George Michael‘s music video for “Freedom ’90” is likely one of his most iconic — and he doesn’t even appear in it.
In a personal essay tribute to the British pop star published on news.com.au, his old friend Rebecca Davies — who spent a lot of time with Michael while she was dating the musician’s childhood pal David Austin — recalled what sparked the idea for the groundbreaking video.
Davies was working as model booker when she was having dinner at Michael’s apartment in London and had brought a copy of Vogue with five supermodels — Linda Evangelista, Cindy Crawford,...
In a personal essay tribute to the British pop star published on news.com.au, his old friend Rebecca Davies — who spent a lot of time with Michael while she was dating the musician’s childhood pal David Austin — recalled what sparked the idea for the groundbreaking video.
Davies was working as model booker when she was having dinner at Michael’s apartment in London and had brought a copy of Vogue with five supermodels — Linda Evangelista, Cindy Crawford,...
- 12/28/2016
- by Stephanie Petit
- PEOPLE.com
It's Princess Charlotte in bloom! A special Chrysanthemum, called Rossano Charlotte, was unveiled for royal eyes - and noses! - at the highly anticipated Chelsea Flower Show in London on Monday. The flower has been created to raise money for one of Princess Kate's key causes, East Anglia's Children's Hospices. Kate and Prince William joined Prince Harry, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at the show that celebrates the best in garden design and marks the start of the summer social season. • Want to keep up with the latest royals coverage? Click here to subscribe to the Royals Newsletter.The Queen...
- 5/23/2016
- by Simon Perry, @SPerryPeoplemag
- PEOPLE.com
Although worthwhile restorations are unveiled on a semi-regular basis, some — such as Out 1, perhaps the greatest thing cinema offered last year — are in a league of their own. The most recent case in point is another hard-to-find, epic-length title of staggering ambition: Napoleon, Abel Gance‘s five-and-a-half-hour, 1927 silent epic whose most recent restoration has been a decades-in-the-making endeavor. It’ll be heavily credited to the BFI, yet historian Kevin Brownlow “spent over 50 years tracking down surviving prints from archives around the world since he first saw a 9.5mm version as a schoolboy in 1954.”
The fruits of that labor will be enjoyed soon: BFI National Archive, Brownlow’s Photoplay Productions, and Dragon Di have restored the film — funding for 35mm elements came in 2000 — while Philharmonia Orchestra recorded the entirety of Carl Davis‘ score, both of which are forming a U.K.-wide release that will roll out in 2016. When this will come to the U.
The fruits of that labor will be enjoyed soon: BFI National Archive, Brownlow’s Photoplay Productions, and Dragon Di have restored the film — funding for 35mm elements came in 2000 — while Philharmonia Orchestra recorded the entirety of Carl Davis‘ score, both of which are forming a U.K.-wide release that will roll out in 2016. When this will come to the U.
- 1/28/2016
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
A$AP Mob hurled themselves into a packed crowd in Hollywood and allowed concertgoers to do the same ... and a woman claims they left her in a world of hurt. The group is being sued by a woman who attended their concert at the Fonda Theater in Hollywood back in 2013. Tammy Nguyen claims she was a VIP at the show when A$AP Mob took the stage at around 11Pm. There was lots of crowd surfing during the evening,...
- 3/28/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
As we look in the rearview mirror of the summer blockbusters, September heralds the start of the fall movie season. Filled with Hollywood heavyweights and A-listers, here’s our Big list of the most anticipated movies coming to cinemas this autumn and during the holidays.
Our exhaustive list includes films that are playing at the upcoming Toronto Film Festival as well the ones that already have a theatrical release date. With the awards season on the horizon, we also added a few bonus films at the end to keep your eye out for in the months ahead.
Pull up a chair, grab a pen and paper and get ready for Wamg’s Guide to the 100+ Films This Fall And Holiday Season.
We kick it off with what’s showing in Toronto at the film festival that runs September 4 – 14.
Maps To The Stars – September 2014 – Toronto International Film Festival; UK & Ireland September...
