during this time, including “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” and “Used Cars.”

Zemeckis first hit it big in the 1980s, directing the lighthearted adventure film “Romancing the Stone.” He followed it up with “Back to the Future,” which had been rejected several times before it got the nod. Then came “Roger Rabbit.” At the end of the decade, The Bobs made sequels to “Back to the Future.”

’ve always said that movies are kind of like love affairs.

Two people come together, and if they’re at the right place at the right time and it’s the right situation, it clicks.

– Robert Zemeckis

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DID YOU KNOW?

• Robert Zemeckis was fired by 20th Century Fox when he screened the final cut of “Romancing the Stone” (1984) for studio executives, who thought it was a disaster and destined to become Zemeckis’ third straight box office failure.

bar, with the main character starting a fight and then fleeing out into the street, followed by a complicated chase.

Many other filmmakers of Robert Zemeckis’ generation have now abandoned film for TV or retirement. Zemeckis isn’t following them just yet. He made the jaw-dropping thriller “The Walk” for around $35 million. His next film, “The Women of Marwen” will be released in November 2018.

• He has preserved letters from every studio rejecting “Back to the Future” (1985) because they thought it was too soft a movie at the time.

• He has produced several horror films, including “Thir13en Ghosts,” “Gothika,” “Ghost Ship” and “House of Wax.”

Starting in the 1990s, Zemeckis rose to new heights. His greatest triumph, “Forrest Gump” went on to become one of the most loved and highest grossing movies of all time.

“Cast Away” too won the love of critics and audiences alike.

At the turn of the millenium, Zemeckis made several animated films with the latest “performance capture” technology, directing “The Polar Express,” “Beowolf” and “A Christmas Carol.” During this time, his popularity dipped and there came a point when his studio had to be shut down.

Then came “Flight,” starring Denzel Washington, his first live-action movie in 12 years. It was a critical and commercial success, and helped resurrect his career.

His most recent film “Allied” starring Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard was released in 2016.

Zemeckis’ Trademarks: Impressive visual trickery combined with human stories are signature Robert Zemeckis. From weaving live-action and 2D animation together in “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” to his recent trio of motion-capture CG features, his movies are known for being at the cutting edge of special effects.

• For all his love of technology, Zemeckis admits that his personal favourite ‘special effect’ is the good oldfashioned closeup.

• The opening shots in his movies are often long and complex.

• Zemeckis likes to use 90-degree angle shots, looking straight up at subjects from below the floor level.

• Very few shots in Zemeckis movies are still. He likes to move the camera about.

• In his movies, you will often see a scene in a restaurant or PVR MOVIES FIRST

QUICK FACTS BIRTH NAME: Robert Lee Zemeckis _______________________ OCCUPATION: Director, Screenwriter, Producer _______________________ BIRTH DATE: 14 May, 1952 _______________________ PLACE OF BIRTH: Chicago, Illinois, USA _______________________ Residence: Santa Barbara, California, U.S. _______________________ YEARS ACTIVE: 1972 - Present

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HISTORY

This Month 20 Years Ago

*Matt Damon, Danny DeVito, Claire Danes, Jon Voight Director: Francis Ford Coppola

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HISTORY

This Month 20 Years Ago

Based on John Grisham’s 1955 novel of the same name, Francis “The Rainmaker” won acclaim as one of the top courtroom dramas of its decade.

As carefully constructed, handsomely crafted and flavorsomely acted as a top-of-the-line production from Hollywood’s classical studio era, Francis Ford Coppola’s screen version of “The Rainmaker” represents the wonders a filmmaker can work with a best-selling author’s powerful work.

