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	Japan has picked Kurosawa Kiyoshi’s Cloud as the country’s submission for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Oscars.‘Maria’ Venice Film Festival Red Carpet Photos: Angelina Jolie, Pablo Larraín, Kodi Smit-McPhee & More




	The film will premiere out of competition at the Venice Film Festival this week. 




	Starring Masaki Suda, Cloud is a thriller that follows a young man named Yoshii who resells goods online and ends up triggering a series of mysterious events, blurring the boundaries between the online and offline worlds. 






	Cloud is produced by Nikkatsu Corporation and Tokyo Theatres Company. With Nikkatsu handling world sales, the feature has...

Venice Film ‘Cloud’ By Kurosawa Kiyoshi Selected As Japan’s Oscar Submission

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Four new Netflix originals debut this weekend alongside hit movies like 'The Expendables' and 'Jaws.'

Everything Coming to Netflix This Weekend (Aug. 30)

Across multiple cinematic interpretations, numerous actors have embodied the iconic persona of New York City’s Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, drawing from the rich tapestry of Marvel Comics created by legendary creators Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. The tale of young Peter Parker, the nerdy kid hailing from Queens who inadvertently...

Report: Fans Upset at Disney, Sony Decision to Scrap ‘Spider-Man’ Movie Release

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Lavender marriage is a term and practice that's been around for decades. The practice began in the early 20th century and was often associated with LGBTQ+ film stars of the time. The marriage is one of convenience between two people, often one or both of who are LGBTQ+.

Lavender Marriages Are Becoming More Popular

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	The last time the journeyman Japanese director Kiyoshi Kurosawa was at the Venice Film Festival, he took home the event’s prestigious best director award for his period drama Wife of a Spy. He is back in the Italian festival’s main competition this week with Cloud, the first action film of his expansive and acclaimed filmography. The film received a boost on Friday morning ahead of its world premiere on the Lido, as news arrived in Venice that Japan had selected Cloud as its official entry to the Oscars’ best international film race. K-Pop Star Karina of Aespa Tapped as Prada Brand Ambassador




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Japanese Auteur Kiyoshi Kurosawa on Making His Anti-Capitalist Action Film ‘Cloud’

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Catfish Johnny’s, a beloved seafood restaurant known for its fresh catches and lively atmosphere, faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection. This popular dining destination, which has delighted locals and tourists alike for 33 years, was briefly closed after the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) flagged multiple violations.

Florida’s Favorite Seafood Spot Closed After State Inspection

Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been 33 years since actress Nancy Kulp died of cancer in 1991 at 69. Best known as Miss Jane Hathaway on TV's classic country comedy, The Beverly Hillbillies(CBS, 1962-1971, Kulp was a trailblazing political advocate. She was a Democratic nominee for the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania’s 9th congressional district. She later worked as an artist-in-residence at Juniata College and taught acting. And she was also gay. Long divorced, she came out of the closet at the age of 67 and acknowledged she was a lesbian. This is her story.

The Secret Gay Life of Nancy Kulp ('The Beverly Hillbillies'): 33 Years After Her Tragic Death

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Spooky season is already here on streaming
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The 7 Best New Movies on Netflix in August 2024

The Children's Theatre is soon to host the mesmerizng Zip Zap Circus in their newest show, Moya. Soar into the visual spectacle of this pulsating acrobatic performance set against the Cape Town skyline! Comic jugglers, unicycle dancers, and an authentic gumboot dance will take you on a freewheeling journey that explores the spirit and vitality of township life. Watch as a simple city bench becomes a sidesplitting spark for a newfound friendship, and feel the energetic beat of South African pop music. You’ll relish this thrilling feat of acrobatics and rhythmic movement that celebrates the joy of sharing community with one another.

Interview: The Creatives of ZIP ZAP CIRCUS: MOYA at Children's Theatre Company

Come to Playhouse on Park for 90 minutes of laughs on Saturday, September 14th, 2024 at 8pm. Linda Belt and Ray Harrington are set to co-headline. BYOB! Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show. Tickets are $20 (plus a $2.50 processing fee), all seats reserved. Linda Belt is a...

