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‘The Thin Red Line’ on Star Movies
Mumbai, October 19, 2005: It’s a gritty look at the horrors behind battle, showcasing the war that changed the political climate of the world 60 years ago. Watch an all-star cast, including George Clooney, John Cusack and Sean Penn the epic war movie The Thin Red Line on Saturday, October 22, 2005 at 9:00 p.m. only on Star Movies.
In 1943, the first major U.S. offensive of World War II is drawing to a close on the South Pacific island of Guadalcanal. To put an end to this campaign, the United States Army arrives with a full division of troops and equipment, deployed to break the last resistance of the Japanese. The exploits of this Division are seen from a number of perspectives amongst the soldiers; to include a war weary Sergeant, a power hungry Colonel, a Private who has known only desertion and AWOL, and a Company Commander is struggling with his abilities as a leader. The horrors of war forms the soldiers into a tight-knit group, their emotions develop into bonds of love and even family. The reasons for this war get further away as the world for the men gets smaller and smaller until their fighting is for mere survival and the life of the other men with them.
“A film of brilliant pieces and dazzling shots!” – Newsweek
“Although Malick hasn’t made a movie in two decades, he hasn’t lost his touch for eye-catching vistas and the poetics of conflict.” – Arizona Republic
“The Thin Red Line is an epic aestheticization of World War II, a movie at once bold and baffling, immediate and abstract.” – Entertainment Weekly
Watch The Thin Red Line to see an all star-cast of Hollywood’s hottest leading men, including George Clooney (Ocean’s Eleven), Sean Penn (21 Grams), Adrian Brody (The Pianist), James Caviezel (The Passion of the Christ), Ben Chaplin (Murder by Numbers), John Cusack (Runaway Jury), Woody Harrelson (After the Sunset) and Jared Leto (Panic Room) in a movie directed by the acclaimed director Terrence Malick (Days of Heaven).
Did you know:
” Malick shot for 100 days in Australia, 24 in the Solomon Islands and 3 in the United States.
” The original cut of the film was just under 6 hours in length. Over a million feet of film was shot.
” Before pre-production began, director Terrence Malick walked on foot across the entire southwest, stopping periodically to call producers Robert Michael Geisler and ‘Grant Hill’ to talk about the meaning of the film.
” The movie was almost not made. Sony Pictures dropped its plans to produce it because of fears that it couldn’t be made for its then-$45 million budget. Fortunately, Fox studios came to the rescue by providing most of the cash.
So don’t forget to watch The Thin Red Line on Saturday, October 22, 2005 at 9:00 p.m. only on Star Movies.
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Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Premieres 14 Feb on Zee
Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat world TV premiere 14 Feb at 8pm passion meets politics.
MUMBAI: Cupid’s arrow just got a plot twist and it’s heading straight for your TV screen. This Valentine’s Day, Zee Cinema is turning up the heat with the world television premiere of Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, a raw, rule-breaking romantic drama that proves love doesn’t always come wrapped in roses.
Set to air on Saturday, 14 February at 8pm, the film stars Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa, directed by Milap Zaveri. It dives headfirst into obsession, heartbreak, and the kind of unconditional love that leaves scorch marks. Rane plays Vikramaditya, a powerful politician whose all-consuming passion for actress Adaa spirals into chaos when his feelings go unreturned unleashing a storm of emotion, misunderstanding, and life-altering consequences.
The timing couldn’t be sharper. Audiences are clearly craving intense love stories over sugar-coated ones, and this film taps straight into that vein. Harshvardhan Rane already has a loyal fanbase from his cult hit Sanam Teri Kasam, which cemented his status as the go-to guy for heart-wrenching romance especially among younger viewers who keep the film on repeat.
Milap Zaveri captured the film’s beating heart, “This film is about love that doesn’t follow rules. With Valentine’s Day being a time when audiences gravitate towards romantic narratives, the television premiere of Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat on Zee Cinema felt like the perfect fit. The continued love for intense romances shows there is a strong emotional appetite for such stories.”
Rane himself called it a story rooted in messy, honest emotion, “Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat explores love in its most intense and vulnerable form where emotions are messy and deeply human. It’s a story that doesn’t shy away from passion or pain on Valentine’s Day making it even more special as it reflects the many shades of love people experience.”
Sonam Bajwa added her take, “Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat is not a conventional love story, it’s raw, intense and emotional. Valentine’s Day is usually associated with happy romance but this film explores love in its most vulnerable form.”
So if your Valentine’s plans include more than chocolates and clichés, tune in to Zee Cinema at 8pm on 14 February. Because sometimes the most unforgettable love stories aren’t the ones that end neatly, they’re the ones that leave you questioning just how far passion can push before everything changes.
