General Hospital spoilers for Monday, September 16, focus on characters engaging in bitter confrontations — at the Quartermaine mansion and the Pcpd. Plus, Alexis and Sam collaborate while Danny updates Elizabeth.
High-Stakes Sibling Showdown
A bitter family feud, mainly between Kristina (Kate Mansi) and Molly (Kristen Vaganos), gets triggered. Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) has been arrested, and everybody’s emotions are on high. We predict the sisters won’t hold back. After all, we have been here before with Kristina and Molly. At Baby Irene’s gravesite, the sisters let loose on each other. And then there was last week’s argument when Molly warned her sibling that she would get to the bottom of this missing gun business and Kristina’s part in it. We believe that’s when she threw out the words: “Oh, and you can panic now.”
Then Molly dropped by the Pcpd and gave Chase (Josh Swickard...
High-Stakes Sibling Showdown
A bitter family feud, mainly between Kristina (Kate Mansi) and Molly (Kristen Vaganos), gets triggered. Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) has been arrested, and everybody’s emotions are on high. We predict the sisters won’t hold back. After all, we have been here before with Kristina and Molly. At Baby Irene’s gravesite, the sisters let loose on each other. And then there was last week’s argument when Molly warned her sibling that she would get to the bottom of this missing gun business and Kristina’s part in it. We believe that’s when she threw out the words: “Oh, and you can panic now.”
Then Molly dropped by the Pcpd and gave Chase (Josh Swickard...
- 9/13/2024
- by Tina Charles
- Soap Hub
Angelina Jolie said she was “terribly nervous” before singing as Maria Callas in Pablo Larrain’s Maria, training for seven months and using recordings of the late opera singer’s teaching.
“When you work with Pablo you can’t do anything by half. He demands in a most wonderful way that you really do the work, and you learn and train,” said Jolie. “My first time singing, I remember being so nervous. My sons were there, and they helped to block the door so that nobody else was coming in. I was shaky, and Pablo in his decency started me in a small room,...
“When you work with Pablo you can’t do anything by half. He demands in a most wonderful way that you really do the work, and you learn and train,” said Jolie. “My first time singing, I remember being so nervous. My sons were there, and they helped to block the door so that nobody else was coming in. I was shaky, and Pablo in his decency started me in a small room,...
- 8/29/2024
- ScreenDaily
Vedaa Trailer Impact At Box Office Day 1 (Photo Credit – Instagram)
After the super successful Pathaan, John Abraham is geared up to treat his fans with his big-screen extravaganza. The actor is coming up next with Vedaa, and considering the track record of his Independence Day releases, the film is expected to do wonders at the Indian box office despite two more big films arriving on the same date. Recently, the trailer of the film was unveiled and response has been positive so far. Keep reading to know more!
John was last seen in Pathaan, which was released in January 2023. So, he’s returning to the big screen after a gap of one and a half years. The action genre is John’s forte, and he always uses this element in almost every film. Still, he tries to give something new by choosing different subjects, and even his upcoming biggie promises...
After the super successful Pathaan, John Abraham is geared up to treat his fans with his big-screen extravaganza. The actor is coming up next with Vedaa, and considering the track record of his Independence Day releases, the film is expected to do wonders at the Indian box office despite two more big films arriving on the same date. Recently, the trailer of the film was unveiled and response has been positive so far. Keep reading to know more!
John was last seen in Pathaan, which was released in January 2023. So, he’s returning to the big screen after a gap of one and a half years. The action genre is John’s forte, and he always uses this element in almost every film. Still, he tries to give something new by choosing different subjects, and even his upcoming biggie promises...
- 8/3/2024
- by Shalmesh More
- KoiMoi
When Eminem Nearly Overdosed After Taking ‘75-80’ Valium A Night. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Eminem has been on a sobriety journey for over a decade now. The Lose Yourself rapper once opened up about his journey to sobriety and what prompted him to this path.
During his appearance on Paul Rosenberg’s Paul Pod podcast, who was also his longtime manager, the rapper recalled his recovery from the overdose, which he and the host agreed he almost did not survive. Eminem reflected on his near-fatal drug overdose in 2007, which was a wake-up call for and inspired him to get sober.
Eminem has been sober since 2008, and in the early days of his recovery, he made his 2009 album Relapse. In the interview, the rapper shared that returning to music made him feel things were “new to me again. He added, “I remember when I first got sober and all the s— was out of my system,...
Eminem has been on a sobriety journey for over a decade now. The Lose Yourself rapper once opened up about his journey to sobriety and what prompted him to this path.
During his appearance on Paul Rosenberg’s Paul Pod podcast, who was also his longtime manager, the rapper recalled his recovery from the overdose, which he and the host agreed he almost did not survive. Eminem reflected on his near-fatal drug overdose in 2007, which was a wake-up call for and inspired him to get sober.
Eminem has been sober since 2008, and in the early days of his recovery, he made his 2009 album Relapse. In the interview, the rapper shared that returning to music made him feel things were “new to me again. He added, “I remember when I first got sober and all the s— was out of my system,...
- 7/22/2024
- by Samridhi Goel
- KoiMoi
Spoiler Alert!One Piece Episode 1112
The One Piece anime recently shocked the anime industry with the release of episode 1112 on July 14, 2024. The episode featured the battle between the Red-Haired Pirates and the Kid Pirates. Both Kid and Shanks are two of the strongest characters in the world, and fans expected that their second fight would be more interesting and entertaining.
Shanks vs Eustass Kid | Toei Animation
However, while the fight certainly displayed their strengths, it took Shanks a single attack to destroy Kid along with him and his crew. This in some ways disappointed the fans, as Eiichiro Oda did not give much room to Eustass Kid and his crew, who were one of the most important characters during the Wano arc.
Although some One Piece fans are not happy with Oda’s way of bidding farewell to Kid Pirates, it is nothing compared to a comment that the mangaka...
The One Piece anime recently shocked the anime industry with the release of episode 1112 on July 14, 2024. The episode featured the battle between the Red-Haired Pirates and the Kid Pirates. Both Kid and Shanks are two of the strongest characters in the world, and fans expected that their second fight would be more interesting and entertaining.
Shanks vs Eustass Kid | Toei Animation
However, while the fight certainly displayed their strengths, it took Shanks a single attack to destroy Kid along with him and his crew. This in some ways disappointed the fans, as Eiichiro Oda did not give much room to Eustass Kid and his crew, who were one of the most important characters during the Wano arc.
Although some One Piece fans are not happy with Oda’s way of bidding farewell to Kid Pirates, it is nothing compared to a comment that the mangaka...
- 7/15/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Somehow, it's been 20 years since director Shinichiro Watanabe and Manglobe's Samurai Champloo anime first aired. The series is celebrating with a new global Video Clash contest , which invites fans to create their own music videos using footage from the anime and a selection of designated music tracks. There's also a stylish new key visual featuring Mugen and Jin from Samurai Champloo character designer Kazuto Nakazawa. Check out the full visual below and read on for more about the Video Clash contest. Related: The Japanese History in Samurai Champloo The Video Clash contest is made up of two categories: a Shorts Category that will be submitted through YouTube Shorts and a Music Video Category for full music videos on YouTube. The winning videos will be released on the FlyingDog YouTube channel as official music videos. Those who win the Shorts category will receive a US$300 gift card and those who...
