.

Turkey shows appreciation for Presidential pardon.

.

NOW PLAYING

On November 28, the Rubin Museum of Art, (150 West 17th Street) hosts Cabaret Cinema in conjunction with the Korea Society.  The feature film is Kim Ki-duk’s THE BOW, which has never had much of a release in the US but did play at Cannes to mixed reviews. An aging and desperate man tries to secure the marriage of a young girl by safeguarding her body with a bow and arrow.  All seems to be faring well until a nubile young man enters their private boat. (Full info)

.

At the Asia Society on December 2, Ali Raffi’s THE FISH FALL IN LOVE whets your appetite with a gorgeous film obsessed with Persian delicacies. Atieh’s cozy restaurant is in jeopardy when her ex tries to shut her place down.  Seducing his palate with all his favorites, she tries to change his mind and warm his cold heart.  Film followed by a post screening discussion and reception with Persian food. (See the trailer) (Full info on the event)

.

At ImaginAsian, Tarun Mansukhani’s DOSTANA is yet another slick, family entertainer from Bollywood hitmaker, Yash Raj Productions.  Two male buddies pretend to be lovers to attain a sweet apartment in happening Miami, but things get shaken up when they start vying for the same bikini-wearing woman. Yes, it’s I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU CHUCK AND LARRY set in Miami for the Bollywood crowd. Starring superstar Abhishek Bachchan and less-superstar-but-still-star John Abraham. (Buy tickets)

.

Premiering at ImaginAsian, Subhash Ghai’s YUVVRAAJ. Ghai is responsible for head-spinners like TAAL and is known for his lavish flicks. Now he’s Assembling his favorite crew of actors, Anil Kapoor (from SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE), Salman Khan, Zayed Khan, Boman Irani and Katrina Kaif, Ghai weaves a flamboyant tale of three brothers who cannot seem to decide between their expensive lifestyle and their heartfelt relationships.  Watch as three brothers, three sons of a billionaire play their wheels of fortune in glamorous Europe. (See the trailer!)

.

At the Angelika, SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE directed by Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, 28 Days Later), winner of the People’s Choice Award at the 2008 Toronto Film Festival.  A teen orphan from the ghetto of Mumbai is on the verge of winning big when he is arrested for cheating on a game show.  The flashback of his hard luck life is revealed as he tries to prove his innocence. Co-starring Anil Kapoor from YUVVRAAJ as the game-show host. (More info)