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The trailer opens like any epic blockbuster. There’s a dramatic violin score in the background, cinematography complete with fights, familiar locations and bloody close-ups. With a sprinkling of dialogue and just enough of an action-thriller punch to keep you hooked, it’s hard to believe that the trailer for “No Man’s Land” is a comic come [...]
Chiranthi’s mixed bag of not too ‘sweet’ and not too ‘sour’ stories for all
Many writers can attest to the difficulties they face in keeping stories brief. Not so Chiranthi Rajapakse. “Usually it’s writing three pages and trying to develop it further,” she laughs, adding that her admiration for writers who can convey a lot in a few words probably drives her own writing style. Having collected many stories [...]
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Graceful strokes
Neleisha Weerasinghe Jayamanne is one of the lucky few who can visualise then recreate in vivid colour what’s in her mind for others to see and experience. “I try to stay away from drawing too realistically. But not completely abstract either. I prefer to stay somewhere in the middle. I think it’s called semi-abstract. That [...]
Cranberries’ lead singer Dolores O’Riordan’s memory will linger
Dolores O’Riordan the lead singer of the Irish rock band The Cranberries has died at a London hotel on 15th January. The band were exponents of alternative rock, Celtic rock and dream pop. The Cranberries rose to fame with song ‘Zombie’ in 1994 which became a kind of anthem for rock music fans the world [...]
Teaching women to say ‘No’
For a gym newbie, the complicated equipment, schedules can be intimidating. Throw in stylized marital arts fitness training and you might see your new year’s fitness resolution fade away like sweat on a yoga mat. That’s where “The Shed” stands out. Located down Thilaka Gardens, Nugegoda, the open room surrounded by trees and ample parking [...]
TV Times
The Sound of Music chimes in Colombo
Cinnamon Life marked its partnership with David Ian Productions Ltd, Company Onstage Ltd and the Broadway Asia Company LLC on the 9th of January 2018. David Ian Productions is a leading entertainment company and specializes in presenting large-scale theatrical productions in the UK, the US and internationally. Broadway Asia Company LLC founded by Broadway producers [...]
Brit who launched a lone battle to collect funds, makes ‘Parachute’ here
‘Parachute’ a Sri Lankan film produced by two British nationals completed its filming here and will be ready for release in early 2018. Directed by Louis Van Der Straaten the film is produced by Kiran Rai, a Briton with Indian roots and Ralph Peraira, a Britisher born in Sri Lanka. The film stars Malinda Perera, [...]
Ajith releases Sri Lanka film directory
Veteran film critic and writer Ajith Galappaththi will launch Sri Lanka Film Directory Review, organizing the list of Sinhala, Tamil and English films made in Sri Lanka over the past 71 years. This research based book was written on a proposal by the Chairman of the National Film Corporation, Sithendra Senaratne. The book is to [...]
Play House to start a Programme in Acting
Lanka Children’s and Youth Theatre Foundation (LCYTF) popularly known as Somalatha Subasinghe Play House is to start a Diploma in Acting programme for those who are interested in studying drama and becoming theatre artistes. The programme entails all round training such as acting, script writing and analysis, directing, movement and vocal training. For over 35 [...]
‘Vijayaba Kollaya’ to celebrate 71 years of Lankan cinema
Celebrating the 71th anniversary of Sri Lankan cinema veteran film producer Buddhi Keerthisena and renowned filmmaker Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne are to present ‘Vijayaba Kollaya’ as a film. Based on the historical story written by a best-selling author of Sinhala literature W. A. Silva, the screenplay is by late filmmaker and award winning script writer Dr. [...]
Sri Lankan cinema celebrates 71 years
Today, January 21 is a historic day for Sri Lankans and especially for those who are cinema lovers. It was on January 21 1947, that Sri Lanka’s firsttalkie, ‘Kadawunu Poronduwa’ or “The Broken Promise” was first shown at the Kingsley Cinema in Colombo. This historic day is being celebrated with a series of events organised [...]
Three-day theatre festival at Wendt
A three-day festival of theatre with every popular stylish drama by Prof. Ediriweera Sarachchandra and new political satires will go on the boards at 3.30 and 7 pm at the Lionel Wendt theatre from January 26 to 28. The festival will kick off with Prof. Sarachchandra’s ‘’Maname’’ on January 26. Veteran playwright and teledrama and [...]
Ashley participates for 1st Asian Film Critics Assembly, Dhaka
Veteran film critic, Executive Director of the Network for the Promotion of Asia Pacific Cinema (NETPAC) and the President of the Sri Lanka Film Critics’ Forum affiliated to the the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI), Ashley Ratnavibhushana last week participated at the 16th Dhaka International Film Festival held from 12 to 20 January. In [...]
Saman Villas and Mermaid Club join Jetwing
Adding to the luxury family of properties, Jetwing Hotels took over the management of the popular Saman Villas and Mermaid Hotel and Club recently. Being the first luxury ‘boutique concept’ hotel in the island, Saman Villas has for over 20 years been an exclusive space, offering its guests an oasis of ultimate luxury. Resting atop [...]
LANTERN BEACH COLLECTION INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED
Lantern Beach Collection has been awarded the coveted World Luxury Hotel Awards for Luxury Private Villa in the Country and Luxury Beach Hotel in the Region. The World Luxury Hotel Awards are accepted as the pinnacle of achievement for Luxury Hotels worldwide. These Awards were established as a celebration of ultimate achievement in service excellence. [...]