By Carolyn Goossen The best and the worst of the American mother was front and center at the Oscars on Sunday, in all of her Hollywood… more »

Paranormal Activity tapped into the most primal of fears. You wake up with a start in the middle of the night convinced that someone… more »

Bollywood’s biggest star was detained for over an hour, maybe two at Newark International Airport.

As I watched Julie and Julia I thought this is my story. Except my Julia Child was Madhur Jaffrey.

I am fairly sure everyone has had one of those experiences where they get extremely hyped for a movie after seeing the preview. They… more »

The Indians were rooting for Slumdog Millionaire. The gays were rooting for Milk. Where did that leave the gay Indians?

Now with 8 Oscars, Slumdog’s a super duper masala hotdog and the puppy love is wearing off a bit.

But most amazing to me is that after numerous attempts by so many directors to find that elusive Bollywood to Hollywood crossover film,… more »

The blockbuster hero of the week has six letters. B A __ __ __ __. Who could it be?

My friend, Renee Tajima-Peña who produced the documentary “My Journey Home” in which i was one of the three people featured,… more »

Get Your Fantasy Nerd Cap On

I’m excited about the Bangkok film festival Last year was pretty fabulous when I got to talk with Catherine Deneuve. Read on… The capital… more »

Bangkok Film festival, postponed from Feb. Is now slated For July. Good news indeed. BANGKOK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL UNFURLS IN JULY FOCUS ON ASIAN CINEMA THIS YEAR April… more »

Mira Nair’s The Namesake has opened to positive reviews. But what’s missing in the headlines is what is most interesting about the reviews.

When Modern Classics Get The Upgrade