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PVR MOVIES FIRST VOL. 24 YOUR WINDOW INTO THE WORLD OF CINEMA OCTOBER 2017

TOTAL RECALL: 7 Best Stephen King Movie Adaptations

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THE BEST NEW MOVIES PLAYING THIS MONTH: RANCHI DIARIES, 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 of legendary​ American​ ​ filmmaker ​J.J.Abrams​​​, and join us in wishing​ ​​​​mega​star​ ​ ​​​​​This month’s movies come in a bouquet of flavours. 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 “ Runner 2049” a sci-fi masterpiece. month of movie watching. Dame 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

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PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 2 CONTENTS Rick Deckard has been missing. Will the new blade runner, Officer K, be able to find him?

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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: joined the industry as a production assistant on . 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 “” day , 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: 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 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 has produced some of Khan’s eccentric outfits and snazzy dialogue, along ’s finest films in the past two with ’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 (2001) daughters as our sons. So, “Secret Superstar” is based on the empowerment of the girl child - Aamir Khan

Taare Zameen Par (2007)

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Genre: Musical, drama Language(s): Director: Advait Chandan Cast: Aamir Khan, Zaira Wasim, Certification: (U) Studio: Dangal (2016)

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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, 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. With his look at adolescent friendships. Featuring a wonderful typical style and flare, De Palma successfully brought out ensemble of young actors, the movie earned Stephen King an King’s electrifying writing on the big screen and turned this Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay and teen drama into one of the greatest horror films. is also the adaptation that he likes the most. The Shining (1980) Misery (1990) Director: Stanley Kubrick Director: Rob Reiner Cast: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd Cast: James Caan, Kathy Bates, Richard Farnsworth

It’s deviation from the source material, Stephen King’s A disturbing and claustrophobic tale of obsession, Rob displeasure over the film, Kubrick’s masterful treatment, Reiner’s second adaptation of King’s writings is a tale of an and Nicholson’s surreal performance. There are many escalating cat and mouse game between an injured writer reasons over why “The Shining” is talked about so much and his number one fan. Kathy Bates won an Academy Award but it remains one of the scariest horror flicks ever made. for Best Actress for her portrayal of a psychotic nurse and The story is a chilling tale of a destructive hotel and the delivered one of the most shocking scenes ever witnessed - havoc it brings upon a family when they move there. the infamous “hobbling.”

PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 10 The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Director: Frank Darabont Cast: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton

demon, taking the appearance of a clown, begins hunting children. “It” amplifies the horror in Stephen King’s classic story and has gone down as one of his best adaptation. The top rated movie on IMDb, a movie virtually impossible to dislike, and a perfect example of how to expand on a short story, “The Shawshank Redemption” is a powerful prison drama that is a testament to the human spirit. Director Frank Darabond took a mere 106-pager novella “Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption” and turned it into a 142-minute epic. Darabont’s sterling direction, Paul Newman’s moving score, and flawless performances by the lead actors earned the movie seven Oscar nominations and also helped to relaunch Morgan Freeman’s career at the age of 57. The Green Mile (1999) HAPPY Director: Frank Darabont BIRTHDAY Cast: Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse

Amitabh Bachchan

The Hindi ’s shahenshah turns 75 on Oct 11. Here are 5 fun facts about the megastar, whose towering presence in Bollywood remains unmatched. 1. Amitabh Bachchan’s favourite onscreen name is . He has played a character called Vijay 19 times. 2. His father Harivansh Rai Bachchan was considering naming him ‘Inquilab’ (which means ‘revolution’) before settling down for Amitabh which means After the success of “The Shawshank Redemption,” Frank ‘brilliance unlimited’. Darabont turned to another one of King’s prison-set tales which againe turned out to be an Oscar-nominated feature. 3. When Puneet Issar punched him on the sets of Coolie, The movie follows the lives of prison guards who are affected the actor first bowed to the entire crew for a perfect by one of their recent charges: a black man accused of child shot before crumpling in pain outside minutes later. murder and rape, yet who has a mysterious gift. 4. The trend of early morning shows and advance bookings across cinemas in , started due to craze It (2017) for Amitabh Bachchan films from mid 1970s. The Director: Andy Muschietti crowds would start queuing up for several kilometres Cast: Bill Skarsgård, Jaeden Lieberher, Finn Wolfhard as early as 5 AM in morning even though ticket counters normally opened at 11 AM. Published back in 1986, Stephen King’s novel “It” has been 5. Abhishek Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan hold the terrifying readers for decades. Now, adapted for the big Guinness World record for being the only father-son screen, it has broken the box-office records to become the duo to have played reversed roles on-screen in Paa highest grossing horror movie ever. The story follows a (2009) group of bullied kids who band together when a shapeshifting

