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Addie Morfoot Contributor Oscar nominated director Nicole Newnham (“Crip Camp”) was at Hot Docs with her latest film “The Disappearance of Shere Hite,” a portrait of a feminist pioneer. The helmer was also in Toronto to participate in a Hot Docs Industry storytelling masterclass. During the hour-long talk Newnham revealed how she tackles three of the trickiest aspects of documentary filmmaking. How to make a subject feel comfortable: “Geeky curiosity is my authentic M.O. and that also is disarming to people. It puts them at ease. If you genuinely are fascinated by (a subject) and you aren’t after a soundbite, but just exploring, people realize that about you. I will say that in terms of embarking on complicated, long, multi-year documentaries with people, that’s a little different. In that case, I will usually try to get to know the person pretty well before filming or interviewing starts. I try to look for the Venn diagram overlap between what I’m interested in and what their interest in having the story told is, and I assure them of my partnership with them around that.”

Nobody likes a path full of weeds, but have you seen the price of weed killer these days? It's no wonder the green prickly stuff is sprouting up when it costs people so much to get rid of the blighters.

A beach in the UK that's reminiscent of the Caribbean has been listed as one of the top 10 most beautiful beaches in the world. Pedn Vounder beach is said to be perfect for a “tropical island inspired getaway” and even featured in the BBC drama series, Poldark.

Chukwudi Iwuji was a kid growing up in Nigeria and Ethiopia, he imagined he could fly. The second youngest of five, he would spend hours on his own, meticulously reenacting scenes he’d seen on TV, playing every part himself. Virtually all of what captured his imagination were American shows and films from the 1970s and ’80s: “Charlie’s Angels,” “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,” “The Godfather” and “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” via broadcast reruns and bootleg VHS tapes. After he first saw “Star Wars,” he would stare intensely at a plastic cup, willing it to move. And “Superman,” of course, convinced Iwuji he could leap tall buildings in a single bound.

The Met Gala is not real life, and that’s why the public is so entranced by it.It’s all of our favorite stars of film, TV, music, and beyond, dressed up not even to the nines, but to another planet. And we love to see it.It’s important to remember that the Met Gala is not a typical red carpet.

Watch Below: 2023 Met Gala: What The Theme 'Karl Lagerfeld' MeansThis year's theme is Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty and the co-chairs are Penélope Cruz, Michaela Coel, Roger Federer, and Dua Lipa.Karl, who passed away in 2019 following an ongoing battle with pancreatic cancer worked with a number of iconic brands including Chanel, Chloe, Fendi, Balmain and his own eponymous fashion label. Despite the solemn undertone of the gala, the night will remember and celebrate the life and legacy of the late fashion icon. And don’t expect to see a traditional approach to the exhibition, The Met’s custom curator Andrew Bolton spoke to Vogue about what one can expect. "At its heart, the exhibition will look at the evolution of Karl’s two-dimensional drawings into three-dimensional garments," he explained."We could not do a traditional retrospective. For one thing, I think Karl would have hated that.

, it should be noted that we're equally excited to and makeup looks too. There's no denying that glam can make or break a look—but luckily, this year's attendees seem to have enlisted the best skin care experts and makeup artists to ace the red carpet.The biggest makeup trends of the night—which took place on Monday, May 1—are no surprise.

