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Patricia Lockwood’s Completely Singular Covid Novel
Some experiences, some books, are not meant to be picked apart. They are watercolor gouaches that wash over us as we delight in a…
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Budapest’s NFI Filmlab Offers One-Stop Post-Production Shop for Venice Contenders ‘Orphan,’ ‘Silent Friend’ and More
“The Brutalist” director Brady Corbet sent film Twitter into a flurry last year when he boasted that it took 26 reels of 70mm film stock,…
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Toronto-Bound Animated Feature ‘Bouchra’ Picked Up by Lucky Number as First Clip Debuts (EXCLUSIVE)
International sales agent Lucky Number has picked up Orian Barki and Meriem Bennani’s animated feature “Bouchra,” which will premiere in…
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US Open 2025: Daniil Medvedev receives huge fine after behaviour against Benjamin Bonzi
Former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev has been handed a substantial fine for his behaviour in a extraordinary first-round exit.…
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‘Son of Saul’ Director László Nemes Goes Personal in ‘Orphan’ and Still Dreams of Making Next Film in English
Oscar-winning “Son of Saul” and “Sunset” director László Nemes takes a personal story to the Venice competition. In “Orphan,” he’s…
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‘Home Alone’ and ‘Harry Potter’ Director Says ‘I Was Fired’ From 2005’s ‘Fantastic Four’ Movie After Criticizing Concept Art; Studio Said ‘I Had Too Much of an Opinion’
Chris Columbus has directed some of the most enduring blockbusters of all time, from “Mrs. Doubtfire” and the “Home Alone” films to the…
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Venice Film Festival Red Carpet Photos
The star-studded Venice Film Festival is under way, with numerous stars and renowned filmmakers making the trek to Italy by plane, train…
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‘Eternals’ Director Chloé Zhao Says the Marvel Misfire Had ‘Unlimited Money and Resources’ and ‘That’s Actually Quite Dangerous’
Chloé Zhao recently told Vanity Fair there weren’t a lot of “limitations” when she was directing her Marvel movie “Eternals,” which she…
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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Singer Audrey Nuna on ‘Golden’ Success, Oscar Buzz and Creative Freedom: ‘I Think Genre Is Dead’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The jet lag is real for Audrey Nuna. Fresh off an international tour that took her from Korea to Japan to Australia, the 26-year-old…
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Paolo Sorrentino’s ‘La Grazia’ Lands Enthusiastic 4-Minute Standing Ovation at Venice Opening Night
The Italians love Paolo Sorrentino. His latest drama “La Grazia,” which kicked off the 82nd Venice Film Festival on Wednesday night, was…
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Barbara Palvin Adopts Slingback Heel Trend in Betsey Johnson Slingbacks at the 2025 Venice Film Festival
Barbara Palvin showcased a dramatic black look complete with trendy slingback pumps on the red carpet at the 2025 Venice Film Festival for…
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Ryder Cup: Keegan Bradley says absence 'hurts' but being captain is 'ultimate job'
This was probably as close as we will ever get to having another playing captain in a Ryder Cup. In truth, the PGA of America put Bradley…
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André Holland on Stories of Community
It’s about to be a very busy season for the actor André Holland. His latest film, “Love, Brooklyn,” begins its theatrical run on August…
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Scenes from the “This Is Spinal Tap” Cutting-Room Floor
In 1982, I began shooting an almost entirely improvised film,“This Is Spinal Tap,” which also happened to be my first as a director. It…
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Matthew Caldwell to leave Panthers and become the CEO of Timberwolves, Lynx
Matthew Caldwell is stepping down as the business operations president of the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers and…
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Racing Mount Pleasant Makes Quiet Emotions Sound Grand
The Frank O’Hara poem “Katy” features seven lines of self-assessing declarations. It is the fifth line that I get the most mileage out of:…
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PBS SoCal’s Fine Cut Festival of Films Reveals This Year’s Judges, Entrant Stats and Awards Ceremony Details (EXCLUSIVE)
PBS SoCal has revealed the judges behind the 26th edition of its “Fine Cut Festival of Films,” which annually recognizes the work of…
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Original ‘Harry Potter’ Director Saw Photos of the New Hagrid ‘Wearing the Exact Same Costume We Designed’ and Thought: ‘What’s the Point? It’s More of the Same’
Chris Columbus, who originally brought “Harry Potter” to the big screen as the director of 2001’s “The Sorcerer’s Stone” and 2002’s “The…
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Sweden Selects Tarik Saleh’s ‘Eagles of the Republic’ as Oscar Submission
Tarik Saleh’s political thriller “Eagles of the Republic” has been selected as Sweden’s entry in the best international feature film…
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Naomi Osaka Serves Flower Power at the 2025 US Open
Naomi Osaka brought a bevy of sparkle and floral inspiration to her 2025 U.S. Open first round match against Greet Minnen of Belgium,…
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Travis Kelce Launches American Eagle Collection After Taylor Swift Engagement
Travis Kelce is expanding his fashion footprint, only a day after announcing his engagement to Taylor Swift. The Super Bowl champ’s sports…
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Runway’s AI can edit reality. Hollywood is paying attention
AI tools are disrupting creative work of all kinds, and Runway AI is a pioneer in the space—making major waves in Hollywood through…
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I Always Thought This Shoe Trend Looked “Cheap”—Amal Clooney Just Changed My Mind
I’ll admit it: I’ve always been wary of white heels. One wrong step onto grass or a light scrape against a wall and suddenly they look…
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How to Survive Your Song Going Viral on TikTok
If you’ve heard the 2019 hit song “Tek It,” by the New York City-based band Cafuné, there’s a good chance it’s not the version that the…