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2 months ago | 
dawn.com | Muhammad Suhayb
Karachi was once known as the ‘City of Lights’ for its vibrant nightlife, bustling streets and cultural energy. With its illuminated skyline and thriving social scene, it was a city that never really slept. Despite all its problems, Karachi was a hub of art, music and entertainment, with its late-night cafes, theatres and cinemas that brought the city to vibrant ‘life’. A poem, containing names of over 20 now defunct single-screen cinema houses in the city, is circulating online these days.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
dawn.com | Muhammad Suhayb
Spellbound is a visually stunning musical adventure that blends adventure with a powerful emotional message. It shows how ego, anger and desire can strip away the peace in our lives. The movie highlights the consequences of parents quarrelling and its lasting impact on their children’s lives. It also shows the female protagonist with a mission, whose sole purpose is to bring her parents back to normal.
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Jan 11, 2025 | 
dawn.com | Muhammad Suhayb |Shahid Mehmood
A telecom company’s memorable 2003 TVC ‘Khul Ke Bolay Pakistan’, featuring Moammar Rana and Iman Ali, and the classic song ‘Aisay woh sharmaaye’ from the film Do Saathi (1975) may seem worlds apart, but there’s an intriguing connection between the two.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
dawn.com | Muhammad Suhayb |Nazir A. Jogezai
Some animated films are just fun, while others deliver a strong message. 10 Lives is one of those rare movies that combine both. This animated film explores themes of self-discovery, redemption and the value of relationships. The story of 10 Lives follows Beckett, a self-centred tabby cat repeatedly reincarnated in different forms. Beckett balances Garfield’s laziness and Puss in Boots’ adventurous spirit. We all have a Beckett in us, who likes the best for himself.
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Nov 30, 2024 | 
dawn.com | Muhammad Suhayb |Muhammad Amir Rana |Abbas Nasir |Muna Khan
Filmi TabsirayCompiled by Shaukat Ali ChinnaMaqsood Publishers322pp. The history of Pakistani cinema, particularly its early years, suffers from a glaring lack of comprehensive documentation. This lack has only widened over time, due to several factors, including the absence of proper archiving, the deterioration of old film prints, and the general neglect of Pakistan’s cinematic legacy in cultural discourse.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
dawn.com | Muhammad Suhayb
The imaginative world of LEGO and the epic charm of Marvel heroes collide again, but this time, the spotlight shifts to an unexpected hero — D-Man (Demolition Man). In this 44-minute action-packed adventure, Dennis Dunphy, aka D-Man, steps out of the shadows of the Avengers to prove that even the most underestimated heroes can make a difference to the world. The movie revolves around D-Man, a humble and under-appreciated figure who spends most of his time cleaning up after the Avengers’ battles.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
dawn.com | Muhammad Suhayb
If you have difficulty accepting myths passed down by elders, struggle with managing your parents, or often think differently from those around you, then Red One is the film for you. This exciting addition to the holiday-action genre blends Christmas cheer with action and comedy. The film brings vibes of the Jumanji movies, sharing the same director and leading actor. Dwayne, ‘The Rock’ Johnson, joins former Captain America Chris Evans in a role far from Steve Rogers.
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Nov 9, 2024 | 
dawn.com | Muhammad Suhayb
In Singham Again, recently released and starring Ajay Devgn, Ranveer Singh and Akshay Kumar, it was shocking to see Arjun Kapoor as the villain. Arjun has had a string of underwhelming performances over the past decade, and it was sad to see a promising actor just cross the line for the sake of survival. But Bollywood, much like Lollywood, has seen several actors revive their careers by shifting gears away from leading men.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
dawn.com | Muhammad Suhayb
SpongeBob SquarePants Kreepaway Kamp is a special TV movie on Nickelodeon that combines nostalgia with Halloween. Where all characters were invited for a reunion at Kamp Koral, a place of great importance for all of them. The movie follows SpongeBob, Patrick and the gang as they travel to a spooky camp after receiving a mysterious invitation. Soon, they find themselves in unexpected trouble at the site, where the once-fun camp has become a place of dread.
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Nov 3, 2024 | 
dawn.com | Muhammad Suhayb |Abbas Nasir |Mubarak Zeb Khan |Muhammad Amir Rana
IftikharnamaBy Iftikhar Ahmed SandhuQalam Foundation InternationalISBN: 978-9697461912272pp. Often in life, we come to understand harsh realities only when it is too late — after time has passed us by and opportunities have slipped away. For many, especially those who have been raised with a distorted understanding of history and have been led through an education system that feels directionless, the consequences can be disheartening.
