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  IFFK2013  - IFFK and Malayalam Cinema ! The generational shift is well and truly becoming a reality in Malayalam film industry. Winds of change which started to blow at the beginning of this millenium has now become a storm. The cinematic sensibilities of Malayali viewers which were satiated to a large extent during the 70s and 80s started to undergo a change as 90s saw low brow entertainment starting to make an impression. A lot of films during the late 90 s and early 2000 s set the cash registers ringing big time, but it created a shallow and superficial sensibility.  Stars were always part and parcel of every era and their domination or the lack of it is not the question. But whether content and making subsumed the performers. Casting which is a paramount part of the making of any Hollywood movie underscores the fact that it is about zeroing in on the right actors for the right role. The star driven system which is the bane of Indian film industry in general

IFFK 2013 Kim Ki-duk Coming to IFFK 2013 – EXCLUSIVE metromatinee.com തിരുവനന്തപുരത്ത് ഡിസംബർ ആറാം തീയതി ആരംഭിക്കുന്ന കേരളത്തിന്റെ  18  - ആമത് അന്താരാഷ്ട്ര ചലച്ചിത്ര  മേളയ്ക്ക് സംവിധായകന്‍ കിം കി ഡുക്ക്‌ വരുന്നു.. പുതിയ സിനിമകുടെ ഷൂട്ടിങ്ങ് തിരക്കിലായ അദ്ധേഹത്തെ മേളയിലേക്ക് ക്ഷണിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ടെന്നും, തിരക്കിലാണെങ്കിലും വരുമെന്നാണ് പ്രതീ ക്ഷിക്കുന്നതെന്നും  മേളയുടെ ഡെപ്യൂട്ടി ഡയറക്ടറായ  ബീനപോൾ മെട്രോ മാറ്റിനിയ്ക്ക് നൽകിയ പ്രത്യേക അഭിമുഖത്തിൽ പറഞ്ഞു.  കൊറിയയില്‍ ജീവിക്കുന്ന ഇദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റെ സിനിമകള്‍ വരുന്നതും നോക്കി ധാരാളംപേര്‍ ഇങ്ങ് കേരളത്തില്‍ കാത്തിരിപ്പുണ്ട്. ഒരുപക്ഷേ, കൊറിയയിലുള്ളതിനേക്കാള്‍ ആരാധകര്‍ അദ്ദേഹത്തിന് ഇവിടെയാണെന്ന് കിം കി ഡുക്കിന്റെ വിമര്‍ശകര്‍പോലും പറയും. വര്‍ഷാവര്‍ഷം കേരളത്തില്‍ നടക്കുന്ന അന്താരാഷ്ട്ര ചലച്ചിത്രമേളയില്‍ കിം കി ഡുക്കിന്റെ പുതിയ  read more about IFFK 2013 news : http://www.metromatinee.com/news-articles/kim-kiduk-coming-to-iffk-2013-exclusive-metromatineecom-6982 

IFFK 2013 Parallel cinema from Latin America The street film making package from Latin America includes eight films which are made without bowing to the demands of commercial considerations.These films are inventive and aim at interplay of diverse cultural discourses. Laura Astroga’s film ‘Red Princesses’,narrates the tale of Sandinist warriors of 80 s through the perspective of two sisters.Director Esteban Insausti renowned for his independent ventures will make his presence felt with his film ‘Long Distance’,which has made use of latest digital   technology.The movie is a moving tale of Cubans who are forced to emigrate unable to bear the brunt of economic slowdown. ‘The Wind Journeys ‘ is a film notable for its surrealistic  content.This Ciro Guerra directed movie was shot in around 80 locations in North Columbia and it revolves around a musical instrument called ‘Accordion’,which influences the life of the protagonist in a big way resulting even in the demise of his wif

IFFK 2013 - 209 Films to be exhibited in IFFK 2013 The 18 th International film festival of Kerala(IFFK) aims to bring to the fore the arrival of new generation of directors and projecting the prominence of masters by celebrating their accomplishments.The festival will be notable for the films which capture the angsts and aspirations of modern generation,which are varied in content and rich in inventiveness. The films which will be shown under the category of ‘world cinema from new directors’,will be those which have featured in acclaimed film festivals and have won accolades.209 films will be exhibited from 56 different countries in 16 different categories in the festival. In the much touted competition section 16 films including two from Malayalam will be there.Seven films which depict the grim and harsh life in Nigeria will be shown in the country focus section.The street film making concept which is making waves in Latin American countries, which are bound to give energ

