The cast and director of western remake, “The Magnificent Seven” have been talking about diversity in Hollywood and the epic’s grueling shoot ahead of the film’s release. The film is led by Denzel Washington’s bounty hunter Sam Chisholm, who brings together alcoholic gambler Josh Farraday (Chris Pratt), sharpshooter Goodnight Robicheaux (Ethan Hawke) and his knife-throwing comrade Billy Rocks (Byung-Hun Lee). Director Antoine Fuqua’s film follows the band of outlaws, which also includes Jack Horne (Vincent […]
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Angelina Jolie files for divorce from Brad Pitt
by Frankie TAGGART LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from Brad Pitt and is seeking custody of their six children, spelling the end for “Brangelina,” one of Hollywood’s highest-profile celebrity couples. The 41-year-old Jolie filed legal documents on Monday citing irreconcilable differences with Pitt, 52, and listing their date of separation as September 15, according to entertainment news websites TMZ and People. “This decision was made for the health […]
Jim Carrey hit with lawsuit over girlfriend’s death
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Veteran comic actor Jim Carrey was sued Monday for allegedly procuring drugs under a bogus name for his ex-girlfriend, who died of an overdose last year, and then trying to hide his involvement. According to the suit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court by Mark Burton, the estranged husband of Carrey’s former girlfriend Cathriona White, the actor “used his immense wealth and celebrity status” to obtain opioids for her. […]
The Joker is my teacher
QUEZON City, Philippines (September 19) – “Are you willing to die as hero or live long enough to see yourself as villain?” The infamous line was spoken by one of the most iconic villain in comic book universe – The Joker. The DC Comics character maybe insane but personally I think he can be a good philosopher – a teacher if you will – of life. Yes, many would think that a guy like The Joker is extremely mad and […]
‘Game of Thrones’ makes history with best drama Emmy
LOS ANGELES, United Satates (AFP) — Blood-spattered fantasy epic “Game of Thrones” capped a historic night by winning the Emmy for best drama series on Sunday. The HBO hit show– now the most decorated narrative series in history with 38 Emmys over the years — saw off “Better Call Saul,” “Downton Abbey,” “Homeland,” “House of Cards,” “Mr Robot” and “The Americans” for the evening’s biggest prize. The all-time Emmy list of winners — which includes […]
Emmys red carpet: red, black, yellow and gorgeous
by Jocelyne Zablit LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) —Hollywood’s A-list sparkled in the California sunlight on the red carpet Sunday for the Emmy Awards, television’s top honors. The following are briefs from the red carpet: top trends seen on the top actors and actresses in showbiz, a few pithy quotes and other Tinseltown tidbits. Ladies in red On the red carpet, red is always a standout — and a statement. Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra, a former […]
Zayn to publish life story post-One Direction
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Zayn Malik, who found superstardom as a teen heartthrob with One Direction before a heated falling out, is publishing an autobiography at age 23. Publisher Penguin Random House on Tuesday announced that “Zayn,” described as the British singer’s “first autobiography,” would come out worldwide on November 1 and feature his thoughts, drawings and personal photographs. “I’m going to show you as much as I can so that you can […]
Toronto film festival gets political with ‘Jackie,’ ‘LBJ’ and ‘Barry’
by Michel COMTE TORONTO, Canada (AFP) — With global attention trained on the looming US election, the Toronto film festival looked back this week at American political figures Jacqueline Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson and a young Barack Obama. Filmmakers are “looking backward to discover some of the lessons of the past that are relevant today,” said Piers Handling, co-director of North America’s largest film festival, often seen as a good predictor of the US Academy Awards. Natalie […]
Philippine film ‘The Woman Who Left’ wins Venice Golden Lion
by Ella Ide VENICE, Italy (AFP) — Philippine film “The Woman Who Left”, a revenge tale shot in black and white by director Lav Diaz, won the top Golden Lion prize at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday. “I want to dedicate this film to the Filipino people and their struggle, and humanity’s struggle,” Diaz said as he received the award. Holding his Lion aloft, the man behind Melancholia (2008) and Century of Birthing […]
‘Star Trek’ 50-year mission: to show the best of humanity
by Frankie TAGGART It launched with a five-year mission “to boldly go where no man has gone before,” but half a century on “Star Trek” has become a visionary blueprint of humanity at its very best. As the multi-billion-dollar cultural phenomenon, adored by fans the world over, marks its 50th anniversary on Thursday, it is being held up as a utopian masterplan for an inclusive society free of prejudice and hate. When the show debuted […]
Will you ride the “Train to Busan”?
QUEZON City, Philippines (September 8) – At the risk of sounding like an unabashed Koreanophile (which I am not categorically denying), “Train to Busan” is one of the top must-see movies of 2016. Unlike other anticipated films (*cough* Suicide Squad *cough*), “Train to Busan” or to give its proper Korean title “Busanhaeng” made its premiere silently. It was part of the Midnight Screening section of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival which was held in May 13. […]
Portman plays Jackie Kennedy, her ‘most dangerous’ role
by Ella IDE VENICE, Italy (AFP) — Natalie Portman said Wednesday that portraying a grief-stricken Jacqueline Kennedy was her “most dangerous” film role, as the piercing bio-drama “Jackie” entered the race for the Venice film festival’s prestigious Golden Lion. Chilean filmmaker Pablo Larrain’s first English-language feature is an intimate look at the woman who shaped her famous husband’s legacy, offsetting public images and audio recordings with an exploration of Jackie’s private side. The glossy drama […]