never fails to disappoint when it comes to jaw-dropping—and ultimately, trendsetting—beauty looks. This year, celebrities went all out with hairstyles honoring the night's theme of "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty"—so much so to recreate the late designer's iconic Kaling wasn't the only attendee to to leave their beauty comfort zone with a creative do: Emily Ratajkowski and Olivia Wilde debuted new looks with piecey micro bangs and a blonde bombshell blowout respectively, while Quinta Brunson showed off a breathtaking sculptural updo.Whether you love keeping up with A-listers or are simply seeking beauty inspo, keep scrolling to see the best hairstyles at the Met Gala 2023, and get ready to screenshot.As far as I'm concerned, Quinta Brunson won the red-carpet with this breathtaking sculptural updo.Emily Ratajkowski rocked blunt baby bangs and loose waves, accessorizing with a romantic bow.Rita Ora stunned in voluminous “messy” beach waves.The Do Revenge star showed off a chic tousled wolf cut with bangs.The viral rapper traded in her signature curls for long locks and side bangs.Michaela Coel stunned in breathtaking braids.By Talia AbbasBy Emily TannenbaumBy Emily TannenbaumPhoebe Bridgers a gorgeous gray updo.Naomi Campbell served looks and length with an ultra-long, sleek style.By Talia AbbasBy Jake SmithBy Shanna ShipinBy Andrea NavarroMore from GlamourSee More Stories© 2023 Condé Nast.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” held preview screenings and had its Hollywood premiere on Thursday, and that means the reactions are pouring in.And it’s a given that so far, those who saw it tonight mostly loved it.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director After “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” earned some of the worst reviews for a Marvel movie yet (its 47% score on Rotten Tomatoes ties “Eternals” as the lowest-rated MCU title on the aggregation website), it appears the Marvel Cinematic Universe is back on track thanks to “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.” First reactions for the trilogy-ending “Guardians” sequel are rolling in and praise the film as the “best Marvel movie in years” and “surprisingly emotional.” Awards Radar editor Joey Magidson called the film “full of heart” and said it brought him “to tears on multiple occasions.” “It’s not what you’re necessarily expecting,” he added, “but it really does land. A perfect ending, too.”

“Nothing in any future I see can replace the communal theatrical experience,” emphasized Lionsgate Motion Picture Chair Adam Fogelson at the top of Lionsgate CinemaCon presentation, which closed out the 2023 Las Vegas confab this afternoon.

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As twice-impeached and once-indicted former President Donald Trump finds himself in the middle of another lawsuit, the hosts of “The View” couldn’t help but mock his tactics on Thursday morning. According to the women, he’s actively “making another case against himself.”Earlier this year, Trump was indicted on 34 counts of felony business record falsification and is the target of at least four other investigations.

Zendaya and Timothee Chalamet are back together!

Ezra Miller didn’t show up at CinemaCon, but The Flash director Andy Muschietti did, and he took time to praise the tabloid-laden actor, who stars in what is expected to be a huge blockbuster this summer on June 16.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Since Reese Witherspoon’s production company Hello Sunshine got an infusion of capital in 2021, north of $900 million, the actor-producer-entrepreneur’s output has gone into overdrive.

William Earl Scott Aukerman has created an alt-comedy empire with his podcast “Comedy Bang! Bang!” Aukerman started the radio show-turned-podcast in 2009, where a discussion between him and a famous guest is interrupted by unhinged improvisors playing wacky characters. But miles away from a radio station’s “morning zoo,” “CBB” has attracted a wide array of daring comedians who often sharpen their skills and feed into the show’s complex comedic lore on their way to starring in Hollywood’s biggest projects, including frequent guests such as Nick Kroll, Ben Schwartz and “SNL” standout Ego Nwodim. The podcast just celebrated 800 episodes and will hit 14 years of production on May 1, and Aukerman is also releasing “Comedy Bang! Bang! The Podcast: The Book” on April 25.

Keke Palmer is loving life as a new mom!ET's Denny Directo spoke to Palmer at the Los Angeles LGBT Center Gala Saturday, after she was awarded the Vanguard Award for her commitment to LGBTQ+ activism, where she shared her favorite part about being a mom to two-month-old son, Leodis.«I think it's our mornings,» Palmer gushed. «Our alone time together. I really love that moment.

The Match Factory has acquired international sales rights on U.S. cinematographer and filmmaker Sean Price Williams’s feature directorial debut The Sweet East ahead of its world premiere in Directors’ Fortnight in May.

Todd Haimes, who built New York’s Roundabout Theater Company into one of the city’s – and country’s- leading nonprofit theaters, died today at New York’s Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital of complications from osteosarcoma, a bone cancer. He was 66.