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As movie lovers, we know the struggle of endlessly scrolling through the titles on Netflix, trying to decide what to watch. With so many options available, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and end up watching something that’s just not worth your time. That’s why we’ve created the ultimate list of must-watch movies on Netflix right […]

Hollywood has been producing some of the best movies in the world for over a century now. Every year, there are some incredible movies that are released that leave audiences captivated and amazed. As a result, people from all over the world flock to see the latest and greatest movies from Hollywood. In this article, […]

There are many great web series on Netflix to watch right now, but here are some popular ones that you might enjoy:   “Stranger Things” – a sci-fi/horror series set in the 1980s, featuring a group of kids who uncover supernatural secrets in their town. “The Crown” – a historical drama that tells the story […]

South Indian movies have always been popular for their unique storytelling and the quality of the movies. The South Indian film industry, which includes Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam movies, has produced some of the most memorable movies of all time. In this blog, we will take a look at the highlights of South Indian […]

The Avengers are a team of superheroes created by Marvel Comics. The team consists of some of the most popular and iconic characters in the comic book world, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye, and the Hulk. The Avengers have become a cultural phenomenon, inspiring a blockbuster film franchise, merchandise, and countless […]

Watching movies is one of the most popular forms of entertainment worldwide. It offers us a chance to escape from our daily lives and immerse ourselves in a different world for a few hours. The experience of watching movies is not just a source of entertainment, but it also provides many benefits to our overall […]

Some people are born with a mind of their own. They do not believe in being a stereotype, instead, they seek their own space and their own destiny. Kangana was born into a fairy tale setting. She was brought up in a dream setting in a haveli in a small town in Mandi district of […]

Sushant Singh Rajput will go down as one of the tragic characters in the history of our nation. And for all the wrong reasons. Perhaps all the good work this intelligent man had done in his acting career will sadly be pushed back into oblivion and he will be remembered for turning the film industry […]

Very rarely does an actor develop a character which is derived from a role he has played out in a film. Not just James Bond, for which he created such a benchmark that every subsequent actor who played James Bond had the challenge of being compared to the performances by Sean Connery. And while there […]

On Her Majesty’s Secret Service had a surprise when English actress Diana Rigg played Contessa Teresa di Vicenzo , who becomes Mrs Tracy Bond at the end of the film.Starting out troubled and suicidal ,Tracy is rescued by Bond, who gradually falls in love with her.At the wedding,Bond vows that they would have all the […]

After a lot of speculation as to when the wait listed films will be released, how many people will go to the halls and plexes, what will therefore happen to the film industry, will the distributors lose their grip, OTT finally happened. Gulabo Sitabo, starring Mr Bachchan, started streaming into homes all over the world, […]

The tragic death of Sushant Singh Rajput has again brought in to play his portrayal of M S Dhoni in the biopic on Dhoni. The conversation made me think about the various such films made on successful Indian sports persons, and in this sports loving country, such films just can’t go wrong. Not all of […]

The character of James Bond has been depicted as one of a quintessential seducer and womaniser and as such girls always have an important role in all Bond movies. A Bond girl is not essentially a heroine as there are no set rules as to what kind of a person a Bond girl will be […]

When Ian Fleming wrote his spy novels and created the character of MI6 agent James Bond, code 007,it was a perfect material for making movies. Indeed, movies were made and are still being made, making it the longest ever running film franchise in the world. Nearing six decades, the franchise has created 27 movies (one […]

So they say and films with a humorous plot normally do well. I say normally since it all depends on how the director has handled the actors, and even more important, whether the humour is really tickling the mind or the body. The early history of cinema is full of “funny films” what with Buster […]

They say that people who can laugh at themselves are the best ones who can make others laugh better. In a TV serial which he was directing, There is a scene in one of TV serials in which a passenger hails a cab and on entering, as the cab moves, he notices that his picture […]

Albert R Broccoli presents, which is the name of the producer of Bond movies nicknamed “Cubby”. Although he is no more and his heirs produce the movies, his name has become synonymous with Bond movies. Till now 27 films have been made under this franchise (one is due for release delayed because of Covid 19 […]

The Mumbai film industry, known for Hindi cinema, churned out 364 films in 2017 and accounted for 43% of Box Office net revenue. Against this, Tamil & Telugu cinema contribute 36% while Regional Cinemas, including Bengali and Bhojpuri account for the balance 21%. Like everything else in India, it was Bengal which provided the initiative […]

“My name is Bond…… James Bond”. Moviegoers heard these words for the first time in the 1962 film “Dr. No” but not the last. We have been hearing it for close to six decades now as it is the longest ever film franchise in the world. The 27th movie of this franchise is ready for […]

On December 19, 2019, actor Om Prakash turned 100. He had enthralled Hindi filmgoers for almost six decades and from fifties right up to late eighties/ early nineties of the last century, he became a permanent feature in our lives. ShowMyFlix celebrates the centenary of veteran actor Om Prakash. Born in Lahore, Om Prakash started […]

The dominance of the “Big Five” who controlled the film industry had a jolt for a year in 1932 during the Great Depression in US but their final end came in 1948 when a federal antitrust suit was known as the Paramount Case was placed against the Big Five and the Supreme Court of US […]

Hollywood. Then Bollywood. Tollywood ( which earlier referred to Bengal film industry since the studios were located in Tollygunge district of the city, but now means Telugu films) and Kollywood, meaning films made out of Kolkata. All very filmy terms. All related to cinema. But how did Hollywood happen? The story of Hollywood is the […]

The Partition of India in 1947 brought in a lot of changes. In the west, a large number of Punjabi Hindus shifted to India, while many Punjabi Muslims crossed over to Pakistan. There were losses and gains on either side. Sadat Hasan Manto opted for Pakistan, while B R Chopra shifted to India and became […]

Actually, that’s the question! What can, which years, be called the Golden Period of Indian Cinema? Or are we still waiting for it? And if we collectively declare a certain bracket of years as the Golden Period, is it likely that we will have a Diamond or Platinum Period? Then there are some parameters that […]

While technically the star system kicked off from the early days of cinema but the real spurt came from the 1920s when cinema became a commercial industry and movie going, even if silent, became a major form of entertainment. By definition, a star system was the way the film companies, read Hollywood, created and managed […]

Well almost everyday a new star enters the cosmos of the film world. Worldover. Some shine, some are lost. Some shine for a while and then they fade out. For over a hundred years people have been in search of stars. Film Stars. But what makes a star? Is it just looks and poise? Or […]

The story goes that when Dadasaheb Phalke was making Raja Harishchandra, he was having a hard time looking for an actress. He even extended his search to the “red-light” areas of Mumbai, but had no luck. Finally, he got a male cook, Anna Salunke, to play the female lead. Which means, in effect, that the […]

Bollywood or the Hindi film industry along with the regional film industries releases a large number of movies a year. And most of the movies are loaded with musical number. The film industry has never shied away from using music and songs for conveying all kinds of emotions. Earlier people use to listen to the […]

The Partition of India had perhaps the biggest impact on the people of the Indian subcontinent and the effect was not lost on the creative platforms of the time. It sprung up a number of memorable stories and films. The first film on Partition came from Bengal, when in 1951, Nemai Ghosh made Chinnamul, about […]

In 1895, the Lumiere Brothers premiered their technology at a meeting of industries in Paris and within a year they were exhibiting their marvel at The Watson Hotel in Mumbai. Today, the Indian film industry is estimated to be about $ 3.7 billion in 2020 (Corona notwithstanding), growing @ 11% per year. She produces 1500 […]