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Bassam Tariq Talks ‘Mogul Mowgli,’ Working With Riz Ahmed & Directing The ‘Blade’ Reboot [The Playlist Podcast]

September 1, 2021 8:53 pm

"Mogul Mowgli" is one hell of a film with what might be Riz Ahmed's best performance of his career. The fact that it marks the narrative feature debut for filmmaker Bassam Tariq is incredibly impressive. And o...

‘Mogul Mowgli:’ Riz Ahmed Stuns In His Most Vulnerable Performance Yet [Review]

Robert Daniels

August 31, 2021 11:33 am

News, Reviews

Zed (Riz Ahmed) is a British-Pakistani rapper on the brink of stardom. After plugging away for years, bouncing from venue to venue across Europe, he’s finally given the opportunity to be an opener for what cou...

‘Mogul Mowgli’ Trailer: Riz Ahmed Stars In A ‘Sound Of Metal’-esque Tale Of Stardom, Hip Hop & Illness

Rodrigo Perez

August 1, 2021 11:35 am

News, Trailers

Earlier this year, Riz Ahmed was Oscar-nominated for his stunning lead performance in the music drama “Sound Of Metal,” and in many ways, that should boost your excitement for a somewhat similar music drama, “...

‘Blade’: Marvel’s Top Choice To Direct Is ‘Mogul Mowgli’ Filmmaker Bassam Tariq

Christopher Marc

July 19, 2021 4:18 pm

News

Marvel Studios made waves back at San Diego Comic-Con 2019 when they announced that two-time Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali ("Green Book," "Moonlight") would be taking on the role of Eric Brooks in...

The 25 Best Films Of 2021 We’ve Already Seen

The Playlist Staff

January 6, 2021 12:40 pm

Features, News

The deck for 2021 film releases was shuffled yet again late last year, adding yet another wrinkle to what has undoubtedly been one of, if not the most tumultuous yearlong period for domestic film distribution ...

‘Mogul Mowgli’ Trailer: Riz Ahmed Is A British Rapper On The Cusp Of Fame

Edward Davis

September 29, 2020 8:35 am

News, Trailers

When you're making a movie about a British Pakistani Muslim rapper, it's always a nice plus when you can actually hire a British Pakistani Muslim rapper. That's what American documentarian turned feature-lengt...

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