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PVR MOVIES FIRST VOL. 26

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

DECEMBER 2017

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5 Biggest Blockbusters of 2018

THE BEST NEW MOVIES PLAYING THIS MONTH: FIRANGI, MARK FELT, FUKREY RETURNS, TIGER ZINDA HAI

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GREETINGS ear Movie Lovers, Here’s the Decemberedition of Movies First, your exclusive window to the world of cinema. This month’s movies range from s tar-studded sparklers to story-rich gems. Rian Johnson’s epic soap opera“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” hits the screens after an agonising wait. Super spies Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif make an unstoppable pair in “Tiger Zinda Hai.” Comedy king Kapil Sharma stars in the refreshing “Firangi” and everybody’s favourite buddies are back with “Fukrey Returns.” We rewind to “Catch Me if You Can,” the deliciously charming Spielberg thriller based on the true story of a slippery swindler.

Take a tantalising peek at 5Blockbusters coming your way in 2018.MeetAmericanfilmmaker Denis Villeneuve, whose powerful cinema has made him the most exciting name in Hollywood. Learn little-known secrets of the legendary Robin Williams’ life, and join us in wishingthespian Samuel L. Jacksona Happy B irthday. We really hope you enjoy the issue. Wish you a fabulous month of movie watching. Regards

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CONTENTS Luke Skywalker is back but can he prevent the Dark Side from prevailing?

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Movie of The Month

Up Close & Personal

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Architects of Cinema

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RELEASING THIS MONTH

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

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TIGER ZINDA HAI

No One Hunts Better Than A Wounded Tiger

Plot: After a gap of eight years, Tiger (Salman Khan) and Zoya (Katrina Kaif) are back, and this time, they have a deadly mission to complete. The film is based on the dramatic 2014 abduction and rescue of 26 Indian nurses by ISIS. Salman Khan plays an Indian RAW agent and top spy, codenamed “Tiger” and Katrina Kaif is an ISI agent of Pakistan. Both are presumed dead by their respective countries. When all hell breaks loose in a foreign land, which places civilian lives in harm’s way, they are called PVR MOVIES FIRST

back for an impossible rescue mission to battle an international terrorist organisation. Will they succeed?

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This espionage drama is an action-packed visual feast that takes you across Austria, Morocco, Greece and the Middle East. Watch out for the high-octane action scenes shot in 50-degree heat in Abu Dhabi’s Liwa desert.

DID YOU KNOW? The official trailer of the movie has become the world’s most liked trailer on YouTube, surpassing “Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015).”

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The Collection alman and I work well together. He is a superstar, and people perceive him in a certain way, but interestingly, we have that understanding.

“Tiger Zinda Hai” is yet another highaction entertainer from the house of Ali Abbas Zafar, one of Bollywood’s up and coming filmmakers. Here’s a glance at some of his previous ventures.

- Ali Abbas Zafar, Director

Hollywood action director Tom Struthers, of Dark Knight and Inception fame, has choreographed some daredevil action sequences in the film.

Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011)

The story is based on real events, with the hit pairing of Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif adding heft to its appeal.

Gunday (2014)

TIGER ZINDA HAI RELEASE 22 DECEMBER Genre: Action, Thriller Language(s): Hindi Director: Ali Abbas Zafar Cast: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Sudeep Studio: Yash Raj Films Pic Courtesy: © Yash Raj Films

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STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI

Release Date: 15 December Tagline: It’s time for the Jedi to End! Director: Rian Johnson Star Cast: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Mark Hamill Genre: Action Studio: Lucasfilm Ltd.

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old space saga on its head by recasting Mark Hamill’s Luke Skywalker as the big baddie? It’s just a few days until we find out.

‘ In December 2015, the seventh installment of Star Wars franchisee “The Force Awakens” made the world fall in love with the space sage all over again. And last year, Disney came out with their first Star Wars spinoff, “Rogue One.” The success of these movies solidified the confidence of its fans in the directions the franchisee was taking. On this 15th of December, the wildly popular franchisee returns to the big screens with its ninth installment “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” to take us on another journey in a galaxy far, far away.