Much of the film’s positive mood stems from its unexpected high humour, which comes from Danny DeVito, who tackles his disreputable but charming character with customary relish. His Deck Schifflet is a classic character role that stays in memory. Jon Voight makes for a super-smooth villain— the role won him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

Plot: Struggling new attorney Rudy Baylor (Matt Damon) is so broke he would do anything to earn money. He starts working for a shady lawyer (Mickey Rourke), where he meets paralegal Deck Shifflet (Danny DeVito). When the insurance company of Dot Black (Mary Kay Place) refuses coverage to her dying son, Baylor and Shifflet team up to fight the corrupt corporation, taking on its callous lawyer (Jon Voight).

Meanwhile, Baylor becomes involved with Kelly Riker (Claire Danes), an abused wife, whose husband complicates matters when he confronts Baylor.

“The Rainmaker” won hearts because it was a story straightforwardly told, with no showy quirks. The actors breathed unexpected life into even the most modest roles. The filmmaker and the cast put a great deal of effort into developing individual performances, and the

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result was a rich, lifelike texture that made the film an evergreen courtroom drama.

The film’s production values were immaculate. Memphis locations in autumn created a resplendent feel echoed in Howard Cummings’ production design and John Toll’s textured wide screen camera work. Barry Malkin’s editing gave the movie a taut pace and Elmer Bernstein’s score chimed in with some lively and unexpected sounds.

Fun Facts: • Francis Ford Coppola encouraged Matt Damon to stay in his character’s apartment in order to immerse himself in the role. Coppola was then able to sneak some shots of Damon waking up in the morning.

• An obsessive perfectionist, Matt Damon stuffed stones inside his suit to feel uncomfortable during the desposition scenes with John Voight.

• The film cast includes three Oscar winners: Matt Damon, Teresa Wright, and Jon Voight; and five Oscar nominees: Danny DeVito, Mickey Rourke, Dean Stockwell, Roy Scheider, and Virginia Madsen.

• Danny DeVito wore prosthetic teeth while playing Deck Shiflett, in keeping with Coppola’s idea that the character needed a prominent, winning smile.

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FILM FESTIVALS Geneva International Film Festival, 2017 Festival Date: November 03 – November 11, 2017 Venue: Geneva, Switzerland Opening Film: Thirst Street Closing Film: Caniba Acclaimed Movie SUBURBICON

Acclaimed Movie NERUDA Plot: Chilean poet and eventual Nobel Prize laureate Pablo Neruda is called out as a traitor of his country because of his ties to the Communist Party which forces him to go into hiding. Assigned to find him is the conceited investigator Oscar Peluchonneau, who stakes his honor on the mission, and a cat-and-mouse game between the two begins.

MOVIE INFO Directed By: Pablo Larraín Written By: Guillermo Calderón Cast: Gael García Bernal, Luis Gnecco, Mercedes Morán Genre: Biography, Drama, Crime

35th TORINO FILM FESTIVAL Festival Date: November 24 – December 02, 2017 Venue: Turin, Italy

Plot: Suburbicon is a peaceful, idyllic suburban community with affordable homes and manicured lawns... the perfect place to raise a family, and in the summer of 1959, the Lodge family is doing just that. But the tranquil surface masks a disturbing reality, as husband and father Gardner Lodge (Matt Damon) must navigate the town’s dark underbelly of betrayal, deceit, and violence. This is a tale of very flawed people making very bad choices. This is Suburbicon.

Acclaimed Movie FINDING YOUR FEET

MOVIE INFO Directed By: George Clooney Written By: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, George Clooney, Grant Heslov Cast: Matt Damon, Julianne Moore, Oscar Isaac Genre: Comedy

28th Stockholm International Film Festival Festival Date: November 08 – November 19, 2017 Venue: Stockholm, Sweden Opening Film: A Ciambra Closing Film: Jailbreak

Plot: On the eve of retirement a middle class, judgmental snob discovers her husband has been having an affair with her best friend and is forced into exile with her bohemian sister who lives on an impoverished inner-city council estate.

MOVIE INFO Directed By: Richard Loncraine Written By: Meg Leonard, Nick Moorcroft Cast: Timothy Spall, Celia Imrie, Joanna Lumley Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance PVR MOVIES FIRST

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