Bollywood's Bodyguard creates Box-Office history!

All of Bollywood is buzzing with the latest Salman Khan starrer, Bodyguard with its much anticipated release this past weekend. The film has created box-office history by grossing nearly 88.75 crores in its 5 day opening weekend.

It may echo the name of the Whitney Houston starrer The Bodyguard in Hollywood territory, but let me tell you, Salman Khan's film is much, much different. To eliminate any confusion, Bodyguard is in no way a remake or version of The Bodyguard. They are two totally different films, that happen to have a similar name.

Lately, Salman Khan's film have been these fantastical, over the top, action packed thrillers that harp back to the retro-Bollywood days. While its great to see Salman Khan on screen, as he is one of Bollywood's leading actors, his films require a lot of patience - especially during the moments where the buttons on his shirt magically pop off and his shirt mysteriously tears away from his body revealing his six-pack abs - similar to what we would see in an animated version of Hulk (Dabanng, anyone?).

In Bodyguard, we see his shirt zapped off too. Also note: the jumping biceps in the song trailer below. Classic Salman.

Regardless of these Bollywood antics, Bodyguard is entertaining, it has great music, co-stars Kareena Kapoor and has an appearance by Katrina Kaif. So, no complaints!

 

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Watch Hollywood Sunset: A Tribute to Entourage

The last season of Entourage is quickly coming and for many of us, it is a very sad time. The show has had a great run and the general feeling is that to end it now is not a bad thing at all. I would love to see another season or two, however that is more of a selfish thing so I will jump to the chorus and say it is a good time to end it.

The truth of the matter is that the last couple of seasons have been a little lacklustre and it might just be the best thing to do.

HBO recently released Hollywood Sunset, a behind-the-scenes half hour documentary in advance of the final season of one of its most popular shows. It is absolutely fantastic and the perfect tribute to a show that has shaped pop-culture at the turn of the century.

I am not going to lie, I got a little sad watching it. It is that well done.

Have a look and I'll see you at the final series premiere.

 

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interesting: Christian Bale Next Role? The Villain in Spike Lee's Remake of 'Oldboy'?

Christian Bale is not taking any time off after Batman.  The role of the Caped Crusader has vaulted him to the top of a lot of lists I would imagine. His acting chops have never been in question, more the issue was around could he carry a tentpole as the lead. Well, we know the answer to that now.

FirstShowing has a great breakdown of the roles he is considering. There are plenty of opportunities out there however there is one that I am keeping my eye one.

Recently, Spike Lee has landed the opportunity/curse of remaking the epic and genius Oldboy. Recently, they had a version where Steven Spielberg and Will Smith attached (which I have been on the record to say was a horrible idea). Oldboy is one of those untouchable gems that Hollywood just should not touching.

Yet here we are.

Spike Lee is a great director so in his hands it might not suck as much as I am afraid it will.

Now we have news that Christian Bale might be considering the role for of the Villian. Without giving too much away about the story, that is a great fricken idea. Like through the moon fantastic.

I still hate the idea of an Oldboy remake, but with these choices that are being made about it so far, I am holding on to hope.

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