Articles by Gautaman Bhaskaran
Japan’s love for Tamil cinema reflects at the Tokyo Film Festival
Tamil cinema was a big hit in Japan, particularly that which had superstar Rajinikanth playing a mind-boggling variety of characters. Happily, the romance continues with R Madhavan starrer Irudhi Suttru.
Updated on Oct 31, 2017 03:17 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai |
Gautaman Bhaskaran
Tokyo film fest celebrates 30th edition with Japanese opener
Fullmetal Alchemist transforms a highly popular comic series (and Japan is very well known for its Manga comics) into live action, tracing the journey of two brothers as they decide to regain all that they have lost.
Updated on Oct 25, 2017 01:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Tokyo |
Gautaman Bhaskaran
John Abraham to act in a film helmed by Tiger Man Mike Pandey
Wildlife filmmaker Mike Pandey and John Abraham will soon be working on a feature film themed around tiger conservation.
Updated on Oct 04, 2017 04:35 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Egypt |
Gautaman Bhaskaran
Egypt’s first edition of El Gouna Film Festival screens sparkling fare
El Gouna Film Festival have an interesting collection of films like Amr Salama’s Sheikh Jackson, which talks about the unusual cult following that Michael Jackson enjoyed in the Arab world.
Updated on Sep 29, 2017 04:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times, El Gouna (Egypt) |
Gautaman Bhaskaran
Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival to screen Anurag Kashyap, Irrfan Khan works
For its inaugural year, El Gouna has put together an interesting programme. As far as India is concerned, Anurag Kashyap’s Mukkabaaz and Irrfan Khan’s No Bed of Roses will be screened in the festival.
Updated on Sep 21, 2017 01:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai |
Gautaman Bhaskaran
Ali Fazal’s provocative British drama Victoria and Abdul goes to Venice Film Festival
Based on a book, titled Victoria and Abdul by Shrabani Basu, Stephen Frears’ film examines how a young 24-year-old Abdul Karim became a close confidant of an ageing Queen Victoria.
Updated on Aug 30, 2017 05:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai |
Gautaman Bhaskaran
The Song of Scorpions: Irrfan, Golshifteh Farahani bring alive a daunting tale
In a chat with HT, director Anup Singh, whose next film The Song of Scorpions had its world premiere at Locarno on August 9, talks about what it was to work with Irrfan Khan, Golshifteh Farahani and Waheeda Rehman.
Updated on Aug 11, 2017 04:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai |
Gautaman Bhaskaran
Taramani: Why Tamil director Ram preferred A-certification over censor board cuts
Director Ram has come out with two posters of his film Taramani - slated for release on August 11 - which pokes fun at the censor board. However, he has clarified that he has nothing against the board.
Updated on Aug 10, 2017 03:32 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai |
Gautaman Bhaskaran
Once again, Venice Film Festival titles offer Oscars hope
The Venice Film Festival has become a popular launchpad for many Oscar aspirants. This year too will see big names. These include George Clooney (Suburbicon), Darren Aronofsky (Mother) and Alexander Payne (Downsizing) among others.
Updated on Aug 03, 2017 01:49 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai |
Gautaman Bhaskaran
Ritesh Batra in a cocktail with Jane Fonda, Robert Redford at Venice
The American streaming giant Netflix and Venice have teamed up to present Ritesh Batra’s third feature, Our Souls at Night, at the festival. The film stars Jane Fonda and Robert Redford.
Updated on Jul 18, 2017 03:25 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai |
Gautaman Bhaskaran
Ken Loach’s I, Daniel Blake, seems so relevant after the Tory slide
In the light of Labour party’s performance in British elections, it is relevant that revisit British director Ken Loach’s I, Daniel Blake.
Updated on Jun 12, 2017 04:03 PM IST
Hindustan Times |
Gautaman Bhaskaran
Cannes Competition Netflix title, Okja, runs into roadblock in South Korea
South Korean animated Okja, which created quite a flutter at Cannes 2017, has run into a roadblock in South Korea as a powerful exhibitor has said it will not be given screen space.
Updated on Jun 03, 2017 01:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai |
Gautaman Bhaskaran
Cannes less magical this summer, and what a pity!
Over-the-top security and a poor selection of films ensured that Cannes Film Festival this year was just no fun.
Updated on May 31, 2017 03:02 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Cannes |
Gautaman Bhaskaran
Post Cannes, Shruti Haasan does an Aishwarya Rai with Sangamithra!
Shruti Haasan went to Cannes to promote Sanghamithra. That was on May 18. But by May 29, she had walked out of it.
Updated on May 30, 2017 03:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Cannes |
Gautaman Bhaskaran
Cannes 2017: Swedish comedy The Square wins Palme d’Or, Sofia Coppola best director
In a stunning upset, the nine-member jury led by Spanish director Pedro Almodovar and including Hollywood stars Jessica Chastain and Will Smith awarded the trophy to director Ruben Ostlund.