Our exhaustive list includes films that are playing at the upcoming Toronto Film Festival as well the ones that already have a theatrical release date. With the awards season on the horizon, we also added a few bonus films at the end to keep your eye out for in the months ahead.
Pull up a chair, grab a pen and paper and get ready for Wamg’s Guide to the 100+ Films This Fall And Holiday Season.
We kick it off with what’s showing in Toronto at the film festival that runs September 4 – 14.
Maps To The Stars – September 2014 – Toronto International Film Festival; UK & Ireland September...
- 8/29/2014
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
We’re nearing September, which means we’re getting close to Alamo Drafthouse’s 10th annual Fantastic Fest. The film festival held in Austin, Texas is one of the most interesting and exciting fests around. Catering to hardcore cinephiles with a little bit of an interest in the strange, Fantastic Fest features a bevy of some of the best new horror films, indie thrillers, dark comedies, and low-budget sci-fi. Last year some of the best films included at the fest were Afflicted, Borgman, Jodorowsky’s Dune, The Sacrament, Blue Ruin, Grand Piano, We Are What We Are, A Field in England, The Congress, and Big Bad Wolves. In 2011 Fantastic Fest was one of the places to see Adam Wingard’s amazing You’re Next before it was shelved until it’s official release just last year.
Now the initial lineup for the 2014 festival has been announced and as always it looks very promising.
Now the initial lineup for the 2014 festival has been announced and as always it looks very promising.
- 8/6/2014
- by Max Molinaro
- SoundOnSight
Our favorite film festival in the world is nigh. Later next month, Austin, Texas will host hundreds of genre fans for Fantastic Fest 2014!! We have the full list which includes the Us Premiere of Tusk as well as the World Premieres of ABCs of Death 2 and Horsehead. These won’t be all the films that will play the 10th anniversary of the film festival but it would be enough if it was. Look forward to more announcement waves of programming and don’t forget to follow up with our predictions that we made last week. I have added trailers above the film titles, if available. If the trailer is not available, there will be a still above the title.
From the Press Release
Fantastic Fest Celebrates 10 Years Of Chaos And Destruction With Us Premiere Of Kevin Smith’S “Tusk”, Leonard Maltin, The Meltdown With Jonah And Kumail And “ABCs Of Death 2...
From the Press Release
Fantastic Fest Celebrates 10 Years Of Chaos And Destruction With Us Premiere Of Kevin Smith’S “Tusk”, Leonard Maltin, The Meltdown With Jonah And Kumail And “ABCs Of Death 2...
- 8/6/2014
- by Andy Triefenbach
- Destroy the Brain
A podcaster is slowly turned into a walrus, skaters are hunted by a cult, and 26 different ways to die are revealed. Yes, Fantastic Fest is adding some horror to their 10th anniversary this September. The first wave of programming for the festival has been announced and Kevin Smith’s Tusk will be screened, as well as the horror anthologies V/H/S Viral and ABCs of Death 2.
Fantastic Fest will open with the Us premiere of Tusk and will later feature the Us premiere of V/H/S Viral. ABCs of Death 2 will make its world debut at the festival taking place September 18th-25th in Austin, Texas. We have a press release with more details and the first wave’s full listing of films, as well as the festival’s official Mondo poster:
Austin, TX – Tuesday, August 5, 2014 - “Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Fantastic Fest is excited to...
Fantastic Fest will open with the Us premiere of Tusk and will later feature the Us premiere of V/H/S Viral. ABCs of Death 2 will make its world debut at the festival taking place September 18th-25th in Austin, Texas. We have a press release with more details and the first wave’s full listing of films, as well as the festival’s official Mondo poster:
Austin, TX – Tuesday, August 5, 2014 - “Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Fantastic Fest is excited to...
