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US military delivers new birthday cake to Italian woman, 77 years after US soldiers stole original
sergeant. Peter Wallis and Col. Matthew Gomlak presented Meri Mion with an icing-covered cake topped with fresh fruit on Thursday, according to the official US Army website. The ceremony took place ahead of Mion’s 90th birthday on April 29 and was hosted by Italian officials at Giardini Salvi, a park in the heart of Vicenza, …
Repeats should rule at the box office, as the market waits for the new Marvel (NASDAQ: CMCSA)
A few weeks of growing domestic box office release activity gives way this weekend to something of a lull before the Marvel storm. Last weekend saw three big debuts, but this weekend only has one: Liam Neeson’s assassin movie for hire Memory (open road). But with poor word-of-mouth for this film, the big profits will …
Fight For Air Climb, Forgotten Harvest Comedy Night, more
Seth Meyers headlines Forgotten Harvest’s 29th Annual Fundraiser. // Photograph by Lloyd Bishop/NBC, courtesy of Forgotten Harvest Finding Home: Stories of Displacement Detroit Artists Market’s new exhibit explores the stories of America’s marginalized communities. The works presented relate to the themes of home, history, displacement, memory and activism. The works were made by local artists, …
‘Vortex’ review: Stare old age in the face by putting it in your face
Remember how you learned in school “man’s inhumanity to man”? If director Gaspar Noé has a theme, it’s “the humanity of inhumanity”. Noah’s shock psychodramas confront topics like murder, sexual assault, and what happens when a room full of flexible dancers emerge from their canteens on LSD. As a filmmaker, he is drawn to extremes …
Movie Review: ‘The Wobblies’ – A Moving Story of the Largely Forgotten American Class Conflict
By Daniel Lazare After its premiere at the New York Film Festival in 1979, this powerful documentary about one of the most dramatic periods in American labor history has recently been restored. The Wobblies (1979), directed by Stewart Bird and Deborah Shaffer. [Screens Across the Country for International Workers’ Day (May 1). Cities include: New …
KGF Chapter 2 Box Office: Yash-star Becomes 3rd Highest-Grossing Hindi Film
KGF Chapter 2 continues to break record after record. Not just the original Kannada version, the Hindi version of the film also created a storm. The film stars Yash in the lead, along with Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Srinidhi Shetty and Prakash Raj in key roles. It has now become the third highest grossing film …
MaudeVille returns A woman’s comedy show becomes metaphysical
Sheriff Bob (left) is the town’s new massage sheriff. He has your back. Zee Madame Maude (right), the world’s most expensive fortune teller. (Courtesy of Maude Metcalf) An exhibition of one woman and two arts returns to the Sedona Creative Life Center on April 30 at 7 p.m. Maude Metcalf brings her range of goofy …
‘Dashcam’ Trailer: COVID Horror Movie Follows Anti-Vaxxer
Rob Savage and Blumhouse divisive horror flick “Dashcam” has revealed a teaser trailer ahead of its June 3 theatrical and on-demand release. According to the official synopsis, “At the start of the pandemic, a self-indulgent, blind-sided improv musician leaves LA for London, steals her ex-bandmate’s car, and makes the wrong decision to drive an elderly …
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Sophie Marceau trades Paris for a new life in Los Angeles in “I Love America”
LONDON, April 26 (Reuters) – Actress Sophie Marceau leaves Paris for a new life in Los Angeles in “I Love America,” a French Amazon Original film inspired by the personal experiences of director Lisa Azuelos. Marceau plays Lisa, who travels to California for a change after her adult children leave home and following the death …
Why Doctor Strange 2 Can Beat No Way Home’s Box Office
After Spiderman: No Way Home, it’s possible Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will be an even bigger financial success for the MCU. It seems almost certain that Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will be another hit for Marvel and Disney, but there are several reasons why it might even eclipse the …
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Helium Comedy Club will begin filming and streaming stand-up performances
Helium Comedy Club now has a second function: recording studio. Sure, standups have been filming their acts in the Inner-Eastside venue for years, but this week the company announced that it will begin recording artists and then posting that content to a new streaming channel. The new programming applies to all eight Helium locations across …
Kevin Smith must complete his True North trilogy instead of more clerks
