Book Club review – simulated sexcom for the over-60s - The Guardian

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Book Club review – simulated sexcom for the over-60s The Guardian It's a film to remind you that the comedy confectionery of Nora Ephron or perhaps Nancy Meyers is not that easy to replicate, and you can be left with all of the guilt and none of the pleasure. Certainly all four leads are on their worst and ... and more »

Philly Latino Film Festival dives beyond the headlines – June 1 – 3 - WHYY

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Philly Latino Film Festival dives beyond the headlines – June 1 – 3 WHYY “At the core of our content is, how do we use film as a vehicle for social change,” said festival director Marangeli Mejia-Rabell. “We're focusing on universal experiences that everyone can relate [to], but then also bringing some historical context ...

Starbucks Commissioned a Film About Bias Training That's Risky and Essential — Watch - IndieWire

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Starbucks Commissioned a Film About Bias Training That's Risky and Essential — Watch IndieWire Two days later, Starbucks announced it would close its stories nationwide for a day of “racial-bias education.” A few weeks later, Starbucks contacted filmmaker Stanley Nelson; it wanted to hire him to make a short film. “They came directly to us ... and more »

Film producer Weinstein indicted for rape: New York prosecutor - Reuters

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Film producer Weinstein indicted for rape: New York prosecutor Reuters “This indictment brings the defendant another step closer to accountability for the crimes of violence with which he is now charged,” Vance said in a statement on the charges against the disgraced 66-year-old co-founder of the Miramax film studio and ... Harvey Weinstein indicted on rape and criminal sex act chargesThe Guardian Film producer Harvey Weinstein indicted for rape, according to Manhattan prosecutorAOL From Aggressive Overtures to Sexual Assault: Harvey Weinstein's Accusers Tell Their StoriesThe New Yorker all 326 news articles »

Sly Stallone Launches Balboa Productions With Film On Trump-Pardoned Heavyweight Champ Jack Johnson - Deadline

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Sly Stallone Launches Balboa Productions With Film On Trump-Pardoned Heavyweight Champ Jack Johnson Deadline Sylvester Stallone has launched Balboa Productions, a new company where he'll hatch film and TV projects. He's set the first timely pic at MGM on Jack Johnson, the first African American heavyweight champion. Stallone is currently in the ring with MGM, ... and more »

'Hereditary': A24's Horror Sensation Reveals Etsy Shop Featuring the Film's Creepy Breakout Star and Her Gross Wares - IndieWire

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'Hereditary': A24's Horror Sensation Reveals Etsy Shop Featuring the Film's Creepy Breakout Star and Her Gross Wares IndieWire “Moonlight” director Barry Jenkins was the first to publicize the receipt of a genuinely chilling doll, seemingly ripped right from the prop stores of Ari Aster's new film, which arrived at his hotel mere hours after he'd watched the chilling film. The ... and more »

Cannes Film Review: 'To the Four Winds' - Variety

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Cannes Film Review: 'To the Four Winds' Variety It's rare to find low budget, guerilla-style documentaries at major film festivals in these days of highly polished productions, but “To the Four Winds” hits the right political buttons, especially for France. Using an old DV Cam, Michel Toesca filmed ...