The shade of it all! Maren Morris poked fun at the hypocrisy of the country music industry as state legislatures across the United States attempt to pass anti-drag and anti-trans legislation.
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Marta Balaga Cannes Blood Window Showcase is readying to send a shiver down Cannes’ spine, presenting eight upcoming films – in pre and post-production – on Friday. “Since 2014, our idea has always been to give greater visibility to the projects that have gone through Blood Window at Ventana Sur,” says the head of the program Javier. C. Fernández, calling the event “a celebration for the Latin American genre film community.” Presented titles will include “When Evil Lurks” by Demián Rugna, “Mitra, Turn off the Light to See” by Diego Bellochio, Diego Kartaszewicz’s “Buzzing,” Joseph Diaz’s “Bloody Mary,” “The Collector,” directed by Facundo Escudero Salinas and “Chuzalongo” by Diego Ortuño.
“Help” directed by Tamae Garateguy and Nicolas Onetti’s “Selknam” will also be featured. “Demián Rugna’s ‘When Evil Lurks’ will not go unnoticed among genre lovers. It has all the elements to be one of the best horror movies of the year,” teases Fernández, advertising its “well-defined characters, attractive mythology and a good dose of jump scares.” The director adds: “It was written before the pandemic but it has adjusted to this world perfectly: here, an invisible evil is also spreading. You have to follow some rules to keep it away, there are people who believe in it and people who don’t, there are conspiracy theories and madness that doesn’t differentiate between the rich and the poor.” According to Fernández, Latin American genre hasn’t necessarily changed all that much. “Filmmakers’ obsessions have remained more or less the same for the past 15 years: [they talk] about this battle between light and dark, there is a strong presence of Christian religion. However, in terms of production, the change is more noticeable,” he
The shade of it all! Maren Morris poked fun at the hypocrisy of the country music industry as state legislatures across the United States attempt to pass anti-drag and anti-trans legislation.
Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Alice Rohrwacher’s “La Chimera,” in which “The Crown” star Josh O’Connor plays a British archeologist named Arthur who gets involved in an international network of stolen Etruscan artifacts during the 1980s, has sold worldwide after premiering positively in Cannes. The Match Factory has inked deals for the film in the U.K. and Ireland (Curzon); Australia and New Zealand (Palace Entertainement); Benelux (September Film); Germany (Piffl Medien); Hong Kong (Edko); Spain (Elastica); South Korea (M&M International); China (Jetsen); Japan (Bitters End); Taiwan (Swallow Wings); Austria (Stadtkino); Baltics (A-One); Bulgaria (Art Fest); CIS (Mauris Film); Czech Republic & Slovakia (Aerofilms); Finland (B-Film); Denmark (Filmbazar); Former Yugoslavia (MCF): Greece (Cinobo); Hungary (Cirko); Middle East and North Africa (Moving Turtle); Poland (Aurora Films); Portugal (Midas); Romania (Independenta); Singapore (Anticipate Pictures); Thailand (Documentary Club); and Ukraine (Arthouse Traffic).
The Fonz is ready to tell all.Henry Winkler, 77, of “Happy Days,” “Barry,” and countless other film and television projects just announced a speaking engagement at New York City’s Town Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 31 as part of his upcoming fall tour promoting his new memoir “Being Henry: The Fonz…And Beyond.”On the autumn run of shows, the Emmy winner will discuss his New York childhood, impressive career, approach to acting and his life as it is now with a moderator.And if you want to spend your Halloween evening with Gene Cousineau/Barry Zuckercorn/Arthur Fonzarelli (why not dress like one of them?), you can grab tickets for the show right now.At the time of publication, tickets for the NYC show are going for $74 before fees on Vivid Seats.Plus, Winkler shared on Twitter that “each ticket includes a meet and greet and a copy of my book, which I will be happy to sign!”Now that’s a Halloween treat.Want to find out if Winkler is coming to a city near you?Here’s everything you need to know and more about Henry Winkler’s 2023 “Being Henry” tour.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available for all Henry Winkler shows can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.
Tim Chan If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Fans of heavy metal group Slayer have a whole new way to “chill out” with the band. The group has just released a portable cooler collaboration with Igloo, the American brand known for their ice chests, drinkware and outdoor accessories.
Production on Jennifer Lopez‘s next movie has been suspended, according to Deadline.
Maren Morris features on the song ‘You All Over Me’, a ’vault’ track from Taylor Swift’s album Fearless. Taylor Swift last night surprised fans with guest star Maren Morris while performing in Chicago for her ‘The Eras Tour’. Morris appeared during the ‘surprise song’ section of the concert to duet with Swift on ‘You All Over Me’ - a song she features on.
Brent Lang Executive Editor When I reach Jeremy O. Harris, he’s about to be whisked upstate to celebrate his birthday. And this one is hitting a little harder than others, and not just because, like all birthdays, it’s a blaring reminder of all the mileage that’s been accumulated. No, it’s because Harris is turning 34, the same age that Lorraine Hansberry, the brilliant, barrier-atomizing playwright behind “A Raisin in the Sun, was when she died in 1965. “I feel aligned with her spiritually,” Harris, who took the theater world by storm with his 2019 Broadway debut, “Slave Play.” “We both went to Broadway for the first time when we were 29 years old. And right now, I’m thinking that my life has been so short, but it’s so much richer because of what she has done for the theater.”
