Entertainment

How music became a 'balm' for New York in the aftermath of 9/11

RFI

How music became a 'balm' for New York in the aftermath of 9/11

The 9/11 attacks changed not only New York's skyline but the music Americans used to make sense of tragedy. From Bruce Springsteen's songs of collective grief to Jay-Z's defiance and the Beastie Boys' love letter to their city, musicians…

RFI

Oscars: Philippines Selects Rafael Manuel’s ‘Filipiñana’ for International Feature Race

Oscars: Philippines Selects Rafael Manuel’s ‘Filipiñana’ for International Feature Race

Rafael Manuel’s “Filipiñana” has been chosen as the official entry from the Philippines in the international feature category at the 99th Academy Awards. It was selected from a shortlist of 8 films. The film is written and directed by…

'Woman Unknown' wins Golden Lion award at the 83rd Venice Film Festival while 'Naza' wins special jury prize

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'Woman Unknown' wins Golden Lion award at the 83rd Venice Film Festival while 'Naza' wins special jury prize

El-Toukhy's drama depicts the life of a young nanny and housekeeper who marries her wealthy and older widower employer, but harbours a shameful secret that threatens to unravel her new life and status in the post-World War II anarchy.

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Philippine Daily Inquirer

Miss World Philippines National Director Arnold Vegafria issues clarification

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Miss World Philippines National Director Arnold Vegafria issues clarification

Arnold Vegafria, the national director of the Miss World Philippines Organization, was compelled to release a clarificatory statement after he was put on the spot at a recent media event where he was forced to respond to a query about the…

The Hollywood Reporter

Toronto Awards Analysis: ‘I Play Rocky’ Channels Namesake, Could Follow in Its Oscar Footsteps

Like Peter Farrelly's earlier film 'Green Book,' this crowd-pleaser could seriously contend for TIFF's audience award en route to major Oscar noms (including best actor for Anthony Ippolito, who plays Sylvester Stallone).

The Hollywood Reporter

FCC Chairman Slams James Talarico as Running a ‘Hoax’ With Jimmy Kimmel Interview, Which ABC Punted to YouTube, to Get…

FCC Chairman Slams James Talarico as Running a ‘Hoax’ With Jimmy Kimmel Interview, Which ABC Punted to YouTube, to Get…

Brendan Carr, the Trump-aligned Republican chairman of the FCC, accused James Talarico, a Texas Democrat running for the U.S. Senate, of running a “hoax” to garner attention and campaign donations by sitting for an interview with Jimmy…

Chris Rock’s Hollywood Send-Up ‘Misty Green’ Hits TIFF With Rosalind Eleazar’s Knockout Lead Performance

Chris Rock’s Hollywood Send-Up ‘Misty Green’ Hits TIFF With Rosalind Eleazar’s Knockout Lead Performance

Roughly two-thirds through “Misty Green,” Rosalind Eleazar takes a breath and lets a rendition of “One Night Only,” from the musical “Dreamgirls,” rip. The characters around her go quiet, and the crowd at the Toronto International Film…

‘I Play Rocky’ Review: Peter Farrelly’s Sensational Biopic Of The Making Of Stallone’s Classic Is Just As Inspiring As…

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‘I Play Rocky’ Review: Peter Farrelly’s Sensational Biopic Of The Making Of Stallone’s Classic Is Just As Inspiring As…

It is no spoiler to say I am going to reveal the final moments of Peter Farrelly’s fantastic crowd pleasing biopic chronicling the making of the 1976 classic, Rocky, that not only made Sylvester Stallone a major star, but also became one…

Deadline

The National's Bryce Dessner on the concert hall vs the algorithm

ABC News

The National's Bryce Dessner on the concert hall vs the algorithm

He has worked with Taylor Swift, Paul Simon and Philip Glass, and this month, The National guitarist and composer teams with the Sydney Symphony.

ABC News

Koreeda’s film wins 5 collateral awards at Venice

Japan Times

Koreeda’s film wins 5 collateral awards at Venice

The five prizes, which were independently awarded by external organizations other than the festival itself, included the CinemaSara Award.

Japan Times

After Louvre Jewel Heist, Robberies Continue at French Museums

The New York Times

After Louvre Jewel Heist, Robberies Continue at French Museums

A spate of robberies, many in small towns, has raised questions about how to secure the country’s treasures.

The New York Times

Mahershala Ali Finally Made His ‘Blade’ Film With ‘Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother’

Mahershala Ali Finally Made His ‘Blade’ Film With ‘Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother’

Bassam Tariq and Mahershala Ali finally made their “Blade” movie. On Saturday night, “Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother” made its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival before its theatrical release on Sept. 25…