- 7/2/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
The Bigg Boss Ott 3 premiere episode kicked off with intense drama as sixteen diverse contestants entered the highly anticipated house. Viewers eagerly awaited the unfolding dynamics among these contestants.
Contestants’ Clash Over Food Distribution
Sana Makbul and Sai Ketan Rao, both well-known TV personalities, ignited a heated argument during breakfast over food distribution. The dispute arose from differing opinions on ration equality, dividing the house into vegetarian and non-vegetarian factions.
Ranvir Shorey questioned the fairness of food allocation, triggering a debate on balanced diets. Vegetarians defended their stance amid ration concerns, escalating tensions.
First big fight in #BiggBossOTT3: Sana Makbul and Sai Ketan Rao on Ande- ande pic.twitter.com/tY5fa1q068
— #BiggBoss_Tak (@BiggBoss_Tak) June 22, 2024 Verbal Showdown: Sana Makbul vs. Sai Ketan Rao
Sana Makbul advocated for equal ration shares, sparking disagreement from Sai Ketan Rao who argued against it. Their clash intensified as Sai dismissed Sana’s stance,...
Contestants’ Clash Over Food Distribution
Sana Makbul and Sai Ketan Rao, both well-known TV personalities, ignited a heated argument during breakfast over food distribution. The dispute arose from differing opinions on ration equality, dividing the house into vegetarian and non-vegetarian factions.
Ranvir Shorey questioned the fairness of food allocation, triggering a debate on balanced diets. Vegetarians defended their stance amid ration concerns, escalating tensions.
First big fight in #BiggBossOTT3: Sana Makbul and Sai Ketan Rao on Ande- ande pic.twitter.com/tY5fa1q068
— #BiggBoss_Tak (@BiggBoss_Tak) June 22, 2024 Verbal Showdown: Sana Makbul vs. Sai Ketan Rao
Sana Makbul advocated for equal ration shares, sparking disagreement from Sai Ketan Rao who argued against it. Their clash intensified as Sai dismissed Sana’s stance,...
- 6/22/2024
- by Anshu Harvansh
- ReferSMS
It’s been quite a good year for Xbox Games Pass so far, with plenty of day-one debuts and third-party support, but it seems like things are about to get even better. The recent Xbox Showcase has proven that Microsoft is still betting on Game Pass’s success, confirming a total of 18 new games that are all set to hit the service on day one.
When Xbox Showcase began, many gamers fully expected to see a brand-new Overwatch 2 trailer featuring the highly anticipated Season 11. However, the reveal never came. This led to a community outrage, with players concerned about the shooter’s future. Even though Overwatch 2 developers reassured gamers that we’ll soon see an update, players need more convincing.
Overwatch 2 Community is Concerned About Blizzard’s Future Plans After Xbox Showcase
In the last few years, we’ve seen Blizzard releasing trailers to show off new Overwatch 2 content. Last year,...
When Xbox Showcase began, many gamers fully expected to see a brand-new Overwatch 2 trailer featuring the highly anticipated Season 11. However, the reveal never came. This led to a community outrage, with players concerned about the shooter’s future. Even though Overwatch 2 developers reassured gamers that we’ll soon see an update, players need more convincing.
Overwatch 2 Community is Concerned About Blizzard’s Future Plans After Xbox Showcase
In the last few years, we’ve seen Blizzard releasing trailers to show off new Overwatch 2 content. Last year,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Dhruv Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
The Offspring’s “Come Out and Play” (you know, the “gotta keep ’em separated” song) was all over MTV in 1994 — with a video that cost all of $5,000. The Nineties were full of unlikely breakthrough acts, but the Offspring were one of the few bands of the era who made it to the mainstream without even leaving their indie label, Epitaph.
In the new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now, Offspring frontman Dexter Holland looks back on his band’s hit-packed 1994 album Smash, which turns 30 this year. Go here for the podcast provider of your choice,...
In the new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now, Offspring frontman Dexter Holland looks back on his band’s hit-packed 1994 album Smash, which turns 30 this year. Go here for the podcast provider of your choice,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Brian Hiatt
- Rollingstone.com
Chinese streamer iQiyi is set to launch sales of action-comedy Clash from producer Guan Hu at the Cannes Market next week.
The film, directed by Jiang Jiachen, is based on the true story of a food delivery rider, dubbed the Usain Bolt of Shapingba in Chongqing, Sichuan province, who assembles 30 young men to form a rugby team.
Through clashes and crashes, the men channel their frustrations in their mundane lives to positive energy on the field. The cast includes Li Jiuxiao, Wang Qianyuan, Liang Chao and Pan Binlong. The iQiyi production was shot by Qian Tiantian, one of a few female DoPs in China.
The film, directed by Jiang Jiachen, is based on the true story of a food delivery rider, dubbed the Usain Bolt of Shapingba in Chongqing, Sichuan province, who assembles 30 young men to form a rugby team.
Through clashes and crashes, the men channel their frustrations in their mundane lives to positive energy on the field. The cast includes Li Jiuxiao, Wang Qianyuan, Liang Chao and Pan Binlong. The iQiyi production was shot by Qian Tiantian, one of a few female DoPs in China.
- 5/9/2024
- ScreenDaily
Jacqueline’s Record With ‘Yimmy’, Shehnaaz Gill’s Getaway, Neha-Abhijeet’s Clash & War 2 Dance Battle – Entertainment Roundup, April 30 ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
The entertainment world is buzzing this week! Jacqueline Fernandez’s song “Yimmy Yimmy” is a major hit, while the upcoming movie “Kantara: Chapter 1” is creating a stir with its massive coastal set. Fans were delighted with Bhansali Music releasing melodies from their new project “Heeramandi.”
In social media news, Saif Ali Khan’s son Ibrahim made a dazzling Instagram debut, while Shehnaaz Gill shared pictures from a scenic getaway. On a more somber note, Bhojpuri actress Amrita Pandey’s sudden passing has left everyone shocked.
Meanwhile, the team behind “War 2” is generating hype with news of a dance showdown featuring Jr. Ntr and Hrithik Roshan. Finally, Tmkoc’s Gogi opened up about Gurucharan Singh’s disappearance, shedding light on the actor’s battle with depression.
Trending Sooraj Pancholi...
The entertainment world is buzzing this week! Jacqueline Fernandez’s song “Yimmy Yimmy” is a major hit, while the upcoming movie “Kantara: Chapter 1” is creating a stir with its massive coastal set. Fans were delighted with Bhansali Music releasing melodies from their new project “Heeramandi.”
In social media news, Saif Ali Khan’s son Ibrahim made a dazzling Instagram debut, while Shehnaaz Gill shared pictures from a scenic getaway. On a more somber note, Bhojpuri actress Amrita Pandey’s sudden passing has left everyone shocked.
Meanwhile, the team behind “War 2” is generating hype with news of a dance showdown featuring Jr. Ntr and Hrithik Roshan. Finally, Tmkoc’s Gogi opened up about Gurucharan Singh’s disappearance, shedding light on the actor’s battle with depression.
Trending Sooraj Pancholi...
- 4/30/2024
- by Nikita Wagh
- KoiMoi
The new Arcade feature allows Sling TV subscribers to play interactive games while watching live TV programming from the same screen.
Dish Network’s streaming TV platform Sling TV is rolling out a new feature that allows subscribers to play interactive games alongside live television programming.