Kevin Smith’s return to the Askewniverse with another Clerks movie delays Moose Jaws, the long-awaited conclusion to his True North trilogy. Kevin Smith once again returns to his Askewniverse with Clerks 3but in doing so, he delays the creation of the conclusion of his True North Trilogy. Smith began his career with the famous low …
Sophie Marceau puts a French spin on romantic comedy in ‘I Love America’
Essentially French, Sophie Marceau gets laughs, sympathy, maybe even a little envy, as a Parisian bachelor approaching 50 and looking for love in ‘I Love America,’ a romantic comedy French and English which debuts on April 29 on Amazon. Marceau became an overnight star in a 1980 teen comedy. She was 14 years old. In …
‘A masterclass in comedy’: John Cleese talks about the Woke Generation, the logic of killer rabbits and his favorite Monty Python moment at the Calgary Expo
Breadcrumb Links Local News Actor John Cleese speaks to fans during the Calgary Expo at the BMO Center in Calgary on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia Photo by Darren Makowichuk /DARREN MAKOWICHUK/Postmedia Content of the article It was roughly half an hour into John Cleese’s event at the Calgary Expo when the 82-year-old started …
WIDE ANGLE: THE HORROR OF THE FOUND IMAGES – Newspaper
Dina Shihabi as Melody Pendras in Archive 81 | Clifton Prescode/Netflix In 1999, the low-budget The Blair Witch Project changed the way horror film was shot, with the use of found footage: a technique hitherto widely used in cult films. The innovative use of “real life” footage created a trend that continues to influence film …
5 International TV Series That Inspired American Remakes
In the film industry, there is an incredibly high demand for new stories and narratives to entertain and amuse audiences around the world. Some stories are so successful that their structure and plot are exported as a creative product capable of impacting people from different backgrounds, with minor linguistic and cultural adjustments. Sometimes these stories …
Jersey Box Office Collection Day 2: Shahid Starrer BOC to increase due to WOM!
Shahid’s star after witnessing a lackluster opening now enters day two, it seems the plan to push the film back to a week due to the KGF2 juggernaut has failed drastically as the film hasn’t been able to collect even the steps expected at the counters on Day 1. Jersey is a sports drama film …
Abbott Elementary: first comedy broadcast with an Emmy Award name in 12 years?
“Abbott Elementary” is enjoying the kind of smash hit that most broadcast networks can only dream of. While critical consensus and awards voters have shifted to streaming and cable shows over the past decade, the ABC sitcom proves that excellence is still blooming on the Big Four networks. The mockumentary-style comedy, starring and created by …
Horror master Cronenberg makes art out of kidney stones
PARIS Canadian filmmaker David Cronenberg has shocked audiences for decades with his graphic “body horror” films, but now he’s gone a step further by creating art from his own interior. class=”cf”> The director is auctioning off an image of his recently removed kidney stones just in time for the release of his latest film ‘Crimes …
Tony-winning mischievous comedy star Robert Morse dies at 90
Television was more hospitable. In addition to appearances on various shows in the 1960s and 1970s, he co-starred with actress EJ Peaker in the 1968 series “That’s Life,” an unusual hybrid of sitcom and variety show that chronicled the courtship story of a young couple. and marriage through sketches, monologues, songs and dances. Perhaps too …
KGF Box Office 2 (Hindi): Yash’s film is fastest Hindi film to cross ₹250 cr
KGF: Chapter 2 has set new box office records around the world. And the Hindi dubbed version of the film helped a lot with that. The success of the Hindi version of the film is unprecedented. It not only topped Hindi dubbed versions of other Southern films, but even Bollywood blockbusters. On Wednesday, the Hindi …
Comedian Craig Kilborn joins the show this Friday
Craig Kilborn will join “Enough Said” on FOX 9 on Friday A landmark show “Enough Said” is scheduled for Friday, April 22 on FOX 9 and FOX 9+. Joining KFAN’s Dan Barreiro and FOX 9’s Justin Gaard and Lori Fisher will be avid Minnesota Timberwolves fan Craig Kilborn. (FOX 9) – A landmark “Enough Said” …
These Bangor Horror Lovers Have Set Up A Haunted House In Bangor Mall
Halloween may be six months away, but Nick Bambrick and John McCann know that people love horror movies all year round. Bambrick and McCann are the organizers behind Maineiac Manora haunted house experience in the Bangor Mall that didn’t limit its offerings to the Halloween season. This weekend and the next Maineiac Manor will offer …
American Pickers will be filmed in Pennsylvania | News
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Cinema box office sales in Saudi Arabia exceed 30.8 million tickets in 4 years
