The Sherry Hormann helmed movie ‘Desert Flower’ that premiered at the Venice Film Festival sheds light on the implausible journey of a ex-model Waris Dirie who turns crusader in the fight against female genital mutilation. The story replete with drama revolves around Dirie played by Ethiopia-based model Liya Kebede who at the tender age of thirteen is forced to get into arranged marriage. In a bid to escape the imminent, she ultimately winds up in London – It is truly an eye-opener that at such a tender age she underwent circumcision is what proffers the movie its emotional core.
Even as the movie is based on her biography, the film has undertaken a level of arty authorization, turning out to be an unusual mixture of dramedy with fine star casts like Sally Hawkins, Timothy Spall and Juliet Stevenson.
The fundamental message that the movie delivers is quite distressing and traumatic.... [Read more]
Published on: 12th August, 2009
The Los Angeles premiere of Inglourious Basterds last night saw the hot duo brangelina on the red carpet. The unfeasibly reed like Angelina donned a figure-revealing leather bandeau outfit designed by Michael Kors was seen along with suntanned and comparatively healthier appearing Brad. She also proudly showed off some new swirly tattoo body art seen around her arms that add up to the already existing line up of body artwork.
This has been the duo’s first public sighting together and were last seen on the Cannes red carpet in May. Despite fuelled speculations of a major rift in their relationship, the couple displayed a show of oneness as they hugged on the red carpet.
As Jolie gracefully met up with everyone, Brad seemed less restful and stressed due to whirlwind promo of his latest film that has kept him away from Jolie and the kids. Though, he did eagerly sign autographs prior to leading... [Read more]
Published on: 11th August, 2009
Bracing for some idiocy is just part of the norm when being at the Teen Choice Awards where the award statuette in the offing is a surf board.
The down-right odious comic timing of George Lopez about teenagers and Latinos left a foul after- taste in many a mouth. The few of the contenders lined up for Choice Twit Award like M.C. Hammer left many astonished regarding the selection of nominees. Appreciatively, victor Ellen DeGeneres aided in saving the category as she dished one of her humorous lines while accepting the surf board award.
Sean Kingston’s lack lustre performance ‘Fire Burning’ and pitiable lip syncing could not be salvaged despite top-notch pyrotechnic show and heavy unfurling of the Jamaican banners. Suited-booted little eight years old Frankie Jonas was quite a sight as he accepted the award for Breakout Male TV Star.
Miley Cyrus, the accomplished winner of six new Teen... [Read more]
Published on: 5th August, 2009
Demi Moore who unlike a majority of women that would dissent seeing their hubby bedding a host of hotties, was present wholly supporting Ashton Kutcher during the premiere of his latest film, Spread.
In the David Mckenzie directed ‘Spread’, Ashton dons the role of a young Casanova, Nikki who is well aware of his strongest assets and how he uses them to the hilt to woo his way through the hearts of successful, affluent women to achieve a privileged life.
The 46-year old Demi looked ravishing in a purple dress as she happily posed alongside her husband and Rummer, her 20-year old daughter from her past marriage to Bruce Willis. Ashton was all eyes for his wife with the two looking very much like newlyweds barely managing to keep their paws off each other.
The dew-faced Demi looked more like a sister to 20-year old Rummer who was seen in a tinny off shoulder dress.
Anne Heche plays the role... [Read more]
Published on: 17th July, 2009
The 2009 ESPY Awards held in the Nokia Theatre, LA, hosted by Samuel Jackson, saw celebs from the sports and entertainment fraternity came together to venerate key sports accomplishments, reminisce cherished moments and give salutation to those who performed at the gala awards night.
Sports Celebs were seen flouncing their fashionable attire on the green themed red carpet in a noble effort to tender a nonaligned carbon occasion. Wind and Solar power were utilized to produce energy for the press tent area.
User- reprocessed fibres were used in the making of the red carpet. Even the DJ booth was powered by handy solar sheets. Australian golf megastar Anna Rowson was seen in a gorgeous Donna Karen outfit in the event. Ex-Secretary of State, Condolezza Rice looked splendid in a red DK dress.
The hottest couple of the night went to Vanessa Bryant and Kobe. Swimming champion Michael Phelps won... [Read more]
Published on: 29th June, 2009
In just four short days subsequent to the loss of the pop idol, BET re-arranged most of its scheduled performances as a mark of reverence. Many performers altered their initial intended schedule to croon to the hymns of the Pop Star. Jackson’s father and Sister Janet were in attendance at the awards show. Janet took to the stage with great courage and poise, evidently heavy-throated as she fondly reminisced about her brother.
Jay-z gyrated to his latest single ‘D.O.A (Death OF Auto-Tune)’ bellowing the name of the pop star towards the concluding stages of his performance, as the video for the same was unfurled for the first time.
Jamie Foxx did a marvellous job hosting the awards right from effortlessly donning the trade-mark Jackson like outfits, moon walking et al with great élan as he announced the special academic honours.
The performances of Lil Wayne, Soulja Boy, Drake, T-Pain,... [Read more]
Published on: 14th June, 2009
The magnificence of the remarkable romance blockbuster ‘Jodha Akbar’ notably garnered the awards in most categories like Best Picture, Best Actor by the suave Hrithik Roshan and Best Director- Ashutosh Gowarikar. The movie is a splendid take on cross-cultural harmony dating back to the Mughal era where Hrithik and Aishwarya did rightful justice to the roles of Akbar and Jodha. Oscar-famed musical genius A.R.Rehman added another trophy of best music director for the same movie to his ever-expanding trophy collection. Javed Akhtar took the laurels for the best lyricist and Javed Ali for best playback singer for Jodha Akhbar.
Aishwarya’s intense performance in the movie was evidently overshadowed by Priyanka Chopra’s eclectic feat in ‘Fashion’ for which she won the Best Actress Award. Priyanka effortlessly donned the role of a juvenile small town actor trying to maintain her sanity... [Read more]
2012 – Effects Unlimited, This November | 
Saw VI Movie Trailer And Preview | 
The Informant Movie Trailer And Preview | 
Gripping ‘Desert Flower’ premieres at Venice Film Festival | 
Heavy Leather Cum Svelte Show At The LA Premiere Of Inglourious Basterds | 
Teen Choice Awards 2009 Bloopers | 
Demi Moore At Premiere Of Ashton’s Hot Movie ‘Spread’ | 
Green-themed celeb studded 2009 ESPY Awards | 
Reverencing Performances at BET Awards 2009 & Red Carpet Images | 
Golden Sun Winners Of IIFA 2009 Macau | 
