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I nonetheless keep in mind overlaying President Barack Obama’s first inauguration and listening to Elizabeth Alexander ship the poem she wrote for the event. On the Capitol’s platform overlooking Lincoln Memorial, she had reached again to Walt Whitman for inspiration. On that day, she created the artwork that mirrored the second in a means that solely she might.
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In her new guide, “The Trayvon Technology,” Alexander explores the impression of the trauma younger adults are experiencing from watching the movies of the deaths of victims akin to George Floyd. She embraces artwork and her personal expertise as a mom to create prose that illuminates the angst our youth can expertise.
Born from a June 2020 essay in The New Yorker that went on to win a Nationwide Journal Award, the guide provides historic perspective and poignant observations that make this an pressing and important learn. Our dialog was illuminating and provocative. I hope you prefer it.
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‘Who Is Wealthy?’ by Matthew Klam
“On the planet of ‘Who Is Wealthy?’ all the pieces is embarrassing and delightful,” writes The New Yorker about Klam’s novel. Klam takes seemingly mundane subjects—infidelity, a author’s longing to be extra profitable—and crafts an addictive story about how messy and delightful households, relationships, careers and life may be.
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‘Disaster Zone’ by Simon Hanselmann
Utilizing day by day Instagram posts, Australian cartoonist Hanselmann created “Disaster Zone” the place he illustrated the escalation of the Covid-19 pandemic by his beloved characters Megg, Mogg, Owl and Werewolf Jones. In an amusing means, his webcomic responds to the identical occasions followers have been experiencing at a time when all the pieces appears so bleak.
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‘A Drawback from Hell: America and the Age of Genocide’ by Samantha Energy
In her Pulitzer Prize-winning work, Energy, a former UN ambassador and former Balkan conflict correspondent, explores the query of why the USA has did not cease genocide. Energy, who’s presently serving as President Biden’s USAID administrator, chronicles a number of courageous people who risked their lives and careers to get U.S. leaders to behave.
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‘Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line’ by Deepa Anappara
Anappara’s debut novel attracts on her years as a reporter in India, the place every day “as many as 180 kids are mentioned to go lacking,” she writes within the guide’s afterword. However more often than not, the media focus is on perpetrators—not the kids themselves, she factors out. This guide’s glowing prose facilities the views of its younger characters as they confront troublesome and sinister circumstances.
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‘Invisible Youngster: Poverty, Survival & Hope in an American Metropolis’ by Andrea Elliott
Elliott, a Pulitzer Prize winner, portrays New York Metropolis’s homeless disaster by the eyes of Dasani, who lives in a Brooklyn shelter. The nonfiction work follows Dasani’s exceptional narrative of dwelling in poverty, being her siblings’ protector to finally leaving the streets behind. Regardless of beating all odds, she should ask herself if the chance for a greater life is value leaving her household and presumably dropping herself.
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This week, we want to salute All She Wrote Books in Somerville, Massachusetts, as a part of our ongoing effort to focus on unbiased bookstores throughout the nation.
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AUSTIN, Texas — Spring has sprung in the Lone Star capital, the sign that another SXSW Film and TV Festival is here — and the Times team is set up in the heart of downtown throughout the weekend.
Follow our full coverage as we recommend titles to check out, report from the buzziest premieres, and visit with all the stars of the 2025 edition in our photo/video studio. Throughout the weekend, we’ll be updating our portrait gallery, which so far features the likes of Kevin Bacon, Kate Mara, Daveed Diggs and more. Happy festing!
Erik Oleson, left, and Kevin Bacon of “The Bondsman.”
Paige Bethmann of “Remaining Native.”
Paige Bethmann, from left, Misty Stevens, Kutoven Stevens, Delmar Stevens and Jessica Epstein of “Remaining Native.”
Daveed Diggs and Katie Aselton of “Magic Hour.”
Sara Chishti, left, and Nimco Sheikhaden of “Exodus.”
Kaspar Astrup Schroder of “Dear Tomorrow.”
Daisy Friedman and Arielle Friedman of “Unholy.”
Kate Hallett, Herman Tommeraas, Aya Furukawa (front row from left), Justin Chatwin, Emma Higgins and Amanda Brugel (back row from left) of “Sweetness.”
Kate Mara, from left, Jess Varley and Gabriel Luna of “The Astronaut.”
Lili Reinhart and Uta Brisewitz of “American Sweatshop.”
