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I watched The Kite Runner

by on 08. Jan, 2008 in Islam, Movies

I finally got to see The Kite Runner last night. AMC wasn’t showing it any place when I first checked in November but now they definitely are after the two golden globe nominations the movie has received. Let me start by saying that the movie is not exactly the book, which means, it’s not word [...]

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Benazir Movie – Bollywood vs. Hollywood

by on 07. Jan, 2008 in Movies, News, Pakistan

Anila Khan, a Pakistani producer, approached Mahesh Bhatt to direct a film on Benazir Bhutto after Bhutto’s Assassination. Mahesh Bhatt of course agreed and Shabana Azmi was considered for the role of Benazir. Mahesh Bhatt was willing to go through all the hurdles to get this indo-pak collaboration off the ground but life has its [...]

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Khuda Key Liye is Beyond Excellence

by on 29. Dec, 2007 in Islam, Issues, Movies, Pakistan

When was the last time you heard something good a Pakistani movie that makes a point and achieves excellence as far as cinematic expression goes? Probably never…. Khuda Key Liye has done just that. It has excellent direction, thumbs up to Shoaib Mansoor, and thought provoking story line with a somber ending. This is all [...]

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