Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were married in 2022, Lopez got a call from Jane Fonda. The two had been friends since 2005’s “Monster-in-Law,” and it was Fonda who had introduced J. Lo when she received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
26.01.2024 - 02:09 / variety.com
Guy Lodge Film Critic Amid the surfeit of films about women’s rights and men’s abuses of power that have emerged in the wake of the #MeToo reckoning, we haven’t yet seen one quite like “Black Box Diaries.” A tightly wound, heart-on-sleeve procedural documentary, Shiori Ito‘s directorial debut identifies a world of systemic iniquities through the prism of a single, long labored-over case of sexual assault — crucially, the director’s own. That raw first-person perspective, untempered by the interests of another filmmaker and given narrative rigor by Ito’s substantial journalistic skills, makes “Black Box Diaries” not just a damning analysis of patriarchal power structures in contemporary Japan, but a vivid evocation of the day-to-day psychological swings and breaks that come with living as a survivor.
The title’s allusion to diary-keeping is on point: Ito’s vulnerabilities can be discomfiting to witness, even with her consent. A standout of the World Cinema Documentary competition at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, “Black Box Diaries” is presented as Ito’s final word on an ordeal already covered in her 2017 memoir — though there has been significant legal progress on the case since its publication — and granted enough international media attention to secure her a place on 2020’s Time 100 list.
That relative degree of celebrity may make Ito’s film an especially strong sell to documentary distributors, but with its urgent personal perspective and taut legal-drama shaping, “Black Box Diaries” will prove wholly riveting to viewers unacquainted with her name and story. Ito opens proceedings with an unusual trigger warning, advising any viewers unnerved by the traumas raised in her film to close their eyes and take a
.Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were married in 2022, Lopez got a call from Jane Fonda. The two had been friends since 2005’s “Monster-in-Law,” and it was Fonda who had introduced J. Lo when she received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Taylor Swift let down her hair and went all out at a Super Bowl afterparty, where she was spotted smooching Travis Kelce to one of her hit songs.The party kicked off after the Kansas City Chiefs won against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, February 11.The Chiefs managed to turn around a 10-point deficit and beat the 49ers in overtime, with a final score of 25 -22.Taylor, who was overjoyed, celebrated with her boyfriend Travis on the field, sharing a passionate kiss. She was all smiles and held back tears as she hugged Travis tightly. After their victory, the Chiefs partied in their locker room with cigars and champagne.They then moved the celebration to Zouk Nightclub, where Taylor joined her boyfriend and his teammates.
The international box office was generally muted this weekend, save for in China which ushered in the Year of the Dragon on Saturday, and with it the lucrative Chinese New Year moviegoing period. According to early figures from Maoyan, the first two days of Spring Festival 2024 amassed RMB 2.44B ($339M), just a touch below the comparable days in 2023.
Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York has sent her “love” to King Charles following the news that he has been diagnosed with cancer. On Monday 5 February, Buckingham Palace announced that the monarch had been diagnosed with cancer – just weeks after Sarah, 64, revealed that she’d been diagnosed with a form of skin cancer, making it her second cancer diagnosis in less than a year. In a statement posted to Instagram back in January, Sarah opened up about her “shock” diagnosis and explained that she was “grateful for the many messages of love and support” after announcing the sad news.
It’s a weekend of well-reviewed indie openings with Bleecker Street’s Out Of Darkness, The Monk And The Gun (from the directors of Lunana: A Yak In The Classroom) and limited openings for The Taste Of Things, Perfect Days (Best International Feature nominated), Anthony Chen’s Drift, Bas Devos’ Here and Ennio by Giuseppe Tornatore, which premiered in Venice in 2021 and is finally getting a U.S. release.
Princess Andre, daughter of Katie Price and Peter Andre, has officially unveiled her debut jewellery line, titled Sparkle by Princess Andre. Comprising 24 exquisite pieces, the collection boasts a range of elegant necklaces, bracelets, and rings, each meticulously crafted to reflect Princess Andre's unique style.
Katie Price has shared a terrifying story about her first pregnancy with her son Harvey. On her podcast, The Katie Price Show, she revealed that doctors had to break her waters with what felt like a "knitting needle hook", causing her extreme pain.The former glamour model, who was 24 at the time, said her son was two and a half weeks overdue. She recalled looking at her mum and best friend Sally as if they were holding her down because the pain was so intense.
Ellise Shafer It’s official: Taylor Swift is heading to the Super Bowl. And by Taylor Swift, we mean her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who led his team to victory against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night and clinched a spot in Feb. 11’s big game.