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definitely going to places and investigating things that haven’t really been done in the Star Wars universe. – Oscar Issac, Actor

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THE PLOT: “The Last Jedi” begins immediately after the events of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” which ended with Rey (Daisy Ridley) coming face-to-face with an elderly Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), now living a life off monastic solitude on a planet called Ahch-To. The movie continues the story of Rey and her discovery of the force, delves deeper into the reasons behind the self-imposed exile of Jedi Master Luke Skywalker, along with a major war that’s brewing up between General Leia Organa’s Resistance and the First Order. THE MAIN PLAYERS REY: After finally finding Luke Skywalker in his hiding, Rey starts training with him to become a Jedi. Another continuing mystery about Rey is the identity of her parents and she might start to pick up threads to learn more about her past while fighting to find a bigger purpose of her life. LUKE SKYWALKER: It is confirmed. Out from his exile, the beloved protagonist of the original franchisee will have a larger role to play this time. However, events of the past have left him bitter and hurt and he is cautious about what Rey’s massive power might bring about, thus making him reluctant to train her.

he second film is where we start zooming in on the characters and getting to the heart of them, challenging them, and pushing them deeper. – Rian Johnson, Director

SUPREME LEADER SNOKE: While he was reduced to a few holographic appearances in the last movie, “The Last Jedi,” will give us a full-on look at this master of the Dark Side of the Force. We might even get a deeper insight into his motivations behind his evil scheme of things. THE NEW PLAYERS Vietnamese actress named Veronica Ngo joins the cast as Paige Tico, a gunner in the rebellion. She’s joined by her sister Rose Tico (played by Kelly Marie Tran) who is out on her own journey with Finn. Another new character is DJ - a shady character of unclear allegiances played by Benicio Del Toro. Actress Laura Dern joins the cast as Vice Admiral Holdo, a prominent officer in the Resistance.

GENERAL LEIA ORGANA: Carrie Fisher returns for one final appearance as the leader of the Resistance, which is one of the few remaining bulwarks against the First Order in the wake of the New Republic’s decimation in “The Force Awakens.” KYLO REN: Kylo Ren came close to finding Luke Skywalker in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” but walked away empty handed after being stopped in his tracks by Ray and Finn. But his quest to kill Luke certainly isn’t over ¬ especially now that he has killed his father Han Solo. PVR MOVIES FIRST

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Trivia 01

With a running time of 150 minutes, this is the longest movie of the Star Wars saga.

Actor Tom Hardy and British royalty Prince Harry, Prince William will be doing cameos in the film as a storm troopers.

This film will be released over 40 years after “Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope” (1977) and will mark the 40th anniversary of the Star Wars film franchise.

This will be the first Star Wars film in the series in which Kenny Baker will not be involved in the portrayal of R2-D2.

THE DIRECTOR: While J.J. Abrams laid the groundwork for the future of the Star Wars saga, the reins of taking it forward has been handed over to writer-director Rian Johnson. The young filmmaker broke out onto the scene with his fantastic, gritty neo-noir “Brick,” and followed it up with the fun caper “The Brothers Bloom.” With his trippy time travel action movie “Looper,” he has demonstrated a knack for sci-fi storytelling, and it’s exciting to think of what he will do with a mix of iconic characters. PVR MOVIES FIRST

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5 Biggest Blockbusters of 2018

Fast Forward

2017 was pretty eventful when it came down to the movies. The year saw some of the most prominent directors putting out their best works and was big on superhero flicks and franchisee reboots. Some of the standout films included “Wonder Woman,” “Dunkirk,” “It,” “Logan” and “Baahubali 2” among others.

Avengers: Infinity War Director: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth

While the year hasn’t wrapped up yet and some big releases are yet to come this month, but that has not stopped us from anticipating the long line-up of big-ticket films set to release next year. Here is a rundown of films to look forward to in 2018.

Robot 2.0 Director: S. Shankar Cast: Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, Mayur Bansiwal

Possibly the biggest release of 2018, “Avengers: Infinity War” is the Marvel movie every fan has been waiting for. Set four years after the events of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” the movie will see the Avengers, torn apart after the events of “Captain America: Civil War,” join forces with the Guardians of the Galaxy to battle Thanos, who is trying to collect the Infinity Stones for a gauntlet that will allow him to inflict his will on all reality.