The feature, called Arcade, is rolling out to users this week and is included with Sling’s base TV packages called Sling Orange ($40 per month) and Sling Blue ($40 per month). The games are also available to customers who use Sling’s free, ad-supported platform Sling Freestream.
“Sling continues to put its subscribers and users first; we want people to not only love the flexibility and control, but we want the entire experience to be fun and engaging,” Gary Schanman, the Group President of Dish Video Services, said in a statement.
“Sling is now more than just TV,” Schanman continued. “We want people to enjoy...
Dish Network’s streaming TV platform Sling TV is rolling out a new feature that allows subscribers to play interactive games alongside live television programming.
The feature, called Arcade, is rolling out to users this week and is included with Sling’s base TV packages called Sling Orange ($40 per month) and Sling Blue ($40 per month). The games are also available to customers who use Sling’s free, ad-supported platform Sling Freestream.
“Sling continues to put its subscribers and users first; we want people to not only love the flexibility and control, but we want the entire experience to be fun and engaging,” Gary Schanman, the Group President of Dish Video Services, said in a statement.
“Sling is now more than just TV,” Schanman continued. “We want people to enjoy...
- 3/6/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
Ram Gopal Verma Asks Schools To “Teach Students ‘How To Make A Film Like Animal’” ( Photo Credit – Facebook )
Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal has set the box office on fire with its loud roar. Headlined by Ranbir Kapoor, the film is making the right kind of noise on social media and at the ticket windows. Apart from making and breaking records with its astounding collections across the globe, it’s also receiving massive criticism from a section of the audience, who are slamming the Vanga directorial left, right, and center. A couple of days back, a Congress MP bashed the film and its makers for glorifying violence, toxic masculinity, and misogyny.
As the film has divided the audience and netizens into sections, a couple of filmmakers have come out supporting the Vanga directorial. After Anurag Kashyap, Ram Gopal Varma lent his support to the film while bashing the critics for giving negative reviews.
Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal has set the box office on fire with its loud roar. Headlined by Ranbir Kapoor, the film is making the right kind of noise on social media and at the ticket windows. Apart from making and breaking records with its astounding collections across the globe, it’s also receiving massive criticism from a section of the audience, who are slamming the Vanga directorial left, right, and center. A couple of days back, a Congress MP bashed the film and its makers for glorifying violence, toxic masculinity, and misogyny.
As the film has divided the audience and netizens into sections, a couple of filmmakers have come out supporting the Vanga directorial. After Anurag Kashyap, Ram Gopal Varma lent his support to the film while bashing the critics for giving negative reviews.
- 12/10/2023
- by Oshine Koul
- KoiMoi
Animal Box Office Day 1 Rampage: Ranbir Kapoor Beats Footfalls Of Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan, 63.80 Crore Vs 75 Crore… (Picture Credit: IMDb)
“Animal is a different beast, and it won’t accommodate in your tiny cage,” remember when Shammi Kapoor said, “Yeh bada jaanwar hai, yeh aapke chote pinjre mein nahi samayega, yeh apni duniya banayega,” about Ranbir Kapoor in Rockstar, he meant it. Animal box office collection is on a rampage mode, and Rk has done the unimaginable.
When Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan and Jawan collected historical figures on day 1, many people commented how it would take years for other actors from Bollywood to match this. Cut to a few months later, a star who has never played in the commercial zone (apart from a very forgettable Besharam) comes in and shatters everything.
Yes, with the opening day of 63.80 crores, Ranbir Kapoor has not only surpassed Pathaan’s day...
“Animal is a different beast, and it won’t accommodate in your tiny cage,” remember when Shammi Kapoor said, “Yeh bada jaanwar hai, yeh aapke chote pinjre mein nahi samayega, yeh apni duniya banayega,” about Ranbir Kapoor in Rockstar, he meant it. Animal box office collection is on a rampage mode, and Rk has done the unimaginable.
When Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan and Jawan collected historical figures on day 1, many people commented how it would take years for other actors from Bollywood to match this. Cut to a few months later, a star who has never played in the commercial zone (apart from a very forgettable Besharam) comes in and shatters everything.
Yes, with the opening day of 63.80 crores, Ranbir Kapoor has not only surpassed Pathaan’s day...
- 12/2/2023
- by Koimoi.com Team
- KoiMoi
Zdf, one of Germany’s leading broadcasters, has announced its co-production involvement ,via Zdf–Das Kleine Fernsehspiel, in the upcoming feature “Marriage by Abduction” (“Brautraub”).
The film is directed by Sophia Mocorrea and builds on her short “The Kidnapping of the Bride” which took accolades at both Berlin and Sundance. It is now one of the high profile projects at Ventana Sur’s Proyecta lineup, its main arthouse project platform.
Narrative is set against the backdrop of intercultural dynamics. The film will delve into the lives of Luisa, hailing from Buenos Aires, and Fred from Berlin, as they plan a wedding that is meant to be a symbol of liberation from traditional norms.
However, a playful German tradition of bride abduction at their wedding unexpectedly turns their world on its head, “Mocorrea explores existential questions of identity, traditions and power dynamics in intercultural relationships,” noted producer Nicole Gerhards at NiKo Film.
The film is directed by Sophia Mocorrea and builds on her short “The Kidnapping of the Bride” which took accolades at both Berlin and Sundance. It is now one of the high profile projects at Ventana Sur’s Proyecta lineup, its main arthouse project platform.
Narrative is set against the backdrop of intercultural dynamics. The film will delve into the lives of Luisa, hailing from Buenos Aires, and Fred from Berlin, as they plan a wedding that is meant to be a symbol of liberation from traditional norms.
However, a playful German tradition of bride abduction at their wedding unexpectedly turns their world on its head, “Mocorrea explores existential questions of identity, traditions and power dynamics in intercultural relationships,” noted producer Nicole Gerhards at NiKo Film.
- 11/30/2023
- by Callum McLennan
- Variety Film + TV
Director Mohamed Diab got started working on dramas, making his feature debut with the 2010 film Cairo 678, about “three women and their search for justice from the daily plight of sexual harassment in Egypt.” That was followed by the 2016 film Clash, which takes place entirely inside a police van and shows what happens when “a number of detainees from different political and social backgrounds are brought together by fate”. In 2021, he made Amira, which showed that a “girl’s world is turned upside down when she learns the man she grew up idolizing is not her real father.” Then he shifted gears, directing four of the six episodes that made up the Marvel / Disney+ series Moon Knight. And now Deadline reports that Diab has signed on to direct a sci-fi thriller called Leap.
Scripted by Source Code writer Ben Ripley and produced by The Picture Company, Leap is “a high...
Scripted by Source Code writer Ben Ripley and produced by The Picture Company, Leap is “a high...
- 11/17/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Today, Swiss songstress Mary Middlefield returns with a brand new single entitled “Sexless,” alongside its mesmerizing accompanying music video. Her newest release is a brash, rollicking, and raunchy number that really puts it all out there in a form of vulnerability separate from her past material.
The release of “Sexless” follows the arrival of her debut album, Thank You Alexander, which dropped on March 3. Born mid-pandemic, Thank You, Alexander was Middlefield’s cathartic response to heartbreak and sadness. The album reflects her journey through themes of infidelity, romance, and abuse, with songs such as her debut track “Band Aid,” “Two Thousand One,” and “This One’s For You,” garnering support from music publications like Clash, Notion, and The Line Of Best Fit.
