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‘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.
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
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: 11 # Comments: 2
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: 44 # Comments: 2
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 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 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
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
Brazil floods: On board a rescue helicopter
The BBC's Ione Wells joins emergency services in Rio Grande do Sul, which has seen its worst ever floods.
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: 24 # Comments: 12
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
Big Tech to EU: "Drop Dead"
Article URL: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/05/big-tech-eu-drop-dead Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40404296 Points: 72 # Comments: 22
"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