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OCT OCT CALL FOR FUN 06 CHEF 06 Love Gets Phonier Genre: Drama Serving Hot Genre: Comedy, Drama Language(s): Hindi Language(s): Hindi Director: Janak Toprani Director: Raja Krishna Menon Cast: Zaan Khan, Shubhangi Cast: , Padmapriya, Mehrotra, Charu Asopa Dhanish Karthik Studio: Filmquest Entertainment Studio: T-Series, Abundantia Pvt. Ltd. Entertainment, West Pic Courtesy: © Filmquest Pictures Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. Pic Courtesy: © T-Series

PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER Movie Plot: The story revolves around the escapades of a young Movie Plot: The film revolves around the life of Roshan Kalra boy who takes over the reins of his father’s business and faces a (Saif Ali Khan), a professional chef who quits his job at a popular vortex of misadventures – from mafia threats to client losses. restaurant to launch a food truck with his friend and son and find Reason to watch: Loaded with lots of humour, the film also out his true priorities and source of happiness. addresses the socio-psychological issues faced by the millennial Reason to watch: Helmed by “Airlift” fame Radha Krishna Menon, generation. “Chef” is a story about food, love, family, and togetherness. Did You Know: The movie is scripted and directed by theatre Did You Know: The movie is an official remake of Jon Favreau veteran Janak Toprani, and will debut 9 upcoming actors. starrer Hollywood film “Chef.”

OCT OCT JULIE 2 06 TU HAI MERA SUNDAY 06 Bold. Beautiful. Blessed Genre: Thriller Five Friends trying to Genre: Drama, Comedy Language(s): Hindi find their Sunday Language(s): Hindi Directors: Deepak S. Shivdasani Director: Milind Dhaimade Cast: Pankaj Tripathi, Raai Cast: Barun Sobti, Shahana Laxmi, Ravi Kishan Goswami, Vishal Malhotra Studio: Triumph Talkies, Studio: Love & Faith Films Geeta Trading Company Pic Courtesy: © Love & Faith Pic Courtesy: © Triumph Films Talkies

PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER Movie Plot: A simple girl rises to be a big star, but the Movie Plot: 5 middle-class men deal with their personal story of her success is not without its dark side. lives while trying to find a place to play football in the city of Mumbai. Reason to watch: This movie is a sequel of the 2004 Reason to watch: A heart-warming story of five friends starrer hit “Julie.” trying to escape the madness of everyday life and their Did You Know: “Julie 2” marks the 50th film as well trysts to find happiness and love. as the first full length Bollywood film of popular South Did You Know: The film received a standing ovation at Indian actress Raai Laxmi. the New York Indian Film Festival.

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OCT OCT 2016 THE END 06 AKSAR 2 13 What would you do if the Genre: Drama, Comedy How Often Do You See Genre: Romance, Thriller world ends in seven days Language(s): Hindi The Trap Language(s): HIndi Director: Jaideep Chopra Director: Ananth Narayan Cast: Divyendu Sharma, Mahadevan Kiku Sharda, Priya Banerjee Cast: Gautam Rode, Zarine Studio: Jaideep Chopra Khan, Denzil Smith Productions Studio: Siddhi Vinayak Pic Courtesy: © Jaideep Chopra Creations Productions Pic Courtesy: © Siddhi Vinayak Creations

PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER Movie Plot: When Sunny, Asse, Rahul and Sheetal come to know Movie Plot: The story revolves around Mrs. Khambatta that the world will be coming to an end in seven days, they begin (Lillette Dubey), an ageing billionaire who is unaware of a to think how would they spend their last days of life. diabolical plot being hatched in her own penthouse. Reason to watch: A slapstick comedy, the movie traces the Reason to watch: A fast paced thriller, the movie is sequel to journey of four youngsters stuck in an end-of-the-world situation. Emraan Hasmi’s 2006 hit “Aksar.”