Visualizer for Mary Middlefield’s “Sexless” Mary Middlefield Bio:
In Lausanne, Switzerland, wildflower-trails blaze with ultraviolet colour, mountains of myth surround a lake of sapphire. It’s a...
The release of “Sexless” follows the arrival of her debut album, Thank You Alexander, which dropped on March 3. Born mid-pandemic, Thank You, Alexander was Middlefield’s cathartic response to heartbreak and sadness. The album reflects her journey through themes of infidelity, romance, and abuse, with songs such as her debut track “Band Aid,” “Two Thousand One,” and “This One’s For You,” garnering support from music publications like Clash, Notion, and The Line Of Best Fit.
Visualizer for Mary Middlefield’s “Sexless” Mary Middlefield Bio:
In Lausanne, Switzerland, wildflower-trails blaze with ultraviolet colour, mountains of myth surround a lake of sapphire. It’s a...
- 10/12/2023
- by Music Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Music
Hull based shoegaze quartet bdrmm return with a new single titled “Mud”. The track arrives hot on the heels of the bands widely lauded second album “I Don’t Know”, which came out earlier this year on Mogwai’s Rock Action label.
The post-shoegaze, dream pop, heavy guitar effects quartet’s latest album arrived in late-June to critical acclaim with the likes of Consequence calling it “one of their most enticing successes yet” and Rolling Stone UK describing it as “a chaotic, thrilling evolution”. The lead single “It’s Just A Bit Of Blood” was also playlisted on BBC Radio 6 Music, and Brooklyn Vegan made the record their Album Of The Week saying that “I Don’t Know” saw them “not only avoid the sophomore slump, but deliver a second album that is miles better their debut.”
Now, just two months on from release, the band have returned with a...
The post-shoegaze, dream pop, heavy guitar effects quartet’s latest album arrived in late-June to critical acclaim with the likes of Consequence calling it “one of their most enticing successes yet” and Rolling Stone UK describing it as “a chaotic, thrilling evolution”. The lead single “It’s Just A Bit Of Blood” was also playlisted on BBC Radio 6 Music, and Brooklyn Vegan made the record their Album Of The Week saying that “I Don’t Know” saw them “not only avoid the sophomore slump, but deliver a second album that is miles better their debut.”
Now, just two months on from release, the band have returned with a...
- 10/10/2023
- by Music Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Music
It’s late afternoon in the back of the Princess Theatre in downtown Decatur, Alabama. Sitting in front of a brightly-lit mirror in the green room of the historic venue, blues-rocker Samantha Fish is readying herself for the show alongside her musical-partner-in-crime of late, Jesse Dayton. The duo is in the midst of a whirlwind tour for their album Death Wish Blues.
“The blues speaks to people of all generations at different times in their life — it’s just kind of your soul,” Fish tells Rolling Stone backstage. “Watching a great [blues] band,...
“The blues speaks to people of all generations at different times in their life — it’s just kind of your soul,” Fish tells Rolling Stone backstage. “Watching a great [blues] band,...
- 9/17/2023
- by Garret K. Woodward
- Rollingstone.com
Editors’ Note: This interview is the first in a series commemorating the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop on August 11
“I mean, there were people who used to look at us at that time and say, ‘Where is the band?’” recalls LL Cool J of hip-hop’s early years and the reaction audiences would have.
As the genre hits its 50th birthday on August 11, no one is asking where the band is anymore. The culture that has emerged out of what Kool Herc was doing that night in 1973 in the rec room of 1520 Sedgwick Ave. in the West Bronx is the most popular musical genre on the planet.
One of the first mainstream stars of hip-hop, LL Cool J himself has come a long way from dropping his “I Need a Beat” single back in 1984. A multi-Grammy winner, a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and the first rapper to receive a Kennedy Center Honor,...
“I mean, there were people who used to look at us at that time and say, ‘Where is the band?’” recalls LL Cool J of hip-hop’s early years and the reaction audiences would have.
As the genre hits its 50th birthday on August 11, no one is asking where the band is anymore. The culture that has emerged out of what Kool Herc was doing that night in 1973 in the rec room of 1520 Sedgwick Ave. in the West Bronx is the most popular musical genre on the planet.
One of the first mainstream stars of hip-hop, LL Cool J himself has come a long way from dropping his “I Need a Beat” single back in 1984. A multi-Grammy winner, a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and the first rapper to receive a Kennedy Center Honor,...
- 8/5/2023
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Origins is a recurring series giving artists a space to break down everything that went into their latest release. Today, Chris Shiflett takes us through “Damage Control,” the latest single from his upcoming album, Lost at Sea.
Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett has revealed his newest solo record, Lost at Sea, will be out October 20th via Blue Élan Records. Along with the announcement, Consequence is exclusively premiering his new single, “Damage Control.”
Lost at Sea was recorded primarily in Nashville with producer Jaren Johnston of the Cadillac Three. Other collaborators on the album include fellow guitarists Charlie Worsham, Tom Bukovac, and Nathan Keeterle. See the artwork and tracklist below.
Featuring a laidback tone, shuffling rhythm section, and country rock embellishments, Shiflett has affectionally dubbed “Damage Control” as “Ska-mericana.” An amalgamation of the songwriter’s stylistic interests, Shifflet points to acts like The Clash as one of the primary influences...
Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett has revealed his newest solo record, Lost at Sea, will be out October 20th via Blue Élan Records. Along with the announcement, Consequence is exclusively premiering his new single, “Damage Control.”
Lost at Sea was recorded primarily in Nashville with producer Jaren Johnston of the Cadillac Three. Other collaborators on the album include fellow guitarists Charlie Worsham, Tom Bukovac, and Nathan Keeterle. See the artwork and tracklist below.
Featuring a laidback tone, shuffling rhythm section, and country rock embellishments, Shiflett has affectionally dubbed “Damage Control” as “Ska-mericana.” An amalgamation of the songwriter’s stylistic interests, Shifflet points to acts like The Clash as one of the primary influences...
- 7/11/2023
- by Jonah Krueger
- Consequence - Music
The rumour mill is in overdrive after Drake sparked rumours of a new lady in his life.
On Thursday, the rapper shared an Instagram Story wishing Lilah Pi a happy birthday.
Read More: 2023 BET Awards: Drake Leads With Most Nominations
Instagram Story @Drake
“More life to the gyal that’s impossible to duplicate,” he wrote, while posting a stunning photo of the R&b artist.
Drizzy also gives Lilah a shout-out in his new song with J Hus, “Who Told You”, which features the lyrics, “Lilah Pi, don’t make my eye cry/Let me hold your controller, I’m not one of the controllin’ guys I want you to touch road with the girlsdem, and socialize/Enjoy your life, your backside is so fit, it opens eyes I know the vibes, I know the vibes.”
Lilah was featured on the cover art for Drake’s single “Search & Rescue” earlier this year,...
On Thursday, the rapper shared an Instagram Story wishing Lilah Pi a happy birthday.
Read More: 2023 BET Awards: Drake Leads With Most Nominations
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“More life to the gyal that’s impossible to duplicate,” he wrote, while posting a stunning photo of the R&b artist.