Jurassic World: The Fallen Kingdom Director: J.A. Bayona Cast: Bryce Dallas Howard, Chris Pratt, Jeff Goldblum

A sequel to the blockbuster “Robot,” Rajinikanth starrer “Robot 2” (Enthiran 2) has already been creating a lot of buzz. Bound to release in January 2018, the film stars Akshay Kumar as the main antagonist opposite Rajinikanth. The plot follows Dr. Vaseegaran who is forced to reassemble Chitti in order to stop a deadly winged monster. With an estimated budget of 450 crores, it is the most expensive Indian film made to date and the first Indian film to be directly shot in 3D.

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instalment. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard will reprise their roles, joined by original franchise star Jeff Goldblum in what is set to be another breathtaking Dino adventure.

Deadpool 2 Director: David Leitch Cast: Brianna Hildebrand, Morena Baccarin, Ryan Reynolds

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Samuel Leroy Jackson Ryan Reynolds will be back as Wade “Merc with a Mouth” Wilson in “Deadpool 2,” and there’s every reason to get excited for that. The plot will follow Wade Wilson, who after surviving a near fatal bovine attack, struggles to fulfill his dream of becoming Mayberry’s hottest bartender and searching to regain his spice for life.

Thugs of Hindostan Director: Vijay Krishna Acharya Cast: Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif

A well known American actor and film producer, Samuel L Jackson has acted in over 100 films. He is ranked as the highest all-time box office star with over $4.9 billion total box office gross, an average of $69.1 million per film. Here are 5 fun facts about this prolific actor who turns 69 on December 21. 1. He was born in Washington, D.C. in 1948. He attended several segregated schools and graduated from Riverside High School in Chattanooga. He played the French horn and trumpet in the school orchestra. 2. In his youth Jackson had a pronounced stutter. As part of his speech therapy, he had to audition for a play. It did in fact help and interest him so much, that he changed his major(Marine Biology) to focus on acting. 3. He was active in the black student movement. In the seventies, he joined the “Negro Ensemble Company”, with Morgan Freeman. He made his feature film debut in “Together for Days” (1972), an independent blaxploitation movie.

This Diwali, leave it to the Yash Raj Films to supply the festive fireworks. Helmed by “Dhoom 3” writer-director Vijay Krishna Acharya, the studio will be releasing its most expensive production till date – “Thugs of Hindostan” starring Amitabh Bachchan, Amir Khan, Katrina Kaif and Fatima Sana Shaikh. Based on a 19th century bestselling novel “Confessions of a Thug” by Philip Meadows Taylor, the film tells a tale of crime and retribution in India, beginning in the late 18th century and ending in 1832. The story lays bare the practices of the Thugs, or deceivers as they were called, who murdered travellers for money and valuables. The film will also mark the first collaboration between Amitabh Bachchan and Amir Khan. PVR MOVIES FIRST

4. It wasn’t until Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction” (1994), when he was 46 years old, that Jackson broke out as a star. The actor was nominated for his iconic role as Jules Winnfield in what was his 30th film role. 5. He is an avid golfer and he includes a clause his contracts that permits him easy access to golf courses, no matter the film shoot’s location. He is a vegetarian. He is a big fan of the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team and the Liverpool Football Club. His favorite sports movies include all installments of “Rocky” and “North Dallas Forty” (1979).

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FIRANGI

Fight For Truth Begins

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

Search for love begins

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Movie Plot: Manga (Kapil Sharma) believes that the British are of no harm and even gets employed with them. All is hunkydory, till he falls in love with a girl whose family is opposed to their match because of Manga’s job. 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: Kapil Sharma mark his debut as a producer and singer with this film.

BRIJ MOHAN AMAR RAHE A Man Convicted For His Own Murder

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Genre: Comedy, Crime Language(s): Hindi Director: Nikhil Bhat Cast: Arjun Mathur, Nidhi Singh, Sheetal Thakur Studio: Yoodle Films Pic Courtesy: © Yoodle Films

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Movie Plot: Brijmohan fakes his own death to escape his humdrum life. He gets the money and the girl until the inevitable hand of Karma gets him sentenced to death for his own murder. Reason to watch: Nidhi Singh, who rose to fame with the famous online web series “Permanent Roommates” is making her Bollywood debut with the film. Did You Know: The movie is going to be the opening film at the 14th South Asian International Film Festival, New York.

