PVR MOVIES FIRST VOL. 24 YOUR WINDOW INTO THE WORLD OF CINEMA OCTOBER 2017 TOTAL RECALL: 7 BEST StePHEN KING MOVIE ADAPtatIONS ST Gue VIew INter SWAMI A GO SHAHAN & AN ROY HAND C SANYAL THE BEST NEW MOVIES PLAYING THIS MONTH: RANCHI DIARIES, GOLMAAL AGAIN, GEOSTORM, RUKH GREETINGS ear Movie Lovers, Horror buffs will love our list of 7 Best Stephen King movie adaptations.​​ Here’s the September edition of Movies First, your exclusive window to the world of cinema. Take​a​peek​at​​the​​life​and​films​of​legendary​​American​​​ filmmaker​​J.J.Abrams​​​,​and​join​us​in​wishing​​​​​​mega​star​​​ ​​​​​This​ month’s​ movies​ come​ in​ a​ bouquet​ of​ flavours.​ Amitabh Bachchan a Happy 75th Birthday. International critics have already dubbed Ryan Gosling’s We​really​hope​you​enjoy​the​issue.​Wish​you​a​fabulous​ much-awaited​“Blade​Runner​2049”​a​sci-fi​masterpiece.​ month of movie watching. Dame Judi Dench forms an unlikely friendship with Ali Fazal in “​​​​​Victoria & Abdul.” Shahana Goswami takes Regards us behind the scenes of the urban-angst movie “Tu Hai Mera Sunday.” We also bring you a sweet chit-chat with Gautam Dutta Chandan Roy Sanyal about the slice-of-life movie “Chef.” CEO, PVR Limited USING THE MAGAZINE We hope youa’ll find this magazine easy to use, but here’s a handy guide to the icons used throughout anyway. You can tap the page once at any time to access full contents at the top of the page. PLAY TRAILER SET REMINDER BOOK TICKETS SHARE PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 2 CONTENTS Rick​Deckard​has​been​missing.​Will​the​new​blade​runner,​Officer​K,​ be​able​to​find​him? Tap for... Tap for... Movie OF THE MONTH GUEST INTERVIEW Tap for... Tap for... MUST WATCH FESTIVAL FLASH Tap for... Tap for... ARCHITECTS OF CINEMA Total RECALL TO BOOK TICKETS GO TO PVRCINEMAS.COM OR DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP. AVAILABLE ON PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 3 RELEASING THIS MONTH A SNEAK-PEAK INTO THE BIG RELEASE OF THE MONTH! PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER Aamir Khan plays the pivotal role of music producer Shakti Kumar. Known for experimenting with his SECRET looks to get into the skin of his characters, Aamir’s done​a​phenomenal​job​once​again.​His​quirky​avatar​ SUPERSTAR as the over-the-top producer is a funky take on his “DREAM DEKHNA TOH BASIC HOTA HAI” own persona. THE DIRECTOR: Advait​ Chandan​ joined​ the​ film​ industry as a production assistant on Taare Zameen Par.​A​few​films​later,​Aamir​hired​him​as​his​manager. THE PLOT: Insiya, a young Muslim girl in modern- Chandan came up with the idea for “Secret Superstar” day Mumbai, has real singing talent but a restrictive while travelling with Aamir for the TV show “Satyamev father. When she begins posting videos on YouTube Jayate.” He completed writing the script during breaks without revealing her identity, she becomes an when Aamir was out on shoots. internet superstar. Her talent captures the attention of a benevolent music producer and her life changes forever. DID YOU KNOW? THE ACTORS: Zaira Wasim stole the show every time Zaira Wasim learned to play the guitar she appeared on screen in Dangal, and she promises and took music lessons from singer to do the same this time around. The 16-year-old Meghna Mishra to prepare for her role. actress oozes talent, and her portrayal of Insiya is already garnering awards-season attention. PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 4 Reason to Watch The Collection The​ film​ promises​ a​ powerhouse​ performance​ by​ Known to be a perfectionist who picks Zaira Wasim, who was lauded for her role as little thought-provoking​subjects,​superstar​ Geeta Phogat in last year’s Dangal. Add to that Aamir Aamir Khan has produced some of Khan’s​ eccentric​ outfits​ and​ snazzy​ dialogue,​ along​ Bollywood’s​finest​films​in​the​past​two​ with Amit Trivedi’s catchy beats, and you’ve got a soulful​film​that​not​only​makes​you​think,​but​also​ decades. Here is a glance: makes you dance. “ OTH “DANGAL” AND “SECRET SUPERSTAR” ARE BASED ON THE SAME TOPIC: THAT WE LOOK DIFFERENTLY AT OUR DAUGHTERS. AND PROBABLY WE AREn’T ABLE TO GIVE THE SAME TREATMENT TO OUR LAGAAN (2001) DAUGHTERS AS OUR SONS. SO, “SECRET SUPERSTAR” IS BASED ON THE EMPOWERMENT OF THE GIRL CHILD - Aamir Khan TAARE ZAMEEN PAR (2007) SECRET SUPERSTAR RELEASE 19 OCTOBER Genre: Musical, drama Language(s): Hindi Director: Advait Chandan Cast:​Aamir​Khan,​Zaira​Wasim,​Meher​Vij Certification: (U) Studio: Aamir Khan Productions DANGAL (2016) PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 5 PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 6 PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER “Blade Runner” MOVIE OF THE MONTH 2049 Release Date: 6 Oct, 2017 darling, Ryan Gosling, under the skilled hands of director Denis Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure Villeneuve (“Prisoners,” “Enemy,” “Sicario”), with original director Ridley Scott (“Blade Runner”, “Alien,” “The Martian”) returning to