- 8/5/2014
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
It's that time of year again, isn't it? There is no greater party on Earth for fans of genre films than Austin's annual Fantastic Fest, and ten years in, they just keep making it better. "In 2014, we are taking no prisoners. This festival is going to set new boundaries of decadence, destruction and debauchery." - Tim League As much as I love events like Cannes, Sundance, or Toronto, I can't imagine the directors of those festivals ever issuing that statement. The scary thing is that Tim League isn't kidding. Fantastic Fest is special because it's much more than just movies being screened. Every day is packed with events that elevate the entire festival, and with this year taking place at the new Alamo Drafthouse on S. Lamar, complete with the brand-new Highball, it feels like it's going to be a blow-out the likes of which even the most avid Fantastic...
- 8/5/2014
- by Drew McWeeny
- Hitfix
Fantastic Fest 2014 kicks off September 18th, and the first wave of programming has been announced. With films like Tusk, V/H/S Viral, The Babadook, and ABC's of Death 2 on the menu, it's one not to miss!
From the Press Release:
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Fantastic Fest is excited to announce the first wave of events, special guests, and film programming for Fantastic Fest 2014, taking place September 18-25 in Austin, Texas, at the newly reopened Alamo South Lamar and Highball.
Fantastic Fest is thrilled to open the fest with the Us Premiere of Kevin Smith's dark horror-comedy Tusk. Smith will be in attendance for a red carpet gala screening and Q&A.
Immediately following Tusk, the world premiere of ABCs Of Death 2 will unveil 26 devilishly diabolical tales at Fantastic Fest with multiple directors from the horror anthology sequel in attendance, including Alejandro Brugués, Robert Boocheck, Lancelot Imasuen, E.L. Katz,...
From the Press Release:
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Fantastic Fest is excited to announce the first wave of events, special guests, and film programming for Fantastic Fest 2014, taking place September 18-25 in Austin, Texas, at the newly reopened Alamo South Lamar and Highball.
Fantastic Fest is thrilled to open the fest with the Us Premiere of Kevin Smith's dark horror-comedy Tusk. Smith will be in attendance for a red carpet gala screening and Q&A.
Immediately following Tusk, the world premiere of ABCs Of Death 2 will unveil 26 devilishly diabolical tales at Fantastic Fest with multiple directors from the horror anthology sequel in attendance, including Alejandro Brugués, Robert Boocheck, Lancelot Imasuen, E.L. Katz,...
- 8/5/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
The Alamo Drafthouse’s Fantastic Fest has a stellar rep around these parts, and it’s not hard to see why when you consider some of the indie titles that have played there in recent years. Last year alone saw Coherence, Grand Piano and Septic Man make their world premieres, and films like Blue Ruin, Afflicted, Witching & Bitching, The Sacrament and Borgman all land in the U.S. for the first time.
This year doesn’t look to be any different, with a terrific lineup of indie titles including boatloads of promising horror. We’ve got sequels like The ABCs of Death 2 and V/H/S Viral, and originals like Kevin Smith’s anticipated Tusk and The Babadook. Keep in mind this is only the first wave of film announcements for Fantastic Fest 2014 – we’ll keep you posted as more titles are confirmed for the festival, which runs in Austin,...
This year doesn’t look to be any different, with a terrific lineup of indie titles including boatloads of promising horror. We’ve got sequels like The ABCs of Death 2 and V/H/S Viral, and originals like Kevin Smith’s anticipated Tusk and The Babadook. Keep in mind this is only the first wave of film announcements for Fantastic Fest 2014 – we’ll keep you posted as more titles are confirmed for the festival, which runs in Austin,...
- 8/5/2014
- by Isaac Feldberg
- We Got This Covered
copyright Andrew Orchard
Manchester United would not have failed to sign a world class player over the summer had the old regime remained in charge, former assistant manager Mike Phelan has suggested.
Legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson took the decision to retire earlier this year, allowing David Moyes, formerly of Everton, to take over the reigns.
With chief executive David Gill also vacating his post, and Moyes bringing in his own backroom team, this summer has been a huge period of transition for the Red Devils.
Transfer plans were hindered as a result, with the club’s only senior signing being Marouane Fellaini while other, bigger targets slipped through the net.
And Phelan, who stepped down from his role alongside Ferguson, has strongly hinted the English champions would have landed a player like Gareth Bale, Cesc Fabregas or Cristiano Ronaldo under other circumstances.