Updated on May 29, 2017 09:38 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Cannes |
Gautaman Bhaskaran
Cannes 2017: Fatih Akin’s In the Fade is all about a mother’s terrible sorrow
Turkish filmmaker Fatih Akin, who lives in Germany, was back at Cannes with his new movie, In the Fade, which has garnered divided opinions.
Updated on May 27, 2017 02:31 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai |
Gautaman Bhaskaran
Cannes 2017: Naomi Kawase’s Radiance is radiantly refreshing
Japanese director Naomi Kawase’s latest film Radiance is a love story between a partially blind photographer and a woman who pens movie audio descriptions.
Updated on May 27, 2017 12:17 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Cannes |
Gautaman Bhaskaran
Sofia Coppola’s The Beguiled examines sexual desires in times of war
Set three years into the American Civil War in the mid-19th century, The Beguiled by Sofia Coppola may draw comparisons with the unbeatable Gone With The Wind.
Updated on May 26, 2017 09:00 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai |
Gautaman Bhaskaran
Cannes screens a smashing biopic of a suave star, Cary Grant
At Cannes this year, one of the highlights was the screening of the biopic of Hollywood legend Cary Grant called Becoming Cary Grant by Mark Kidel.
Updated on May 24, 2017 02:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Cannes |
Gautaman Bhaskaran
Sangamithra plays big at Cannes, Nandita Das and Aparna Sen too promote their films
Many filmmakers over the years have been going to Cannes to promote their films. The latest to join is the team of the Tamil film, Sangamithra. Also present at the festival were Nandita Das (Manto) and Aparna Sen with Sonata.
Updated on May 20, 2017 02:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai |
Gautaman Bhaskaran
Scenic Cannes turned into a fortress to thwart terror strikes
The security at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival has been “unprecedented”. As a result, many screenings have been starting late -- something unheard of at Cannes.
Updated on May 19, 2017 04:20 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Cannes |
Gautaman Bhaskaran
Cannes 2017: Disappointing opener, Almodovar and Will Smith ungainly disagreement
The Cannes Film Festival opened with Arnaud Desplechin’s Ismael’s Ghosts which was unbelievably disappointing. Later, the festival saw jurors, Spanish master Pedro Almodovar and the Hollywood star Will Smith, publicly differ on the Netflix issue.
Updated on May 18, 2017 04:49 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Cannes, France |
Gautaman Bhaskaran
4 Nicole Kidman movies, big filmmakers: What to expect from the 2017 Cannes Film Festival
The 70th Cannes Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday with a screening of Arnaud Desplechin’s Ismael’s Ghosts, followed by premieres of films by auteurs like Sofia Coppola, Yorgos Lanthimos, and Todd Haynes.
Updated on May 17, 2017 09:57 AM IST
Hindustan Times | , Cannes
Gautaman BhaskaranAt Cannes 2018, no Netflix if it disobeys French law
Cannes has declared a war on Netflix -- a statement issued by the festival said it would ban Netflix from sending any of its titles to the main Competition come 2018 -- if it did not adhere to French law.
Updated on May 12, 2017 04:30 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai |
Gautaman Bhaskaran
Indian cinema to march into Cannes Market
The National Film Development Corporation of India will be in charge of the India Pavilion on the beach. Union Information and Broadcasting Minister, Venkaiah Naidu, will be present for at least three days meeting the Indian and international press. Also present, will be several Indian film producers, directors and actors.
Updated on May 09, 2017 03:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai |
Gautaman Bhaskaran
Will Roman Polanski with his new film have a good time at Cannes?
Roman Polanski’s latest movie, Based On A True Story, has been picked by Cannes to be screened at the festival’s second most important section, Outside Competition.
Updated on May 13, 2017 05:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai |
Gautaman Bhaskaran
From bikini to burkini: The time for topless, semi-clad women in Cannes is over
Cannes, which was one of the 30 French resorts that banned burkinis last summer, is all set to see women donning full-body swimsuits.
Updated on Apr 26, 2017 02:04 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai |
Gautaman Bhaskaran
Indian government ‘may use Cannes red carpet to unveil strategy’
At the Cannes 2017, India is expected to unveil its strategy. The Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Venkaiah Naidu will attend the festival.
Updated on Apr 24, 2017 03:42 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai |
Gautaman Bhaskaran
No Indian film at Cannes, there is still hope
No Indian film has made it to Cannes this year. While many Indians believe they make films for themselves and not for Cannes, the chief of the festival Thierry Fremaux is hopeful, things might change.
Updated on Apr 14, 2017 03:46 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai |
Gautaman Bhaskaran
Cannes Film Festival poster conveys passion and joy with Claudia Cardinale
The Cannes poster, often a harbinger of a Festival that has been ruling the world like a queen, shows Claudia Cardinale, an Italian actor. In the poster, Cardinale is seen dancing and laughing.
Published on Mar 31, 2017 05:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times |
Gautaman Bhaskaran