In Black Box Diaries, director Shiori Ito confronts abuse but also a deeply flawed legal system. Her quest for justice begins in spring 2015. Then a young intern at Thomson Reuters, Ito found herself in a nightmarish situation with Noriyuki Yamaguchi, a prominent media figure with political connections in Japan. At the time, he worked at the Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, and was the personal biographer for Shinzo Abe, the former prime minister of Japan.
Taylor Swift‘s boyfriend is going to the Super Bowl!
Safiyya Vorajee has said that anxiety has "tried to knock her down" recently, as she paid tribute to her late daughter Azaylia, whom she had shared with footballer turned reality TV star Ashley Cain. Posting a trio of snaps to her Instagram, Safiyya penned a length caption, as she began: "Anxiety tried to knock me down this week! So I armed myself with self-belief.
built an empire around entertaining.“She is opening up about everything – nothing is off limits,” an unnamed source told NewsNation’s Paula Froelich.The project, already in the works for two years, will take a revealing look at the Instagram thirst trap queen’s personal life — her marriage to Andy Stewart, her relationship with her daughter Alexis and an infamous five-month stint in the federal pen for fraud. “She is sharing home videos, photos and is very involved,” Froelich told NewsNation’s “Morning In America” weekend host, Hena Doba.Emmy-winning journalist Alina Cho is producing the biopic.
Shannen Doherty is “very positive” as she battles stage 4 breast cancer.“She’s being very proactive and it’s a difficult situation but I think that Shannen is managing it in a positive way,” Priestley, 54, told The Post while promoting his new CW series, “Wild Cards.”“She’s using her [podcast] platform to try to help people and it’s a very admirable quality.”Doherty, 52, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 after her dog, Bowie, started to “obsessively sniff” her side, according to an interview she did with CBS News last November.In 2016, the cancer spread to her lymph nodes and she underwent eight brutal rounds of radiation and chemotherapy.She went into remission the following year, but in 2018 her tumor markers became elevated, according to the Associate Press — and, in 2020, she announced on “Good Morning America” that her cancer had returned as stage 4.In January 2023, Doherty shared on Instagram that the cancer had spread to her brain. “But that fear….
"In his eyes, there is no spirit left." Clara White is describing the look of hopelessness in her brother, Thomas. He has spent 12 years in prison after stealing a mobile phone.
sparkles on January 24.Attending the Argylle premiere in London, the “Dance the Night” singer wore a custom, glittering sequined Gucci gown that perfectly matched her newly dyed purple-pink hair, which she wore in messy waves. Lipa's column dress was strapless, with a sweetheart neckline, cinched at the waist, and floor length.For jewels, Lipa opted for a gold collar necklace shaped like a snake, and a dramatic cocktail ring.
As one examines the abundance of cultures worldwide, to see the marginal way women continue to be treated on a global scale remains infuriating to take in during the era of #MeToo and the fact that seemingly little progress has been made even as our society makes its way into 2024. Though gains can undeniably be acknowledged on the political front and numerous other fields, it’s still apparent that an ocean exists in the way of real change, with “Black Box Diaries” a stunning example of the heavily outdated customs in which parts of our minuscule planet find themselves stuck and the women who suffer as a direct result.
A struggling ex-teacher who took her own life sent her estranged husband a voice note after finding out he'd been 'cycling with another woman', an inquest heard. Catherine Disbury, 41, moved out of her marital home after her relationship broken down.
Ozzy was having an affair.The couple had been married for more than 30 years when the Black Sabbath frontman reportedly began an affair with a celebrity hairdresser, which went on for four years between 2012-2016.The revelation was followed by the pair temporarily separating after 33 years together.Speaking on stage at her Cut The Crap show at London’s Fortune Theatre on Sunday night (January 21) with friend Jane Moore (per The Mirror), Sharon said she was “used to” her husband “always” having groupies.“But when he knows the name of the person, where they live and where they work… it is a whole different thing as you are emotionally invested. I took, I don’t know how many pills,” she said.“I just thought, ‘My kids are older, they are fine and can take care of themselves’.
the Mirror.“But when he knows the name of the person, where they live and where they work… it is a whole different thing as you are emotionally invested. I took I don’t know how many pills.”She went on, “I just thought, ‘My kids are older, they are fine and can take care of themselves.’ So I took an overdose and locked myself in the bedroom.
EXCLUSIVE: Israel‘s Girl from Oslo director Ofir Lobel has signed for representation with LA outfit Black Box Management.