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Genre: Thriller, Romance 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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FUKREY RETURNS The Jugadu Boys Are Back

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Genre: Comedy, Drama Language(s): Hindi Director: Mrighdeep Lamba Cast: Pulkit Samrat, Manjot Singh, Ali Fazal, Varun Sharma Studio: Excel Entertainment Pic Courtesy: © Excel Entertainment

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Movie Plot: Fresh out of jail, Bholi Punjaban makes the gang take part in a betting scam, based on Choocha’s premonitions. But this time, he can see the future and has visions of a cave with buried treasure. Reason to watch: The movie is a sequel to 2013’s breakout comedy hit “Fukrey.” Did You Know: The film has recreated the famous Mohammed Rafi chartbuster ‘O Meri Mehbooba’ from the 1977 chartbuster “Dharam Veer.”

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MONSOON SHOOTOUT The Truth Is Never Simple

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Genre: Action Language(s): Hindi Director: Amit Kumar Cast: Vijay Varma, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Neeraj Kabi Studio: Sikhya Entertainment, DAR Motion Pictures Pic Courtesy: © Sikhya Entertainment

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Movie Plot: As heavy rains lash Mumbai, a cop on his first assignment faces a life altering decision where he must decide to shoot or not. Reason to watch: A noir thriller starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, the movie is directed by Amit Kumar, who earlier made an award-winning short film called ‘Bypass.’ Did You Know: The film premiered in the 2013 Cannes Film Festival in the Midnight Screenings section and is being released after a gap of four years in India.

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MY BIRTHDAY SONG

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Genre: Thriller Language(s): Hindi Director: Samir Soni Cast: Sanjay Suri, Nora Fatehi, Zenia Starr Studio: Kahwa Entertainment Pic Courtesy: © Kahwa Entertainment

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Movie Plot: A psychological thriller, the film revolves around a happily-married man and the song on his 40th birthday. Reason to watch: Starring National Award winner Sanjay Suri and Candian-Moroccan actress Nora Fatehi, the movie navigates the space between real and surrealism. Did You Know: The movie is actor Sameer Soni’s Bollywood directorial debut.

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WONDER

Who gives you the courage to face the world? Genre: Family, Drama Language(s): English Director: Stephen Chbosky Cast: Jacob Tremblay, Owen Wilson, Izabela Vidovic Studio: Lionsgate, Mandeville Films, Participant Media, Walden Media, TIK Films Pic Courtesy: © Lionsgate

Movie Plot: August Pullman, a boy with an extremely rare medical facial deformity enters fifth grade to attend a mainstream elementary school for the first time. Reason to watch: Based on the New York Times bestseller, “Wonder” tells an incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story. Did You Know: Siblings Jacob Tremblay and Emma Tremblay are both featuring in this movie together. Their father, Jason Tremblay, is also in the movie. PLAY TRAILER

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MARK FELT

The man who brought down the White House

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Genre: Biography, Drama 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

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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.

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Genre: Biography, Drama Language(s): English Director: Janus Metz Cast: Sverrir Gudnason, Shia LaBeouf, Stellan Skarsgård Studio: SF Studios Pic Courtesy: © SF Studios

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Movie Plot: The story of the 1980s tennis rivalry between the placid Björn Borg and the volatile John McEnroe.

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.

Reason to watch: The movie brings out the best of McEnroeBjorg rivalry, who faced each other 22 times in total, with their on-court rivalry highlighted by their contrasting temperaments and styles.

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

Did You Know: The young Björn Borg is played by Björn’s real son Leo Borg.

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FERDINAND

You Will Bullieve Genre: Action, Adventure Language(s): English Director: Carlos Saldanha Cast: Kate McKinnon, David Tennant, Bobby Cannavale Studio: Blue Sky Studios, 20th Century Fox Animation, Davis Entertainment Pic Courtesy: © 20th Century Fox Animation

Movie Plot: After Ferdinand, a bull with a big heart, is mistaken for a dangerous beast, he is captured and torn from his home. Determined to return to his family, he rallies a misfit team on the ultimate adventure. Reason to watch: The story of a giant bull with a big heart, “Ferdinand” is the perfect movie to watch for the kids. Did You Know: A short show about Ferdinand is shown on TV every Christmas Eve in Sweden. It’s a very popular and known tradition in most homes. PLAY TRAILER

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The Greatest Showman

The Impossible Comes True Genre: Drama, Biopic, Musical Language(s): English Director: Michael Gracey Cast: Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams Studio: Chernin Entertainment, Seed Productions, Laurence Mark Productions, TSG Entertainment Pic Courtesy: © Chernin Entertainment PLAY TRAILER

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JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE The game has evolved

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Genre: Adventure, Family Language(s): English Directors: Jake Kasdan Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart Studio: Columbia Pictures, Matt Tolmach Productions, Radar Pictures, Seven Bucks Productions Pic Courtesy: © Columbia Pictures

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Movie Plot: American showman P. T. Barnum becomes the founder of the circus that became the famous traveling Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

Movie Plot: Four teenagers discover an old video game console and are literally drawn into the game’s jungle setting becoming the adult avatars they chose.

