films Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Why HSR residents are fighting in court against KCDC compost plant

January 25, 2019 Arjun Rajan

Years of follow ups have not been able to help the KCDC plant in HSR Layout function scientifically, and residents are bearing the brunt. A residents welfare association has recently filed a writ petition in the High Court demanding the closure of the plant.

Dubbing of movies into Kannada: Boon or bane?

December 8, 2017 Revathi Siva Kumar

What has the emotional stronghold of the bigger Kannada heroes and the film industry done to dubbing? What was it like to champion the cause of dubbing in Karnataka? Will Karnataka get to see more dubbed content from across the world?

A film festival to showcase Gandhian concepts of nonviolence

February 6, 2017 Radio Active 90.4MHz

Watch path-breaking films from around the world, that celebrate women’s immensely significant role in nonviolent conflict resolution. Catch a conversation “Speaking Peace in Times of War”. And more!

Film festival to celebrate actor Smita Patil’s legacy

March 29, 2016 Surabhi Shastry

Attend this film festival that pays homage to the life and cinema of national award winning actor, the late Smita Patil. Nine of her films are being screened, including the Kannada movie, Anveshane.

Lessons Bengaluru’s own film fest can take home after 8th edition

February 5, 2016 Akshatha M

Though namma film fest ended smoothly, it was not without its own small share of controversies. Here’s a review of the film festival that was.

170 films from 18 languages: a filmy treat for movie buffs in Bengaluru

January 6, 2016 News Desk

Critically acclaimed films Rangi Tharanga and Nanu Avanalla Avalu will be screened in the film festival. PVR theatre, in Orion Mall will host the movies.

Dubbing: Will it turn a double-edged sword for Kannada visual media?

August 11, 2015 Akshatha M

Many Kannada organisations are up in arms against each other, due to the dubbing ban controversy. What is the issue? Why do some people oppose dubbing, while others support it? Here’s an informative article on the issue.

Here’s why a few directors think non-starrer Kannada movies have a future!

July 23, 2015 Akshatha M

Does good Kannada cinema always have a market? Read what RangiTaranga fame Anup Bhandari, Lucia’s Pawan Kumar, Jatta director B M Giriraj and Ulidavaru Kandanthe film maker Rakshit Shetty have to say.

A Day in the City

June 26, 2014 Ganga Madappa

Venkat Bharadwaj’s upcoming flick is not just another film. It covers the aspects of good governance.

All about good girls, bad girls

May 13, 2013 Kedar Nadella

The 15-minute movie by Padmalatha Ravi depicts the perceptions of various people belonging to various profiles, on rape and violence against women.

You can pre-order Lucia from Citizen Matters now

April 3, 2013 News Desk

One year ago, actor-director Pawan Kumar, 30, announced that he was tired of searching for a producer for his Kannada script ‘Lucia’. Today, he has finished his film with investment from his fans and is running a crowdfunding campaign for the film’s distribution.

Society

A lighthearted political satire

January 14, 2013 Christina Daniels

It’s a new genre for Vishal Bharadwaj, and he makes the transition gracefully. Go watch! It’s entertaining cinema.

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Bollywood ends 2012 on a high note

December 17, 2012 Christina Daniels

Aamir Khan is in a police uniform again – for the first time since Sarfarosh – and he plays his part with conviction.

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In talaash of cinema without hype!

December 2, 2012 Christina Daniels

On TV, Bollywood barrage is news! Thankfully, in print, entertainment is most often treated as a feature story.

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“I always knew I would be a writer”

May 16, 2012 Anisha Nair

At 36, this Bangalorean has authored several books, including one on actor-director-producer Aamir Khan. Her next book is going to be on Bangalore.