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San Francisco Chronicle
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Why isn't Taylor Swift following the example of Zendaya?
Hi Mick LaSalle: Through the years, many singers have taken roles in movies. Which of these do you think had the greatest talent for acting? Ken Kirste, Sunnyvale Hi Ken: The classic example is Frank Sinatra, who was a great actor when he sang, and a very good actor when he acted. Of the more recent people, Beyonce is a terrific actress, and so is Lady Gaga. And, though I don't know if you could call them singers, all the rap artists who've turned to acting (LL Cool J, Tupac, Eminem, Queen Latifah, Snoop Dogg, Will Smith, 50 Cent) have been really good, too. Over the years, it's actually an exception when an enormous pop star doesn't at least attempt an acting career. Think of Elvis, David Bowie, Madonna, the Beatles, Mick Jagger and Prince. Which leads us to another question — where is Taylor Swift's movie career? Why hasn't she gone the way of Zendaya and taken on major acting roles? It can't be because no one has asked, so I have to assume that, like Michael Jackson and Elton John before her, she's just not all that interested. Hi Mick: You wrote, "I'd like to see Marilyn Monroe in a good movie where, for once, she doesn't play an idiot." It's been a long time since I watched "The Misfits" but I didn't recall her character Roslyn as being in that mold. What is your impression of Marilyn in this, her last full-length movie? Kevis Brownson, Alameda Hi Kevis: She does a good job of playing a woman who is emotionally unbearable and self-centered, who is the only person allowed to have feelings in every room she enters, and who needs coddling and reassurance virtually around the clock. It was written by her husband, Arthur Miller, and was meant as a celebration of her warm spirit, but looked at objectively, it's a hatchet job. Anyway, I agree that in 'The Misfits,' she's not an idiot, but she's definitely weird, just as she's weird in just about every role she ever played. That's why my favorite Marilyn Monroe picture is 'Let's Make Love' (1960), even though it's only a borderline good movie. I like it — I'm grateful for it — because for once she got to play a normal woman. Hi Mick: About your recommendation for 'Juliet, Naked' – to read your review first then watch the movie. Following your instructions precisely, I read, I saw, and I really enjoyed the film. Thanks so much. Jeannette Ferrary, Belmont Hi Jeanette: No, thank you. I know you think that you're just saying thanks for a movie recommendation, but you're actually modeling a new and exciting way for people to find happiness. You're showing them that everything will be fine if they just listen to me. You're rescuing them from years of fumbling in the dark. Dear Mick LaSalle: Orson Welles said Robert Wise "murdered" 'The Magnificent Ambersons' when he changed the ending. What do you think? Or is it impossible to know because we can't be sure what Welles would have done? Tom Burns, San Francisco Dear Tom: You're talking about when RKO took 'The Magnificent Ambersons' away from Welles, and they got Robert Wise to edit it and shoot a new ending. So did Wise murder it? Sure, but if he did, he was just putting it out of its misery. After all, the reason for the re-edit is that 'Ambersons' tested badly with preview audiences. And as it stands, the 3/4 of the movie that survived the edit is fairly rough sledding. I can't imagine how a different ending could have turned it into the classic that Peter Bogdanovich and every other Welles idolater has pretended it to be for the last 80 years.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Arnav Maggo blends music and acting in Hai Junoon
Actor-singer Arnav Maggo plays Saransh, a passionate college vocalist, in the musical drama Hai Junoon . Starring alongside Neil Nitin Mukesh, Arnav brings a mix of musical experience and acting skill to his role as a member of the band Supersonics at Anderson's College, where Neil plays their mentor. The role allowed Arnav to draw from his real-life background as a trained musician. 'Saransh's journey mirrored my own — a singer chasing his dream,' he says. 'It felt like I was telling my own story on screen.' His musical roots helped him during the audition and throughout the show's performance-heavy sequences. Hai Junoon marks Arnav's second major screen appearance following his debut in Neeraj Pandey's The Freelancer . He also led the short film Aloo Bhujia , directed by Lakshmi Iyer and produced by Gul Panag. The film was showcased at various festivals. Although Arnav and Jacqueline Fernandez , who also debuts on OTT with this series, don't share scenes, they met during promotions. 'She is extremely sweet,' Arnav says. The show follows a campus music rivalry between two bands — The Misfits and Supersonics — as they compete for the GOATs Trophy. Arnav, who grew up in Delhi and studied in New York, splits his time between Dubai, Delhi, and Mumbai. He shares a personal connection to Kolkata, where his mother was raised and his grandfather lived. He fondly remembers childhood visits, especially the food at Bengali weddings. Next, Arnav will appear in a music video. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
News18
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Priyank Sharma And Santana Roach Groove To Ek Main Aur Ek Tu In Hai Junoon BTS
