‘SNL’ Weekend Update Tackles Trump-Biden Debates, MTG Getting Roasted By Colleague
Colin Jost and Michael Che also trade jokes to close out SNL 's 49th season
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Oliver Stone on New Cannes Documentary ‘Lula,’ Donald Trump’s Trials and Money in Politics: ‘Corruption Is a Way of Life’
Oliver Stone is talking about “Lula,” his new documentary about Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, which is premiering at the Cannes Film Festival, when the conversation turns to American politics. The conspiracy-minded director, who’s never seen a grassy knoll
Top U.S. aide to meet with Netanyahu, who is under heavy political pressure
National security adviser Jake Sullivan is set to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid growing calls in Israel to come up with a postwar plan for Gaza.
TrustNordisk Boards Marjana Jankovic’s ‘Home’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Copenhagen-based TrustNordisk has picked up international rights to the Danish drama “Home” by actor-turned director Marijana Jankovic (“The House That Jack Built”). For her debut feature, Jancovic has assembled a high-profile cast that includes Claes Bang (“The Square”),
Latido Takes David Pérez Sañudo’s ‘Sacamantecas’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Spain’s Latido Films has clinched world sales rights to “Sacamantecas,” the third feature by writer-director David Pérez Sañudo, whose Latido-repped debut feature, “Ane,” swept three Spanish Academy Goya Awards in 2021. Latido is already handling Pérez Sañudo’s second feature,
Jeff Daniels Feared ‘Dumb and Dumber’ Toilet Scene Would “End” His Acting Career
Jeff Daniels is looking back at his time filming the infamous toilet scene in Dumb and Dumber and how he feared it would end his acting career. The actor, known for several of his more dramatic roles, recently told USA Today that even his agents warned him about taking on the
Inside the dangerous rescue for Brazil flood victims
The BBC joins emergency services in Porte Alegre as they battle unprecedented flooding.
’Ernest Cole: Lost and Found’ Director Raoul Peck: ‘There Is a Fight to Be Had About the State of the World’
Raoul Peck’s life is as fascinating as his films, filled with unexpected twists and turns. From his early stints as a cab driver and journalist, to a minister of culture post in his native Haiti, to teaching, to founding his Velvet Film production shingle to his breakthrough
Dramas elevate Iran cinema but it's comedy that sells
Social dramas have made Iranian films and their directors renowned at international festivals such as Cannes, but at home it's comedy that sells and has long been the favoured genre. There are around 750 screens in the Islamic republic, and going to the movies is a preferred
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In ‘Blue Sun Palace,’ U.S.-Made Critics Week Charmer, Constance Tsang Reframes the Chinese Immigrant Tale With Empathy – and a Stellar Cast
First-time feature director Constance Tsang makes a splash in Cannes with “Blue Sun Palace,” the first U.S. film in Critics Week that is in the Mandarin Chinese language. Set in a massage parlor, staffed with Chinese immigrants, in Queens, New York, the melodramatic film tells
Cannes Unsold Gems: The Best Films Yet to Land U.S. Distribution
THR puts the spotlight on the best films from the festival circuit that have yet to land a U.S. distribution deal. La Cocina Directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios From Anthony Bourdain giving American readers an inside look at the rock ’n’ roll restaurant industry in Kitchen
Georgia’s future path at stake as protests divide nation
A controversial new law is dividing Georgia and risks pulling the nation back to the instability that scarred its post-Soviet independence.
Parallax Studio, Saga Film Studios Form Joint Venture to Distribute Films in the Philippines Starting With Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Manila-based production outfit Parallax Studio and entertainment company Saga Film Studios have formed a joint venture that will distribute the two-part Western epic “Horizon: An American Saga” in the Philippines. The deal is the first of a number of acquisitions planned by the
How GM Made the $35,000 Chevrolet Equinox EV into a 319-Mile Range Champ
Article URL: https://insideevs.com/news/720117/gm-equinox-affordable-tech-preview/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40404332 Points: 3 # Comments: 0
Jake Gyllenhaal Sings Boyz II Men in ‘SNL’ Season 49 Finale Opening Monologue
Jake Gyllenhaal decided to showcase his vocal talent during the Season 49 finale of “Saturday Night Live.” The actors began serendaring the audience with a rendition of Boyz II Men’s “End of the Road.” During the ballad, Gyllenhaal switched up the lyrics, claiming he was the
"The future of Europe is under threat": Open letter demands EU elections take culture seriously
The European Culture Foundation, Culture Action Europe and Europa Nostra have issued an open letter urging European political groups to embrace culture as a key issue in the upcoming European Parliament elections.
