In an era dominated by hyper-violent blockbusters and larger-than-life action spectacles, Indian filmmaker Imtiaz Ali believes young audiences are searching for something deeper — love that lasts. The director behind cult romantic dramas such as “Jab We Met”, “Rockstar” and “Love Aaj Kal” told AFP that while Gen Z youth may be growing up in […]
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Nick Reiner seeks trust fund money for parent murder defense
Nick Reiner, the son of legendary US movie director Rob Reiner, is demanding access to a $1.5 million trust fund set up by the parents he is charged with murdering, court documents show. A 136-page petition filed in Los Angeles says Reiner should have begun receiving the money two years ago, and his inability to […]
Six Georgians tried in France over theft of rare Russian books
Six Georgian nationals went on trial in Paris on Tuesday for the theft of rare editions of Russian literary classics from prestigious French libraries, including works by Alexander Pushkin. The trial is the latest case seeking justice for a spate of similar thefts in recent years from libraries across Europe, suspected to be the work […]
Pope Leo XIV met Bad Bunny in Madrid on Monday: Vatican
Pope Leo XIV held a surprise meeting with Puerto Rican music star Bad Bunny at Real Madrid’s Bernabeu stadium during his state visit to Spain, the Vatican said on Tuesday.”Yes… I confirm it. He (Bad Bunny) was with his family and some other people”, and Leo “greeted them briefly before leaving the stadium”, Vatican spokesman […]
Nintendo to remake classic ‘Zelda’ game ‘Ocarina of Time’
Japanese games giant Nintendo on Tuesday announced a new version of beloved 1998 action-adventure classic “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time” for its latest Switch 2 console. The company provided few details about the “Ocarina of Time” remake on a livestream presenting upcoming titles, saying only that the game will arrive this year, the […]
Between Homer and Hollywood: Troy a source of Turkish pride
A gift from the film set of “Troy”, a giant Trojan Horse replica looms over the port of Canakkale on the Dardanelles Strait in western Turkey. First related by Homer, then retold for the silver screen in 2004, with Brad Pitt as Achilles, the legend of the ancient city travels to Rome’s Colosseum this week, […]
Seven Georgians tried in France over theft of rare Russian books
Seven Georgian nationals will be tried in Paris starting Tuesday for the theft of rare editions of Russian literary classics from prestigious French libraries, including works by Alexander Pushkin. The trial is the latest case seeking justice for a spate of similar thefts in recent years from libraries across Europe, suspected to be the work […]
Kennedy Center drops Trump name from website
The Kennedy Center on Monday dropped US President Donald Trump’s name from the website of the performing arts venue. The building in the nation’s capital that houses the Kennedy Center continues, however, to display Trump’s name on its facade for the time being. A federal judge ruled last month that the John F. Kennedy Center […]
‘Liberation’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ top Tony Awards
Bess Wohl’s play “Liberation,” a look at second-wave feminism, and musical “Schmigadoon!” earned the top prizes on Sunday at the 79th Tony Awards, the highest honors in American theater. The ceremony, held at Radio City Music Hall, reflected the political climate of President Donald Trump’s America, with host Pink taking a stand in support of […]