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A churchman, not a theatre, Bach did not write for dance. But the dance was at its core. His instrumental suites, partitas and concertos, made of dance forms, may include some of the most profound music by this most profound composer. Bach did not write an opera either. Yet drama …

In 1979, Sally Field had just won her first Oscar win for playing a factory worker turned union organizer in Norma Rae. Seeking some quality time with her two little sons, she began taking them to LA Lakers games, and it quickly became a family tradition. “I was a single …

All my life I have obsessively watched South Korean TV series, or K-dramas. The term refers to the disparate genres of television dramas produced in South Korea, including mystery, crime, and romantic comedy. Regardless of genre, most K-dramas seek to elicit a visceral reaction from viewers – laughter, tears, anger, …

A film that both cherishes the lifespan of a lit match and respects the patience it takes to endure a prison sentence, “Great Freedom” makes an exquisite case of the impossibility of caging the heart, even when love itself is criminalized. The countdown to a drama by Austrian filmmaker Sebastian …

The woman who defrauded New York businesses and socialites of $275,000 was first sentenced to prison and is currently serving time in an illegal immigration center The woman who defrauded New York businesses and socialites of $275,000 was first sentenced to prison and is currently serving time in an illegal …

Watching director Sebastian Meise’s “Great Freedom” is a process of watching the main character, Hans Hoffmann (Franz Rogowski), be brutalized and dehumanized. The narrative takes place almost entirely in prison over a period of around 25 years, with Hans repeatedly put into the darkness of solitary confinement, and this return …

With three out of five nominees, Netflix almost takes center stage in this year’s short documentary category, but one of those three stands out. “Audible,” directed by Matt Ogens, observes the Maryland School for the Deaf high school football team, focusing on one player, Amaree McKenstry. His final year is …

This week’s selection of news, sports, lifestyle, entertainment and human-interest photos from the Philippines and around the world The Electoral Commission’s ‘Oplan Baklas’ was in full swing and critics said it was a violation of the constitutional right to free speech. Meanwhile, some countries in Asia are now holding religious …

What do a certain mustachioed Italian plumber, an ocarina-playing leprechaun in a green tunic, and a gorilla wearing a tie have in common with the works of classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart? Plenty, it turns out, when their worlds collide in “#SuperFlute, an English-language adaptation of Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute,’ …

Brad Bird’s The Iron Giant is a classic famous in part because of its anti-violence message, which a real-world tragedy helped inform. Brad Bird’s The Iron Giant arrived in the middle of a very competitive summer in 1999. Despite phenomenal word of mouth and the feeling that it constituted something …

“Give or Take” is a heartfelt, often involving family comedy-drama about coming to terms with the past — and the present. If only co-writers Paul Riccio (he also directed) and Jamie Effros (he plays) had dropped some of the quirks and bits of shaggy dog ​​from their story for a …

Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States looks down after swerving off course in the first round of the women’s giant slalom at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, in Beijing’s Yanqing District. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) Robert F. Bukaty PA BEIJING The latest news on the Beijing Winter …

At one point in our interview, Dana Schwartz points to a particular line on one of her shelves. “This whole shelf is made up of corpses and the dawn of surgery,” Schwartz says from his Los Angeles home, a mischievous cadence in his voice. “There are books in there with …

He submitted a notarized account of seeing Nazi guards lock his mother and sisters in a gas chamber. In his book, he recounts his last conversation with his father: “’Your mother and sisters are…’ He paused for a moment, unable to continue. “And you mustn’t fret about their fate. Yes …

My first exposure to Nickelodeon was limited to Nick Jr., their children’s programming channel. Turning the channel to Nick Jr. meant getting plenty of “Blue’s Clues,” “Dora the Explorer,” and Face, Nick Jr.’s sentient mascot and the cartoon screen. Although “Blue’s Clues” has recently returned to pop culture and any …

gUillermo Del Toro used to describe Hollywood as “the land of the slow no”. It was a place where a director could die waiting for a project to be greenlit. “The natural state of a film is to be undone,” he says on Zoom from his home in Los Angeles. …

1412: Birth of Joan of Arc. 1535: Henry VIII proclaims himself head of the Church of England. 1552: France signs a secret treaty with German Protestants. 1559: Elizabeth I is crowned Queen of England at Westminster Abbey. 1582: Russia cedes Livonia and Estonia to Poland, losing access to the Baltic …