Comedy Nights Return to Playhouse on Park Next Month

Netflix and documentaries go together like salt and pepper, with the streamer garnering quite the reputation for high-quality docu-content. Although some may be heavily indulgent and fail to impress critics, now and then, a documentary arrives that is popular across the board, leading to a coveted 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. With that in mind, here is a look at 10 of the best documentaries currently streaming on Netflix with the sought-after 100% rating.

10 Documentaries With a 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score on Netflix Right Now (August 2024)

BWW caught up with Catinca Maria Nistor about bringing The Second Coming of Joan of Arc to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. How did you first get involved in the world of theatre?. Growing up in Romania, my father, an actor, used to bring me with him to the theatre...

Q&A: EDINBURGH 2024: Catinca Maria Nistor on THE SECOND COMING OF JOAN OF ARC

There’s a slight discrepancy when discussing commercial entertainment that suggests that films that are widely popular at the box office cannot be artistically minded. While there are certainly some truly terrible films in recent years like Transformers: Age of Extinction and Jurassic World Dominion that managed to cross over $1 billion at the global box office, it's easy to forget that many of the older films that won the Academy Award for Best Picture were considered to be the “blockbusters” of their day.

The 10 Best Blockbuster Movies With Great Acting, Ranked

From comedies to indie gems to giant franchises
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The 7 Best New Movies on Amazon Prime Video in August 2024

Chicago, IL

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Taylor Swift broke Wembley stadium records playing the venue eight times in a single tour at her final London show in of the Eras Tour and debuted her track So Long London live from her latest album, Tortured Poets Department . The timing of her last European performance is politically intriguing, as it coincides with the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where she might have the opportunity to endorse Kamala Harris for President.

Taylor Swift’s Potential DNC Appearance and Endorsement of Kamala Harris: Will It Happen?

Get a peek at all the officially announced cast members for 2025’s Lilo & Stitch remake from Disney. For over a decade, Walt Disney Studios has been producing live-action remakes of its animated classics. Alice in Wonderland, The Lion King, Aladdin, and a host of others have all made the jump from cartoons to real-world actors and live sets.

Lilo and Stitch Live-Action Movie's 8 Main Cast Members Get Officially Announced (Photos)













	EXCLUSIVE: Adam Goldworm’s Aperture Entertainment has signed Kyle McConaghy and Joe DeBoer, a Missouri filmmaking duo whose acclaimed horror thriller Dead Mail will soon have its Canadian premiere in the Midnight Madness section of the Toronto Film Festival.‘Immaculate’ Filmmaker Michael Mohan Signs With Range Media Partners




	A mainstay on the genre festival circuit since its premiere this year at SXSW, Dead Mail has won a number of awards, including Best Film and Best Director at UK Fright Fest, and is currently rated 100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. Still in search of distribution, the film watches as an ominous help note finds...

Aperture Entertainment Signs Kyle McConaghy & Joe DeBoer, Filmmakers Behind Toronto-Bound Horror Thriller ‘Dead Mail’

Telluride, CO

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When Telluride Film Festival director Julie Huntsinger introduced “Nickel Boys” at its world premiere screening on Friday night, she didn’t hold back any excitement – not that she has at all in the walk-up to the 51st annual event. “It’s such a towering achievement. I couldn’t believe it. My jaw dropped to the floor,” Huntsinger told Indiewire in an interview published Thursday. “You almost can’t speak after because it’s cinematically engaging, arresting. It is emotionally rewarding. It should be one of the most talked about films of the whole year.”Emmy flashback: Let's take a look at 17 of the most...

Telluride: ‘Nickel Boys’ leaves world premiere audience ‘blown away,’ with ‘towering achievement’

York Theatre Compnay's Fall 2024 New2NY Series opened this week with Now Comes the Fun Part (The How-the-f*#k- did-I-get-this-old Musical), with book by James Hindman and Lynne Halliday, lyrics by Mark Waldrop, and music by Jeffrey Lodin. Performances run through through September 1. Check out opening night photos below!. Now...

Photos: Opening Night of NOW COMES THE FUN PART at York Theatre Company

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Wang Junkai of TFBOYS Appointed Ambassador of 19th China Changchun Film Festival

Wang Junkai, the lead singer of the hugely popular Chinese music band TFBOYS, was appointed as the image ambassador of the 19th China Changchun Film Festival...

Wang Junkai of TFBOYS Appointed Ambassador of 19th China Changchun Film Festival

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