Drizzy also gives Lilah a shout-out in his new song with J Hus, “Who Told You”, which features the lyrics, “Lilah Pi, don’t make my eye cry/Let me hold your controller, I’m not one of the controllin’ guys I want you to touch road with the girlsdem, and socialize/Enjoy your life, your backside is so fit, it opens eyes I know the vibes, I know the vibes.”
Lilah was featured on the cover art for Drake’s single “Search & Rescue” earlier this year,...
- 6/9/2023
- by Sarah Curran
- ET Canada
Paul McCartney has publicly expressed his love of marijuana. While it has gotten him into legal trouble in the past, he continues to support the drug’s legalization worldwide. He has also professed his love for the drug in several songs, even if the pot references were subtle. Here are all the songs where Paul McCartney expresses his love for pot.
‘Magical Mystery Tour’ Paul McCartney | Sepia Times/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
“Magical Mystery Tour” is the title track of the soundtrack to the 1967 television film of the same name. The soundtrack portrayed The Beatles at the height of their psychedelic era in the late 1960s. Paul McCartney wanted to give this song a psychedelic vibe and included the repetitive phrase, “roll up for the mystery tour,” multiple times in the track. The “Let It Be” singer admitted this is a not-so-subtle reference to rolling a joint.
“It...
‘Magical Mystery Tour’ Paul McCartney | Sepia Times/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
“Magical Mystery Tour” is the title track of the soundtrack to the 1967 television film of the same name. The soundtrack portrayed The Beatles at the height of their psychedelic era in the late 1960s. Paul McCartney wanted to give this song a psychedelic vibe and included the repetitive phrase, “roll up for the mystery tour,” multiple times in the track. The “Let It Be” singer admitted this is a not-so-subtle reference to rolling a joint.
“It...
- 5/21/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Paul McCartney and Wings did have two successful albums in Wild Life and Red Rose Speedway. However, the band needed an album that cemented them as one of the great bands of the 1970s. That album manifested itself in Band on the Run, a highly successful record many consider a highlight of Paul McCartney’s, even with his albums from The Beatles. Wings did take several risks making the record, and guitarist Denny Laine said it was like “being a gambler.”
Paul McCartney and Wings gambled by recording ‘Band on the Run’ in Nigeria Denny Laine, Linda McCartney, and Paul McCartney | Gems/Redferns
Wings were riding a series of success with their first two albums. However, for their third album, McCartney wanted to try something different by recording it in a foreign location. In an interview with Billboard, Laine said he understood why the former Beatle wanted to switch things up.
Paul McCartney and Wings gambled by recording ‘Band on the Run’ in Nigeria Denny Laine, Linda McCartney, and Paul McCartney | Gems/Redferns
Wings were riding a series of success with their first two albums. However, for their third album, McCartney wanted to try something different by recording it in a foreign location. In an interview with Billboard, Laine said he understood why the former Beatle wanted to switch things up.
- 5/7/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Beatles’ lyrics were often interpreted to reference drugs. This led to a few of their songs causing controversy and even being banned from the radio. However, most of the time, The Beatles weren’t mentioning drugs, even if they used slang that caused misunderstandings. In his solo career, Paul McCartney had many misunderstood lyrics, and one of his songs included a line that many thought referenced cocaine.
‘Monkberry Moon Delight’ was based on a funny word McCartney’s kids used Paul McCartney | Kevin Mazur/WireImage
“Monkberry Moon Delight” is a song from Paul McCartney’s second solo album, Ram. It’s one of McCartney’s more nonsensical songs, as the lyrics were written more for their sound than their meaning. In the novel Still the Greatest: The Essential Songs of the Beatles’ Solo Careers, McCartney said the basis for the inventive title came from what his kids used to call milk.
‘Monkberry Moon Delight’ was based on a funny word McCartney’s kids used Paul McCartney | Kevin Mazur/WireImage
“Monkberry Moon Delight” is a song from Paul McCartney’s second solo album, Ram. It’s one of McCartney’s more nonsensical songs, as the lyrics were written more for their sound than their meaning. In the novel Still the Greatest: The Essential Songs of the Beatles’ Solo Careers, McCartney said the basis for the inventive title came from what his kids used to call milk.
- 4/25/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
We all love Ngô Thanh Vân, better known in the West by her professional name, Veronica Ngô. First introduced to savvy genre film fans in the ‘00s through her kickass collaborations with Johnny Tri Nguyen in The Rebel (Dòng máu anh hung) and Clash, Ngô has continued to make inroads in the outside of her Vietnamese home market with appearances in films like The Last Jedi, The Old Guard, and The Princess. She is a confirmed ass-kicker, with fighting skills that rival any big-time action star of the last two decades. Four years ago, she starred in director Le-Van Kiet’s Furie, at this year’s SXSW she takes...
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- 3/17/2023
- Screen Anarchy
“Hey Jude” is one of the biggest hits by The Beatles. While the track has been listened to billions of times, many fans miss an odd moment where a curse word can be heard in the background. The Beatles were aware of the curse word in the middle of the song but decided to leave it in, despite the swear being accidental.
The Beatles experienced sound issues while listening to ‘Hey Jude’ The Beatles (John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr | Fox Photos/Getty Images
Paul McCartney wrote “Hey Jude” as a song of comfort for John Lennon’s son, Julian, as his parents were going through a divorce. The track was released as a single in 1968, with “Revolution” as the B-side. In an interview with Clash, McCartney said that The Beatles recorded “Hey Jude” at Trident studios in Soho, a recording studio they used when Abbey Road Studios was unavailable.
The Beatles experienced sound issues while listening to ‘Hey Jude’ The Beatles (John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr | Fox Photos/Getty Images
Paul McCartney wrote “Hey Jude” as a song of comfort for John Lennon’s son, Julian, as his parents were going through a divorce. The track was released as a single in 1968, with “Revolution” as the B-side. In an interview with Clash, McCartney said that The Beatles recorded “Hey Jude” at Trident studios in Soho, a recording studio they used when Abbey Road Studios was unavailable.
- 1/29/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
11 months after it ushered in a new era of influencer boxing, the Creator Clash is coming back for a second round. The creator-on-creator face-off will return to the Amalie Arena in Tampa on April 15, 2023.
The organizer of the Creator Clash will return to compete in its main event. Last year, commentary creator iDubbbz (real name Ian Jomha) debuted in the ring and lost on points to Doctor Mike. For Creator Clash 2, iDubbbz will take on another opponent with boxing experience: Alex Wassabi. The vlogger was set to fight Ksi last year but withdrew before the bout took place.
Creator Clash 2 will offer entertainment far beyond its main card. Some participants from the first Creator Clash — including YodelingHaley, Arin Hanson, and Nathan ‘Dad’ Barnatt — will take on new challengers as part of the undercard. There will also be some bouts featuring new Creator Clash participants. I’ll have an eye on...
The organizer of the Creator Clash will return to compete in its main event. Last year, commentary creator iDubbbz (real name Ian Jomha) debuted in the ring and lost on points to Doctor Mike. For Creator Clash 2, iDubbbz will take on another opponent with boxing experience: Alex Wassabi. The vlogger was set to fight Ksi last year but withdrew before the bout took place.
Creator Clash 2 will offer entertainment far beyond its main card. Some participants from the first Creator Clash — including YodelingHaley, Arin Hanson, and Nathan ‘Dad’ Barnatt — will take on new challengers as part of the undercard. There will also be some bouts featuring new Creator Clash participants. I’ll have an eye on...