Front, Ashton James and from left to right, Soko Negash, Zoe Lewis, Viphusan Vani and Reza Dahya of “Boxcutter.”
Front to back, Hope Elliott Kemp, Ronan Corrigan and Roman Hayeck-Green of “Lifehack.”
Julie Forrest Wyman of “The Tallest Dwarf.”
Jack Forbes, from left, Fabrizio Alliata, Nyah Juliano, Hans Christopher, Rafael Leyva, Yana Alliata and Nikki DeParis of “Reeling.”
James Morosini and Cam Banfield of “How Was Your Weekend?”
Andew Lynch, from left, Ben Ayers and Sonam Choekyi Lama of “Snow Leopard Sisters.”
Craig Renaud of “Armed with Only a Camera.”
James Cusati-Moyer, from left, Zoë Chao, Pete Ohs, Jeremy O. Harris and Callie Hernandez of “The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick.”
Jeremy O. Harris and Zoë Chao of “The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick.”
Blayke Hoffman, from left, Richard Harris and Sarah Noonan of “Deeper.”
Helena Ganjalyan and Bartosz Szpak of “Glorious Summer.”
José Maria Cabral of “42nd Street.”
Mitchell Cole, Phinehas Yoon, Alexander Ullon, Noah Toth and Akira Jackson of “It Ends.”
Movie Name : Nadaaniyan
Release Date : March 7, 2025
123telugu.com Rating : 2/5
Starring : Ibrahim Ali Khan, Khushi Kapoor, Lakshya, Aditi Saigal, Chaya Kadam, Jugal Hansraj, Dipannita Sharma, Varun Buddhadev, Akshay Oberoi, Anjuman Saxena, Aamir Khan (Child Artist)
Director : Shauna Gautam
Producers : Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Somen Mishra
Music Directors : Sachin-Jigar, Tushar Lall
Cinematographer : Anuj Samtani
Editors : Vaishnavi Bhate, Sidhanth Seth
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Nadaaniyan is the latest Bollywood movie that premiered on Netflix today. The film marks the debut of Ibrahim Ali Khan, son of Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, alongside Khushi Kapoor as the female lead. Let’s see how this rom-com fares.
Story:
Pia Jai Singh (Khushi Kapoor), a wealthy teenager from South Delhi, is determined to maintain her social status at school. To impress her friends, she hires Arjun Mehta (Ibrahim Ali Khan), a studious middle-class boy from Noida, paying him Rs. 25,000 per week to act as her boyfriend. What begins as a simple transaction soon entangles them in a web of unexpected emotions, forcing them to confront their stark differences, hidden insecurities, and the fragile nature of the world they’ve built around them.
Plus Points:
Ibrahim Ali Khan makes a decent debut and, at times, reminds us of his father, Saif Ali Khan. He looks confident on-screen and performs well in a few scenes. His chemistry with Khushi Kapoor is average, but he manages to hold his ground.
Dia Mirza, who plays Ibrahim’s mother, does well in her limited role. Jugal Hansraj, who plays Ibrahim’s father, delivers a sincere performance, and his scenes with Ibrahim are well executed. Their father-son bond is one of the better aspects of the film.
The film’s production design is one of its strongest points. The makers have invested significantly to give the movie a grand and stylish look. The sets, costumes, and visuals perfectly capture the high-class South Delhi vibe.
Minus Points:
The title “Nadaaniyan” translates to ‘innocence,’ but the film comes off as more foolish than innocent. The storyline is predictable and lacks depth, which makes it clear why the filmmakers chose an OTT release over a theatrical one. It seems they were aware that it wouldn’t succeed on the big screen.
Khushi Kapoor looks good on screen, but her acting needs significant improvement. In several scenes, her expressions and dialogue delivery feel weak, making her performance unconvincing.
The film attempts to depict Gen Z culture but presents an exaggerated and unrealistic version of teenage life. The high school students in the movie constantly bully, party, or fake relationships as if it’s the norm. While this might appeal to a niche audience, most viewers will find it over the top and hard to relate to.
The supporting cast includes some well-known faces, but they are barely given anything substantial to do. The focus remains entirely on the lead pair, making the other characters feel like fillers. The writers seemed too busy making the protagonists look “cool” and neglecting the rest.
Despite having a runtime of less than two hours, the film feels stretched. The biggest issue is the unnecessary songs. Just when the story starts moving forward, a song pops up, slowing the pace. Tighter editing could have avoided this drag.