RIYADH: During Ramadan, podcasts provide a welcome diversion for many Muslims who want to take a break from listening to music to be entertained and, perhaps, learn more about issues related to their faith. Here are six of the best, most interesting, entertaining, informative or useful podcasts that the Arab News team has found. They …
Comedians display artwork for Vic Reeves film
Monday, April 18, 2022, 10:30 a.m. by Jay Richardson A brush with comedy. Vic Reeves A new exhibition celebrating the relationship between art and comedy will feature the work of Vic Reeves and other comedians. Works by Reeves, under his birth name Jim Moir, will appear alongside those by Simon Munnery, Spencer Jones, Bec Hill …
Everything We Know About A24’s New Comedy Horror
It seems that A24 can’t get enough of horror movies lately. Only recently released X and Body Body Bodyand with Menon the horizon, A24 shows no signs of slowing down with their next film Boulevard of disappointment. Written and directed by Ari Aster – who gained a cult following with his horrors Hereditary and Midsommar …
Top 10 American Kaiju Movies (besides Godzilla) According to Letterboxd
Japan is known for giant monster movies such as Godzilla. It’s been one of their main movie imports for decades, but the United States has struggled with the genre. Although movies like The Beast of 20,000 Fathams and King Kong were very influential, there isn’t a long history of prestige giant monster movies in the …
Cannes 2022 lineup promises better box office
Cannes 2021 provided some of the best films of the year and some of the worst box office returns. Here’s why this year’s festival might be different. After the Cannes cancellation of 2020 and the postponement of 2021, the Official Selection 2022 reflects a return to normal: a balance between class (high quality potential) and …
Pawsitive Hearts’ Comedy Show “Raise the Woof” Is On
MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio — Animal rescue service, Pawsitive Hearts, will host a comedy show on May 21. The comedy show titled “Raise the Woof” will be held at Bryan Place and will feature stand-up comedians from the Columbus and Zanesville area as well as an optional dinner party. “Pawsitive Hearts is a volunteer nonprofit dog …
Quality Scary makes its Capital City Film Festival debut
LANSING, Mich. — Instead of Netflix and chilling out this weekend, head to the Capital City Film Festival in Lansing. This Friday, you can attend the launch of scary quality – a new series of live horror screenings that seeks to keep Lansing laughing while enjoying some favorite horror films. Comedians Tricia Chamberlain and Emily …
Book Review: “The Man Who Invented Cinema”, by Paul Fischer
THE MAN WHO INVENTED CINEMA: A true story of obsession, murder and cinema, by Paul Fischer The moving picture may have many fathers, but full custody of the credit, more or less, always went to Thomas Edison. And why not? He held the patents and fit the myth: a crumpled American genius whose phonograph and …
Stay decent on Wednesday, to face KGF Chapter 2 today
Box Office – RRR (Hindi) remains decent on Wednesday, to face KGF – Chapter 2 today (Photo credit: poster) It was a decent Wednesday for RRR (Hindi) because 2 crore.* While a daily drop in collections is on the expected lines, in the pockets the film was also impacted by Vijay starrer Beast (the Tamil, …
New musical revolves around CT’s ‘cursed’ Charles Island
People have always liked to walk on Charles Island, the 14 acres about half a mile off the coast of Milford which is accessed by a small plot of land just off Silver Sands Beach. It also serves as a nature reserve for the local bird population of herons and egrets. And there is also …
Exciting new horror movies premiering in the west
By Molly Magennis For any independent filmmaker, getting a film off the ground is hard work, and an immense passion for the craft is required to continue on the long road ahead. But for David Willing, that possibility became a reality when his horror flick ‘Surrogate’ premiered at the Sun Theater earlier this month. Molly …
Why The American Song Contest’s Snoop Dogg ‘Hates Rehearsals’ But Loves His Job
American song contest is the latest singing reality competition series to take television by storm, starring Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson. With two music icons front and center each week showcasing the best singers from all fifty US states and territories, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement. In fact, Snoop Dogg himself …
Ben Schwartz Reacts To The Huge Box Office Success Of Sonic The Hedgehog 2
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 voice actor Ben Schwartz has shared his reaction to the record success of his recent video game movie at the box office. sonic the hedgehog 2 star Ben Schwartz reacts to the film’s record box office success. Schwartz voices the titular character in the sequel sonic the hedgehog, the hit adaptation …