Reason to watch: Inspired by the imagination of P.T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business.

Reason to watch: This movie is a not a remake but a sequel to the original film and a tribute to Robin Williams.

Did You Know: This has been a dream project for Hugh Jackman since 2009.

Did You Know: Director Jake Kasdan is the son of Lawrence Kasdan who co-wrote films like “The Empire Strikes Back,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” and “Return of the Jedi.”

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FATHER FIGURES

Finding their father would be a family miracle Genre: Comedy Language(s): English Directors: Lawrence Sher Cast: Owen Wilson, J.K. Simmons, Glenn Close Studio: Alcon Entertainment, The Montecito Picture Company Pic Courtesy: © Alcon Entertainment

Movie Plot: Upon learning that their mother has been lying to them for years about their allegedly deceased father, two fraternal twin brothers hit the road in order to find him. Reason to watch: The movie promises a lot of fun and laughter as twin brothers Owen Wilson and Ed Helms set out to find the truth about their past. Did You Know: This movie is Lawrence Sher’s directorial debut. He is well known for his work as a cinematographer of ‘The Hangover’ series. PLAY TRAILER

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Up Close & Personal

Born in Chicago, USA, Robin Williams had English, French, German, Irish, Scottish and Welsh ancestry.

He was a very overweight child. As a result, nobody would play with him. He started talking in different voices to entertain himself.

Williams studied acting at Julliard with Christopher Reeve. The two remained good friends forever. He helped pay for Reeve’s physical therapy and other medical expenses after the latter’s horse-riding accident.

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resident Francis Ford Coppola. owned a home and vineyard in Northern 12 Williams California. His neighbours included football legend Joe Montana and filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, both of whom run their own vineyards. Williams was so obsessed with the Internet 13 Robin that he rejected hotels which did not have connectivity.

Robin Williams often went cycling and occasionally trained with Lance Armstrong. He said cycling helped him stay off drugs.

2009, he underwent open-heart surgery to 14 Inreplace his aortic valve. He became a vegetarian

When he auditioned for the role of Mork from Ork on Happy Days (1974), producer Garry Marshall told him to sit down. Williams immediately sat on his head on the chair. Marshall hired him, saying that he was the only alien who auditioned.

Steven Spielberg was filming “Schindler’s 15 When List,” he often called Williams and put the phone on

When Williams was first starting out, he performed as a mime outside New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art to make money.

In Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), Williams was allowed to do a lot of improvisation because that was where the film’s funniest material came from. Scenes were shot from 15-22 times till Williams was satisfied. Director Chris Columbus admitted he never knew where Williams was going to take the character next.

Doubtfire (1993), there’s a scene where 8 InherMrs. false teeth fall into a wine glass. The cast didn’t know Williams would do that, and their shocked reactions on film were genuine.

co-owned the Rubicon Restaurant in San 11 Williams Francisco with Robert De Niro and fellow Bay area

Williams reached a unique milestone when two of his films reached the $100-million mark in the US exactly the same week: “Jumanji” (1995) and ”The Birdcage” (1996).

his “Inside the Actors Studio” (1994) 10 When interview was being taped, a man in the audience had to be hospitalised after acquiring a hernia from laughing so hard.

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speaker so that he could tell jokes to the cast and crew to cheer them up. for being nerdy, Williams was a huge fan of 16 Known the “Legend of Zelda” series, and even named his daughter Zelda, after the character. used a specific hand salute--with his thumb 17 He touching his nose--in television appearances and movies. he was right-handed, he batted and golfed 18 Though left-handed. was fond of going to comedy clubs and taking 19 He pictures with the club owners to be displayed on the walls, which made the clubs more popular and encouraged aspiring stand-ups to audition there. final moments were spent at his seafront 20 His home overlooking San Francisco Bay, California. An autopsy revealed he suffered from Lewy Body Dementia, a neurodegenerative disorder with a rapid onset, which occurs after the age of 50. It is often mistaken for Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s disease. than 400 fellow celebrities, friends and co21 More stars gave condolences and paid tribute to him upon his tragic death. Internet surveys showed his name was the most “looked up” in 2014.

