‘Gloria!’ Review: Upbeat Italian Convent Drama Gives 18th-Century Baroque Standards a Girl-Power Pop Makeover

My Dead Friend Zoe, directed by Kyle Hausmann-Stokes and co-written with AJ Bermudez, weaves a complex tapestry of trauma, memory, and the enduring strength of human connection. Starring Sonequa Martin-Green and Natalie Morales in the lead roles, with support from Utkarsh Ambudkar, Ed Harris, Gloria Reuben, and Morgan Freeman, this film delves deep into the psychological aftermath of warfare, presenting a narrative that is both intimate and expansive.

Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic Swanning around Italy like side characters from the second season of “The White Lotus,” well-to-do gay couple Dom (Nick Kroll) and Cole (Andrew Rannells) have decided the world is against them. As Americans, they live at a time in a country when they can legally get married, adopt and do pretty much everything straight people can — but they’re also old enough to remember when that wasn’t the case, and so they anticipate rejection and homophobia at every turn. They’re prepared for the worst, and somehow they attract it.

Siddhant Adlakha A scattered but intimate drama about a queer immigrant left adrift, Marco Calvani’s “High Tide” boasts an impeccable leading performance that buoys the movie even at its weakest. Strung together by gentle moments, it follows Brazilian émigré Lourenço (Marco Pigossi) as he anticipates the return of his American lover in Provincetown — Massachusetts’ gay promised land — while running out the clock on his visa.

Sheila E. is joined by some Latin icons in tributing Celia Cruz. The legendary drummer and singer has shared a reinterpretation of Cruz’s “Bemba Colora” to celebrate International Women’s Day, and is joined by Gloria Estefan and Mimy Succar.

EXCLUSIVE: HBO’s Untitled Brad Ingelsby Task Force Project (working title) has three new recurring cast members: Owen Teague (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes), Dominic Colón (Power), and Margarita Levieva (The Deuce).

Stars from across the entertainment industry have come together to celebrate and honour International Women's Day, with a flurry of empowering posts and touching tributes flooding social media. Former footballer David Beckham used his platform to shine a spotlight on inspiring young women he encountered during his charity work in India.Through a series of photos, David applauded their efforts in standing against child labor, child marriage, and gender-based violence, emphasising the importance of investing in girls' health, education, and rights.

Carlos Aguilar Embraced by Q-Anon conspiracy theorists, last year’s “Sound of Freedom” racked up over $250 million worldwide and brought Mexican-born director Alejandro Monteverde back in the spotlight almost two decades after his awfully saccharine 2006 debut “Bella” won the People’s Choice Award at TIFF. A filmmaker with an unabashedly Christian conservative agenda, Monteverde’s latest is a frustratingly sluggish biopic of Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini (Cristiana Dell’Anna), an Italian nun who defied the Catholic Church, as well as American institutions, to aide her countrymen in New York City during the late 1800s.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large As part of their new deal with Amazon MGM Studios, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” showrunners Patrick McKay and JD Payne are already at work on breaking stories for Season 3 of the Prime Video series. That comes as Prime Video preps a premiere later this year for Season 2 of the series. A Season 3 writers room isn’t yet open, but the showrunners are at work on the initial story outline.

The Rings of Power showrunners, Patrick McKay and JD Payne, are staying in business with Amazon MGM Studios. The duo have signed a new exclusive overall deal with the studio, and have launched their own prodco, 10:40 PM Productions.

Jesse Williams (Grey’s Anatomy, Only Murders In The Building) will produce and star in Prime Video’s Costiera, an Italian action-drama series filmed in English and directed by Emmy award winner Adam Bernstein (Breaking Bad, Fargo). The series is currently in production.

Mary Poppins has had its age rating increased in the UK due to the use of “discriminatory language”.The Disney film, which stars Julie Andrews as the titular nanny, was originally released back in 1964.However, last week (February 23) the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) upped its original rating to PG from U due to two uses of a racially insensitive term.A spokesperson for the organisation told Variety that Mary Poppins “includes two uses of the discriminatory term ‘hottentots’”.“While Mary Poppins has a historical context, the use of discriminatory language is not condemned, and ultimately exceeds our guidelines for acceptable language at U.

