It is rightly exclaimed that ‘weird is the new normal’. Guess we are pretty much over the fallacy that a film’s central character should always be the archetype of ultimate perfection, and righteousness. Over the time, Hollywood has presented us with several characters that are alone even in the crowd and are battling their own inner demons just to fit in the society. They are branded dysfunctional because both their perspectives and actions defy the conventional societal norms. 

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Remember how you screamed your voices out when Leonardo finally lifted the Oscar Statuette? Well, it’s been an entire year to that and another installment of the year’s most religiously anticipated film frenzy is here. It’s the Oscar season folks! So as the entire Hollywood fraternity preps for the D-Day, we prepare you for what and what not to expect from the 89th Academy Awards. Here’s our take on the most prominent and acclaimed films of 2016 which are expected to make the cut at this year’s Oscars.

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How many times have you called ‘pass’ on the idea of watching a ‘musical’ film? Quite a generous number of times, right? Because, come on, it ain’t the 1960’s and Hollywood definitely doesn’t produce Julie Andrews and Gene Kelly anymore. Also, the idea of sitting through a long affair of overpowering use of colours, props and a song list lengthier than the cast is enough to make you hit the exit button. At least, these were the exact, clichéd presumptions with which I entered the theatre to catch ‘La La Land’, only to be coming out with an absolutely contrasting yet an indescribably satisfying feeling.

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It’s that time of the year again when cinephiles all over the globe devote many sleepless nights marathoning on last year’s best films, when hashtag frenzy grips social media, when the who’s who of Hollywood cram the Dolby Theatre, LA and poses for the shutterbugs and when pizzas are distributed ‘Degeneres’-ly. As the countdown for the year’s most anticipated and prestigious award ceremony has officially begun, we give you a sneak-peak of some of the most prominent films and performances of 2015 which are expected to lock horns and win big at the 88th Academy Awards this Sunday.

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With each passing year, Television continues to redefine and even defy the very definition of it being called ‘the small screen’. If you are religiously into binge-watching some of the best of American and British Television, then you’ll rightfully understand that given the unfathomable acceptance and grandeur of TV shows all over the globe, Television is anything but ’small’. Television can no more be regarded as a younger sister to Hollywood, rather it can be cited as the earnest professional opponent of the film industry.

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There is only a handful of relationships which can be termed as unadulterated and resilient as friendship. So, as we flip the calendar to another first Sunday of the month of August, let’s celebrate this Friendship Day with that one thing that decks up almost every occasion for a cinephile- Movies… !!
So move over friendship bands and forwarded messages and team up with your bestie and other buddies to marathon through some back-to-back movies that celebrates the quintessential spirit of Friendship Day.

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It’s that time of the year again when you adore Cupid more than any other deities or when crimson roses, heart-shaped goodies and box of chocolates make your heart skip a few beats! It is the Valentine’s Week fellas! While the couples go empty their pockets and singles sulk over the date being so evidently overrated, we give you a list of some of the timeless romantic films which you can rewatch and enjoy irrespective of your relationship status!

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It’s the event that is the movie buffs’ version of “Christmas came early”. It’s the ceremony which makes you wake up at the dawn of early March (if you reside in IST that is) with a cuppa of decaf just to watch your favorite films lock horns for the winner’s trophy…….

That’s enough of cues!! Yes, THE OSCAR SEASON is back. With the nominations list for the best films of the past year getting unveiled, the countdown for the 87th Academy Awards- the most gala and prestigious honor for cinematic achievements- has officially began..

Continue reading Oscar Nominations 2015: “Birdman”, “The Grand Budapest Hotel” lead the race; “Selma”, “Interstellar” snubbed at Movierdo.

The night of January 11 saw the first most prestigious award of the year honoring the top films from last year and boy, wasn’t it a stellar night! Bestowed by the Hollywood Foreign Press, Golden Globe is second in rank right after the Academy Awards.

While films like “Birdman” “Boyhood” and “The Grand Budapest Hotel” dominated the 72nd edition of the Golden Globe Awards; “Fargo”, “The Affair” and “House of Cards” repeated the same for television. 

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‘Tis the season! The season of celebrations, New Year greetings, spendings, gifts, family time, delectable cuisines and holiday movies is officially here. Though Santa is already heading back to North Pole, the mercury of festivity is still on the rise and if you’re a devout movie buff then there can be hardly any New Year’s Party as fulfilling as a good movie marathon to end your year with.

So are you bored of the multiple rewatch of the same Christmas movies every year?

Continue reading 10 Movies to Treat Yourself with this Holiday Season at Movierdo.