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A Potpourri of Vestiges is a movie blog dedicated to cinema, in particular its Art form. The blog aims to acquaint the viewers worldwide with the true purpose and potential of cinema, especially as a great source of learning and enlightenment, by trying to keep alive the cinematic gems that are rapidly fading into obscurity owing to commercialization.
A Potpourri of Vestiges | The Thinking Man's Movie Blog
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A Potpourri of Vestiges Feature
Panorama Editions, an international art salon founded in 2017 by artist, filmmaker, and member of the Patiala Royal Family, Sarah Singh, recently unveiled its latest edition at Purana Qila, New Delhi. Panorama Editions seeks to revive the age-old tradition of art salons by creating site-specific, immersive experiences in historically significant locations.
Sarah Singh, a multi-disciplinary artist and filmmaker, traces her roots back to Punjab's royal lineage. Her great-grandfather served as regent to the Patiala state until Maharaja Bhupinder Singh ascen ..read more
A Potpourri of Vestiges | The Thinking Man's Movie Blog
2M ago
A Potpourri of Vestiges Feature
Małgorzata Wejsis - Gołębiak, Director, Polish Institute, Dr. Magdalena Filipczuk, Deputy Director, Polish Institute, and Sunit Tandon, Director, India Habitat Centre
The Kinoteka Polish Film Festival 2024 opened to an enthusiastic audience on December 16 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, marking the beginning of a three-day cinematic journey into the vibrant world of Polish biographical cinema. Organized by the Polish Institute in New Delhi, this year’s festival celebrates remarkable Polish lives through films that explore themes of person ..read more
A Potpourri of Vestiges | The Thinking Man's Movie Blog
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A Potpourri of Vestiges Feature
Renowned Italian actress Iaia Forte reciting the letter from La Notte at the India Habitat Centre
The Italian Embassy Cultural Centre commenced the centenary celebrations of Marcello Mastroianni, the legendary icon of Italian cinema, with an unforgettable screening of La Notte at the India Habitat Centre. The special event featured the newly restored 4K version of La Notte, showcasing one of Mastroianni’s most acclaimed roles and honoring his legacy as a transformative figure in world cinema.
The screening, held in conjunction with the “Week of Italia ..read more
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A Potpourri of Vestiges Feature
Emmy-nominated filmmaker Tirlok Malik’s celebrated film ‘On Golden Years,’ will be showcased at the prestigious Teaneck International Film Festival 2024 on Sunday, November 10, at 11:30 AM at Teaneck Cinemas (503 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, NJ 07666).
‘On Golden Years’ is a major highlight in Malik’s career, known for exploring the immigrant experience in America through films such as ‘Lonely in America,’ ‘Khushiyaan,’ and ‘Love Lust and Marriage.’ During his illustrious career, Tirlok Malik has worked with industry stalwarts like Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Mammootty ..read more
A Potpourri of Vestiges | The Thinking Man's Movie Blog
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A Potpourri of Vestiges Feature
Murtaza Ali Khan, an acclaimed Indian film critic and jury member of the prestigious 69th and 70th National Film Awards, was recently invited as a special guest to the 49th Polish Film Festival in Gdynia, Poland. The festiva is renowned as the oldest and most significant celebration of Polish cinema, attracting filmmakers, critics, and cinephiles from across the globe. Khan's participation at the festival not only highlighted his growing stature in international cinema but also underscored the enduring cultural ties between India and Poland.
Khan's presence a ..read more
A Potpourri of Vestiges | The Thinking Man's Movie Blog
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A Potpourri of Vestiges Feature
A delegation of 40 bright and ambitious students from Munich's esteemed Bavarian Elite Academy (Bayerische EliteAkademie) is currently on a visit to India as part of their cultural immersion program. The student delegation, accompanied by Prof. Dr. Dr. Johannes Wallacher from the Munich School of Philosophy and Sarah Diehl from the German Federal Foreign Office in Berlin, recently engaged in a stimulating fireside chat with the Indian cultural writer and critic Murtaza Ali Khan.
The conversation with Khan covered a wide range of topics, offering the students d ..read more
A Potpourri of Vestiges | The Thinking Man's Movie Blog
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A Potpourri of Vestiges Feature
On August 10th, at the 77th edition of the Locarno Film Festival King of Bollywood, superstar and global icon Shah Rukh Khan, was awarded with the festival’s career achievement award, the prestigious Pardo alla Carriera Ascona-Locarno Tourism.
Many of Shah Rukh Khan’s films are loved globally and have made him a hugely popular name amongst audiences around the world, leading him to represent his country and many of his films across numerous prestigious film festivals across the globe.
His breakout role was in the romantic thriller Baazigar (1993), where K ..read more
A Potpourri of Vestiges | The Thinking Man's Movie Blog
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A Potpourri of Vestiges Feature
The Austrian Cultural Forum, in collaboration with Alliance Française de Delhi, proudly organized the Austrian Short Film Festival 2024, showcasing some of the most compelling new short films from Austria. The festival highlighted the dynamic and diverse nature of contemporary Austrian cinema, attracting an enthusiastic audience of film aficionados and cultural enthusiasts.
Michael Pal, Director of the Austrian Cultural Forum, delivered an inspiring welcome note, emphasizing the Austrian Cultural Forum's commitment to promoting Austrian culture through various ..read more
A Potpourri of Vestiges | The Thinking Man's Movie Blog
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A Potpourri of Vestiges Feature
Zaheer Iqbal reveals "dhoka" in a new video with Sonakshi Sinha. Sonakshi Sinha, currently on her second honeymoon with Zaheer Iqbal has just dropped a new instagram reel.
Here she talks about her post marital glow, in which she tells her fans the secret behind the superglow!
Commenting on the video Zaheer Iqbal says "Mere saath dhoka hua hai my lordddd" Zaheer Iqbal obviously assuming he was the reason for Sonakshi's post marital glow! In this video she walks her fans through a GRWM reel revealing the reason ..read more
A Potpourri of Vestiges | The Thinking Man's Movie Blog
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A Potpourri of Vestiges Feature
Get ready to dive into the glamorous world of Bollywood as Disney+ Hotstar and Dharmatic Entertainment drop the muchawaited trailer of Showtime. From dazzling stardom, to accepting one’s true self, producer wars to intense struggles, the industry has it all. But it's the resilience to bounce back that truly defines a star, as every setback is just a setup for a spectacular comeback and Raghu Khanna does just that. He is back and here to dominate the world of showbiz. All episodes of Showtime are set to stream exclusively 12th July onwards, on Disney+ Hotstar ..read more