(Bloomberg) – Netflix Inc.’s “The Power of the Dog” won Best Dramatic Film and Walt Disney Co.’s “West Side Story” for Best Musical or Comedy at a Golden Globe Awards which was held in private with no live or online public, after a scandal prompted a Hollywood boycott of the …

LOS ANGELES — top stars. Enthusiastic reviews. Distribution strategies that rely solely on the big screen. Even the biggest prints failed to draw audiences away from home and to the theaters for many films in 2021. Will Smith’s “King Richard”, Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” and more than a dozen …

Jägerhaus, the iconic Orange County German restaurant in Anaheim, closed on December 12 after more than 40 years of service. The closure comes shortly after owner and manager Sandie Schwaiger passed away in October. Schwaiger led Jägerhaus for over 21 years. “It was beautiful even though it was so sad,” …

Nov. 29 (Reuters) – Companies tired by the pandemic struggled to assess the impact of the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus on Monday, with industries from Hollywood movie studios to airlines and automobiles awaiting more details to help determine how it might affect their operations and profits. The World …

German-born singer and songwriter Kim Petras debuted at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade on Thursday, November 25, 2021. The rising popstar released her debut EP, One Piece of Tape, ten years ago. 2 Kim Petras is a rising pop star Who is Kim Petras? Kim Petras is a popular musician based in …

Maria diane ventura Award-winning Filipino filmmaker Maria Ventura’s European debut ‘Deine Farbe (Your Color)’ continues to garner top honors with her most recent wins: Best German Feature Film at the Berlin Film Festival (Filmhaus) and Best Director at the Manhattan International Film Festival (IFFM). At the same time, the Best …

Here are the main events taking place in San Diego from Thursday, November 11 through Tuesday, November 16. Thursday November 11 Veterans Day at Social Punch Bowl Punch Bowl Social celebrates veterans and active duty military personnel with one hour of free activities. Enjoy bowling, vintage arcade games, giant scrabble, …

Stevie J. files for divorce from Faith Evans three years after couple married in Las Vegas By Ashleigh Gray For Dailymail.Com Posted: 04:15 GMT, November 9, 2021 | Update: 04:43 GMT, November 9, 2021 They got married in Las Vegas in 2018. And now, just three years later, Faith Evans …

II am a foreigner in the UK and a foreigner to the royal family, ”says Pablo Larraín. “But I don’t think I’m a stranger to Diana.” Chilean filmmaker explains why he wanted to make a film about the Princess of Wales, the next biopic Spencer. Diana was a “world icon”, …

Jordanian company Tamatem has already taken a significant share of the lucrative Arab mobile game market. Image Credit: REUTERS Amman: Its logo is a tomato, not an apple, but in just eight years, Jordanian company Tamatem has already taken a significant slice of the lucrative Arab mobile game market. “Less …

Love Quinn (played by Victoria Pedretti) in YOU Season 3 has had quite a journey over the past two seasons. For a split second, she looked like she was about to leave her murderous past behind. She was a mother now, living the safest life possible in the suburbs of …

Today in history Today is Sunday, October 17, the 290th day of 2021. There are 75 days left in the year. The highlight of today’s history: On October 17, 1777, British forces under General John Burgoyne surrendered to American troops at Saratoga, New York, at a turning point in the …

Used to transforming her look for a role, the actress was pictured wearing a chunky costume as she played convicted murderer Pam Hubb. Here are the best celebrity photos from news.com.au this week. She’s no stranger to changing size for a movie role. Zellweger sparked controversy after she was photographed …

It all started with a call from my mom proclaiming that she had found the perfect fit for me. As a semi-skeptical and so mature 19 year old, I listened and wondered. Would she be right? Could it be that one? Were we going to get married and live happily …

Buena Vista Pictures Of course, there is a plethora of subscriptions. streaming platforms out there with an endless selection of movies. But you don’t always have to shell out some cash to get to some of the best movies, because there are a lot of sites that offer totally free …

Those looking for something to do this weekend can explore Bakersfield town center for the second Saturday. A number of downtown businesses and restaurants participate each month, offering specials, discounts or activities in an effort to attract visitors to the area. The effort continues thanks to The Hub of Bakersfield, …

What is Pablo Larrain Spencer and Kornel Mundruczó Evolution do the two have in common? Technically, they are German films because they have German producers – respectively Komplizen Film and Match Factory Productions – who are majority partners in the co-production structures. But German film critics are difficult to convince …

