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Madiha Ali

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Lahore, Pakistan
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Madiha Ali’s Biography

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I love to write. Period.
Plus, I love to read books, watch movies and seasons, inspiring me to free my mind and create content that resonates with the audience; of course, being research and evidence-based <thumbs up>

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Why Corporate Chaos May Be Warner Bros' Secret Weapon at the Oscars

Why Corporate Chaos May Be Warner Bros' Secret Weapon at the Oscars

How Warner Bros' internal chaos, risky bets, and shifting priorities could strangely work in its favor during…

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The big themes of 2026 cinema | The Express Tribune

The big themes of 2026 cinema | The Express Tribune

The early predictions for the upcoming March Oscars 2026 are pouring in, and some of the strong frontrunners …

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The most underrated Oscar-winning film

The most underrated Oscar-winning film

The Shape of Water was indeed perplexing for the audience. The film occupies a strange tonal and thematic spa…

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12 Best Films of 2025 That Had Us Obsessed

12 Best Films of 2025 That Had Us Obsessed

Movie Insiderz gives you 12 best films of 2025 that broke records and won our hearts. If you haven't watched …

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Why 1980's Christmas TV horror 'The Woman in Black' still scares the living crap out of Britain

Why 1980's Christmas TV horror 'The Woman in Black' still scares the living crap out of Britain

The scary atmosphere mingled with London fog is the best combination for Christmas. The Woman in Black hoists…

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Daredevil: Born Again trailer released - Charlie Cox returns for a thrilling new chapter in the M...

Daredevil: Born Again trailer released - Charlie Cox returns for a thrilling new chapter in the M...

The devil's work is never done! And yes, we are here to witness Matt Murdock once again! Charlie Cox returns …

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Articles

Echoes: TAXALI GATE, When Pakistani Cinema Chose Courage

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By Madiha Ali
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Two years ago, a Pakistani film was released despite heavy restrictions from the censorship board, as well as several flaws that made it stand out from the pack. I'm talking about Taxali Gate (2024), written and directed by Abu Aleeha, which gained a positive rating on IMDb. In the Pakistani context, Taxali Gate is a reference to the red-light area in Lahore, Pakistan, which is famous for prostitution, and this is exactly what the film highlights.
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Echoes: Pakistan Has Yet to Build a Strong Animation Industry

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By Madiha Ali
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Should I call it unfortunate, lazy, or ignorant of Pakistan that whenever I search for Pakistani animated movies, only four movies are highlighted in the search results: The Glassworker (2024) by Mano Animation Studios, 3 Bahadur (2015-2018) by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Allahyar and the Legend of Markhor (2018) by 3rd World Studios, and The Donkey King (2018) by Talash Films & Talisman Studios.
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Echoes: Zombies Are Just the Beginning: Why Great Writing Is Pakistan's Next Big Challenge

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By Madiha Ali
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The recent release of the first-ever Pakistani zombie horror movie, Zombeid (2026), marks a big win for the Pakistani film industry. However, the film has been criticized at length for its shallow story writing and thin, rather basic plot. (Read our review by Simon Ramshaw.) Lollywood is full of films that are mostly released on Eid for commercial premieres, as most of the country's film culture has thrived on box office earnings on Eid.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

The Irish Insider

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No.

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