‘Rush’ a tale of media and politics
The Bollywood thriller film ‘Rush’ which narrates the story of a journalist and a world full of crimes that he was forced to make deals with is now being screened at Liberty cinema Colombo. Starring Emraan Hashmi, Aditya Pancholi, Neha Dhupia and Sagarika Ghatge, the film was directed by the late Shamin Desai. The story [...]
Making of ‘Karma’ and taking Sri Lankan cinema to the world
Making movies takes different shapes. Some are aimed at satisfying the popular market while there are a few others who aim at making artistic quality productions that please the aesthetic appetite. ‘Karma’ which was directed by Prasanna Jayakody as his second film had an additional aim, that was to reach international cinema and attract international [...]
Black American battle on silver screen
The Academy nominated American period drama ‘The Colour Purple’ directed by Steven Spielberg will be screened at the Russian Centre on November 30. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name by Alice Walker, ‘The Colour Purple’ made in 1985 was Spielberg’s eighth film as a director, and was a change from the [...]
French cinema at Alliance Francaise
Over the month of November Alliance Française de Colombo will screen a series of French films on a variety of themes on every Tuesday and Wednesday at 3 pm and 6.30 pm. The series will start with Patrice Leconte’s comedy film ‘Tango’ which will be screened at 3 pm on November 6 and at 6.30 [...]
‘Nari at New Townhall’
The comedy drama ‘Nari Burathi,’ written and directed by Sarath Kothalawala will be staged at 3.30 pm and 6.45 pm on November 10 at New Townhall, Colombo 7. With a host of popular artistes such as Sarath Kothalawala, One of the hilarious plays made in the recent times, ‘Nari Burathi’ is played by Kumara Thirimadura, [...]
Vivanta Bentota achieves the Prestigious Earthcheck Silver Certification
EarthCheck, the world’s leading environmental certification and benchmarking organization, has re-certified Vivanta by Taj Bentota Resort and Spa with a silver-level certification. Earthcheck represents the next generation of global benchmarking certification and improvement systems; assaying the sustainability of the international travel and tourism industry. Vivanta by Taj – Bentota, Sri Lanka, delightfully located along one [...]
Alston Koch knocked out all heavyweights
Sri Lanka born singing sensation Alston Koch knocked out the man, who was once the undefeated heavyweight champion of the World with his ‘live’ performance. Joe Bugner who went 12 rounds twice with Muhammed Ali and Will Tomlinson the current World Champion together with Ben Johnson (former Olympic 100 metres Gold Medallist) endorsed Alston’s new [...]
Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge
‘Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge’, the first of its kind in Sri Lanka offering a revolutionary and contemporary concept to the traditional warmth and hospitality that Sri Lanka is famous for. Nestled on a picturesque 23 acre tea plantation, on the West slop of the Knuckles Mountain Range, ‘Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge’ can be [...]
‘Amazing Beats
‘Amazing Beats – Live in Concert”, a grand musical extravaganza will come alive on Saturday, 17th November at St. Joseph’s College Auditorium at 6.30 pm. ‘Amazing Beats’ show will symbolise the musical combination of three generations, This musical extravaganza will unfold a rare combination of Pop, Baila and Rock music featuring Lahiru Perera, Theekshana Anuradha, Dalrene [...]
New Year’s Eve Dances at the GFH
Join in the merriment as throngs of revellers gather at the Iconic hotel – Galle Face Hotel, Colombo to usher in New Year 2013 in fitting style with popular band Anno Domini and DJ’s lined up to rock till the wee hours of the morning The finest cuisines with a choice of beverage will have [...]
Sing along with Marians
‘Sing Along with Nalin and the Marians’ will come alive at the Mount Lavinia Hotel on 23rd November. Elaborate arrangements are made by Balck Pepper Entertainments (BPE) the emerging Event Management Company to stage the ‘Sing Along with Nalin and the Marians’ led by the versatile musician Nalin Perera who had contributed to the nation [...]
Maligaspe with Arpeggio bring ”The performing costume”
Nilan Maligaspé and members of the Arpeggio Creative Dance Academy (ACDA) will be featured in “The performing costume” on November 8, 2012 at the Punchi Theater Borella at 7. 30 pm. This will be on the second day of the Colombo Dance Forum’s “Archive Fever” organised by the Goethe Institute Colombo conducted from November 7 to [...]
‘Kalumaali’ today
Ruwanthie de Chickera’s English theatrical production ‘Kalumaali’ – a fairy tale for grown ups will go on the boards today, November 4 at 7.30 pm at the Lionel Wendt, Colombo. Presented By Stages Theatre Group, the stage play stars Peter D’Almeida Kaushalya Fernando and Lakmini Seneviratne. Tickets priced at 300/= (balcony unreserved) 500/=, 800/= and [...]