Last Updated: In the clip, currently surfacing online, Priyank is seen showcasing his amazing dance moves along with his co-star Santana Roach on the song Ek Main Aur Ek Tu Hai. Priyank Sharma, known for his stint in Bigg Boss 11, is currently awaiting the release of his upcoming web series, Hai Junoon. Helmed by Abhishek Sharma, the musical drama show is set to stream on the OTT giant Jio Hotstar from May 16. Ahead of its premiere, the actor's behind-the-scenes moments from the making of the song Ek Main Aur Ek Tu from the forthcoming show have set the internet ablaze. In the clip, currently surfacing online, Priyank is seen showcasing his amazing dance moves along with his co-star Santana Roach on the song Ek Main Aur Ek Tu Hai. Their effortless moves and chemistry were enough to set the stage on fire. The song is a recreated version of the iconic track of the same title from the film Bluffmaster, featuring Abhishek Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra. The new version is composed by Vishal-Shekar and the vocals are by Sunidhi Chauhan. Apart from Priyank, the upcoming show also features celebs like Neil Nitin Mukesh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Siddharth Nigam, Boman Irani, Sumedh Mudgalkar and Shazahn Padamsee. Hai Junoon follows the story of two rival music clubs, The Misfits and The SuperSonics, set at Anderson's College in Mumbai. The show depicts their fierce rivalry, ambition, and self-discovery as they negotiate the worlds of music and dance. It highlights the themes of friendship, betrayal, and personal growth. Backed by Aditya Bhat and Sagar Thakkar, the show marks the web series debut of Neil Nitin Mukesh and Jacqueline Fernandez. Recently, the makers of the show organised a grand premiere of Hai Junoon in Mumbai, where several popular B-town faces, including the cast members, marked their presence. Coming back to Priyank, he gained widespread recognition after his appearance in Salman Khan's controversial reality show Bigg Boss 11. One of the key highlights of the season was his breakup with Divya Aggarwal due to his closeness with co-contestant Benafsha Soonawala. Apart from that, he has also appeared in reality shows like Splitsvilla 10, Roadies Rising and web shows like Dillogical, Puncch Beat, The Holiday, Jab We Matched, Love on the Run and Runner Up. First Published:
News18
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Did Neil Nitin Mukesh Snap At Anushka Sen? Video Goes Viral
Last Updated: Anushka Sen attended a promotional event for Neil Nitin Mukesh and Jacqueline Fernandez's musical drama Hai Junoon. A viral clip shows Neil talking to Anushka seriously. Something a little unexpected happened at a recent event in Mumbai and the internet is already doing what it does best: overanalysing every frame! So, here's the tea: Anushka Sen turned up at a promotional event for Neil Nitin Mukesh and Jacqueline Fernandez's upcoming musical drama Hai Junoon on May 13. All was going well until a particular clip of Neil and Anushka started making the rounds online. In the now-viral video, Neil is seen talking to Anushka, but it's his tone and body language that caught everyone off guard. With his finger pointed and a super serious expression, many felt like he was giving her a bit of a dressing down. There's no audio in the clip but the scene looks intense. Naturally, social media sleuths jumped in with their own theories. 'Why does Neil look mad?" asked one user. 'Anushka looks so uncomfortable," wrote another. However, soon after the event, Neil shared a picture with Anushka and others on his Instagram story. Take a look: Neil Nitin Mukesh is getting ready for the release of Hai Junoon, a musical drama all about young people, their dreams, struggles, and how they try to find their place in a world full of pressure. The show is also special because Jacqueline Fernandez is making her digital debut with it. Hai Junoon will be out on JioHotstar on May 16. Hai Junoon follows the exciting story of two college music clubs — The Misfits and The SuperSonics — as they go head-to-head for the big GOAT trophy at a top college in Mumbai. Along the way, the show dives into their rivalries, personal struggles, and everything they face while chasing their dreams. The series features a power-packed cast including Boman Irani, Sumedh Mudgalkar, Siddharth Nigam, Yukti Thareja, Priyank Sharma, Elisha Mayor, Anusha Mani, Santana Roach, Devangshi Sen, and Naman Tripathy. It's directed by Aditya Bhat and Abhishek Sharma. First Published: May 14, 2025, 16:49 IST
The National
05-05-2025
- Business
- The National
What Trump's proposed tariffs could mean for the Arab film industry