IFFK 20013 - Nigerian life on centre stage in Country focus section ! The contemporary realities associated with Nigerian life in matters pertaining to social life, marital discords, relationship issues, friendships, romance etc. will find reflection in the seven films that are scheduled to be exhibited in the country focus section. Two films of renowned director from this African nation, Niji Akani; ‘Aramotu’& ‘Heroes and Zeroes’ will be shown. ’Aramotu’, narrates the tale of a woman who fights for women’s right of self determination by striking a fine balance between traditional mores and contemporary realities. Apart from focusing on women emancipation, it also throws light on the evil effects of colonialism and dictatorships. The cinematography of this film is handled by an Indian, Ramesh Babu.The other movie ‘’Heroes and Zeroes’, is about the ups and downs in the life of a film director. It won the award for the best script in the African movie academy award. Intere

IFFK 2013 Delegate Pass From November 25th , 2013 As cinema lovers are eagerly anticipating the beginning of the 18th  International film festival of Kerala [ IFKK 2013 ]which begins on the 6th of December 2013 ,it has been announced by the concerned authorities that the delegate pass distribution will begin on November 25th . Film buffs could make use of the opportunity and collect their passes from selected SBT branches at the earliest.Passes will be available at Tagore theater , Vazhuthacaud  from December 1, 2013  onwards. read more here :  http://www.metromatinee.com/news-articles/iffk-2013-delegate-pass-from-november-25th-2013-6967  

NADAN Movie Review  NADAN Movie Review here :  http://www.metromatinee.com/movies/index.php?FilmID=3937-Nadan നാടക കലാകാരന്മാർക്ക് സമർപ്പിച്ചു കമലിന്റെ നടൻ - ജയറാമിന്റെ നടന വിസ്മയം  Ace director Kamal fresh from his hugely successful film Celluloid which was a tribute to the father of Malayalam cinema, turns his focus on drama and artistes of the past this time. It is essentially a tribute to drama which has fallen on bad days during changing times. An earnest effort aimed at bringing to fore the importance of drama as an art form. Nadan begins in the 1930s http://www.metromatinee.com/movie-review/nadan-movie-review-by-rajvikram-389 http://www.metromatinee.com/movie-review/nadan-movie-review-by-rajvikram-389 http://www.metromatinee.com/movie-review/nadan-movie-review-by-rajvikram-389 'Nadan\' directed by Kamal is a historical take on the growth of theatre in Kerala.  Nadan Updated:(21-11-2013) Nadan Updated:(18-11-2013) Nadan Updated:

Vishudhan Movie Review Movie Review here :  http://www.metromatinee.com/movies/index.php?FilmID=4043-Vishudhan#Synopsis Kunchacko Boban plays the role of a priest in Vyshak’s upcoming film Vishudhan. This is a crime investigation story. Miya George the female lead features plays a Nun in Vishudhan Shehnad Jalal is the choreographer. Vishudhan Updated:(21-11-2013) Vishudhan Updated:(11-11-2013) Vishudhan Updated:(11-11-2013) Vishudhan Updated:(11-11-2013) Vishudhan Updated:(11-11-2013) Vishudhan Updated:(11-11-2013) Vishudhan Updated:(11-11-2013) Vishudhan Updated:(11-11-2013) Vishudhan Updated:(11-11-2013) Vishudhan Updated:(30-09-2013) Vishudhan Updated:(30-09-2013) Vishudhan

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Krrish 3 Movie Review  The essential premise of any super hero movie is the oft seen confrontation between virtue and evil. Rakesh Roshan's desi avatar Krish 3,of the ultimate super hero we have grown up seeing in Hollywood is just a pale replica. It is almost a scene by scene rip off from many Hollywood movies when it comes to those breathtaking stunts.  Rohith the eminent medico scientist works tirelessly towards his endeavour to eliminate deadly diseases from the face of earth. His son Krishna the disguised super hero Krish and his wife Priya comprises a happy family. The father son duo portrayed by Hrithik is the highlight of the movie. The antagonist Kaal(Vivek Oberoi) is a bestial and evil incarnate hell bent on unleashing destruction. He epitomises the quintessential villain and he creates mutants named Manwar to carry out his mission of spreading an epidemic to wipe out humanity. Kaal is aided by Kaya a ravishing Kangana Raut in his evil endeavours. The e