Written by It’s the costume drama plot with the startlingly up-to-date twist: the fifth marquess of Anglesey, a scandalously extravagant, cross-dressing peer of the realm, who cavorted around north Wales in the late 19th century, now has his own biopic – and it is a tribute he surely would have relished. The makers of Madfabulous, which has […]
Mainland Chinese director Lou Ye claimed the two top honors – best narrative feature film and best director – at the Golden Horse Film Awards on Saturday in Taiwan with his indie title “An Unfinished Film.” The prizes for Lou, and others awarded on the night, represent a defiant gesture towards mainland Chinese authorities which […]
Films by mainland Chinese directors – one about the Covid-19 pandemic, the other a gay romance – won major prizes at the Golden Horse awards in Taiwan. Unencumbered by the strict censorship of mainland China, Taiwan’s Golden Horse awards typically attract a diverse selection of films. More than 200 films made in mainland China were […]
Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai knows the viciousness of the Taliban all too well. When she was just 15, she was riding home on a bus from an exam she’d just taken when a Taliban gunmen entered seeking her out. Upon identifying herself, Yousafzai was shot through her eye, miraculously surviving thanks to emergency medical treatment. […]
Denzel Washington has led many lives. Not just through his performances in films like “Glory,” “Malcolm X,” and more recently “Gladiator II,” but also in his personal life and the various phases he’s gone through in becoming the man he is today. In a recent piece for Esquire, Washington spoke in his own words on […]
“Wicked,” part one of the long-awaited screen adaptation of one of Broadway’s longest-running musicals, has a bevy of seasoned experts in the musical genre both in front of and behind the camera. The film is directed by Jon M. Chu, who previously received critical acclaim for his movie version of Lin Manuel-Miranda’s “In the Heights.” […]
During the tumultuous years of World War II, communication between American soldiers overseas and their loved ones back home was not just a matter of personal comfort but a crucial element in maintaining morale on the front lines.
Sci-Fi Fantasy Film ‘Aladdin 3477: The Jinn of Wisdom’ Official Trailer by Alex Billington November 22, 2024Source: YouTube “We’re better than this… we belong up there!” Buffalo 8 has unveiled a new official trailer for the indie sci-fi fantasy project called Aladdin 3477: The Jinn of Wisdom, the first film in a planned trilogy of […]
Sundance 2025 Gala to Honor Sean Wang and ‘Sugarcane’ Co-Directors You will be redirected back to your article in seconds Michelle Satter, the founding Senior Director of Artist Programs at Sundance Institute, will be toasted at the ceremony on January 24. ad Source link
L to R: Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba and Ariana Grande is Glinda in Wicked. (Univesal Studios) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free […]