US President Donald Trump's announcement that he has authorised a 100 per cent tariff on films made "in foreign lands' has been met with shock and confusion in the Mena film community. Countries that offer tax incentives for international productions such as the UAE, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Morocco and Tunisia would be particularly affected by the potential move. For decades, Hollywood projects have been pivotal to the development of their respective local film industries, particularly in terms of investment, infrastructure and talent development. The proposed tariffs could disrupt Hollywood projects already set to film in the region, according to Qais Qandil, the Jordanian founder of The Film Makers, an Emirati production company, which has brought international projects such as The Misfits and Beyond the Likes to the emirates in the past. Qandil tells The National: 'As a producer who has spent years bridging Hollywood and Abu Dhabi, I've seen first-hand how international collaboration strengthens the industry creatively and economically. It may complicate my immediate plans to bring more US projects to the region.' Qandil also notes that Hollywood does not solely choose to film in countries such as the UAE, Jordan and Saudi Arabia because of rebate incentives. Projects such as the Mission: Impossible series, for instance, were able to pull off certain action set pieces thanks to Abu Dhabi's regulatory and logistical capabilities, which are not found in other locations. 'A tariff such as this risks penalising US productions that choose global locations like the UAE not for cost alone, but for world-class infrastructure and cinematic value. It could discourage the very partnerships that have made modern filmmaking thrive,' says Qandil. If Hollywood projects stop filming in the Mena region, it could have a potentially harmful effect on the local creative scene. UAE film professional Kane Rodrigues worked in Abu Dhabi on Dune: Part Two, the upcoming films Now You See Me: Now You Don't and F1, as well as Dubai productions including the Jack Ryan film, which stars John Krasinski, and City of Life 2. If those projects stop coming, it could halt the development of talent from the UAE, he believes. 'As a local sound mixer, getting opportunities to be part of the sound department in major Hollywood studio films means a great deal. UAE's film industry is still evolving, and these are the only opportunities we local crew get to be involved and to grow, as we rarely have locally produced films of this scale,' says Rodrigues. But the Arab film industry at large does not solely rely on Hollywood. Egyptian filmmaker Mohammed Hefzy, founder of the influential pan-regional production company Film Clinic, believes that, apart from Hollywood co-productions, Arab films will largely be unaffected. 'In terms of Arab cinema, the effect would be minimal. There are not many Arab films screened in the US anyway, and American audiences would still see those films on streaming at no extra charge.' Trump's move could also have a ripple effect of retaliatory tariffs that could have an unintended detrimental effect on American movies, Hefzy believes. 'Some European and Asian countries would probably impose counter-tariffs on US films, which would make Hollywood suffer quite a bit,' says Hefzy. The tariff proposition's lack of particulars leaves much uncertainty, especially in the world of streaming – perhaps the most significant current distribution system for bringing Arab films to the world. The US streamer Netflix, for example, distributes and produces several Arab films each year. It's unclear whether those projects would be affected by tariffs as well, how that would be implemented, and if it would harm the growth of Arab film on the world stage. Gianluca Chakra, founder of Front Row Filmed Entertainment, has produced several Netflix original Arab films, including the 2022 Lebanese-Egyptian hit Perfect Strangers and 2025's The Sand Castle. Chakra is concerned that this could affect this business model. 'I'm wondering what would happen to co-productions or streaming originals. How would you measure the value of a so-called non-US production that is streaming in the US in order then to apply its respective tariff or tax?' Chakra wonders. While Chakra understands Trump's concern for the health of Hollywood, which has experienced a marked drop in domestic production in recent years, he doesn't think the US will be able to reverse the trend. And, as on-screen storytelling has become increasingly decentralised, Mena countries should be adding increased incentives for local productions to develop their own self-sustaining industries. 'There is a hunger for those. They're slowly eating away from major studios anyway,' Chakra says. But for filmmakers hoping to gain attention from awards bodies such as the Oscars, US distribution is pivotal. Jordanian filmmaker Razan Takash, head of film at SAE University College Dubai, is concerned that the potential tariffs could affect the ability of foreign films to reach American film festivals, some of which are Oscar qualifiers. Emerging firms such as Watermelon Pictures have made a concerted effort to bring films such as Oscar-nominee Farah Nabulsi's The Teacher to US audiences. The Palestinian-Israeli film No Other Land, too, was theatrically successful despite lacking traditional distribution, in part because of its Oscars boost. And for Arab genre filmmakers, especially those working within the horror and sci-fi spaces, the US is a more supportive market than the Mena region, according to Takash. 'My last sci-fi shorts got distributed mostly in the US, so if they are not going be taking foreign films at the same rate, then that's a big loss for me as a platform,' she adds. Amid a lack of clarity as to how the plan will be enacted and whether it will come to fruition at all, many in the Mena region's film industry are waiting to see what will happen next – and hoping for the best. 'Personally, I believe this tariff is politically driven and unlikely to hold in the long run,' says Qandil.