According to Team Talk, he told a...
Manchester United would not have failed to sign a world class player over the summer had the old regime remained in charge, former assistant manager Mike Phelan has suggested.
Legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson took the decision to retire earlier this year, allowing David Moyes, formerly of Everton, to take over the reigns.
With chief executive David Gill also vacating his post, and Moyes bringing in his own backroom team, this summer has been a huge period of transition for the Red Devils.
Transfer plans were hindered as a result, with the club’s only senior signing being Marouane Fellaini while other, bigger targets slipped through the net.
And Phelan, who stepped down from his role alongside Ferguson, has strongly hinted the English champions would have landed a player like Gareth Bale, Cesc Fabregas or Cristiano Ronaldo under other circumstances.
According to Team Talk, he told a...
- 10/24/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Media Image Ltd
David Moyes did not officially begin his new tenure at Old Trafford until 1 July but there is no doubt that as soon as his move from Everton was confirmed on 9 May he began assessing his squad and plotting which positions required strengthening. Moyes wasn’t the only new face in a role of responsibility at the club with David Gill, the long serving Chief Executive, also stepping down this summer to make way for Ed Woodward. Woodward had performed admirably in his previous role as vice chairman, having been credited with improving the club finances considerably, after masterminding a number of sponsorship deals which enabled further expansion of the United global brand.
However, the decision to appoint Woodward was met with caution amongst the fans. He was seen as the ‘Glazers’ man due to his close connections with the owners of the club and despite his contribution to the club’s coffers,...
David Moyes did not officially begin his new tenure at Old Trafford until 1 July but there is no doubt that as soon as his move from Everton was confirmed on 9 May he began assessing his squad and plotting which positions required strengthening. Moyes wasn’t the only new face in a role of responsibility at the club with David Gill, the long serving Chief Executive, also stepping down this summer to make way for Ed Woodward. Woodward had performed admirably in his previous role as vice chairman, having been credited with improving the club finances considerably, after masterminding a number of sponsorship deals which enabled further expansion of the United global brand.
However, the decision to appoint Woodward was met with caution amongst the fans. He was seen as the ‘Glazers’ man due to his close connections with the owners of the club and despite his contribution to the club’s coffers,...
- 9/9/2013
- by Andrew Temperley
- Obsessed with Film
Manchester United have been accused of “lacking common sense” over their recent double-bid for Everton left-back Leighton Baines and midfielder Marouane Fellaini, according to the Express.
United made a £28 million swoop for the Englishman and Belgian earlier this week, which was flatly rejected by the Toffee’s and branded “derisory and insulting”.
And now manager Roberto Martinez has launched a scathing attack on the Premier League champions by telling them they lack common sense.
United’s offer saw them value Baines at £12 million and Fellaini at £16 million, which is less than the £17.5 million he cost Everton when he moved from Standard Liege in 2008.
In his attack, Martinez drew comparisons between the current regime at Old Trafford, headed by new Chief Executive Ed Woodward and David Moyes, and the old one of David Gill and Sir Alex Ferguson.
He said:
“I’ve never seen Manchester United working in this manner before.
United made a £28 million swoop for the Englishman and Belgian earlier this week, which was flatly rejected by the Toffee’s and branded “derisory and insulting”.
And now manager Roberto Martinez has launched a scathing attack on the Premier League champions by telling them they lack common sense.
United’s offer saw them value Baines at £12 million and Fellaini at £16 million, which is less than the £17.5 million he cost Everton when he moved from Standard Liege in 2008.
In his attack, Martinez drew comparisons between the current regime at Old Trafford, headed by new Chief Executive Ed Woodward and David Moyes, and the old one of David Gill and Sir Alex Ferguson.
He said:
“I’ve never seen Manchester United working in this manner before.
- 8/23/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
The timeless comic genius of Harold Lloyd shines through in Fred Newmeyer and Sam Taylor’s 1923 classic Safety Last!, one more silent film championed by the Criterion Collection folks. The indelible bookish, horn-rimmed glasses, straw-hat-wearing comedian show wonderfully how he earned the moniker “the King of Daredevil Comedy”. The “third genius” of the silent era (after Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton), stars in this Horatio Alger-style story of a country boy trying to make good in the big city.