Taylor Swift welcomed Maren Morris to the stage at her second ‘Eras’ tour show in Chicago last night (June 3) – watch them give a live debut to ‘You All Over Me’ below.Swift was playing the second of three gigs at Soldier Field last night (June 3), and during the customary ‘surprise’ segment of the show, played ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ track ‘You All Over Me’ live for the first time, with special guest Morris on hand to perform her parts from the track.Of the song’s origins and Morris’ part in it, Swift told the crowd: “When I was doing ‘Fearless’ as a re-record, I thought it would be so cool to have one of my favorite artists sing on one of the songs that was from the vault.“And we are so lucky Chicago, so incredibly lucky, because not only did that artist say yes, Maren Morris is actually here!”Watch the performance below.At her first Chicago show the previous night (June 2), Swift took a moment to address the start of Pride Month against a backdrop of increasing anti-LGBTQ legislation in the United States.“I’m looking out at tonight, I’m seeing so many incredible individuals who are living authentically and beautifully, and this is a safe space for you. This is a celebratory space for you,” Swift told the crowd, sat at her piano.
EXCLUSIVE: Jack Black has boarded Gianna, a horror comedy short written, produced by and starring his School of Rock co-star Rivkah Reyes, as an associate producer.
In late April, New Regency announced that John Hillcoat will adapt Cormac McCarthy‘s “Blood Meridian” for the big screen, Hillcoat’s second McCarthy adaptation after 2009’s “The Road.” Regarded in literary circles as one of the greatest American novels of all time, McCarthy’s epic western about the human scalping trade in the Southwest 1850s isn’t for the faint of heart. And for a director, helming a film like “Blood Meridian” represents equal parts passion and masochism.
Sideshow and Janus Films have acquired all North American rights for Catherine Breillat’s drama Last Summer (L’été dernier) following its well-received premiere in competition in the final days of the Cannes Film Festival (May 16-27).
Royal Blood have announced a series of North American tour dates set to take place later this year.The shows will be in support of their recently announced album ‘Back To The Water Below’, which is set for release on September 8.Split into two parts, the first leg of the tour will see the duo venture to New Jersey’s Sea.Hear.Now festival on September 16 to kick off the live dates. From there they will make stops in Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois and more, before wrapping up in New York on October 3, supported by Bad Nerves.For the second part of the North American tour, Royal Blood — comprised of Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher — will head to Los Angeles for a show at The Wiltern on November 9.
Joy Behar’s comment that the GOP presidential hopeful “doesn’t get” systemic racism, calling it “literally the dumbest most offensive thing I’ve witnessed on TV.”Last week, in response to Scott’s announcement that he was running in the GOP primary, Behar compared Scott, who is Black, to Clarence Thomas, saying: “He’s one of those guys … Black Republican who believes in pulling yourself by your bootstraps, rather than, to me, understanding the systemic racism that African Americans face in this country, and other minorities. He doesn’t get it.
said on the ABC show: “He’s one of these guys who, you know, he’s like Clarence Thomas … Black Republican who believes in pulling yourself by your bootstraps, rather than, to me, understanding the systemic racism that African Americans face in this country, and other minorities. He doesn’t get it. Neither does Clarence.
Tom Hanks‘ wife Rita Wilson has spoken out about a photograph that appears to show her husband embroiled in an “angry” exchange on the red carpet.The viral image appeared to show the Hollywood star pointing his finger at a carpet worker and making a stern face during their conversation.In the photo, Wilson also has her finger raised and appears to be involved in the discussion.The couple, who last month marked their 35th wedding anniversary, were in attendance at the film festival to see Wes Anderson‘s new film, which stars Hanks, Asteroid City.Now, Wilson has denied that any argument took place and said that she and Hanks were simply struggling to hear directions on the red carpet.Posting on her Instagram Story, with a screenshot of a Daily Mail article suggesting that the pair had “remonstrated” with the man, she said: “This is called, ‘I can’t hear you. People are screaming.
Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City brought some mega-wattage to the Cannes Film Festival this evening, lighting up the Palais with what we clocked as a 6.5 minute standing ovation for the star-studded comedy.
Wes Anderson is a genre; one of decorative embellishment, ornamental whimsy, baroque fantasy, and symmetrical precision. It wasn’t always this way, and it’s also not just superficial embroidery.
Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction, Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite, and Jane Campion’s The Piano.If you’re looking for the movies making a splash at this year’s festival, you can check out the biggest names and those running for the main prize below.Jeanne du BarryOpening this year’s festival is Jeanne du Barry, written, directed and produced by Maiwenn (Polisse). Its inclusion by the festival has sparked some controversy due to Johnny Depp, who plays King Louis XV in his first feature performance since winning his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard.
Neon has acquired North American rights to Justine Triet’s Cannes Competition feature Anatomy of a Fall.
An English lieutenant, an American cowboy, and a mixed-race Chilean sheepherder venture into the inhospitable limits of the Tierra de Fuego region at the southernmost tip of the South American continent—the ends of the Earth, some might call it. Under the orders of their employer, landowner José Menéndez (the always masterful Alfredo Castro), the trio’s mission is to savagely murder as many Indigenous people as they encounter in their path. READ MORE: 2023 Cannes Film Festival: 21 Must-See Movies To Watch Set in 1901, “The Settlers” (Los Colonos), a scorching Western on Chile’s blood-soaked national myth, takes aspects from the official text-book history and probes at their conveniently sanitized interpretations of how they shaped the country’s future.