Technical Aspects:
The production design is excellent, giving the film a vibrant and polished look. The cinematography is decent, effectively capturing the upscale setting. However, the direction is weak, and the storytelling lacks impact. The film needed better editing, as many scenes could have been trimmed to maintain a smoother flow. The music is just average and doesn’t leave a lasting impression. However, the Telugu dubbing is fine.
Verdict:
On the whole, Nadaaniyan is aimed at Gen Z, but even they might find it hard to connect with its unrealistic take on teenage life. While Ibrahim Ali Khan shows potential, the film doesn’t do much to leave a strong impression. Khushi Kapoor still has a long way to go in terms of acting. Skip it and save your time.
123telugu.com Rating: 2/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team
AUSTIN, Texas — Any concerns that the recent legal wrangling involving star Blake Lively might overtake the world premiere of “Another Simple Favor” at SXSW were tucked away well before the film began on Friday. Lively bounded into the Paramount Theatre and greeted friends in the aisle and posed for pictures with fans, a security guard kneeling behind her to stay out of the shots. Lively then took her seat among the rest of the film’s cast and crew, with co-star Anna Kendrick sitting a row in front of her.
The film is a sequel to “A Simple Favor,” which was a modest hit when it was released in 2018 but has grown in popularity since due to its availability on streaming platforms. In the original film, directed by Paul Feig from a screenplay by Jessica Sharzer, Kendrick played Stephanie Smothers, a widowed mother who strikes up a friendship with glamorous Emily Nelson, who draws them both into a tale of intrigue, murder, cocktails, false identities, increasingly complicated backstories and fantastic hair.
In introducing “Another Simple Favor,” Feig said: “I don’t normally make sequels because I’m terrified of them, because most sequels aren’t great. And it was really scary, but we just kind of thought, ‘I just love these characters so much.’”
Feig, dressed in an elaborate western-themed outfit, complete with boots, hat and fringed jacket, added: “It just felt like there’s something more to be done with these characters. But if you don’t want to repeat the first movie, what can we do? Well, let’s take them to Italy. And so that’s what’s going to happen with this film. So I think you’ll have a great time. We had so much fun making it.”
From a screenplay credited to Sharzer and Laeta Kalogridis, the new film opens with Kendrick’s Stephanie under house arrest in Capri, accused of murdering the new husband of Lively’s Emily. The film then flashes back to show Emily, apparently freed from prison, reinserting herself into Stephanie‘s life and ready to jet off to a glamorous wedding in Italy to a mysterious, handsome and wealthy suitor Dante (Michele Morrone).
With Stephanie once again uncertain of Emily’s true motives, she takes in the gorgeous surroundings and finds the mystery deepening when she meets Emily’s mother (Elizabeth Perkins) and aunt (Allison Janney). When Dante ends up dead barely an hour after marrying Emily (and having impulsively set his prenup on fire), somehow Stephanie is blamed for the murder. And things only get more complicated from there.
After the screening, Feig came back onstage with Kendrick and Lively, along with Perkins, Morrone and fellow cast members Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin and Alex Newell.
Lively said: “I love this character so much. It’s probably my favorite character I’ve ever been fortunate enough to play. And so when Paul asked us to come back, I was so excited. I was really nervous on the first one because we didn’t know if we were making a drama or a comedy. And when we asked Paul, he said ‘Yes,’ which is not really an answer to the question. But it worked out. So I was like, ‘OK, no nerves. I know what I’m doing this time.’ And then right before shooting he said, ‘I have a little bit of a curveball idea.’”
Without giving away one of the film’s big twists, Lively added: “It definitely upped the ante. It was very uncomfortable to watch in the theater with you guys.”
On returning to her character, Kendrick added: “Stephanie is, as the kids say, addicted to not serving. So I was like, ‘Can I just be not very well dressed but comfortable?’ I was really excited to play Stephanie, but in sneakers.”
Kendrick spoke about how she had recently rewatched “Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang” before shooting and based some of her performance on the blasé attitude to murder and mayhem of Robert Downey Jr.’s character. As she noted, “I think on this one I was like, ‘OK, if I’m going with her into certain peril, I think maybe I start out just not taking any of it that seriously.’”
Throughout the Q&A Kendrick and Lively were cautious about explicitly talking about some of the story’s bigger twists. When Feig pointed out that the audience had just seen the movie, Kendrick countered that there were countless cameras in the audience.
“There’s this thing called the internet, Paul,” Kendrick said to a great laugh from the crowd.
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