The naive Boy (Harold Lloyd) travels on a train to the big city from the small town Great Bend, promising to send for his Girl (Mildred Davis, Lloyd’s real-life wife) after he has ‘made good’ with fame and fortune. In the opening sequence, he appears behind vertical bars – presumably imprisoning jail bars, but they are actually the train station’s gate. He becomes a low-paid, bookish-looking salesman in the...
The naive Boy (Harold Lloyd) travels on a train to the big city from the small town Great Bend, promising to send for his Girl (Mildred Davis, Lloyd’s real-life wife) after he has ‘made good’ with fame and fortune. In the opening sequence, he appears behind vertical bars – presumably imprisoning jail bars, but they are actually the train station’s gate. He becomes a low-paid, bookish-looking salesman in the...
- 6/19/2013
- by Larry Peel
- IONCINEMA.com
This article courtesy of Miami New Times.
By Zachary Fagenson
A media titan who made billions buying up everything from Graceland to American Idol is poised to become the Tsar of Miami Beach nightlife.
New York businessman Robert F. X. Sillerman has made a significant investment in the Opium Group -- owners of Mansion, Set, Mokai, Cameo, and Opium at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, sources confirmed Thursday. Signs at Mokai and Set confirm the role of Sillerman's company, SFX Entertainment.
Sillerman, who in June pledged to spend $1 billion on electronic dance music (Edm), is also negotiating with Miami Management Group, which operate virtually the rest of SoBe's clubs including Liv, Story, and Arkadia.
"As of now, there is a deal in the works," said Mmg's vice president of marketing Jimmy Vargas. Though there's "not much other information besides that."
The bold move to bring the world renowned...
By Zachary Fagenson
A media titan who made billions buying up everything from Graceland to American Idol is poised to become the Tsar of Miami Beach nightlife.
New York businessman Robert F. X. Sillerman has made a significant investment in the Opium Group -- owners of Mansion, Set, Mokai, Cameo, and Opium at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, sources confirmed Thursday. Signs at Mokai and Set confirm the role of Sillerman's company, SFX Entertainment.
Sillerman, who in June pledged to spend $1 billion on electronic dance music (Edm), is also negotiating with Miami Management Group, which operate virtually the rest of SoBe's clubs including Liv, Story, and Arkadia.
"As of now, there is a deal in the works," said Mmg's vice president of marketing Jimmy Vargas. Though there's "not much other information besides that."
The bold move to bring the world renowned...
- 1/18/2013
- Huffington Post
New York, Oct 13: Actors Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis had a romantic time eating ice cream together in West Village here. Kutcher even treated his lady love to the sweet delight with his own hands.
They gorged on Grom Gelato Tuesday evening.
"When they walked out, Ashton fed Mila some of her ice cream," onlooker Tammy Nguyen told people.com.
"They were very cute together," added the onlooker.
The duo was dressed casually,.
They gorged on Grom Gelato Tuesday evening.
"When they walked out, Ashton fed Mila some of her ice cream," onlooker Tammy Nguyen told people.com.
"They were very cute together," added the onlooker.
The duo was dressed casually,.
- 10/13/2012
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
How sweet! Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis enjoyed Grom Gelato in New York's West Village on Tuesday evening. "When they walked out, Ashton fed Mila some of her ice cream!" onlooker Tammy Nguyen told People. "They were very cute together." The duo was dressed casually, Kunis wearing a hood and Kutcher in a navy blue baseball hat and button-up sweater. "Fans approached Kutcher for a photo, but he declined," Nguyen adds. - Melody ChiuNEXT: Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka's 'Adorable' Appearance at Madonna Concert...