Did You Know: The film’s director Jaideep Chopra is a huge Did You Know: Former Indian cricketer S. Sreesanth will admirer of Rajkumar Hirani and has attempted to keep the film in make his Bollywood debut with the film. He is playing the the same zone as what Hirani tries to create. role of a lawyer.

OCT OCT RANCHI DIARIES 13 20 The clan with a plan Genre: Drama No Logic. Only magic Genre: Comedy Language(s): Hindi Language(s): Hindi Director: Sattwik Mohanty Director: Cast: Soundarya Sharma, Cast: , , Anupam Kher, Jimmy Shergill Studio: Coconut Motion Studio: Ajay Devgn FFilms, Pictures, Actor Prepares, Rohit Shetty Productions PHO3NiX FiLM FACTORIE Pic Courtesy: © Rohit Shetty Pic Courtesy: © Coconut Productions Motion Pictures

PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER Movie Plot: An aspiring model, her friends and her godfather Movie Plot: The story revolves about two gangs who are unable try to make it big in the small town of Ranchi. to stand each other since their childhood and how they repulse each other even after they grow up. Reason to watch: With a brilliant star cast including Anupam Kher, Jimmy Shergill, and Satish Kaushik, “Ranchi Diaries” Reason to watch: Packed with a stellar cast and a bountiful of is a comic tale set in a small town which will resonate with laughter, the fourth installment of the superhit “Golmaal” series young urban and heartland audiences alike. promises to be a lot of fun.

Did You Know: This is Anupam Kher’s first venture into Did You Know: This films marks the tenth collaboration between film production. Ajay Devgn and director Rohit Shetty.

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OCT OCT RUKH 27 RAM RATAN 27 Home is where your Genre: Drama Chaotic. Comic. Confusions Genre: Comedy, Romance story begins Language(s): Hindi Language(s): Hindi Director: Atanu Mukherjee Director: Govind Sakariya Cast: Manoj Bajpayee, Cast: Rishi Bhutani, Daisy Shah, Smita Tambe, Adarsh Gourav Satish Kaushik Studio: Drishyam Films Studio: Sab Star Movies Pic Courtesy: © Drishyam Pic Courtesy: © Sab Star Films Movies

PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER Movie Plot: Rukh is about the journey of a boy rediscovering Movie Plot: A wife (Daisy Shah) hatches a plan to bust her his lost connections and familial ties, through the secrets and husband’s affair. But the husband (Rishi Bhutani) masterminds memories he must confront on his way. a counter plan to catch her flat footed. Reason to watch: From the makers of “Masaan,” “Newton,” and “Dhanak,” comes this powerful mystery drama about family, Reason to watch: The film is a romantic comedy with a pinch loss and redemption starring the brilliant Manoj Bajpayee. of thrill. Did You Know: Director Atanu Mukherjee’s debut feature, “Rukh” is inspired by Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa’s Did You Know: Daisy Shah, the lead actress of the film debuted thriller film “Rashomon.” opposite in “Jai Ho.”