“Mary Poppins” movie due to “discriminatory language.”The Disney movie, which came out in 1964, stars Julie Andrews as magical governess Mary Poppins and Dick Van Dyke as her chimney-sweep sidekick, Bert.It snared 13 Oscar nominations — including one for Best Picture — and won five Academy Awards, including one for Andrews as Best Actress. It is being re-released in some movie theaters in the UK next month to celebrate its 60th anniversary.The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) changed the “Mary Poppins” rating from U — meaning that it contained “no material likely to offend or harm” and is suitable for audiences four years and older — to PG, which delineates “discriminatory language,” and that some scenes may be unsuitable for young children, though unaccompanied children of any age may watch, according to The Independent.The offending language in question is the use of the word “hottentots,” which is used in the movie by Admiral Boom (Reginald Owen), including one instance in which he refers to chimney sweeps (like Bert) whose faces are covered in soot.A BBFC spokesperson told Variety that the film “includes two uses of the discriminatory term ‘hottentots.’ While ‘Mary Poppins’ has historical context, the use of discriminatory language is not condemned, and ultimately exceeds our guidelines for acceptable language at U.“We therefore classified the film PG for discriminatory language.”The word is a racially insensitive term for the Khoekhoe, an indigenous group of nomadic herders in South Africa.The slur was adopted by Dutch settlers in South Africa, thought to imitate their language, but was later used to refer to all black people, according to The Independent.

Ellise Shafer The age rating for the 1964 “Mary Poppins” has been increased in the U.K. due to “discriminatory language.” On Friday, the British Board of Film Classification upped the Disney movie’s cinema rating from U, meaning it contained “no material likely to offend or harm,” to PG for “discriminatory language.” Though the BBFC did not disclose the language which caused the reevaluation, the Daily Mail reported that it is due to the use of a racially insensitive term for the Khoekhoe, an indigenous group in South Africa.

Mary Poppins has been deemed potentially unsuitable for children.

and Sofía Vergara made sure to capture every moment.On February 24, the parents of took the stage to present the award for best ensemble in a comedy series, which the cast won four times during the sitcom's 11-year run from 2009-2020. “This really brings back memories," told Ed O'Neill, , , , and .

Only Murders in the Building costars, who are both in their seventies, were spotted leaving dinner with friends in tow in Santa Monica, California. opted for black pants, a pink button down, and a red jacket whereas Short dressed up a little in a gray sweater and black sport coat.Talk of a budding romance began after Streep and Short were seated together at the 2024 Golden Globes.

Power Book IV: Force is coming back for a third season!

No Values Fest drops into the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds for a hardcore day featuring some of the greatest throwback anarchists still in the game along with a few ska icons as well as a couple newer groups.Big acts on the star-studded bill include The Original Misfits, Iggy Pop, Social Distortion, Bad Religion and Black Flag.They’ll be joined by Sublime, Turnstile, The Dillinger Escape Plan, The Damned and Joyce Manor.Personally, we’re most excited to see Fear, The Dead Milkmen and…DJ Jello Biafra.Yes, really.In total, over 40 acts are scheduled to perform at No Values including one blurred-out artist to be named at a later date.As of now, tickets are available for the one-day extravaganza.Based on our findings, prices start at $280 before fees on Vivid Seats for general admission passes.For those hoping for a cushy experience, VIP passes can also be purchased.Want to rock out with all your favorite anti-establishment heroes?We’ve got everything you need to know and more about the 2024 No Values Fest below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best prices on different ticket tiers can be found here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event.As noted above, over 40 huge names will be performing at the Saturday fest this May.For a better picture, here are all the groups you can

Chris Moyles has had quite the journey since leaving Radio 1, including losing 6 stone, having a falling out with Comedy Dave, and rumours of a fling with a Spice Girl.

Mark Wahlberg and Simu Liu are stepping out for the premiere of their new movie.