Dave Chappelle Snl Monologue Criticized By Jewish Community

Chappelle devoted a considerable portion of his 15-minute monologue making fun of Kanye West and Kyrie Irving for their recent antisemitic remarks. He began by mocking their PR blunders, pointing out that Kanye should have apologized to “buy himself some time” and joking that the rapper was so antisemitic that Irving got in trouble by association. The comedian then proceeded to explain why he sees antisemitism, particularly the idea that Jewish people collectively run the world, as a flawed ideology....

March 24, 2023 · 2 min · 313 words · Tammy Davis

Disney Ceo Bob Chapek Issues Statement In Support Of Lgbtq Staff

“I want to be crystal clear,” Chapek wrote in an internal memo shared with media outlets. “I and the entire leadership team unequivocally stand in support of our LGBTQ+ employees, their families, and their communities. And, we are committed to creating a more inclusive company — and world. We all share the same goal of a more tolerant, respectful world. Where we may differ is in the tactics to get there....

March 24, 2023 · 7 min · 1431 words · Kayla Abbott

Don T Look Up First Footage Of Dicaprio Jennifer Lawrence For Netflix

Netflix is coming off a major 2020 with huge Oscar contenders (David Fincher’s “Mank” and Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods,” among others) and record-breaking streaming tentpoles (Hemsworth’s “Extraction” holds the record for biggest Netflix original film debut with 99 million views), but its 2021 slate looks in prime position to be even bigger. The video kicks off with Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot, and Ryan Reynolds touting their spy epic “Red Notice,” which will no doubt be one of Netflix’s biggest draws in 2021....

March 24, 2023 · 2 min · 426 words · Maria Solis

Dziga Vertov S History Of The Civil War Screens 100 Years Later

The film was initially presumed to be lost, last screening for members of the Comintern in 1921. It was presumed that only a 12-minute snippet was all that existed. This print was part of a two-year restoration effort by film historian Nikolai Izvolov, who had previously brought Vertov’s 1918 feature, “Anniversary of the Revolution” to screen at IDFA in 2018. The film is almost 100 percent complete except for a scene that contained Joseph Stalin, which is though to be truly lost....

March 24, 2023 · 2 min · 291 words · Robert Brown

Falcon And Winter Soldier Wyatt Russell On Being New Captain America

Though the Disney+ limited series primarily centers on its titular protagonists, “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” also serves as John Walker’s origin story in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As revealed in the final scene of the premiere, the decorated U.S. Army member — who’s also known as U.S. Agent in Marvel comics lore — is revealed to be the United States government’s chosen successor to the original Captain America (played by Chris Evans)....

March 24, 2023 · 4 min · 769 words · Anita Lindsey

Fantastic Fest Lineup 2022 Alamo Drafthouse Film Festival Returns

In addition to the impeccable selection of genre fare the festival has come to be known for, the lineup also features several Cannes favorites that are sure to be players throughout the fall festival season. Ruben Östlund’s Palme d’Or winning “Triangle of Sadness” will make its U.S. premiere, closing out the festival. The U.S. premiere of Park Chan-wook’s “Decision to Leave” is also headed to Fantastic Fest, and the director will be in attendance to accept a lifetime achievement award for his mind-bending body of work, which includes films like “Oldboy” and “The Handmaiden....

March 24, 2023 · 19 min · 3959 words · Ashley Palmer

Florian Zeller Directing The Lehman Trilogy For Tv

The three-act play was originally written by Italian novelist and playwright Stefano Massini before Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes mounted a London stage version in 2018 and a Broadway version last year. The New York production won five Tony Awards, including Best Play and Best Director Mendes. Zeller will write, direct, and co-produce the series under his newly formed banner Blue Morning. Lorenzi Mieli of The Apartment Pictures and Domenico Procacci of Fandgo will serve as executive producers....

March 24, 2023 · 3 min · 512 words · Karen Spence
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