Larry David Confirms HBO Comedy Will Return – Deadline
Larry David wants to do more Calm your enthusiasm. During a TV Academy event at the DGA tonight, David confirmed that the long-running HBO series will be back for a 12th season. When asked if he would do more, the series creator and star said yes. This comes after Season 11 ended airing at the …
Which Amityville Movies Are Considered Canon Franchises (and Why)
There are over 30 horror movies with Amityville in the name, but fans could use a guide to which ones form the franchise’s official canon. All of the cinematic property traces back to actual property, the infamous house at 112 Ocean Avenue in the town of Amityville, New York on Long Island. Fitted with top-floor …
‘Nickelodean Kids’ Choice Awards’ Set Santa Monica Weight Loss Record – Deadline
Fans of celebrity humiliation got their money’s worth at the 2022 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, which emanated live tonight from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. A record 1,000 slimings were poured out at the event, hosted by Miranda Cosgrove and NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski. That, plus music from Kid Cudi and Jack …
‘Morbius’ plunges record 83% as ‘The Batman’ tops ‘Suicide Squad’
Morbius (Jared Leto) in Columbia Pictures’ MORBIUS. © 2022 CTMG, Inc. All rights reserved. **ALL IMAGES ARE THE PROPERTY OF SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT INC. FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. In Friday’s box office news, Morbius earned just $2.95 million on its second Friday, breaking a record (tied with dark phoenix for a “big” comic book movie) …
SNELSON: THE COMEDY IS Dying – Comic Watch
What happens when art imitates life? Snelson. Snelson arrives. The story of Paul Constant is much more than an actor who experiences the ultimate highs and lows of his career. It’s a story about life and how when you fight so hard you end up in a spiral of self-made despair. Technology is both a …
10 Things Fans Love About The Scream Franchise, According To Reddit
Looking back on successful horror franchises, Scream will always stand out from the crowd of slashers. Whether fans love the humor, the characters, Ghostface, or the twists that unfold at every turn of the story, fans will always return to these movies when they want to spend time in the familiar world of Sidney again. …
First issue of Captain America Comic Book sells for $3.1 million
Sales are being fueled by renewed interest in superheroes driven by blockbuster movies and the Covid-19 pandemic, which has increased the desire for collectibles, said Barry Sandoval, vice president of Heritage Auctions, in an interview Thursday evening. He recalls the thrill in February 2010 when Heritage sold his first comic book for over a million …
Box Office: RRR (Hindi) Continues Hit Run, The Kashmir Files Set For Rs. 250 Crore Milestone :Bollywood Box Office
Two huge sizes, and with budgets as contrasting as possible. RRR is a multi-crore extravaganza where the floating budget is in Rs. 300-400-500 crore range. No one but the producers would know exactly how much was invested in making the visual extravaganza. okay though The Kashmir Files was done in just Rs. 15 crores, or …
‘Gods of Comedy’ takes the stage – Port Isabel-South Padre Press
Special for the HURRY Audiences sometimes go to the theater for deep thought, tragic pathos or social commentary, and sometimes for fun and laughter. Ken Ludwig’s “Gods of Comedy” is a piece that delivers the latter. On Tuesday and Wednesday, April 18 and 19, 2022, El Paseo Arts presents this comedic confection on stage at …
Director Ali Akbar talks about his horror film “Godforsaken”
Born in Afghanistan, Ali Akbar traveled to Canada where he studied film production at the Toronto Film School. He has written and directed many successful short films. In 2016, Ali directed his first feature film Without a face which was filmed in Kabul, Afghanistan followed by Palm which has just been released on VOD by …
Captain America 4’s Anthony Mackie Humorously Reveals the Tupac Song He’s Using to Set Up the MCU Movie
Captain America 4 is currently shrouded in mystery, as not much information is known other than that it will follow the events of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (which can be streamed with a Disney+ subscription). The miniseries’ writing team is penning the script, with Anthony Mackie attached to star. While the public waits …
Yash on the pressure of KGF 2’s box office numbers: It’s a pleasure to entertain people
News oi-Sumit Rajguru | Posted: Wednesday April 6th 2022, 05:03 PM [IST] The long-awaited pan-Indian film KGF: Chapter 2 starring Yash, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, and Srinidhi Shetty in the lead roles is set to hit theaters on April 14, 2022. Notably, the film is up against Jersey star Shahid Kapoor at the box office. …