‘SNL’ Cold Open Riffs on Trump Trial and His VP Picks
The 49th season finale of “Saturday Night Live” opened with James Austin Johnson as Donald Trump speaking at the barricades of a Manhattan courthouse, in a nod to Trump’s ongoing legal woes amid his presidential campaign. During the sketch, Johnson as Trump spoke about his
‘SNL’ Cold Open: Trump Wheels Out Hannibal Lecter, His ‘Favorite’ VP Pick
The presumptive GOP nominee also auditions Kristi Noem and Tim Scott while outside his New York trial
Japanese Animation Powerhouse Studio Ghibli Makes History With Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes
When Studio Ghibli receives its honorary Palme d’Or May 19 at the Cannes Film Festival, the creative home to Hayao Miyazaki — arguably the most admired and influential living animation director — will make history. This marks the first time an honorary Palme d’Or has been given
70% of expats move in search of free healthcare but where in Europe do they get it?
Do you know the only country in the world where healthcare is free for everyone?
Usyk beats Fury to become undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion
Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury by split decision to win the world's first undisputed heavyweight championship in 25 years on Sunday, an unprecedented feat in boxing's four-belt era. Britain's Fury was the early aggressor but Usyk gradually took charge and the "Gypsy King" was
'Maldives what?': Saudi fashionistas attempt beach rebrand
Saudi designer Tima Abid got her start at a time when fashion shows were taboo and tourism, apart from religious pilgrimages, was almost nonexistent in the Gulf kingdom. So she was as surprised as anyone to see models draped in her latest couture collection gliding down an
Jesse Plemons Tries to Unpack ‘Kinds of Kindness’
Jesse Plemons has become an undisputed auteur’s favorite. The 36-year-old star’s beguiling unshowiness onscreen has landed him memorable parts in films from Paul Thomas Anderson (The Master), Steven Spielberg (Bridge of Spies, The Post), Martin Scorsese (The Irishman, Killers
Cannes’ Animation Day Opens Doors for Artists Looking for Funding, Distribution, Sales Agents and Networking Opportunities
May 19 is Animation Day at Cannes, with a full day of programming that includes an animation showcase, a panel discussion and other networking opportunities. The event is held in partnership with the Marché du Film. The highlight of the program is the Annecy Animation Showcase,
There's a mod to fix Gale's beard, making Baldur's Gate 3 playable at last
(A sad thing about the internet is that I know someone will absolutely take that headline seriously.)
Riven
Article URL: https://www.filfre.net/2024/05/riven/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40404054 Points: 37 # Comments: 9
Iraq father begins legal action against BP over son's cancer death
Hussein Julood is taking legal action against British energy giant BP after he lost his son to leukaemia, which he alleges was caused by gas flaring at Iraq's largest oil field. The bereaved father, who lives near the Rumaila field in the southern province of Basra, is
Today's Wordle answer for Sunday, May 19
A hint to help you out and today's Wordle answer if you need it.
Why Raoul Peck Cast Lakeith Stanfield to Voice Apartheid Photographer Ernest Cole in Cannes Doc
The setup reads like a thriller: 60,000 photo negatives were discovered in a safe in a Swedish bank, no one knows how they got there, and no one knows who paid to keep them there. But Raoul Peck’s Cannes-bound documentary Ernest Cole: Lost and Found aims to uncover the
New Caledonia 'under siege' from rioting, says capital's mayor
Hundreds of French gendarmes are trying to secure the road from Nouméa to the airport, officials say.
Alice Stewart, CNN political commentator, dead at 58
Alice Stewart, a veteran CNN commentator and a political adviser who has worked on many Republican campaigns, is dead at 58, the network announced Saturday. Her body was found outdoors in a neighborhood in northern Virginia on Saturday, law enforcement told the outlet.
23 missing for two weeks off Tunisia: officials
About 23 migrants were missing after setting off in a boat from Tunisia towards Italy, the country's national guard said on Saturday.
Stefanik to slam Biden's weapons hold in remarks before Israel's government
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) in an address before Israel's Parliament Sunday is expected to denounce President Biden's pause on weapons supply to the country, as it continues its military operation against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Her remarks before the Knesset come after the
Reading list to join AI field from Hugging Face cofounder
Article URL: https://thomwolf.io/data/Thom_wolf_reading_list.txt Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40403768 Points: 78 # Comments: 17
Three Spaniards, three Afghans killed in Afghanistan attack
The attack is believed to be the first deadly assault on foreign tourists since the Taliban returned to power in 2021.
Mathematicians and the Selection Task
Article URL: https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED489556 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40403715 Points: 8 # Comments: 6
Show HN: Open-source GeForce NOW alternative with Stadia's social features
Article URL: https://github.com/netrisdotme/netris Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40403658 Points: 41 # Comments: 10
One killed, six injured in clashes in western Libyan city
At least one person was killed and six injured when fierce clashes broke out on Saturday in the city of Zawiya in western Libya, prompting calls for a ceasefire
Pokémon Go Bounsweet Community Day guide
Graphic: Julia Lee/Polygon | Source images: Game Freak/Nintendo, The Pokémon Company Use the Community Day to find a Shiny Bounsweet Continue reading…