OCT OCT VICTORIA AND ABDUL 06 LEGO NINJAGO 06 History’s Most Genre: Drama Find the ninja within ya Genre: , Action, Unlikely Friendship Language(s): English Adventure Director: Stephen Frears Language(s): English Cast: Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Directors: Charlie Bean, Paul Eddie Izzard Fisher, Bob Logan Cast: , Dave Franco, Studio: BBC Films, Perfect Fred Armisen World Pictures, Working Title Studio: Warner Animation Films, Cross Street Films Group, Lin Pictures, Vertigo Pic Courtesy: © BBC Films Entertainment, Animal Logic Pic Courtesy: © Warner Bros. Pictures

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OCT OCT MOTHER! 13 THE FORIEGNER 13 Seeing is believing Genre: Drama, Horror Never push a good man too far Genre: Action, Drama Language(s): English Language(s): English Director: Darren Aronofsky Director: Martin Campbell Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Cast: Jackie Chan, Pierce Javier Bardem, Ed Harris Brosnan, Charlie Murphy Studio: Paramount Pictures, Studio: The Fyzz Facility, Protozoa Pictures Sparkle Roll Media, Pic Courtesy: © Paramount Huayi Brothers Pictures, Pictures Wanda Pictures Pic Courtesy: © The Fyzz Facility

PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER Movie Plot: A young woman’s (Jennifer Lawrence) tranquil life Movie Plot: A humble businessman with a buried past seeks justice with her husband at their remote country home is challenged by when his daughter is killed in an act of terrorism. A cat-and-mouse a mysterious couple who arrive and lodge with them. conflict ensues with a government official, whose past may hold clues to the killers’ identities. Reason to watch: The film’s cast includes two Oscar winners: Javier Bardem and Jennifer Lawrence; and three Oscar Reason to watch: Starring superstars Jackie Chan and Pierce Brosnan, nominees: Ed Harris, Kristen Wiig and Michelle Pfeiffer. “The Foreigner” is a timely action thriller from Martin Campbell, the director of Bond films “GoldenEye” and “Casino Royale.” Did You Know: First film by Darren Aronofsky not to star Mark Margolis. Margolis has starred in every one of his films since his Did You Know: The film is a based on the book “The Chinaman” by career start with “Pi.” Stephen Leather.

OCT GEOSTORM 27

Some things were never meant to be controlled

Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller Language(s): English Director: Dean Devlin Cast: Jeremy Ray Taylor, Gerard Butler, Abbie Cornish Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures, Skydance Media, Electric Entertainment Pic Courtesy: © Warner Bros. Pictures

Movie Plot: When the network of satellites designed to control the global climate start to attack Earth, it’s a race against the clock to uncover the real threat before a worldwide geostorm wipes out everything and everyone.

Reason to watch: Starring “300” fame Gerard Buttler, the movie is directed by Dean Devlin, the man who wrote and produced super-hit “Independence Day.”

Did You Know: This movie is Dean Devlin’s feature directorial debut.

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PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 18 A SHAHAN SWAMI GO GUEST INTERVIEW

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PVR MOVIE FIRST PAGE 18 SHAHANA GOSWAMI GUEST INTERVIEW

Set in the modern megacity Mumbai, “Tu Hai Mera Tell us about your role in the film Sunday” has garnered awards at many international I play the daughter of an old man. She has her own festivals. Shahana Goswami, who plays a pivotal role in challenges, but meets them with a smile. In fact, all the film, tells us about the movie. the female characters in this film are modern, strong and supportive in a natural sort of way, without trying What drew you to the film? to make a point about “woman power.” I loved the script, and the fact that the lingo used in the film felt so real and relatable. The characters speak Hinglish, An interesting character in the film? using phrases and expressions that make an instant Look out for Nakul Bhalla, who plays the role of a connect. Also, we still don’t have many ensemble films, and Parsi boy. The way his graph develops in the film is the strong story idea behind this one attracted me. interesting. And he is funny.

What is the key story? And your favourite moment? This is the story of five friends in their early 30s who live I love the scene that depicts the culmination of my in Mumbai, and play football on Juhu beach every Sunday. relationship with Barun Sobti’s character. We’re But their much-loved weekend luxury is disrupted when sitting on a terrace, with the Mumbai skyline around a politician declares a ban on sports on the beach. The us. Our conversation during this scene is touching event sends them searching for space, and in the process, and tender. reveals their vulnerabilities and tests their relationships. The film has won many awards So the search for space is a metaphor? Yes, we were not sure if it would resonate with Exactly. These are people looking for space at all levels— viewers from other cultures, but the acclaim and the not just a football field. Mentally and emotionally, a big city awards reminded us that human emotions across the can take its toll on you. “Sunday” in this film symbolises globe are the same, and connect beyond the barriers the me-space everyone craves. of language.

