British writer Martin Amis, the author of the book “The Zone of Interest,” has died at 73. News of his death comes just one day after the big-screen adaptation of his 2014 novel premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to rave reviews.
The New York Times reports that Amis died of esophageal cancer, as confirmed by his wife, the writer Isabel Fonseca. He died at the family’s home in Lake Worth, Florida.
Amis published 15 novels over the course of his career, a number of which were adapted for screen. “Under the Skin” director Jonathan Glazer’s treatment of Amis’ chilling Nazi drama “The Zone of Interest” is one of the buzziest premieres to come out of Cannes so far.
The film follows the family of a high-ranking SS officer that lives next door to Auschwitz concentration camp. In a review that labelled “The Zone of Interest” as “chilling and profound,” Variety...
The New York Times reports that Amis died of esophageal cancer, as confirmed by his wife, the writer Isabel Fonseca. He died at the family’s home in Lake Worth, Florida.
Amis published 15 novels over the course of his career, a number of which were adapted for screen. “Under the Skin” director Jonathan Glazer’s treatment of Amis’ chilling Nazi drama “The Zone of Interest” is one of the buzziest premieres to come out of Cannes so far.
The film follows the family of a high-ranking SS officer that lives next door to Auschwitz concentration camp. In a review that labelled “The Zone of Interest” as “chilling and profound,” Variety...
- 5/20/2023
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Elvis Presley fans knew they could expect a night to remember when seeing the king of rock and roll live. However, they were likely unprepared when, in a freak accident, Elvis dropped a loaded gun on-stage during a concert, and it slid near his rhythm guitarist’s feet.
Elvis Presley | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Elvis Presley was an avid gun collector
Reportedly Elvis owned 32 handguns, reported Outsider. Presley owned 32 pistols, one shotgun, and a machine gun. His interest in firearms peaked in the 1970s. He stored many of these guns at Graceland, his Memphis, Tn home.
During this period, he stepped up his purchasing of guns, sometimes buying dozens at a time. He kept some and gave others to friends and even strangers.
Elvis reportedly felt the need to protect himself, particularly after the murders of Sharon Tate and four others at home near his California estate in Aug.
Elvis Presley | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Elvis Presley was an avid gun collector
Reportedly Elvis owned 32 handguns, reported Outsider. Presley owned 32 pistols, one shotgun, and a machine gun. His interest in firearms peaked in the 1970s. He stored many of these guns at Graceland, his Memphis, Tn home.
During this period, he stepped up his purchasing of guns, sometimes buying dozens at a time. He kept some and gave others to friends and even strangers.
Elvis reportedly felt the need to protect himself, particularly after the murders of Sharon Tate and four others at home near his California estate in Aug.
- 1/26/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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