Movies

Initially, Nawazuddin Siddiqui made a brief debut in Aamir Khan’s 1999 film Sarfarosh. Later, he appeared in minor roles in movies like Munna Bhai MBBS, Black Friday, Shool, Jungle, and others. After his breakthrough performance in Gangs of Wasseypur, Nawazuddin gained widespread recognition in Hindi cinema. Lately, Nawazuddin expressed that the conventional portrayal of a ‘typical hero’ in films seems monotonous to him. He emphasized that his career lacks a backstory.

On October 5, 1962, the James Bond films made a powerful debut with the triumph of Dr. No, a event now celebrated by fans as Global James Bond Day. However, it wasn’t until Goldfinger, released in 1964, that Ian Fleming’s literary character truly transformed onto the big screen, shaping the iconic figure that would inspire countless parodies in the years to follow.

In a flurry of anticipation among movie enthusiasts and horror aficionados alike since its debut, French filmmaker Coralie Fargeat’s second production, titled “The Substance,” tells the story of Elisabeth Sparkle, a seasoned Hollywood actress (portrayed by Demi Moore). Facing termination from her long-standing gig on a morning workout program, Elisabeth is intrigued by a suspicious substance said to enhance one’s appearance. With minimal reservation, she decides to use it, hoping to reignite her career. However, the catch is that she can only maintain her improved persona for seven days at a time, and then she must revert back to being herself for another seven days. She christens her new identity Sue (Margaret Qualley), and soon grapples with the detrimental consequences of yearning for unattainable beauty ideals.

Nina Bloomgarden continues to rave about Anne Hathaway. The protagonist of What’s Inside, played the role of young Amber in Hathaway’s popular age-gap romantic comedy, The Idea of You. This production, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video earlier this year, quickly became one of the most successful rom-com debuts. With Nicholas Galitzine also starring as a famous singer navigating an unforeseen romance with Hathaway’s character Solène, it’s no surprise that it garnered nearly 50 million viewers in its initial weeks.

1989’s “Uncle Buck” movie by John Hughes is a challenging film to classify due to its unique blend of 1980s humor, emotional depth, and heartfelt family themes. The narrative revolves around the eccentric character of Bob Russell’s babysitting brother, Buck (portrayed by John Candy), who causes chaos but means well. It skillfully intertwines lessons about responsibility and maturity with numerous humorous scenes, which has sparked varying opinions among critics yet captivated viewers.