Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

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The unstoppable duo of Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos

Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos' collaboration has by now become so regular that it would be easy to take it for granted

The unstoppable duo of Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos
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At Cannes, Russian director condemns detentions over play

Russian director Kirill Serebrennikov used his appearance at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday to launch a protest against the detention and

At Cannes, Russian director condemns detentions over play
Arts|News

Russian director and playwright say they oppose terrorism at start of trial

A Russian theatre director and playwright told a court on Monday they were not guilty of charges of justifying terrorism on the first day of their trial over

Russian director and playwright say they oppose terrorism at start of trial
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Studio Ghibli takes a bow at Cannes with an honorary Palme d'Or

Studio Ghibli, the Japanese anime factory of surreal ecological wonders that has for 39 years spirited away moviegoers with tales of Totoros, magical jellyfish and floating castles, was celebrated Monday by the Cannes Film Festival with an honorary Palme d’Or

Studio Ghibli takes a bow at Cannes with an honorary Palme d'Or
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Trump would be surprised by Cannes biopic 'The Apprentice,' says director

Donald Trump would likely be surprised by "The Apprentice," director Ali Abbasi said on Tuesday of his biopic about Trump's early years as a real estate

Trump would be surprised by Cannes biopic 'The Apprentice,' says director
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Oscar-winning composer of 'Finding Neverland' music, Jan A.P. Kaczmarek, dies at age 71

Polish composer Jan A

Oscar-winning composer of 'Finding Neverland' music, Jan A.P. Kaczmarek, dies at age 71
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Mariachis. A flame-swallower. Mexico's disputes between street performers just reached a new high

Mexico’s often violent disputes between street performers reached a new level this week when a group of guitar-toting mariachis tangled with a flame-swallower

Mariachis. A flame-swallower. Mexico's disputes between street performers just reached a new high
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Paparazzi photographer accuses French actor Depardieu of Rome assault

A veteran Italian paparazzi photographer has accused Gerard Depardieu of assaulting him in central Rome after he took photos of the French actor and his partner at a

Paparazzi photographer accuses French actor Depardieu of Rome assault
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Cannes entry 'Anora' aims to destigmatize sex work, says director

Part of director Sean Baker's aim in making "Anora," a darkly funny and touching drama about a young exotic dancer who becomes involved

Cannes entry 'Anora' aims to destigmatize sex work, says director
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Sarah Pidgeon finds her voice, her inner rock god and a Tony nomination in Broadway's 'Stereophonic'

Sarah Pidgeon is making her Broadway debut this season in a celebrated, thoughtful show about how art is created

Sarah Pidgeon finds her voice, her inner rock god and a Tony nomination in Broadway's 'Stereophonic'
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From 'Anora' to 'The Substance,' tales of beauty and its price galvanize Cannes

After the competition lineup at the Cannes Film Festival got a lackluster start last week, the festival was enlivened by a string of films both fleshy and carnal

From 'Anora' to 'The Substance,' tales of beauty and its price galvanize Cannes
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Muslim majority Kosovo considers same-sex unions amid fierce opposition

In a Pristina apartment, gay actors laugh and cry their way through rehearsals for a play lampooning homophobic politicians and advocating equal rights for the

Muslim majority Kosovo considers same-sex unions amid fierce opposition
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The real stars of Cannes may be the dogs

It’s been a dog’s life at this year’s Cannes Film Festival — or should that be the Canine Film Festival

The real stars of Cannes may be the dogs
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How Detroit techno is preserving the city’s beating heart in the face of gentrification

Detroit has a rich music tradition and is known for its role in the development of house.

How Detroit techno is preserving the city’s beating heart in the face of gentrification
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Sam Butcher, artist who created Precious Moments figurines of teardrop-eyed children, dies at 85

The artist who created the Precious Moments figurines depicting angelic teardrop-eyed children has died

Sam Butcher, artist who created Precious Moments figurines of teardrop-eyed children, dies at 85
Arts|Travel

Unknown bust of the architect who designed the Florence cathedral dome found after 700 years

A previously unknown terracotta bust of the famed early Renaissance architect who designed the Florence Cathedral dome has been unveiled in the Tuscan capital, where it will be displayed permanently following restoration

Unknown bust of the architect who designed the Florence cathedral dome found after 700 years
Arts|Opinion|Political

Mohammad Rasoulof fled Iran to debut his film in Cannes. 'I have many more stories to tell,' he says

Mohammad Rasoulof was facing eight years in prison and likely more considering the uncompromising nature of his latest film, “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” when he decided to flee Iran

Mohammad Rasoulof fled Iran to debut his film in Cannes. 'I have many more stories to tell,' he says
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With a new War Rig and a fleet of motorbikes, 'Furiosa' restarts the motorized mayhem of 'Mad Max'

Returning to the world of “Mad Max” meant resurrecting the motorized army of “Fury Road,” getting it back into running condition and building an entire new fleet of gas-guzzling, mutant machines of apocalyptic doom

With a new War Rig and a fleet of motorbikes, 'Furiosa' restarts the motorized mayhem of 'Mad Max'
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Palm Dog: Kodi, star of 'Dog on Trial,' is the top dog of Cannes

The canine star of “Dog on Trial” has been awarded the Palm Dog prize at Cannes

Palm Dog: Kodi, star of 'Dog on Trial,' is the top dog of Cannes
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How the 18th-century ‘probability revolution’ fueled the casino gambling craze

Early writers on probability had explained how the ‘house advantage’ didn’t need to be large for a gambling enterprise to profit enormously. But gamblers and gambling operators were slow to catch on.

How the 18th-century ‘probability revolution’ fueled the casino gambling craze
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CANNES PHOTOS: See the standout moments from this year's film festival

The Cannes Film Festival draws glamour to itself like a moth to the flame

CANNES PHOTOS: See the standout moments from this year's film festival
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Iranian director Rasoulof's Cannes film born of tussles with justice system

Exiled Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof said on Friday that his Cannes Film Festival competition entry, about a court official's family

Iranian director Rasoulof's Cannes film born of tussles with justice system
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The Beach Boys, going into the sunset, look back on years of harmony and heartache in documentary

The Beach Boys are looking back on a life of sunshine and sorrow in a new Disney+ documentary

The Beach Boys, going into the sunset, look back on years of harmony and heartache in documentary
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Essence Festival adds Usher to 2024 talent headliners

R&B superstar Usher joins the night concert lineup for this summer’s 30th anniversary of the Essence Festival of Culture

Essence Festival adds Usher to 2024 talent headliners
Arts|Travel

Notre Dame cathedral cross reinstalled in Paris amid restoration efforts

The cross at the apse of Notre-Dame de Paris, which survived the devastating 2019 fire, has been reinstalled atop the cathedral’s framework after a meticulous restoration by artistic ironworkers from Normandy

Notre Dame cathedral cross reinstalled in Paris amid restoration efforts

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