In so many ways, Christopher Nolan’s intricate, making-of-the-bomb biopic Oppenheimer and Japanese director Takashi Yamazaki’s monster blockbuster Godzilla Minus One couldn’t be more different. But as the two films made their way through awards season this year, many fans began to comment on some of the two titles’ surprising thematic …
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Eiko Ishibashi provides more than just music for Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s movies, with her compositions being central to the Japanese filmmaker’s dramas, so much so that they take on the life of a supporting character. There have been consecutive Asian Film Awards (AFA) wins for Ishibashi’s work on, first, the Oscar-winning …
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It’s been six years since Judas Priest released their last album, but on Friday the British Heavy Metal pioneers returned with their 19th studio effort, Invincible Shield. Since 2018’s Firepower, the Breaking the Law hitmakers have had a rollercoaster journey. COVID-19 wasn’t the only obstacle that put a wrench in …
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Cat Deeley is praising So You Think You Can Dance judge Allison Holker’s “healthy” outlook following the death of her husband, Stephen “tWitch” Boss. “She’s been very, very open about talking about tWitch and I think that is really healthy because, in actual fact, the only way to take a …
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Not only do you share that vulnerability through open discussions on social media, but you also do it through song. R&B has been an outlet for you as well. After dropping “Miss You Already” you hinted at getting into your R&B bag a little more. Is that still something you’re …
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French filmmaker Leos Carax discussed the sacred nature of the image and the challenge of retaining its power on the big screen in the digital age in an on-stage conversation at the Doha Film Institute’s Qumra event on Monday. The filmmaker said he had transitioned to shooting in digital in …
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Using fiery language like “solidarity is the solution to corporate greed” and “if we don’t get what we want, we will shut it f–king down day one,” union leaders on Sunday held what was dubbed a “unity rally” to rev up crew workers before joint negotiations begin Monday between IATSE, …
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My Rep and Me is a recurring Culture Shift feature in which reps and clients from the same historically marginalized background sit down to discuss the chemistry and business advantages of their special connection, in order to underscore the importance and benefits of diverse representation. UTA partner Keya Khayatian and …
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In many ways, longtime International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees president Matthew Loeb is the personification of that Teddy Roosevelt adage of “speak softly, and carry a big stick” …well, maybe except for the speak softly part. “From where I sit, this is really about security in an industry that …
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You’d be hard-pressed to find a filmmaker who has put together a finer body of work than Denis Villeneuve has since making his U.S. debut in 2013. From the mold-breaking thrillers of Prisoners, Enemy and Sicario to a murderers’ row of sci-fi films including Arrival, Blade Runner 2049 and Dune, …
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EXCLUSIVE: Few people embody the act of balancing legacy media with the digital frontier quite like Bill Owens. As the executive producer of 60 Minutes, he is the caretaker of a broadcast TV franchise well into its sixth decade, one of the few pieces of programming outside of NFL football …
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Megan Thee Stallion has already said she’s ready to move on from the shooting incident with Tory Lanez. But now, her ex-bestie, Kelsey Nicole has found a way to keep the topic going. RELATED: Oop! Watch Megan Thee Stallion Go Off On Pardi & Her Ex-Bestie Kelsey In Viral IG Live (Video) …
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