- 1/24/2023
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Egypt, which is home to the Middle East and North Africa’s biggest film industry, will not participate in the Best International Film Oscar race this year.
According to Egyptian media reports, confirmed by Deadline, the committee of critics and cinema professionals responsible for selecting the country’s submission decided not to send a film for the lack of a credible candidate.
The four films on the final shortlist comprised Marwan Hamed’s Kira & El Gin, Hadi El-Baghoury’s Full Moon, Sherif Arafa’s The Crime and Magdy Ahmed Ali’s 2 Talaat Harb.
Two films generating potential submission buzz — Nadine Khan’s Abu Saddam and Omar El Zohairy’s Cannes 2021 Critics’ Week winner Feathers — could not be taken into consideration because they did not meet the 2022 theatrical release requirements.
The decision for Egypt to opt out of the race was made at the end of September, but the news has...
According to Egyptian media reports, confirmed by Deadline, the committee of critics and cinema professionals responsible for selecting the country’s submission decided not to send a film for the lack of a credible candidate.
The four films on the final shortlist comprised Marwan Hamed’s Kira & El Gin, Hadi El-Baghoury’s Full Moon, Sherif Arafa’s The Crime and Magdy Ahmed Ali’s 2 Talaat Harb.
Two films generating potential submission buzz — Nadine Khan’s Abu Saddam and Omar El Zohairy’s Cannes 2021 Critics’ Week winner Feathers — could not be taken into consideration because they did not meet the 2022 theatrical release requirements.
The decision for Egypt to opt out of the race was made at the end of September, but the news has...
- 10/4/2022
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
The 2002 Grammys were an interesting edition. The “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” soundtrack won Album of the Year, U2 won Record of the Year for the second straight year, and India.Arie infamously went zero-for-seven. However, the biggest story was the rise of Alicia Keys, who took home the most awards of the night with five. It was the moment she truly became a star. After that impressive sweep she became a Grammy favorite, even getting a nomination for Song of the Year in 2022 for “A Beautiful Noise,” 20 years after her awards debut.
Alicia Keys’s debut album, “Songs in A Minor,” was a success from the get go. The album’s lead single, “Fallin’,” topped the Billboard Hot 100 for multiple weeks. That was followed by the top-10 hit “A Woman’s Worth,” which officially made her more than a one-hit wonder. The album itself debuted at number-one on the...
Alicia Keys’s debut album, “Songs in A Minor,” was a success from the get go. The album’s lead single, “Fallin’,” topped the Billboard Hot 100 for multiple weeks. That was followed by the top-10 hit “A Woman’s Worth,” which officially made her more than a one-hit wonder. The album itself debuted at number-one on the...
- 9/16/2022
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
Justin Bieber has cancelled the rest of his Justice World Tour in order to focus on his health.
The “Peaches” singer postponed multiple dates in Canada and the US in June due to symptoms of Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a rare neurological disorder.
Bieber experienced partial facial paralysis as one of the major symptoms of the condition.
Since resuming his shows in July, with a performance at Lucca Festival in Italy, Bieber has continued his tour in Europe.
However, on Tuesday (6 September), he made a post on his Instagram Stories, announcing his decision to prematurely end the tour to prioritise his physical wellbeing.
After addressing his diagnosis, Bieber wrote: “As the result of this illness, I was not able to complete the North America leg of the Justice Tour.
“After resting and consulting with my doctors, family and team, I went to Europe in an effort to continue with the tour.
The “Peaches” singer postponed multiple dates in Canada and the US in June due to symptoms of Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a rare neurological disorder.
Bieber experienced partial facial paralysis as one of the major symptoms of the condition.
Since resuming his shows in July, with a performance at Lucca Festival in Italy, Bieber has continued his tour in Europe.
However, on Tuesday (6 September), he made a post on his Instagram Stories, announcing his decision to prematurely end the tour to prioritise his physical wellbeing.
After addressing his diagnosis, Bieber wrote: “As the result of this illness, I was not able to complete the North America leg of the Justice Tour.
“After resting and consulting with my doctors, family and team, I went to Europe in an effort to continue with the tour.
- 9/6/2022
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - Music
This fall, Arab filmmakers will be out in force at such prestigious international fests as Venice and Toronto. Venice alone boasts six features from first- and second-time Arab directors in its official sections, plus an additional six works-in-progress at its Final Cut Production Bridge. Meanwhile, Toronto opens with “The Swimmers,” a drama from U.K. helmer Sally El Hosaini based on the journey of Syrian sisters and Olympic hopefuls Yusra and Sara Mardini, who fled the war in their home country for Germany. Yusra competed in the 2016 and 2021 Summer Olympics. An additional six Arab films will screen at the Canadian fest.
Dek: Arab filmmakers embrace genres and issues as festivals and distributors take notice
By Alissa Simon
This fall, Arab filmmakers will be out in force at such prestigious international fests as Venice and Toronto. Venice alone boasts six features from first- and second-time Arab directors in its official sections,...
Dek: Arab filmmakers embrace genres and issues as festivals and distributors take notice
By Alissa Simon
This fall, Arab filmmakers will be out in force at such prestigious international fests as Venice and Toronto. Venice alone boasts six features from first- and second-time Arab directors in its official sections,...
- 9/3/2022
- by Alissa Simon
- Variety Film + TV
The dawn of the millennium saw a preference for more grounded horror stories, with shifting cultural sensibilities leading audiences to gravitate towards more down-to-earth scares rather than the masked bogeymen and supernatural threats that had previously dominated the horror genre. This change may have begun in the 90s with movies like The Silence of the Lambs and Seven, but it was only in the 2000s that the Saw franchise proved that audiences were truly hungry for hyper-violent yarns about urban carnage.
However, it would be a while before this change began to affect videogames. While the early 2000s boasted some of the most memorable survival horror experiences of all time (from the iconic Silent Hill 2 to Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem), the latter half of the decade brought with it a decline in interactive scares. We saw a few interesting experiments in Dead Space, Alan Wake and even Zombie Studios’ Saw adaptation,...
However, it would be a while before this change began to affect videogames. While the early 2000s boasted some of the most memorable survival horror experiences of all time (from the iconic Silent Hill 2 to Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem), the latter half of the decade brought with it a decline in interactive scares. We saw a few interesting experiments in Dead Space, Alan Wake and even Zombie Studios’ Saw adaptation,...
- 9/1/2022
- by Luiz H. C.
- bloody-disgusting.com
Dave surprised fans at Reading Festival on Friday night (26 August) with special guests Stormzy and Aj Tracey.
The rapper was co-headlining the festival’s first evening alongside Megan Thee Stallion.
His set included tracks from his two albums – 2019’s Psychodrama and 2021’s We’re All Alone in This Together.
To the delight of fans, Dave was joined on stage by Aj Tracey to perform “Thiago Silva”, while later on in the set, Stormzy came on to perform “Clash”.
Fans at the festival posted videos on social media of the set, with one writing: “My life is complete. Dave brought out Stormzy.”
“Just saw Dave and Aj Tracey perform ‘Thiago Silva’ Nahhhhh what’s life,” added another.
Dave himself had appeared as a special guest during Stormzy’s headline set at Reading in 2021 and at Glastonbury this year.
In a four-star review of Reading day one for The Independent, Mark Beaumont...