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THE LIFE OF A LEGEND:

Denis Villeneuve PVR MOVIES FIRST

ARCHITECTS OF CINEMA

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Denis Villeneuve

ARCHITECTS OF CINEMA

wrote and directed his debut film “August 32nd on Earth.” The film follows a young woman named Simone who survives a fatal car crash and is now obsessed to have a baby. Her candidate for a father is her best friend Phillipe who happens to be seeing someone. The film premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival and was very well received and lead actor Alexis Martin ended up winning the Prix Jutra for Best Actor. The

Is it possible for a director to consecutively come out with great movies every year? Well, yes, if you are Denis Villeneuve. With eight feature films to his credit, including “Prisoners,” “Sicario,” “Arrival,” and “Blade Runner 2049,” Villeneuve has rapidly shot up the ranks of working filmmakers. Each one of his movies is radically different than the last and has been lauded by critics and fans alike. Villeneuve looks set on a track to become one of the most revered directors in Hollywood. Early Life & Career: Born on October 3, 1967 in TroisRivières, Quebec, to Nicole Demers and Jean Villeneuve, Denis Villeneuve abandoned a career in science to his love for filmmaking at Université du Québec à Montréal. He began his film career in 1988, still in his early twenties, when he directed a television documentary “La course destination monde.” Two years later, he participated and won Radio-Canada’s youth film competition “La Course Europe-Asie.” This feat qualified him to receive funds from the National Film Board for his future projects. In the year 1994, without any studio support, Villeneuve wrote and directed a short film titled “REW-FFD.” In 1996, Villeneuve got an opportunity to direct a segment in an anthology of short films called “Cosmos.” Villeneuve made the tense segment titled “Le Technetium” which helped him immensely to showcase his abundant talent.

love cinema. It’s the sharing of emotions together, and it’s collective. It’s one of the last communions we have. – Dennis Villeneuve

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DID YOU KNOW? • Dennis Villeneuve’s favourite film is Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey.” • His trademark styles include violent realism, an attendtion-grabbing opening sequence, and stories with several layers of twist. • In January 2011, Villeneuve was selected by Variety as one of the top ten filmmakers to watch out for. • Villeneuve doesn’t use any music when he’s editing which means the first edit of his films is without music. • He is a four-time recipient of the Canadian Screen Award (formerly Genie Award) for Best Direction. • Villeneuve frequently uses a song by Radiohead in his films. • His 2016 sci-fi drama “Arrival” received eight nominations at the 89th Academy Awards and won the award for Best Sound Editing.

film was selected also as Canada’s entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 71st Academy Awards. Breakthrough & International Acclaim: His real breakthrough came in the year 2000 with the Canadian film “Maelström” starring Marie-Josee Croze. The drama follows a depressed, alcoholic woman who falls in love with the son of a man whom she accidentally killed in a hit-andrun. The film was widely praised on the international film festival circuit and won a total of 23 awards including eight Jutra Awards; five Genie Awards (Canada’s equivalent of Academy Awards); and a Best Canadian Film Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. He followed it up with the critically acclaimed “Polytechnique” in 2009 and sibling drama “Incendies” in 2010. In fact, “Incendies” was chosen to represent Canada at the 83rd Academy Awards in the category of Best Foreign Language Film and was eventually nominated for the award too. It won a host of awards and was chosen by The New York Times as one of the ‘10 Best Films of 2011.’ Hollywood Comes Calling: The great success of “Incendies” put Villeneuve’s international profile at peak and soon, Hollywood came knocking. In 2013, Villeneuve made “Prisoners,” a close-to-the-ground crime drama featuring Jake Gyllenhaal and Hugh Jackman. The film was a critical and commercial hit and got nominated for Best Cinematography at the 86th Academy Awards. He continued his success story with the 2013 psychological thriller flick “Enemy” and the 2015 crime drama “Sicario” which earned three nominations each from both the Academy Awards and the BAFTA. PVR MOVIES FIRST

In 2016, Villeneuve directed “Arrival,” a terrific sci-fi space drama starring Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner. The movie grossed over $203 million worldwide and became his biggest commercial success till date. Villeneuve’s most recent work was the neo-noir science fiction “Blade Runner 2049,” a sequel of the Ridley Scott’s 1982 cult-flick “Blade Runner.” The movie released in October 2017 to overwhelming critical acclaim.