- 10/12/2012
- PEOPLE.com
From counting f-words to examining hours of graphic gore, the British Board of Film Classification reveals the secrets of a century of rating, cutting and occasionally banning movies
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) denies extensive use of protractors. Rumours, fanned by newspaper articles, had long led me to imagine small, dedicated groups of BBFC examiners, in their Soho Square headquarters, pausing sex scenes at the judicious moment, reaching for a mathematical instrument, and assiduously checking "the angle of the dangle". Is the man on screen aroused? Are the examiners looking at a Sid Soft, Maurice Middling, or Harry Hard-on? Does the scene conform to the much-discussed Mull of Kintyre rule – that no male member can be allowed on screen at an elevation more pronounced than the southernmost tip of the Scottish peninsula?
Over lunch with three BBFC staff, I broach the protractor question. David Cooke, director of the board,...
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) denies extensive use of protractors. Rumours, fanned by newspaper articles, had long led me to imagine small, dedicated groups of BBFC examiners, in their Soho Square headquarters, pausing sex scenes at the judicious moment, reaching for a mathematical instrument, and assiduously checking "the angle of the dangle". Is the man on screen aroused? Are the examiners looking at a Sid Soft, Maurice Middling, or Harry Hard-on? Does the scene conform to the much-discussed Mull of Kintyre rule – that no male member can be allowed on screen at an elevation more pronounced than the southernmost tip of the Scottish peninsula?
Over lunch with three BBFC staff, I broach the protractor question. David Cooke, director of the board,...
- 7/26/2012
- by Kira Cochrane
- The Guardian - Film News
It has been revealed that the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) made no mandatory cuts to The Hunger Games. The film, which is currently dominating the UK box office, was cut by seven seconds to “reduce an emphasis on blood and injury”, but it was distributor Lionsgate that chose to make the edits.
Considering that the film covers the dark subject of children being made to kill each other for entertainment value, it is unsurprising that the BBFC were prepared to award a 15 certificate, and be especially wary about any material highlighting that central conceit. They were shown an unfinished version of the film by the studio and, as BBFC policy head David Austin told BBC Radio 5, “the distributor Lionsgate wanted a 12a classification”, so were looking of ways to achieve that. When the BBFC highlighted material that exceeded its 12a classification, the studio took the suggestions and made...
Considering that the film covers the dark subject of children being made to kill each other for entertainment value, it is unsurprising that the BBFC were prepared to award a 15 certificate, and be especially wary about any material highlighting that central conceit. They were shown an unfinished version of the film by the studio and, as BBFC policy head David Austin told BBC Radio 5, “the distributor Lionsgate wanted a 12a classification”, so were looking of ways to achieve that. When the BBFC highlighted material that exceeded its 12a classification, the studio took the suggestions and made...
- 4/2/2012
- by Mike Histon
- Obsessed with Film
Mary Evans/Everett Jesus of Nazareth
Was Jesus the Jerry Seinfeld of his day? Not really. His ministry on earth—to announce the Kingdom of God—was more important than being a stand-up comic or poking fun at surly soup vendors. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
On the other hand, the prevailing image of Jesus as the grumpy, dour, depressed prude who spent most of his life suffering is inaccurate. When you look carefully at the Gospels,...
Was Jesus the Jerry Seinfeld of his day? Not really. His ministry on earth—to announce the Kingdom of God—was more important than being a stand-up comic or poking fun at surly soup vendors. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
On the other hand, the prevailing image of Jesus as the grumpy, dour, depressed prude who spent most of his life suffering is inaccurate. When you look carefully at the Gospels,...
- 10/23/2011
- by James Martin, S.J.
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Mary Evans/Ronald Grant/Everett Collection James Joyce in 1904
At 8 am, there will be top hats in Bryant park, as people in Edwardian dress gather to hear some of James Joyce’s novel “Ulysses.” Downtown at Ulysses’ pub, there will be readings, complimentary drinks, and music. And from noon to 1 am, 85 performers will read from in 135 slots from Joyce’s novel at Symphony Space for Bloomsday on Broadway’s 30th anniversary.
And that’s just New York. People will be...