The rapper was co-headlining the festival’s first evening alongside Megan Thee Stallion.
His set included tracks from his two albums – 2019’s Psychodrama and 2021’s We’re All Alone in This Together.
To the delight of fans, Dave was joined on stage by Aj Tracey to perform “Thiago Silva”, while later on in the set, Stormzy came on to perform “Clash”.
Fans at the festival posted videos on social media of the set, with one writing: “My life is complete. Dave brought out Stormzy.”
“Just saw Dave and Aj Tracey perform ‘Thiago Silva’ Nahhhhh what’s life,” added another.
Dave himself had appeared as a special guest during Stormzy’s headline set at Reading in 2021 and at Glastonbury this year.
In a four-star review of Reading day one for The Independent, Mark Beaumont...
- 8/27/2022
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - Music
Without Joe Strummer, Eddie Vedder would have never found his way to Jack Irons, and subsequently Pearl Jam. During a show the Clash singer played in November 1989, Vedder ended up becoming Strummer’s right hand man during an unexpected power outage. The fateful case of right place, right time brought him together with Irons, who would later recommend him when Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament were looking for a fourth band member to join a band that would be known as Pearl Jam. Ahead of what would have been Strummer’s 70th birthday (Aug.
- 8/19/2022
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Fox is developing Felonious Monk, a one-hour drama based on William Kotzwinkle’s novel, from writer Michael Brandon Guercio (Treadstone) and Fox Entertainment.
Written by Guercio, Felonious Monk, based on the novel, is about a disgraced cop with anger issues-turned-monk who returns to his hometown to take care of his dead uncle’s outstanding business debts, and suspects foul play. Now, he’s forced to abandon his serene monastery life in order to solve his uncle’s murder and other homicide cases.
Guercio executive produces along with Jordan Cerf of Mosaic. Kotzwinkle serves as consultant. Fox Entertainment is the studio.
Guercio’s recent staffing credits include USA’s limited series Treadstone, CBS’ Code Black and CSI: Cyber and Netflix’s Messiah. Last year he developed legal drama Conflict of Interest at NBC with Wbtv and Rachel Kaplan producing. Guercio is repped by WME, Mosaic and Hansen Jacobson.
Kotzwinkle, with over 18 published works,...
Written by Guercio, Felonious Monk, based on the novel, is about a disgraced cop with anger issues-turned-monk who returns to his hometown to take care of his dead uncle’s outstanding business debts, and suspects foul play. Now, he’s forced to abandon his serene monastery life in order to solve his uncle’s murder and other homicide cases.
Guercio executive produces along with Jordan Cerf of Mosaic. Kotzwinkle serves as consultant. Fox Entertainment is the studio.
Guercio’s recent staffing credits include USA’s limited series Treadstone, CBS’ Code Black and CSI: Cyber and Netflix’s Messiah. Last year he developed legal drama Conflict of Interest at NBC with Wbtv and Rachel Kaplan producing. Guercio is repped by WME, Mosaic and Hansen Jacobson.
Kotzwinkle, with over 18 published works,...
- 6/2/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
There are any number of memorable images from James Gray’s “Ad Astra,” a singularly introspective space adventure in which Brad Pitt journeys to the outer limits of our solar system just to hear Daddy Lee Jones tell him that he doesn’t care, but none have stayed with me quite like the shot of Pitt’s astronaut landing on the Moon — the very first stop on his interstellar voyage into the heart of darkness. Once the ultimate symbol of humanity’s possibility and the nearest proof of our species’ infinite reach, the Moon has since been reduced to a low-gravity version of Newark Airport, complete with American fast food restaurants and the general vibe of an upscale New Jersey outlet mall. The point is clear even before Pitt’s character double-underlines it: There is nothing truly new for man to discover among the vast ocean of stars, because we...
- 5/19/2022
- by David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
Arab cinema is going from strength to strength with a run of really good, successful, films from across the region telling authentic and compelling stories that have captured the hearts and minds of global audiences. During Cannes, filmmakers from the region will come together on May 21 at 10 am at the Marina Stage in the Riviera to discuss the future of Arab cinema and discuss the opportunities and challenges that need to be addressed in order to build a robust industry that will elevate Arab cinema and command the attention it deserves.
This year there are nine films in the Festival Competition, Un Certain Regard, Directors’ Fortnight and Critics’ Week plus four projects in L’Atelier. They are listed below.
Saudi Film Commission will host a Conference and a panel on the State of Arabia with Lotfy Nathan, producer, director, writer whose work in progress Harka won the US 30,000 award at the 2021 Red Sea Film Festival and is now premiering in Un Certain Regard. Also on the panel is Mohammed Hefzy, producer, writer and Aymebn Khoja, producer, director, writer and to be moderated by Liz Shackelton, Screen International Asia Editor
My Choices for Feature Film: ‘Europa’, Selected Documentary Film: ‘Republic Of Silence’, Selected Actor: Adam Ali, Selected Actress: Maisa Abd Elhadi, Selected Director: Ayten Amin, Selected Screenplay: Ayten Amin — Mahmoud Ezzat
Panelist #1 Lotfy Nathan is the recipient of The Red Sea Fund cash prize awarded in 2021 by the Red Sea Souk Jury. The Red Sea Souk Award grant of US 30,000 was presented for his film Harka aka Contra aka Before the Spring, a “simple, tragic parable” as described by Nathan, about Ali, a young Tunisian making a precarious living selling contraband gas as he faces an impending eviction and is forced to take care of his two younger sisters, who, in real life, precipitated the Arab Spring with his act of defiance demanding dignity. His choice became the symbol of a silenced generation trying to be heard. His film Harka is in Un Certain Regard in the Cannes Film Festival 2022! The international sales agent is Constellation.
Harka
Nathan is an American filmmaker of Egyptian descent. His first feature film, the documentary 12 O’Clock Boys, for which he received the HBO Emerging Artist Award, was selected in over 50 international festivals, including SXSW, Sundance LA, Lincoln Center, Viennale, Hot Docs, London and Copenhagen. It is distributed in the United States by Oscilloscope and has been purchased by Showtime and Amazon as well as being optioned by Will Smith’s company, Overbrook Entrertainement to adapt into a drama. In 2015, Lotfy was a recipient of the Creative Capital and participated in a Cinereach Foundation director’s residency. He had previously been a recipient of the Garrett Scott Fund, the Peter Reed Foundation, the Grainger Marburg Fund, and the IFP Fellowship. This, his first feature film, was developed in the Sundance Film Institute’s Screenwriting Lab in 2016 and is now in post-production.
The film’s producer Julie Viez started her career in the film industry at Warner Bros Emea (Europe Middle East Asia). She then focused on independent film production, working for companies such as Pan-Européenne, The Film, and CG Cinema. She works on an international scale and produces a wide range of budgets. In 2019 Julie shot La Salamandre , the debut feature of director Alex Carvalho which premiered at Venice’s Settimana in 2021. She is developing several ambitious features and series, among which the next features by Cannes-nominated directors Abu Bakr Shawky, Jonathan Littell, Morgan Simon, and Marie Monge.
The third partner are the producers of The Man Who Sold His Skin, Academy Award Nomination 2020 — see my previous blog on that film — whose director, Kaouther Ben Hania, is now President of the Jury for Critics Week.).
