A quick look at everything making news in the world of cinema today!
What’s making the news
Film festivals have become the new platform to make a statement. The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) stayed in the news because of the tussle between the director of S Durga and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. After much back and forth, the film was not screened at the film festival. Meanwhile, organisations associated with the Bengali film industry stopped work between 12 noon and 12.15 pm on November 28 in West Bengal as a mark of protest and in solidarity with the team of Padmavati.
On a lighter note, this is what Kamal Haasan fans are happy about:
~ Exclusive ~
*#Vishwaroopam2/#Vishwaroop2 Final leg of SHOOTING (One Week) happening in CHENNAI
*TRAILER & AUDIO (4Songs) Release SOON
*Film Going to Release on EARLY 2018
*”Yaar Endru Therigiradha” Second Version “Nyabagam Varugiradhaa” Song going to be HIGHLIGHT????? pic.twitter.com/f0thmcIUTd
— Kamal Haasan Fans (@KamalHaasanFans) November 29, 2017
In Depth
Taking on issues like racism, the war, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), women trying to break the proverbial glass ceiling and dysfunctional relationships, it’s hardly surprising that Mudbound is predicted to be one of the Oscar contenders. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Academy has been repeatedly accused of whitewashing the awards function, but every now and then a story that delves deep into representation, diversity, and inclusion manages to secure a place in the coveted list. Mudbound could be this year’s pick.
Read about the film here
Offbeat
The trailer of Avengers: Infinity War will be out today. Iron Man, Thor, The Hulk, Captain, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Vision, Spider-Man, Ant-Man, Doctor Strange join the Guardians of the Galaxy.
Check out these brand new #InfinityWar covers from @VanityFair! More info: https://t.co/yxHjj4Zah7 pic.twitter.com/DOfKCwpumQ
— The Avengers (@Avengers) November 27, 2017
