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If a jacket is made by Patagonia or a piece of hardware is made by Teenage Engineering, you can probably tell who made it the first time you see it, even without a logo. A painting by Sonia Delaunay doesn’t need to be signed to know who it’s by. On the other hand, AppleTV
Swiss Films, Visions du Réel Give Voice to the Discriminated at First Cannes Docs Swiss Showcase
Ranked third in Europe for its yearly output of documentaries, according to the European Audiovisual Observatory, with more than 70 titles in 2023, the small but prolific filmmaking nation will unveil four of its most promising features at the Swiss Cannes Docs Showcase, May
‘Nasty’ Serves Up Punchy Portrait of ’70s Tennis Bad Boy Ilie Nastase Who Helped Define Era
There’s a scene early in director Tudor Giurgiu’s documentary “Nasty,” a rollicking portrait of the ’70s Romanian tennis bad boy Ilie Năstase, where the Grand Slam champion’s mentor and longtime doubles partner Ion Țiriac recalls teaching Năstase how to ski. The young prodigy
What time does Hellblade 2 release?
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 promo art of Senua’s face surrounded by hands Senua’s Saga continues on May 21 Continue reading…
Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldaña and Karla Sofía Gascón on Crafting Cannes Standout ‘Emilia Pérez’: ‘This Movie Is About the Power of Femininity’
“Emilia Pérez,” the latest Cannes-premiering film from French auteur Jaques Audiard, is many things at once: a gritty crime film, an ambitious musical and a spotlight on trans issues. At the center of the Spanish-language movie are three women – Rita (Zoe Saldaña), Jessi
Zuma takes election battle cry to ANC’s heartland
Ex-President Jacob holds a rally in the historic township of Soweto as he returns to the political front line.
‘Hamlet’ Starring Riz Ahmed Bought by Focus Features for International Rights (EXCLUSIVE)
Focus Features has bought international rights to “Hamlet,” Aneil Karia’s London-set modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s famed play starring Oscar winner Riz Ahmed. Morfydd Clark (“Saint Maud,” “Rings of Power”) and Joe Alwyn (“Kinds of Kindness”) also star in the film, which
Mubi Acquires Magnus von Horn’s Chilling Cannes Competition Entry ‘The Girl With the Needle’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Mubi has swooped on its third 2024 Cannes competition title, Variety has learned. Having acquired worldwide rights to Coralie Fargeat’s buzzy body horror “The Substance” and U.K. rights to Andrea Arnold’s Barry Keoghan and Franz Rogowski-starring ‘Bird’ before the festival
Argentina's president plans to meet Spain's far-right party in Madrid
Protests form in Madrid after Argentinian President Javier Milei plans to shun a meeting with the prime minister and instead hold a far-right meeting.
Films Boutique Sells Mohammad Rasoulof’s ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ to Multiple Territories (EXCLUSIVE)
Berlin-based sales agency Films Boutique has closed the first international sales for Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof’s “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” ahead of its world premiere on Friday in the Competition section of the Cannes Film Festival. The film has been acquired in
Cannes ACID Opener ‘Kyuka’ Sold to France, Greece and Benelux by Heretic (EXCLUSIVE)
Athens-based sales and production outfit Heretic has sold key territories on the Cannes Film Festival’s ACID sidebar opening film, Greece’s “Kyuka: Before Summer’s End.” Heretic has sealed distribution deals for France with The Dark, Benelux with Gusto Entertainment and Greece
Russia's glide bombs devastating Ukraine's cities on the cheap
Russia is increasingly using budget "glide bombs" to advance its offensive in Ukraine.
Ask HN: Why are people so mean in the open source community? (about xz again)
Browsing the xz repo in GitHub and checking the recent entries in the Issues tab, I just found this entry: https://github.com/tukaani-project/xz/issues/121 The person wasn't able to compile the project and he starts by being mean when he asks for help: - "it shouldn't be this
‘SNL’: Sabrina Carpenter Brings Swanky ‘Espresso’ to Late Night
Also performs medley of "Feather" and "Nonsense"
‘Everybody Loves Touda’ Review: Nabil Ayouch’s Feminist Musical Drama Only Really Sings When Its Leading Lady Does
The very title of “Everybody Loves Touda” poses a kind of challenge to viewers. If everybody loves Touda, dare you not? Moroccan director Nabil Ayouch’s forthright musical drama certainly doesn’t permit much room for dissent. From first gilded frame to last, the film is
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.
