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Breaking barriers

Breaking  barriers

A man bun almost got in the way of Amesh Wijesekera’s career a few weeks ago. Amesh was showing his graduate collection for the Academy of Design (AOD) at the prestigious Graduate Fashion Week (GFW) in London. The masks that were an integral element of his collection would not fit around the heavily styled buns [...]

Mirror

Ralahamy takes centre stage

Ralahamy takes centre stage

A mong the primarily young cast of ‘The Return of Ralahamy’, there is a strong sense of wonderment that a play that was written in the ‘50s could continue to be so thoroughly, even absurdly relevant to modern day politics. The Ralahamy plays were written by De Lanerolle over the late 1940’s to 1957; this [...]

Unique pieces of jewellery

Unique pieces of jewellery

Jewellery making and psychology. Although these two subjects are seemingly unrelated, Sara Nazoor combines them with ease. A final year student at the Colombo Institute of Research Psychology, Sara uses her interest in the subject to create unique pieces of jewellery which not only look pretty but also convey a message. This young jewellery designer’s [...]

Beatles documentary to be screened in September

Beatles documentary to be screened  in September

The Beatles are widely regarded as the best band that surfaced on this planet. The award winning film director Ron Howard’s documentary The Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years is set for a world premiere on September 15, in Leicester Square, London. The film is based on the first part of the [...]

TV Times

Much awaited cinematic creation on CEL circuit

Much awaited cinematic creation on CEL circuit

Following the ongoing Sinhala movie directed by Priyantha Colambage ‘Adaraneeya Kathawak’, a number of much awaited movies to follow up in the CEL circuit cinemas. ‘Adaraneeya Kathawak’ is now being screened at Regal Cinema- Colombo, Lido- Borella, Amity Lite – Maharagama, Himalee -Kiribathgoda and other theatres around the country. The film that is next in [...]

Independence Day: Resurgence Battle is back against aliens

Independence Day: Resurgence Battle is back against aliens

Exactly after two decades, the United States is enjoying  the second cinematic experience of aliens invasion of the world with the follow up to the box office Independence Day– ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ which is now being screened at Majestic Cineplex, Empire Cineplex, Savoy 3D, Excel World, City Cinema – Mt.Lavinia and other theatres in outstations. [...]

Finding Dory; A tale of forgetful fish

Finding Dory; A tale of  forgetful fish

“Finding Dory” computer-animated comedy film, which follows the 2003 film, ‘Finding Nemo’ is now being screened at Savoy cinema Wellawatta. It is a story of a friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish who reunites with her loved ones, and everyone learns a few things about the real meaning of family along the way. Returning to the direction [...]

Dhanak: A Magical Fable

Dhanak: A Magical Fable

Multi awarded Hindi film classic ‘Dhanak’ (Rainbow), a story of orphaned siblings Pari and blind Chotu who embark on a journey to restore Chotu’s eyesight is now being screened at Liberty Lite, Kollupitiya. Written and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, the film was premiered at the 65th Berlin International Film Festival where it competed in the [...]

‘Flamingo House’: Fusion less global cuisine

‘Flamingo House’: Fusion less global cuisine

Flamingo House’ is the latest addition to the Colombo’s posh restaurant chain. It is as suggested by the name itself, is quite distinctive and stands out from the rest of the places. Probably because of its unconventional and distinct style, the restaurant has become much popular within a short period of time. The food is [...]

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