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Rehan Mudannayake is telling us why he thinks his new short film, Elephant, is deserving of its tagline: ‘a harrowing drama based around a fictional upper class family in Sri Lanka’. “It’s a very tragic, very serious story,” he says. I think he’s getting at the point that we all have regrets and personal grief-even [...]
Add some seasonal spice to your wardrobe
’Tis that time of year when parties and dances are filling up your diary faster than you can keep track of. Of course your wardrobe needs some festive spice and if you, like most of us, are stuck for time to shop, the Kadapatha clothing boutique at the Crescat Boulevard has some elegant designs especially [...]
Mirror
Trends of 2015 that made an impression
As the year draws to a close this month’s column is all about the trends that made quite an impression on us all. Read on for a few of the most popular trends that stole the spotlight. And with the New Year approaching it’ll be a good time to use these tips reinvent your own [...]
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INK We were barely eight years old When first we used Pen and ink in class. Pens with G-nibs Dipped in inkwells Fixed firmly on desks We inked letters and figures A loop here, a curve there On ruled paper Learning writing skills Blotting inevitable spills. At school day’s end Nought did we care For [...]
Finally found you
It could have been dubbed as a night blessed by the weather gods. Clear skies, an occasional gust of breeze, the moon above and handsome Enrique Iglesias serenading the crowd. Who could ask for more? However, for fans that flocked in the thousands to the CR and FC grounds last weekend, the weather seemed to [...]
TV Times
Rita Ora wants out of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label
Rita Ora has filed action against Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label. The singer filed papers with the Los Angeles Superior Court on 17th December as she wants to get out of the contract with label. This the first know legal action to quit Roc Nation while other artists have been getting out of their deals with [...]
YESFM LIVE Broadcast
YES101 & 100.8 along with Legends 96.6 is broadcasting live from Echelon Square till the 1st of January 2016. The broadcast is held amidst massive Christmas decorations that include a giant Christmas tree, beautiful lights, reindeers and lots of garlands! YES101 & 100.8 has been conducting many interesting promotions and giveaways as part of their [...]
‘Wednesday’s Wolves’ at MLH
‘Wednesday’s Wolves’, a female contemporary folk duo from Oxfordshire, comprised of Chrissy Renker and Ysabelle Durant will perform at the Terrace of the Mount Lavinia Hotel from 23rd to 29th December adding their mesmerising vocals to the conviviality. Drawing inspiration from Sufjan Stevens, The Paper Kites, Bright Eyes, Fionn Regan and Bon Iver, the duo [...]
‘SIGN’ in action at Grand Kandyan on New Year’s Eve
The newest addition to the Sri Lankan music scene, ‘SIGN’ will be in action at the Grand Kandyan Hotel in Kandy on New Year’s Eve dinner dance on 31st December. ‘SIGN’ is just one month old and led by veteran musician Melantha Perera of Mirage fame. A few guys who got together to play at [...]
French cinema for New Year
The French comedy La doublure (The Valet), a story of a porter and a top-model who had to pretend to be a couple in order to salvage a CEO’s marriage will be screened at 3 pm on January 5 and at 6.30 pm on January 6 at Alliance Francaise de Colombo auditorium, Colombo 7. Directed [...]
‘Seema Nehe Akase’
‘Seema Nehe Akase’ a film directed by teledrama and film director Tissa Balasuriya and produced by Nihal Bandara is to be released soon. Starring Pubudu Chathuranga, and debutant Aruni Mallawarachchi in the lead roles. Sriiyani Amarasena, Buddadasa Vithanachchi, Dhananji Tharaka and Rujula Divaratne in the main cast, the film narrated a story of two lovers [...]
Bajirao Mastani’
Bollywood box-office hit ‘Bajirao Mastani’ starring Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone is now being screened at Excel World, Colombo. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s direction with worldwide record collection film also stars Deepika Padukon, Tanvi Azmi, Vaibbhav Tatwawdi and Milind Soman in the stellar cast. Based on the Marathi novel Raauby Nagnath S. Inamdar, the film narrates [...]
Death of a Daughter ; A cinematic focus on the tragedy of Rizana
With nearly a decade of silence after making his controversial cinematic debut ‘Sudu Kalu Saha Alu’ or “Shades of Ash”, Sudath Mahaadivulwewa is ready to make his second film on Rizana Nafeek, underage housemaid who shocked the entire nation and many a foreign nation after her tragic death by beheading. When the all Sri Lanka [...]
‘GLOW ON14’: New Year’s Eve at OZO Colombo
‘Glow On 14’ an electrify New Year’s Eve will come alive at the Colombo’s hottest happening place- ON 14 at the OZO Colombo, Marine Drive. wIt’s no surprise that ON14 Rooftop Lounge and Bar is a beautiful place to usher in the New Year. This dazzling venue on the 14th floor of OZO Colombo sets the stage [...]
Invitation for performers at ‘Guitar Fest 2016’
The Guitar Association of Sri Lanka will be presenting its sixth festival of guitar music and will commence on 24th January 2016 at Royal College , Colombo. Simultaneously the Guitar Concerts will also be held in Town Hall Kurunegala, Rajarata University, Mihintale and at Veerasingham Hall, Jaffna on 25th , 26th and 27th January respectively. [...]
V3 : Music as it’s meant to be
A distinct musical identity and persona are treasured attributes in the entertainment industry…and that’s what the fabulous trio V3 have in spades. V3…we three…the three Vs…Call them what you will, the three Vittachis…Lenny, Joshua and Shaenali are a family. The passion for music runs deep in every one of them…and as V3, not just any [...]
