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In his deeply personal story Belfast , writer-director Kenneth Branagh a child’s view of conflict. When he was nine years old, the Troubles in Northern Ireland began and Branagh had to leave his hometown. Belfast follows Buddy, a fictionalized version of Branagh’s childhood self, played by Jude Hill, as he deals with the loss of the peaceful city he has known. While the subject matter is dark, Branagh chose to focus on how a boy and his family cope with the traumatic experience in true Irish fashion, with humor, dancing and music. Hill stars alongside Judi Dench, Caitríona Balfe, Jamie Dornan and Ciarán Hinds. DEADLINE: This was something of a departure for you, so what made you want to tell this story now? KENNETH BRANAGH : Well, it was definitely enhanced by the idea of the lockdown. There was much more introspection, I think, at the beginning of this period. But the desire to write something about Belfast had been with me really ever since I left the … [Read more...] about ‘Belfast’ Writer-Director Kenneth Branagh On Revisiting Childhood Trauma And How “Humor Becomes Not Just Valuable, But A Necessity”

The latest TRP ratings for Week 2 (January 8-January 14, 2022) are out. While Anupamaa has retained its top slot, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai has witnessed major jump. Udaariyaan has witnessed a major drop. There are no changes among top 7 shows. Take a look at top 10 shows and top 7 channels. Top 5 Shows Anupamaa has topped the TRP chart surprisingly, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai has grabbed the second spot, followed by Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin at the third place, Imlie at the fourth place and Yeh Hai Chahatein at the fifth place. The shows have garnered 4.0, 3.1, 2.9, 2.8 and 2.8 ratings, respectively. Top 6-10 Shows: Udaariyaan & Bhagya Lakshmi At the sixth place is Kumkum Bhagya (2.4) followed by Udaariyaan (2.3) at the seventh place, Kundali Bhagya (2.3) at the eighth place, Saath Nibaahana Saathiya 2 (2.1) at the ninth place and Bhagya Lakshmi (2.0) at the tenth place. Bigg Boss 15 & The Big … [Read more...] about Latest TRP Ratings: Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Makes It To 2nd Spot; Udaariyaan Witnesses A Drop

Mohsin Khan became a household name with his role of Kartik Goenka in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai . The actor has huge fan following, who shower immense love for the star. However, a few fans have crossed their limits and gone overboard threatening another actor of the same name. Yes, you read it right! As per reports, Mohsin Khan, who featured in shows like Mere Sai and Savdhaan India is being harassed on social media because of his name. The actor recently revealed that he received a message on his Instagram account by one of YRKKH 's fans, who threatened him to change his name and deactivate his social media account. The Mere Sai actor has filed a complaint in the cyber crime cell in his hometown Lucknow. He said that he is waiting for them to take a strict action against the troublemakers. Mohsin was quoted by ETimes TV as saying, "I received a DM on Tuesday by an unidentified user threatening me of consequences if I didn't delete my account and … [Read more...] about Mohsin Khan’s Fans Threaten Mere Sai Actor To Change His Name; Latter Approaches Cyber Crime Cell

Don’t let the idea throw you. It turns out to be rousing good news that producer-star Tom Cruise has brought on Brad Bird, the animator king behind The Incredibles , Ratatouille and The Iron Giant , to make his live-action directing debut with the fourth Mission: Impossible movie. In fact, Bird is an ideal fit to follow Brian De Palma in 1996, John Woo in 2000 and J.J. Abrams in 2006. For Bird, the impossible is business as usual, and his is the best and most spectacular Mission yet. See it in IMAX, and you’re in for an action adrenaline rush that keeps you on the edge of your seat eager for the next visual astonishment. The IMAX cameras produce the thrilling effect of 3-D without the damn glasses, making Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol a genuine marvel of cinema ingenuity. Check the dizzying scene of Cruise scaling Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. You won’t believe your eyes. And Bird turns out to be a natural with flesh-and-blood actors, … [Read more...] about Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol

“I think it’s time science had a comeback,” says Brad Bird. “To me, science is God. How could anyone not be excited by it?” With his new film, Tomorrowland — about an All-American teen genius (Britt Robertson) recruited to join a futuristic secret society of the best and brightest and help save the world — the 56-year-old director wants to turn a new generation on to the glories of intellectual curiosity and good old-fashioned optimism. And given that this former animator ( The Incredibles , Ratatouille ) is the man who gave us Tom Cruise scaling the Petronas Towers in Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol , Bird plans on doing this the only way he knows how: via a big-budget summer blockbuster, complete with special effects, CGI landscapes, robot moppets and George Clooney . He could make you believe a rat was a culinary wunderkind, but can he make utopian nerdiness cool? Right before Tomorrowland ‘s premiere, Rolling Stone spoke to Bird about finding humanity … [Read more...] about ‘Tomorrowland’ Never Knows: Brad Bird on His Science-Geek Summer Flick