In her heyday in Hollywood, Barbara Bain made the headlines of many yesteryear television shows. She was there when the film industry underwent drastic changes and even introduced her followers to the spy craze of the 1960s. Barbara was one of the women who took matters into their own hands, …

Omar Epps and Sanaa Lathan in Love and basketball When screenwriter, director, producer, actor, novelist, stock option trader, playwright, musician, newspaper columnist and gallery owner Melvin Van Peebles died last week at the age of 89, he left behind the one of the most varied and entertaining works of all …

A good horror story like Extraterrestrial leaves fans hungry for more, a fact that Marvel Comics takes full advantage of. Now entering a new phase in franchise history with a series from writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson, artist Salvador Larroca, colorist Guru-eFX and letterer Clayton Cowles, it’s not difficult to imagine …

SYDNEY, Australia – In the war against the Delta variant of the coronavirus, few to no democracies have demanded as much from their people as Australia. Amid the latest lockdowns, Sydney police handed hefty fines to three moms with strollers chatting in a park. Melbourne’s playgrounds were wrapped in police …

Venom: Let There Be Carnage star Tom Hardy explains why the film is a love story, choosing director Andy Serkis and the character’s future. Tom Hardy is back as Eddie Brock in Venom: let there be carnage. The sequel to 2018 Venom sees Eddie and his symbiote take on serial …

And as the colder weather sets in in the months to come, more of us will once again be spending more time in front of the TV. Thanks to Disney +, Netflix, Amazon Prime and now TV, we are spoiled for choice when it comes to TV shows and movies …

After Netflix executive Bela Bajaria watched a 2017 documentary titled “A Suitable Girl”, about arranged marriages in India, and spoke with one of its directors, something clicked. Her parents had previously set up dates for Bajaria with potential suitors, and she knew the stakes were much higher than what you …

Crouching in her new Berlin studio during the pandemic, Tacita dean made two films, designed sets and ballet costumes, abandoned his initial plans for a museum commission (which Covid restrictions made infeasible) and instead made 130 photographs from his collection of postcards and, with the Help from a collaborator, created …

Programming profile It’s not just the pandemic that is giving the made-for-television film industry a boost – the growth of streaming, the availability of top talent and changing audience demands are also factors, reports Ruth Lawes. At the 2021 Oscars, it was not a large Hollywood studio that collected the …

Carmel Valley actress Elena Sahugan’s performance in the short film “Paz” won a Merit Award for Best Supporting Actress in the 2020 Best Short Film competition. Based on a true story, the film shares the experience of writer and director Andrew Guitierrez’s mother who grew up in a physically abusive …

It was a hot summer day in 2011. I was a master’s student at the time and the school was on summer vacation. Because I was going to attend a summer music festival in Aspen, Colorado, I stayed home to get ready and ready for the festival. Most of my …

Emma Corrin, The crown Des Willies / Netflix Let’s be honest: season 4 of The crown got to the right things. The final episode of the Netflix drama finally introduced us to Princess Diana (Emma Corrin), detailing the beginning and beginning of the end of her relationship with Prince Charles …

LeBron and Savannah James are basketball kings. The couple have been together for almost two decades, but it hasn’t affected their love for each other at all. Savannah has been with LeBron James since his days as an outstanding high school player, and today the two are one of the …

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) –A mural honoring the memory of George Floyd in Toledo, Ohio, collapsed after being struck by lightning on Tuesday. According to CBS affiliate WTOL, local authorities responded to Summit and Lagrange streets after lightning struck the side of a building with the mural. The brick wall, along with …

PARIS – Paris on Saturday was the only place to meet for die-hard Jim Morrison fans. Fifty years after his death at the age of 27, rock music fans from France and around the world went to Père-Lachaise cemetery in eastern Paris, where the frontman of the Doors is buried. …

Allison Mack, a former Smallville actress and high-ranking member of cult group NXIVM, was sentenced to three years in prison. Mack is due to have three years of supervised release after serving his prison sentence and is fined $ 20,000 (A $ 27,000). Group leader Keith Raniere was sentenced to …

On a hot morning this week, Florencia Frangi was barely awake when she saw her phone light up with messages: the first cruise ship to dock in mainland Spain in over a year had entered the port of Malaga. She cried in relief. Frangi was not alone. In tourism-dependent Spanish …