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Five Reasons to Watch ‘Beau is Afraid’: Aster and Phoenix deliver magic on the big screen
Mumbai: Looking for a gripping tragicomedy that will keep you on the edge of your seat? Look no further, as PVR INOX is all set to offer an incredible cinematic experience with ‘Beau is Afraid,’ releasing on 12 May 2023. The movie explores the complex relationship between a young man and his overbearing mother, exposing their vulnerabilities and fears. With a brilliant cast of actors, stunning cinematography, and a unique storyline, ‘Beau is Afraid’ is a thought-provoking watch that tackles important themes such as mental health, domestic abuse, and toxic relationships. Here are five reasons why you should add ‘Beau is Afraid’ to your weekend watch list today!
Powerful storytelling: Unraveling Beau’s fears:
The storyline of ‘Beau is Afraid’ is unique and intriguing. It explores the complexities of a mother-son relationship in a way that is rarely seen in movies. The movie takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions as you witness Beau’s struggle to break free from his mother’s control. The film’s narrative is told through the eyes of a child, making it relatable to audiences of all ages.
‘BEAU’tiful performances:
The movie boasts an ensemble cast that includes Joaquin Phoenix as the title character, along with a supporting cast featuring Patti LuPone, Nathan Lane, Amy Ryan, Kylie Rogers, Parker Posey, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Hayley Squires, Michael Gandolfini, Zoe Lister-Jones, and Richard Kind. From the lead actor to the supporting cast, every performer in the movie brings their A-game to the table, making the characters feel real and relatable.
Ari Aster is on a roll:
After the grand success of “Hereditary” (2018) and “Midsommar” (2019), director Ari Aster is all set to continue his success streak with “Beau is Afraid.” Did you know that “Beau is Afraid” marks Ari’s debut as a producer? Yes, you heard it right. Ari has written, directed, and produced this movie. We are all rooting for Ari Aster. Are you?
Top-notch Cinematography:
The movie is visually stunning, featuring beautiful cinematography that captures the mood and tone of the story perfectly. The camera work and lighting enhance the tension and suspense of the movie, creating a feast for the eyes.
Beau is ‘Not Afraid’ of the social relevance highlighted in the movie:
“Beau is Afraid” addresses important themes such as mental health, domestic abuse, and toxic relationships. These are issues that profoundly impact many individuals in real life, and the movie sheds light on them, encouraging discussions. It is a must-watch film for anyone interested in mental health, unique storytelling, and thought-provoking themes.
So, what are you waiting for? Watch Beau embark on a surreal odyssey to get home in Beau is Afraid! Book your tickets to the nearest PVR INOX today.
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Remembering Chuck Norris: the man, the myth, the legend at 86
From martial arts legend to internet folklore, fans honour his final level up
KAUAI: The world lost a legend on 19 March 2026, when Chuck Norris died aged 86. For a man long treated as immortal in internet folklore, the news felt almost unreal. Yet in true Norris fashion, the farewell has been less about mourning and more about myth-making.
Just days before his passing, on his 86th birthday, Norris shared a video from Kauaʻi, Hawaii, showing him sparring under the sun. His caption was characteristically wry: “I don’t age. I level up.” It now reads like a final wink to fans who had spent years elevating him to near-superhuman status.
His death followed a sudden medical emergency while on holiday. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, who described him not just as a global symbol of strength, but as a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Online, grief quickly gave way to tribute in the language Norris helped popularise. Social media filled with one last wave of “Chuck Norris Facts”, the tongue-in-cheek myths that turned him into a digital demigod. The jokes wrote themselves, as always. Death did not take Norris, it finally dared to meet him.
Behind the humour, however, lies a formidable real-world legacy.
Long before the memes, Norris was Carlos Ray Norris, a decorated martial artist. After serving in the US Air Force, he rose to become a six-time world professional middleweight karate champion. His on-screen duel with Bruce Lee in Way of the Dragon remains one of cinema’s most iconic fight sequences.
Through the 1980s, he became the face of action cinema with films such as Missing in Action and The Delta Force, embodying a stoic, no-nonsense hero. In the 1990s, he reached living rooms worldwide as Cordell Walker in Walker, Texas Ranger, blending Western grit with martial arts flair.
Off-screen, his work carried equal weight. His foundation, Kickstart Kids, continues to teach martial arts to at-risk youth, focusing on discipline and self-worth. He also founded Chun Kuk Do, a martial arts system that trained thousands.
What made Norris unique was not just his strength, but his willingness to laugh at it. When the internet transformed him into an exaggerated symbol of invincibility, he embraced the joke. In doing so, he bridged generations, from cinema-goers to meme-makers.
His passing marks more than the loss of an action star. It signals the fading of a rare cultural crossover, where genuine athletic prowess met Hollywood heroism and early internet humour.
For many, remembering Chuck Norris means recalling a time when heroes were simple, punches were decisive and the internet still felt like a playground of shared jokes.
And if the myths are to be believed, this is not quite the end. It is simply Chuck Norris moving on to his next level.