How my daughter’s funeral inspired a career in comedy
I remember when the day came, I had a feeling something was wrong, so I spoke with my kids, Jody and Ericka, Kayla’s younger siblings, and said : ” something is wrong “. So I decided to “organize” Kayla’s funeral service myself – I practically hijacked the entire service! Kayla’s life Kayla was diagnosed early …
Tom Cruise’s Collateral was the actor’s best and only horror movie
A well-dressed man slips through a crowd of dancers in a crowded nightclub as the rhythmic, electronic drone of Paul Oakenfold’s “Ready Set Go” bounces off every surface of the space. The delighted crowd are completely lost in the music, oblivious to the dark presence that moves among them like a shadow. The figure heading …
‘The wound of incarceration spreads’: Memories of Japanese-American internment | Art
JThe desolate stillness of a photograph showing a row of barracks belies the turbulent conditions of its making. Two months after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, Executive Order 9066 authorized the forcible removal and mass incarceration of more than 120,000 Japanese Americans living on the West Coast by the United States government. Cameras …
Sonic 2 starts strong at the international box office ahead of its US debut
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 opened in select international markets last weekend ahead of its US premiere, and the sequel is kicking off fast. Deadline reports that Sonic the Hedgehog 2 grossed $25.5 million last weekend across 31 international markets. So far, the results are up about 2% from the original 2020 film, according to Deadline. …
Amy Poehler talks about the sanctity of comedy
STORY AND PHOTOS BY KAREN BOSSICK Amy Poehler was supposed to have received the Sun Valley Film Festival’s 2020 Vision Award before the coronavirus pandemic canceled the festival just days before it was supposed to start. The two-year delay meant a packed theater at The Argyros had the opportunity to hear Poehler talk about “Lucy …
Which horror sequel is the best?
Making a horror sequel is no small feat. Fans have very high expectations, wanting to see the characters return, but also not opposed to a few new characters being part of the main storyline. The movie should be just as scary as the first, and it also helps if there are any quotes or moments …
What to watch on TV: baseball, basketball, the Grammys, BTS
SUNDAY A century-long tribute to Doris Day includes the beloved star opposite Rock Hudson in the 1961 romantic comedy “Lover, come back.” 5:00 PM MTC Billie Eilish, Brandi Carlile and BTS – pause to shout – are among the artists planned for “The 64th Grammy Awards.” Trevor Noah of “The Daily Show” is hosting Las …
Part 1 Box Office Day 2: John Abraham Starrer stays low on Saturday
Box Office – Attack – Part 1 remains low on Saturday (Photo credit: Still From Attack) There hasn’t been much of a boost in numbers for Attack – Part 1 because 3.75 crore* others have arrived. On Friday, the film had collected 3.51 crore and since this was not in line with expectations, ideally the …
The Oscar Slap: What its spinoff reveals about comedy, race and masculinity in America
It’s been called the “slap heard around the world”. Everyone’s still talking about actor Will Smith who slammed comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars last Sunday. The reaction to the shocking moment went far beyond whether Smith was right or wrong. Social media and pundits said the episode raised questions about race, relationships, our country’s …
Using film to tell a personal story of America and race
For more than a decade, Jeffery Robinson has told an unvarnished story of the United States in an ever-changing conference. His lectures, now presented as part of his organization, the Who We Are Project, explore how anti-black racism was tied to the country’s heritage since its founding. The new documentary, ‘Who We Are: A Chronicle …
Selfie Box Office Collection Day 1: Mathi Maran’s film opens with astonishing numbers
The anticipated Kollywood action thriller Selfie graces the theaters on April 1, 2022, and according to reports, it is receiving an astonishing response among the viewers. Mathi Maran’s director had already created a lot of hype through his trailer, and the buzz among Tamil moviegoers watching the two stars, GV & Gautam Vasudev Menon on …
Judd Apatow’s New Netflix Comedy Is The Worst Movie Of 2022
There is only been a few times when a movie made me feel physically upset. A documentary about a double murder, a mockumentary supposed to expose racial prejudice in America, and Judd Apatow The bubble. As an avid fan of its cast, I looked forward to this comedic adventure, entering with a mind as open …