‘SNL’: Jake Gyllenhaal Tries and Tries to Cancel a Flight
In the Road House star's third time hosting SNL , he also demands absolute discretion from his son-in-law to-be after eating a cookie
Ukraine's new controversial mobilisation law takes effect
A controversial mobilisation law took effect on Saturday as Kyiv struggles to recruit troops amid a new Russian offensive threatening Kharkiv, the second-largest city.
Poland invests €2.2 billion in reinforcing its border with Russia and Belarus
Poland is investing approximately €2.2 billion to enhance security and deterrence along its border with Russia and Belarus, Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on Saturday.
Judge a book by its cover: inside the world of book cover design
Do all book covers look the same today? Euronews Culture goes under the dust cover with those that design them.
‘Embrace the bog’: Chelsea flower show expert champions flood-proof garden
As the prestige flower event begins, horticulturalists are shown how a waterlogged patch can help counter climate crisis Gardeners should “embrace the bog” that has formed in backyards across the country after record rain, a designer at this week’s Chelsea flower show has said.
How the world is grappling with AI: acts, pacts and declarations
This week is set to be an important one for AI with an international summit held in Korea and a sign-off on the AI Act in Brussels.
Somali Filmmaker Mo Harawe Makes History in Cannes With Intimate Family Drama ‘The Village Next to Paradise’
After making waves on the festival circuit with a pair of heralded short films, Somali filmmaker Mo Harawe makes his auspicious feature debut at this year’s Cannes Film Festival with “The Village Next to Paradise,” which premieres May 21 in the French fest’s Un Certain Regard
Will Better Superconductors Transform the World?
Article URL: https://www.quantamagazine.org/will-better-superconductors-transform-the-world-20240509/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40404498 Points: 18 # Comments: 1
The Iberian lynx doubles its population in just three years
Article URL: https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2024-05-17/the-iberian-lynx-doubles-its-population-in-just-three-years-and-reaches-2000-individuals.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40404488 Points: 33 # Comments: 4
‘Motel Destino’ Producer Gullane Unveils Cao Hamburger, Sandra Kogut Films (EXCLUSIVE)
Brazilian production powerhouse Gullane, which is behind Netflix’s “Senna” and Karim Aïnouz’s Cannes competition title “Motel Destino,” has closed international co-production pacts on new projects from Cao Hamburger (”The Year My Parents Went on Vacation”) and Sandra Kogut
Frank Grillo Creature Action Thriller ‘Werewolves’ Acquired by Signature for U.K. (EXCLUSIVE)
Signature Entertainment has acquired the U.K. and Irish rights to creature action thriller “Werewolves” from the Solution Entertainment Group. The feature was produced by Myles Nestel (“Blacklight”) and Craig Chapman (“Honest Thief”), with additional producers including Steven
Cannes Legend Jia Zhangke on His “Very Emotional” New Film ‘Caught by the Tides’
Across his 25-year career, Jia Zhangke has become the de facto face of independent-minded Chinese cinema — and the Cannes Film Festival has arguably been the most important institution to help him hoist that flag on the world stage. Beginning with his 2002 drama Unknown
‘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
Classic Usenet posts on computer architecture, operating systems and languages
Article URL: https://yarchive.net/comp/index.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40404440 Points: 108 # Comments: 15
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 White House aide to meet Netanyahu, who is under political pressure
National security adviser Jake Sullivan is set to meet Benjamin Netanyahu as war cabinet member Benny Gantz threatens to quit over a lack of a postwar plan for Gaza.
Katy – 68000 Linux on a Solderless Breadboard
Article URL: https://www.bigmessowires.com/2014/11/17/68-katy-68000-linux-on-a-solderless-breadboard/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40404423 Points: 30 # Comments: 3
TrustNordisk Boards Marjana Jankovic’s ‘Home’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Copenhagen-based TrustNordisk has just picked up international rights to the Danish drama “Home” by actor-turned director Marijana Jankovic (“The House that Jack Built”). For her debut feature after 2019’s multi-awarded short film “Maja,” a best short winner at Tribeca,
Latido Takes David Pérez Sañudo’s ‘Sacamantecas’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Spain’s Latido Films has clinched world sales rights to serial killer drama-thriller “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