QUICK FACTS BIRTH NAME: Denis Villeneuve _______________________ OCCUPATION: Director, Screenwriter _______________________ BIRTH DATE: 03 October, 1967 _______________________ PLACE OF BIRTH: Quebec, Canada _______________________ Spouse: Tanya Lapointe _______________________ YEARS ACTIVE: 1994 - Present

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HISTORY

This Month 15 Years Ago

*Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, Nathalie Baye, Amy Adams, James Brolin. Director: Steven Spielberg

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HISTORY Part period piece, part chase film, part drama, Spielberg’s movie about the youngest person ever to make the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted List is terrifically entertaining. It is the most charming of Spielberg’s mature films, because is it so relaxed. Instead of trying to conjure fairytale magic, wring tears or insinuate a message, it is happy just to be its delicious, genially sophisticated self. PLOT: The film is based on the life of Frank Abagnale Jr(DiCaprio) who, before his 19th birthday, successfully performed cons, worth millions of dollars by posing as a Pan American World Airways pilot, a Georgia doctor and a Louisiana parish prosecutor. A master of deception, he was a brilliant forger, whose skill at check fraud had netted him millions of dollars in stolen funds. FBI agent Carl Hanratty (Hanks) has made it his prime mission to capture Frank and bring him to justice, but Frank is always one step ahead of him, baiting him to continue the chase. He became so experienced that the FBI eventually turned to him for help in catching other check forgers. WOW FACTOR: Every single element of this movie works brilliantly together and the result is as irresistible as its conman hero. It is arguably the best acted of any Spielberg film. DiCaprio captures us from his first moment as an awkward 13-year-old to his sheer pleasure in his own ability to master the adult world. Tom Hanks hones a severe, potentially drab role into an incisive, touching character study of a lonely, humorless New England workaholic, whose adrenaline is fired by a cat and mouse game.. Spielberg’s skill as a filmmaker comes in choosing the right collaborators. The screenplay by Jeff Nathanson is excellent, as crafty as its subject and with just the right touch of heart. Janusz Kaminski’s gorgeous cinematography, Michael Kahn’s graceful editing, Jeff Nathanson’s clever script and John Williams’ score, all work beautifully in unison to create a masterpiece. It is a fascinating and at times almost giddy look at how one fiercely intelligent fellow exploited America’s fascination with the materialistic trappings of success. By simply wearing the right clothes, saying the right words and flashing the right status symbols, Frank was able to be whomever he wanted. DiCaprio told an interviewer that Spielberg “thought maybe it wouldn’t be a good idea” for him to meet Frank Abagnale, but DiCaprio contacted him anyway, somewhat secretly, and spent a few days following him around with a tape recorder. PVR MOVIES FIRST

This Month 15 Years Ago FROM THE DIRECTOR’S CHAIR: SAVING PRIVATE RYAN(1998): This is an epic war drama film set during the Invasion of Normandy in World War II. It follows a United States Army Rangers Captain and a squad, as they search for a paratrooper, who is the last surviving brother of four servicemen. In many ways, Ryan re-defined the genre, but it’s also soaked in the traits of its predecessors thanks to its visceral patriotism and emotion, all of which you can’t help but become enveloped by. This is Spielberg at the peak of his powers, and it’s a film that only he could have made. SCHINDLER’S LIST(1993): Spielberg circled Schindler’s List for years, concerned he didn’t have the skills or maturity necessary to dramatize the story of Oskar Schindler, the Nazi Party member who used his position as a German industrialist to save nearly 1,200 Jews during World War II. He finally started filming in early 1993, and the result is one of the most widely acclaimed movies of the nineties and the crowning achievement of his career. E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL(1982): A modern classic that added another jewel to Spielberg’s crown, earned nine Oscar nominations, and created millions fans, this film imagined what might happen if an alien life form came to Earth and had more to fear from us than we did from it. It tells the story of Elliott, a lonely boy who befriends an extraterrestrial, who is stranded on Earth. Elliott and his siblings help E.T. return to his home planet while attempting to keep him hidden from their mother and the government. JAWS(1975): After reluctantly, taking the reins on the big screen adaptation of this bestseller about a New England town terrorized by a great white shark, Spielberg found himself beset by production problems, studio deadlines and budget benchmarks. The entire project was nearly shut down, but he ultimately delivered, and the result was a paradigm shifting blockbuster that reaped incredible box office dividends in addition to overwhelmingly positive reviews. This movie elevated Spielberg from the young Hollywood elite to the industry’s upper echelon of filmmakers, Spielberg’s other films are Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), The Color Purple (1985), Empire of the Sun (1987), Jurassic Park(1993), Amistad (1997), A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001), and War of the Worlds (2005), Munich (2005), War Horse (2011), Lincoln (2012), and Bridge of Spies (2015). His other films include Jurassic Park (1993). PAGE 27

