Murmur of musings | Yanni: Greek grace of music
Born on 14 November 1954, legendary Greek composer and keyboardist Yanni's music transcends genres and cultures, captivating audiences with its ethereal beauty and universal appeal
American music supremo Quincy Jones dies at 91
Jones died Sunday night at his home in Bel Air, California, surrounded by his children, siblings and other family members
Murmur of musings | Titanic: An elegy to romance and ruin
Released on 1 November 1997, James Cameron’s Titanic is an opulent fusion of romance and historical tragedy, etching a timeless tale of love and loss against the icy silence of the Atlantic, leaving an indelible impression on the annals of cinema
Murmur of musings | Bram Stoker’s Dracula: Shakespearean sorrow through Coppola’s kaleidoscope
Francis Ford Coppola’s take on Dracula is an opulent cinematic resurrection of Stoker’s tale, deftly weaving romance and terror through baroque visual splendour, primal passions, and a timeless exploration of forbidden yearnings
Pique of paean | I'll be back: Timelessness of The Terminator
Released on 26 October 1984, The Terminator melds futurism with gritty realism, presenting a haunting vision of technology gone awry that has resonated across generations, solidifying its place as a seminal science fiction classic
Bangladeshi critic Reeti joins jury panel with AR Rahman at Iranian film festival
Reeti confirmed this in a Facebook post on Thursday, sharing her excitement to be nominated as a jury member alongside Rahman and other esteemed jurors. “Sharing the stage with AR Rahman as a jury member of the super prestigious, Oscar-qualifying, Tehran International Short Film Festival. So blessed,” she wrote.
Murmur of musings | Once Upon a Time in America: Mirror from a bygone era
Sergio Leone's "Once Upon a Time in America" (1984) is a sprawling meditation on memory, success, guilt, and the inexorable passing of time - woven into a complex narrative
Murmur of musings | My Fair Lady: The exquisite art of elocution
Premiering on 21 October 1964, George Cukor’s cinematic adaptation of "My Fair Lady", starring Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn, masterfully encapsulates the themes of transformation, class, and identity through an enchanting blend of dialogue, music, and visual opulence
Singer Moni Kishore found dead at Rampura residence
Police discovered the decomposed body of singer Moni Kishore in his Rampura home last night, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding his death
Pique of paean | Bela Lugosi: The immortal count of cinema
Born on 20 October 1882, Bela Lugosi, the enigmatic actor synonymous with Dracula, transcended his gothic persona to become an enduring icon of horror, despite a life marred by personal tragedies and professional challenges
Tragic fall claims life of One Direction singer Liam Payne at 31
Liam Payne, former One Direction member, tragically passed away at 31 after falling from a hotel window in Buenos Aires, marking a profound loss in the music world
BTS member J-hope discharged from South Korean military
K-pop megastar J-hope from BTS ended eighteen months of South Korean military service Thursday, with his bandmate embracing him and dozens of fans turning up to celebrate his return to the industry
Pique of paean | Mario Puzo: Father of The Godfather
Born on 15 October 1920, Mario Puzo, the literary master behind "The Godfather", masterfully wove tales of power, loyalty, and betrayal, cementing his place as the creator of the modern mafia novel and influencing generations of writers and filmmakers
Pique of paean | The game is afoot: Stories of the sleuth supreme
Arthur Conan Doyle’s publication of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes on 14 October 1892 marked the consolidation of Sherlock Holmes as a cultural icon, inaugurating the modern detective genre with its methodical brilliance and timeless appeal
Former lawmaker-singer Momotaz shares song on Facebook from undisclosed location
After almost a three-month hiatus from the public sphere, former Awami League lawmaker and Member of Parliament Momotaz Begom posted a Facebook video on Sunday (October 13), singing a folk song from an undisclosed location.
Murmur of musings | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan: The sage of sufi songs
Born on 13 October 1948, Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, the unparalleled maestro of Qawwali, transformed Sufi music into a transcendent, universal language that continues to echo across the spiritual and cultural soundscapes of the world
Veteran actor Jamal Uddin Hossain passes away at 81
Some of the notable plays he directed include Chand Baniker Pala, Khachar Bhitor Achin Pakhi, Raja Rani, Bibi Shaheb, and Jugolbondi
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