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PVR MOVIE FIRST PAGE 18 CHANDAN ROY SANYAL GUEST INTERVIEW

Chandan Roy Sanyal plays a key character in “Chef,” to relate to. Also, I love how the writer of the film has an official remake of the American film “Chef (2014). He Indianised the original version, adding Indian traditions, tells us about the movie and his role in it. costumes, foods and flavours.

What is the flavour of the movie? The film is set in Kerala… I would say it’s like a Kerala payasam —sweet and tender, Yes, we shot for a month in Cochin, and you will with a lovely aftertaste. see some real locations in the film. For instance, there is a scene where the bus driver, played by a Besides depicting a delicate father-and-son relationship, I terrific Malyali actor called Dinesh, goes for a drink am sure “Chef” will inspire people to follow their dreams. at a local bar during daytime. It has been shot at an In the film, Saif’s character quits his job in America to actual bar in Cochin. Overall, the film showcases start a food business from scratch in India. this beautiful State through highway bus rides, local sights and sounds —in some ways, it is like a slice Tell us about your role in the film of Incredible India! I play Saif Ali Khan’s sous chef, named Nazrul. He is my “guru” in the film, and I follow him from New York when Fun Fact he quits to come to Kerala and set up his food bus. During the shoot, director Raja Krishna Menon once asked Saif and me to warm up for a scene, by just My relationship with Saif in the film is etched beautifully. bantering with each other. We didn’t realise it, but he It is a mix of respect and fun, which people will find easy kept the camera rolling, and kept the scene in the film! J.J. Abrams

PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 22 THE LIFE OF A LEGEND: J.J. Abrams

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Before he became a blockbuster director and producer, TV Career: Unable to find big success in movies, in1998 Abrams was busy making hit TV shows, creating or Abrams turned to television teaming up with Matt Reeves co-creating “Felicity,” “Alias,” and the Emmy-winning to create the critically acclaimed, coming-of-age drama “Lost,” which became a cultural hit. “Felicity.” Though the show lasted only for four seasons, it was a breakthrough hit, and its success helped Abrams He made his big screen directorial debut in 2006 with the start another series “Alias,” a fast-paced modern spy action-packed “Mission: Impossible III” and then ventured drama. The show was well received and ran for five seasons into the sci-fi world establishing himself as the king of winning numerous awards and nominations. the nerds.

Early Life & Initial Movie Career: Born in New York City on June 27, 1966, Jeffrey Jacob Abrams grew up in a family that was well connected to the entertainment industry. His father, Gerald W. Abrams was a producer of made-for-television movies and his mother Carol Ann Abrams too was a television and film producer. His sister he most Tracy Rosen is also a screenwriter. exciting thing for me From early childhood, Abrams was fascinated by cinema and by the age of nine, he was writing his own scripts and is crossing that bridge using the family’s Super-8 camera to bring them to life. After finishing high school, he planned to go to film school between something but eventually enrolled at Sarah Lawrence College in New we know is real and York, an academic college, following his dad’s advice: “It’s more important that you go off and learn what to make something that is movies about than how to make movies.” extraordinary. Soon after graduation, he co-wrote the screenplay for – J.J. Abrams “Taking Care of Business” with Jill Mazursky. He followed it up by penning the script for “Regarding Henry,” “Forever Young,” “Gone Fishin’,” and “Armageddon.”

PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 24 • The most obvious visual trademark of J.J. Abrams is the lens flare. Earlier regarded as a flaw in movie making, DID YOU KNOW? Abrams has made it his stylistic trademark. • Always curious about special effects, a • Abrams usually uses a suspenseful sequence prior to the young Abrams wrote to the man who opening credits to pull the audience directly into the story. created the exceptionally graphic tongue for • Abrams loves to borrow film-related tricks and items the 1973 thriller “The Exorcist” and the man that have influenced him and puts them in his movies as sent him one of the tongue extensions. an homage. • His debut film “Mission: Impossible III” (2006) was the most expensive film ever made by a first-time director until “TRON: Legacy” (2010). • Abrams is the only director to have directed both a “Star Trek” film and a “” film. He’s also been given the reigns to direct Star Wars Episode IX • Frequently uses the name Kelvin in his movies, which was the name of his grandfather. • The title track of “Lost” with ominous- sounding music and an out-of-focus title card was a tribute to “The Twilight Zone,” a favorite show of Abrams

In 2004, Abrams came out with his next TV series “Lost,” a project that catapulted him to stardom. Featuring a group of castaways stranded on a mysterious, mystical island, QUICK FACTS the show won multiple Emmy’s and averaged more than 15 million viewers per week in its first two seasons. It became the most-discussed television show of its time. BIRTH NAME: Jeffrey Jacob Abrams Return To The Big Screen: Impressed with his work ______in “Alias,” Tom Cruise offered Abrams a chance to direct the third installment of his super-hit franchise “Mission: OCCUPATION: Impossible” - an offer Abrams gladly accepted. Shot in 98 Director, Screenwriter, Producer days, “Mission: Impossible III” became Abrams’ big screen ______directorial debut and was successful on the box office.

Around that same time, Paramount Pictures tapped Abrams BIRTH DATE: to co-write, produce, and direct the prequel of his beloved 27 June, 1966 “Star Trek” series. Exploring the early years of the starship ______USS Enterprise’s crew members, the movie became one of the biggest box-office hits of 2009. His next venture was a sci-fi PLACE OF BIRTH: thriller “Super 8” which was produced by Steven Spielberg, New York, USA Abrams’ long-time idol. In 2013, he returned to helm the next ______installment of Star Trek, “Star Trek Into Darkness.” Education: In 2015, Abrams took on another historic sci-fi film Palisades Charter High School franchise. He co-wrote and directed “Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens.” The movie opened in theaters on ______December 18, 2015 and grossed over $2 billion at the box office, making him the second director after James Cameron YEARS ACTIVE: to do so. 1982 - Present

Abrams’ Trademarks: An extremely stylish director and nuanced writer, Abrams has over the years developed some trademarks styles of his own.

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*Matt Damon, Robin Williams, and Ben Affleck Director: Gus Van Sant

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Good Will Hunting is one of those films you can watch based on an amalgam of Matt Damon’s mother and anytime, from any point, and still come away feeling Ben Affleck’s father. touched. Even now, twenty years after it was released, it remains immensely quotable and eternally relevant. • Ben Affleck became – and remains – the youngest winner of the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay when he won at the age of 25. He shared the Oscar with Matt Damon, who is just two years older.

5 Things You Didn’t Know About The Film • Mel Gibson was the original choice to direct the film, but after months of negotations fell through, Gus Van Sant was brought on board.

• It was only after Damon was chosen by Francis Ford Coppola as his leading man for The Rainmaker that producers begin to think of him as a bona fide star, The Plot: Will Hunting (Matt Damon) has a genius- and production on Good Will Hunting was fast- level IQ, but a troubled childhood leads him to work as a tracked. janitor at MIT. When he solves a difficult graduate-level math problem almost casually, his talents are discovered • In the movie, Will Hunting has 12 other brothers, each by Professor Gerald Lambeau (Stellan Skarsgard), of whom is named after a famous director both Damon who decides to help the misguided youth reach his full and Affleck wanted to work with. Among them were potential. When Will is arrested for attacking a police names like Brian De Palma (Scarface), David Fincher officer, Professor Lambeau makes a deal to get leniency (Gone Girl), Danny Boyle (), and if Will gets treatment from therapist Sean Maguire Tim Burton (Edward Scissorhands). (Robin Williams), who’s dealing with a troubled life of his own. • Damon considers this one of his two best films, the other one being The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999). Wow Factor: • Matt Damon came up with the original idea as a final • Director Kevin Smith is the real reason the film was year project when he was at Harvard. His 40-page made at all; the screenwriters approached him to treatment became the basis for the final concept, direct the film, but Smith felt he wasn’t up to the which he co-wrote with Ben Affleck. task, considering how great the script was. Instead, he personally presented the bound copy to producer • Robin Williams’ portrayal of psychiatrist Sean Maguire Harvey Weinstein, insisting the producer drop is one of his most memorable roles. His character is everything else and read it first.

PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 27 FILM FESTIVALS SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, 2017 Plot: An other-worldly fairy tale, set against the backdrop of Festival Date: October 04 – October 08, 2017 Cold War era America circa 1962. In the hidden high-security Venue: San Diego, USA government laboratory where she works, lonely Elisa (Sally Opening Night: Marshall Hawkins) is trapped in a life of isolation. Elisa’s life is changed Closing Night: Hell on Earth: The Fall of Syria and the Rise of forever when she and co-worker Zelda (Octavia Spencer) ISIS discover a secret classified experiment.

Acclaimed Movie MOVIE INFO THELMA Directed By: Guillermo del Toro Written By: Guillermo del Toro, Vanessa Taylor Cast: Doug Jones, Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

22nd Busan International Film Festival Festival Date: October 12 – October 21, 2017 Venue: Busan, Opening Film: Glass Garden Closing Film: Love Education

Acclaimed Movie THE BRAWLER Plot: A Norwegian student, Thelma, moves to Oslo where she falls in love with another girl. She soon discovers that she has inexplicable powers triggered by her emotions for this girl.

MOVIE INFO Directed By: Joachim Trier Written By: Joachim Trier, Eskil Vogt Cast: Eili Harboe, Okay Kaya, Ellen Dorrit Petersen, Henrik Rafaelsen Genre: Drama, Mystery, Romance

61st BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL Festival Date: October 04 – October 15, 2017 Venue: London, UK Opening Night: Breathe Closing Night: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Acclaimed Movie THE SHAPE OF WATER

Plot: A searing story of a lower caste boxer Shravan whose goal is to make his mark on the sport. Shravan’s dreams are derailed when he falls for a high caste girl, forcing him to battle boxing’s corruption, fanaticism and casteism.

MOVIE INFO Directed By: Written By: K.D. Satyam Cast: Vineet Kumar Singh, Zoya Hussain, Ravi Kissan Genre: Romance, Sports, Drama

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MOVIE NAME (LANGUAGE) GENRE FORMAT icons RELEASE DATE

VICTORIA & ABDUL (ENGLISH) DRAMA 06 Oct ______

LEGO NINJAGO (ENGLISH) ANIMATION / ACTION / ADVENTURE 3D 06 Oct ______

BLADE RUNNER 2049 (ENGLISH) SCI-FI 3D / IMAX 3D 06 Oct ______

CALL FOR FUN (HINDI) DRAMA 06 Oct ______

CHEF (HINDI) COMEDY / DRAMA ATMOS 06 Oct ______

JULIE 2 (HINDI) THRILLER 06 Oct ______

TU HI MERA SUNDAY (HINDI) DRAMA / COMEDY 06 Oct ______

2016 THE END (HINDI) DRAMA / COMEDY 06 Oct ______

AKSAR 2 (HINDI) ROMANCE / THRILLER 13 Oct ______

RANCHI DIARIES (HINDI) DRAMA 13 Oct ______

MOTHER! (ENGLISH) DRAMA / HORROR 13 Oct ______

THE FORIEGNER (ENGLISH) ACTION / DRAMA 13 Oct ______

SECRET SUPERSTAR (HINDI) MUSICAL / DRAMA ATMOS 19 Oct ______

GOLMAAL AGAIN (HINDI) COMEDY ATMOS 20 Oct ______

GEOSTORM (ENGLISH) ACTION / SCI-FI / THRILLER 3D / IMAX 3D / 4DX 27 Oct ______

RUKH (HINDI) DRAMA 27 Oct ______

RAM RATAN (HINDI) ROMANCE / COMEDY 27 Oct

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