FILM FESTIVALS Monaco International Film Festival 2017 Festival Date: Dec 4 – Dec 7, 2017 Venue: Monte Carlo, Monaco Opening Film: Abdullah’s WOnderland Closing Film: Interloper Acclaimed Movie IN LOVING MEMORY

Plot: A bumbling film crew attempts to document a day in the life of Obu, a former child actor turned rickshaw driver. Intent on capturing a portrait of a broken man who laments his fall from riches to rags, the crew is exasperated by the fact that Obu is perfectly happy. This acutely observed mockumentary offers a humorous take on the ephemeral nature of fame and man’s affection for the tragedy of others. MOVIE INFO Directed By: Anand Kishore Written By: Anand Kishore Cast: Balaji Manohar, Malay Prakash, Amjad Prawej Genre: Drama

14th Dubai International Film Festival Festival Date: Dec 06– Dec 13, 2017 Venue: Dubai, UAE Acclaimed Movie IN THE SHADOWS Plot: A lonesome and morbid old woman commissions her own tomb. One morning, she discovers something unusual near it which changes everything. MOVIE INFO Directed By: Chandradeep Das Written By: Chandradeep Das, Imamul Islam Cast: Sreelekha Mukherji, Priyanka Bhattacharjee, Sudipta Bhowmick Genre: Drama

Whistler Film Festival, 2017 Festival Date: Nov 29 – Dec 3, 2017 Venue: Whistler, Canada Opening Film: Darkest Hour Closing Film: The Moment Acclaimed Movie DISCO OBU

Plot: Set in the ancient citadel of Old Delhi, a perfect metaphor for the deepest recesses of the mind, “In The Shadows” is a superbly dark, atmospheric thriller. What is happening behind the walls in a crumbling slum in Old Delhi? It’s the question bugging Khuddoos, the enigmatic loner who lives in the heart of the old city, whiling away his time secretly filming his neighbours. But when Khuddoos realizes something sinister is going on with a young neighbor Idris, his determination to get to the root of what’s going on becomes an all-consuming obsession – driving him close to the edge. MOVIE INFO Directed By: Dipesh Jain Written By: Dipesh Jain Cast: Manoj Bajpayee, Ranvir Shorey, Neeraj Kabi Genre: Drama

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Out This DECEMBER MOVIE NAME (LANGUAGE)

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01 DEC

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FIRANGI (HINDI)

COMEDY

01 DEC

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ TERA INTEZAAR (HINDI)

THRILLER / ROMANCE

01 DEC

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ BRIJ MOHAN AMAR RAHE (HINDI)

COMEDY/ CRIME

08 DEC

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MARK FELT (ENGLISH)

BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA

08 DEC

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ BORG Vs McENROE (ENGLISH)

BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA

08 DEC

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FUKREY RETURNS (HINDI)

COMEDY/ DRAMA

ATMOS

08 DEC

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MONSOON SHOOTOUT (HINDI)

ACTON

15 DEC

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI (ENGLISH)

ACTION

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15 DEC

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FERDINAND (ENGLISH)

ACTION/ ADVENTURE

3D / ATMOS / 4DX

15 DEC

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ TIGER ZINDA HAI (HINDI)

LOVE/ ROMANCE

ATMOS

22 DEC

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MY BIRTHDAY SONG (HINDI)

THRILLER

29 DEC

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (ENGLISH)

BIOPIC / DRAMA / MUSICAL

ATMOS

29 DEC

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FATHER FIGURES (ENGLISH)

COMEDY

29 DEC

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE (ENGLISH) ADVENTURE/ FAMILY PVR MOVIES FIRST

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