With its fake horror and off-color jokes, the creators of the sixth installment in the “Scary Movie” franchise say they are offering an antidote to what they see as today’s censorious culture. The Wayans family, who created the politically incorrect parody almost three decades ago, bring their offering to US cinemas this Friday, and think […]
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Designer Gabriela Hearst still believes in ‘brilliance of humanity’ despite AI
The “brilliance of humanity” will matter more, not less, in an AI world, Uruguayan designer Gabriela Hearst told AFP in an interview. Natural materials and handmade craftsmanship are the hallmarks of Hearst’s luxury brand, whose commitment to environmentally friendly fashion has secured her status as a sustainable style icon. With celebrities including Kate Middleton, Julia […]
Richard Gere says ‘ashamed’ of US migration policy
Hollywood legend Richard Gere on Thursday said he was “ashamed” of the way the United States is handling migration as he launched an initiative to change attitudes to the topic in Berlin.”Everyone is an immigrant or a refugee or migrant,” Gere said at the launch of the partnership between his foundation and the Hertie School, […]
‘Persepolis’ author Marjane Satrapi dies aged 56
Franco-Iranian author and film director Marjane Satrapi, renowned for her graphic novel and film “Persepolis”, has died aged 56, a year after the passing of “the love of her life”, a member of her close circle told AFP on Thursday.”Marjane Satrapi died of sadness a little over a year after the death of Mattias Ripa, […]
Nigerian museum revamp brings treasures within reach
Gazing at two large engraved 16th-century elephant tusks on display at Nigeria’s National Museum Lagos, a guide surprised visitors by telling them: “You can touch them gently”. One of the three galleries at the museum in Nigeria’s cultural and entertainment hub has been remodelled to allow visitors to interact with some artefacts, reversing the typical ban […]
Show must go on for ballerinas in crisis-hit Cuba
Cuban ballerina Laura Kamila Rojas is dancing her way through the transport woes, lengthy power cuts and economic hardship that now define daily life on the Caribbean island. Twirling and pirouetting as a soloist with the National Ballet of Cuba (BNC), the usually shy 25-year-old transforms into a commanding performer onstage. Rojas nabbed the coveted […]
Bayeux Tapestry to be moved in secret to British Museum: minister
France’s medieval Bayeux Tapestry will be moved to Britain in secret in a shock proof container so that it can be displayed in London this year, the culture minister said Wednesday. The 11th century artefact depicting the 1066 Norman conquest of England is to go on display at the British Museum from September and French […]
New York turns blue and orange as Knicks fever grips city
Tasha Graham, dressed head to toe in Knicks clothing, is the embodiment of New York’s passion for its basketball team battling to win the NBA Finals and end a five-decade drought. “This is our season, this is our time. We’re going all the way,” said the 53-year-old, who sported glittery shoes with a basketball design, a […]
Javier Bardem terrifies Amy Adams in TV adaptation of ‘Cape Fear’
Spanish actor Javier Bardem drew inspiration from the natural world to embody the disturbed protagonist in the TV version of “Cape Fear,” bringing the character, previously portrayed by Robert De Niro and Robert Mitchum, to a new generation with different traumas.”There’s some menace, there’s this animal component in Max Cady that has always been there, […]