At 8 am, there will be top hats in Bryant park, as people in Edwardian dress gather to hear some of James Joyce’s novel “Ulysses.” Downtown at Ulysses’ pub, there will be readings, complimentary drinks, and music. And from noon to 1 am, 85 performers will read from in 135 slots from Joyce’s novel at Symphony Space for Bloomsday on Broadway’s 30th anniversary.
And that’s just New York. People will be...
- 6/16/2011
- by Gwen Orel
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Mary Evans/John Gay/English Heritage/Everett Collection
A few weeks ago, my 9-year-old son asked if he could start watching the news in the morning.
Partly, this was a scam. He’s not typically allowed to watch TV during the school week, except for the evening news and sports, and so this was his way of getting some more screen time. When the TV is off he’s more likely to read, so I’d rather keep the tube off.
A few weeks ago, my 9-year-old son asked if he could start watching the news in the morning.
Partly, this was a scam. He’s not typically allowed to watch TV during the school week, except for the evening news and sports, and so this was his way of getting some more screen time. When the TV is off he’s more likely to read, so I’d rather keep the tube off.
- 6/5/2011
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Mary Evans/Ronald Grant/Everett Collection Scene from the 1951 fictional feature film “When Worlds Collide.”
What will happen to Harold Camping and his followers on Sunday, May 22, when they are faced with the bitter realization that their predictions of the Rapture and the Last Judgment are mistaken? How are they likely to react to their disappointment?
The history of prophecy is a long litany of such disappointments. One thing that apocalyptic predictions throughout history have in common is that, without exception,...
What will happen to Harold Camping and his followers on Sunday, May 22, when they are faced with the bitter realization that their predictions of the Rapture and the Last Judgment are mistaken? How are they likely to react to their disappointment?
The history of prophecy is a long litany of such disappointments. One thing that apocalyptic predictions throughout history have in common is that, without exception,...
- 5/19/2011
- by Stephen O’Leary
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Mary Evans Picture Library/Everett Collection The Seven Angels with trumpets – Royaumont, Histoire de l’Ancien et Nouveau Testament (1724)
If you believe the 89-year-old California radio preacher Harold Camping, the world will end on May 21 with a rolling series of worldwide earthquakes, followed by the Rapture, when all true Christians will join Christ in the air; the Tribulation, when a demonic figure, the Antichrist, will impose his bloody global dictatorship; and the Battle of Armageddon, when Christ and the raptured...
If you believe the 89-year-old California radio preacher Harold Camping, the world will end on May 21 with a rolling series of worldwide earthquakes, followed by the Rapture, when all true Christians will join Christ in the air; the Tribulation, when a demonic figure, the Antichrist, will impose his bloody global dictatorship; and the Battle of Armageddon, when Christ and the raptured...
- 5/19/2011
- by Paul Boyer
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
The 16th annual San Antonio Film Festival, which runs June 23-27, is truly a great combination of celebrating local talent and international cinema, screening films produced in Texas to ones produced in Europe, South America and the Middle East.
There’s also a distinct flavor of socially aware fictional narratives and documentaries, including films about Tibetan refugees, migrant workers, the 2008 Presidential election, alcoholism and genocide. But, that’s not to say the fest is a totally serious affair as there’s also several genre films about the World Cup, sheep rustlers, dancers, crooks and other ne’er-do-wells. It looks like a fun mix.
The full lineup of films is below. The way the festival runs is that films screen in blocks in three different theaters. A “block” of films will generally contain a feature or two (feature = film that is 50 mins. or more), plus several shorts. In the lineup I have up,...
There’s also a distinct flavor of socially aware fictional narratives and documentaries, including films about Tibetan refugees, migrant workers, the 2008 Presidential election, alcoholism and genocide. But, that’s not to say the fest is a totally serious affair as there’s also several genre films about the World Cup, sheep rustlers, dancers, crooks and other ne’er-do-wells. It looks like a fun mix.
The full lineup of films is below. The way the festival runs is that films screen in blocks in three different theaters. A “block” of films will generally contain a feature or two (feature = film that is 50 mins. or more), plus several shorts. In the lineup I have up,...
- 6/22/2010
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
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