Language: English (U/A) produce. No wonder it’s the year’s most awaited movie. Director: Denis Villeneuve Cast: Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Robin Wright, Barkhad Abdi, and Jared Leto Studio: Alcon Entertainment, Columbia Pictures, Thunderbird Entertainment, and Scott Free Productions HERE WAS A Pic Courtesy: Scott Free Productions CERTAIN KIND OF PACING IN THE FIRST MOVIE, WHICH 3D I DEEPLY LOVE. I TRIED MY BEST TO KEEP THAT TENSION Thirty years after the events of the original “Blade Runner” ALIVE. RIDLEY TOLD ME THAT (1982),​a​new​“Blade​Runner,”​Officer​K​(Ryan​Gosling),​ IT TOUCHED HIM BECAUSE unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge I WAS ABLE TO EXTEND THAT what’s left of society into interminable chaos. K’s discovery ATMOSPHERIC QUALITY THAT leads​him​to​find​Rick​Deckard​(Harrison​Ford),​a​former​“Blade​ THE FIRST MOVIE HAD. Runner” who’s been missing for 30 years. – Denis Villeneuve, Director EXTRAORDINARY STAR-POWER: The undisputed King of Hollywood’s old guard, Harrison Ford, unites with its newest PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 7 O MANY OTHER FILMS HAVE stoleN ideas from Blade RUNNer, BUT they coUld Never steal its soUL. I felt LUcky to ENter THAT WORLD. – Ryan Gosling, Actor Evoking​a​powerful​memory​of​the​original​film’s​concept,​“Blade​ Runner​2049”​continues​where​the​first​film​left​off,​building​an​ even bleaker and more engaging picture. GORGEOUS CINEMATOGRAPHY: Like​the​original​film,​“Blade​ Runner” 2049 sets itself apart from most summer blockbusters INTENSE ACTION, POWERFUL PACE: Denis Villeneuve has in the way that it has been shot. Veteran cinematographer Roger had over 30 years to understand the world of “Blade Runner” and Deakins’ (“The Shawshank Redemption,” “Skyfall,” “Prisoners”) build upon it. A self-proclaimed mega-fan of the original movie, camera paints a morbid-yet-beautiful portrait of a future Earth. Villeneuve​ promises​ a​ far​ more​ engaging,​ better​ paced​ sci-fi​ drama than even Ridley Scott had imagined. The​film’s​colours​are​reminiscent​of​films​like​“Mad​Max:​ Fury Road,” using a post-apocalyptic setup to show how The​film’s​trailers​have​even​showcased​some​of​the​high- oversaturated the imagery – and, by extension, the story – octane​action:​fight​sequences​in​crumbling​buildings,​chase​ really is. scenes in aerial vehicles, and some plain old ‘good guys v/s bad guys’ standoffs. Harsh desert landscapes coupled with the neon coldness of the film’s​urban​environments​establish​the​massive​scale​of​filming. Denis Villeneuve is not a big CG fan. So expect to see live models, actual vehicles and real landscapes in the sequel. “If SOUND OF THE FUTURE: One of the greatest things about you’re in an apartment, what you will see outside wasn’t done Ridley Scott’s original “Blade Runner” was its soundtrack. with green screen, they were building the other streets, lighting Composed by the legendary Greek musician Vangelis, the haunting rigs, the rain was falling for real. It was like you were indoors in space opera-style score is regarded as one of the greatest of 2049,” says the director. all time. PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 8 TRIVIA Vangelis’ legendary soundtrack for the 01 original was vital to the movie’s appeal. Hollywood’s most talented musician Hans Zimmer has done the score for “Blade Runner 2049” along with “Arrival” composer Jóhann Jóhannsson. The original “Blade Runner” was an 02 adaptation of Philip K. Dick’s novel Do Androids​Dream​of​Electric​Sheep? The​film’s​cast​includes​one​Oscar​ 03 winner: Jared Leto, and four Oscar nominees: Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Edward James Olmos and Barkhad Abdi. Cinematographer Roger Deakins, who 04 has been nominated for the Oscars a record 13 times but has never won, is racking​up​terrific​buzz​for​his​work​on​ this​film. While​filming,​Jared​Leto​wore​contact​ 05 lenses that completely restricted his vision. This was to help him get into the mindset of playing a blind character, Niander Wallace. “Blade Runner 2049” has brought Hans Zimmer (“The Dark Knight​Trilogy,”​“Inception,”​“Dunkirk”)​and​Benjamin​Wallfisch​ (“A Cure For Wellness,” “Hidden Figures,” “Dunkirk”) on board to try and recreate Vangelis’ work. Director Denis Villeneuve isn’t shy​to​admit​the​task​ahead​of​them​is​a​seriously​difficult​one,​ but with the sheer repertoire of the composers, it’s hard not be to excited. PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 9 7 Best Stephen TOTAL RECALL King Movie Adaptations CARRIE (1976) STAND BY ME (1986) Director: Brian De Palma Director: Rob Reiner Cast: Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving Cast: Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman The​first​non-horror​King​adaptation​is​one​of​the​ quintessential 1980s hangout movies. It a heartfelt tale of The​first​ever​adaptation​of​one​of​King’s​published​works,​ four​boys​on​a​journey​of​self-discovery​and​takes​a​profound​ “Carrie” is also comfortably one of the best ever.