Omair Alavi|Published August 4, 2018 In the world of superheroes, the position that Superman holds is that of a king among his people; he is not only the most complete superhero but is also the one who started the trend way back...
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Goodbyes are rarely ‘good’ in Pakistan Cricket!
During their recent trips to England and Zimbabwe, Pakistan finally found a spinner who can bat (Shadab Khan) and a dependable opening pair (Fakhar Zaman and Imam ul Haq) minimising the dependency on once-certain-for-selection...
When Ethan Hunt visits Pakistan for a Mission Impossible
What would you say if I tell you that Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt came to Pakistan and saved our water from being contaminated? Yes, that’s true because, in Mission Impossible – Fallout, the Impossible Mission Force (IMF) sends its...
Pakistan and the history of highest individual scores
Pakistan Cricket has progressed well over the years; there was a time when no batsman from Pakistan crossed 150 runs in an innings but then for over a decade, Pakistan held the world record for highest individual innings. As the...
Teefa In Trouble – The Blockbuster we all were waiting for
Every few years comes a film that exceeds all expectations, that gives the ailing film industry a burst of fresh blood and that comes out as a game changer, raising the bar high and entertaining audience at the same time. Ahsan...
The Equalizer 2 – Drag, boring and not cool at all
Denzel Washington is one of the best actors Hollywood has produced in the last 25 years, however, he needs to understand that not everyone can play a Liam Neeson after turning 60. In his latest flick The Equalizer 2, the actor...
Ali Zafar’s Teefa in Trouble premieres amidst protests
Omair Alavi|Published July 21, 2018 ALI Zafar seen with his brother Danyal at the launch on Thursday evening. KARACHI: Renowned singer and actor Ali Zafar’s film debut in Pakistan couldn’t have been more filmi — the pop star had...
Skyscraper – Throwback to ‘one-man army’ days
Remember Die Hard, Sudden Death or Taken where one responsible family man takes on those who try to harm his family? Add The Towering Inferno into the mix and you get Dwayne ‘The Rock’...
Soorma – made for India, not for Pakistan
Every country has heroes – be it sportsmen or scientists – and India has their share of heroes as well. However, not every biopic is meant to be screened in Pakistan and that’s exactly what has happened to Soorma, Sandeep...
POLITICS: TACT AND FIELD
Omair Alavi|Published July 15, 2018 A.H. Kardar and Z.A. Bhutto at the Gaddafi stadium With the general elections in Pakistan around the corner, many in the country are gearing up for winning a seat in the parliament. There was a...