Panelist #2 is the prolific Egyptian screenwriter and producer Mohamed Hefzy, with a constantly growing filmography of 30 feature films including worldwide acclaimed titles such as Huda’s Salon (2021) Feathers (2021), Souad (2021) You Will Die at Twenty (2019), Youmeddine (2018), and Clash (2016). He has served as a jury member in various international festivals including the 75th Venice International Film Festival. As of its 40th edition and for four consecutive years; Mohamed Hefzy was the appointed President of the Cairo International Film Festival.
In 2005, He founded Film Clinic; the now pioneer production house in the Mena region with a variety of commercial blockbusters and arthouse films that have participated in major film festivals worldwide including Cannes, Venice, Berlin, Sundance, Toronto, and Tribeca with more than 80 international awards under its belt. Later Hefzy founded Film Clinic Indie Distribution, with a mission to create opportunities for Arab independent films within and beyond festival circuits & Co- founded Meem Creative Circle which produced Netflix’s first Egyptian original series Paranormal.
Hefzy was cited among 30 future leaders in film production by Screen International, headed Variety’s list of Ten Names You Need to Know in the Arab Film Industry and was among Variety’s 500 list of the most influential people in the media industry worldwide. He was granted the Arab Cinema Personality of the Year award by the Hollywood Reporter & Arab Cinema Center. Hefzy is an official member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts And Sciences in the producers’ branch. In recognition of his significant contribution to the Arab film scene, He was honored as a “Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et Lettres” from France.
Panelist #3 is Aymen Khoja, a film producer-director committed to bold voices and innovative forms to bridge cultures and to clear up any misunderstandings.
Over six years of experience producing and directing with international studios and production companies, such as Mbc Studios the biggest broadcaster in the Middle East and Viu, the No1 streaming platform east of Asia. Aymen has filmed in different cities all over the world from Los Angeles, Dubai, Abu-Dhabi, Bucharest, Cairo, to Jeddah. He successfully delivers high-quality films and series on time within budget.
In 2016 Aymen co-founded Khoja Brothers Productions and managed to fund, direct, co-produce, co-write his first feature film Shoot Aka The Arabian Warrior, and successfully released it theatrically then sold it to Sony Pictures, Amazon Prime, Google Play, Apple, and lastly Shahid. Aymen’s debut making ultra-low-budget films made him emphasize story quality, maximize creativity, and carefully spend every dollar.
Aymen received his Master’s degree in film with honors from the New York Film Academy, Los Angeles where he produced and directed many short films that have been played in different film festivals around the world. Aymen received his Bachelor’s in Business and Management from King Abdul-Aziz University, Saudi Arabia. This background helped him to be at the top of his organizing game, networking, and career growth.
Born and raised in the east of Saudi Arabia until the age of 11, Khoja then traveled back with his parents to the west, Makkah where he stayed until he was 23 when he traveled to the US to pursue his dream of making films. Aymen had the passion and drive to make movies in a time there were no theaters in his home country. Being a pioneer, he had to push and fight traditions to achieve what he believes is his mission in life: to bridge and close gaps between cultures through the form of cinema by telling the right stories.
Nine Mena Films to see in the Festival:
Cannes Ff Competition Leila’s Brothers directed by Saeed Roustayi from IranCannes Ff Competition Holy Spider directed by Iranian Ali Abbasi but funded by France, Germany, Sweden, DenmarkUn Certain Regard Harka directed by Lotfy Nathan from TunisiaUn Certain Regard The Blue Caftan directed by Maryam Touzani from MoroccoUn Certain Regard Mediterranean Fever directed by Maha Haj from PalestineUn Certain Regard Domingo And The Mist directed by Ariel Escalante from Costa Rica with support from QatarDirectors’ Fortnight Under the Fig Trees directed by Eriga Sehiri from TunisiaDirectors’ Fortnight Ashkal directed by Youssef Chebbi from TunisiaCritics’ Week in Competition Imagine directed by Ali Behrad from IranL’Atelier project: Hamlet From The Slums from Egypt, directed by Ahmed Fawzi SalehL’Atelier project: The Blind Ferryman from Iraq and Switzerland, directed by Ali Al-FatlawiL’Atelier project: You Are My Everything from Israel, directed by Michal VinikdL’Atelier project: The Doubt from Palestine and Israel, directed by Ihab Jadallah...
This year there are nine films in the Festival Competition, Un Certain Regard, Directors’ Fortnight and Critics’ Week plus four projects in L’Atelier. They are listed below.
Saudi Film Commission will host a Conference and a panel on the State of Arabia with Lotfy Nathan, producer, director, writer whose work in progress Harka won the US 30,000 award at the 2021 Red Sea Film Festival and is now premiering in Un Certain Regard. Also on the panel is Mohammed Hefzy, producer, writer and Aymebn Khoja, producer, director, writer and to be moderated by Liz Shackelton, Screen International Asia Editor
My Choices for Feature Film: ‘Europa’, Selected Documentary Film: ‘Republic Of Silence’, Selected Actor: Adam Ali, Selected Actress: Maisa Abd Elhadi, Selected Director: Ayten Amin, Selected Screenplay: Ayten Amin — Mahmoud Ezzat
Panelist #1 Lotfy Nathan is the recipient of The Red Sea Fund cash prize awarded in 2021 by the Red Sea Souk Jury. The Red Sea Souk Award grant of US 30,000 was presented for his film Harka aka Contra aka Before the Spring, a “simple, tragic parable” as described by Nathan, about Ali, a young Tunisian making a precarious living selling contraband gas as he faces an impending eviction and is forced to take care of his two younger sisters, who, in real life, precipitated the Arab Spring with his act of defiance demanding dignity. His choice became the symbol of a silenced generation trying to be heard. His film Harka is in Un Certain Regard in the Cannes Film Festival 2022! The international sales agent is Constellation.
Harka
Nathan is an American filmmaker of Egyptian descent. His first feature film, the documentary 12 O’Clock Boys, for which he received the HBO Emerging Artist Award, was selected in over 50 international festivals, including SXSW, Sundance LA, Lincoln Center, Viennale, Hot Docs, London and Copenhagen. It is distributed in the United States by Oscilloscope and has been purchased by Showtime and Amazon as well as being optioned by Will Smith’s company, Overbrook Entrertainement to adapt into a drama. In 2015, Lotfy was a recipient of the Creative Capital and participated in a Cinereach Foundation director’s residency. He had previously been a recipient of the Garrett Scott Fund, the Peter Reed Foundation, the Grainger Marburg Fund, and the IFP Fellowship. This, his first feature film, was developed in the Sundance Film Institute’s Screenwriting Lab in 2016 and is now in post-production.
The film’s producer Julie Viez started her career in the film industry at Warner Bros Emea (Europe Middle East Asia). She then focused on independent film production, working for companies such as Pan-Européenne, The Film, and CG Cinema. She works on an international scale and produces a wide range of budgets. In 2019 Julie shot La Salamandre , the debut feature of director Alex Carvalho which premiered at Venice’s Settimana in 2021. She is developing several ambitious features and series, among which the next features by Cannes-nominated directors Abu Bakr Shawky, Jonathan Littell, Morgan Simon, and Marie Monge.
The third partner are the producers of The Man Who Sold His Skin, Academy Award Nomination 2020 — see my previous blog on that film — whose director, Kaouther Ben Hania, is now President of the Jury for Critics Week.).
Panelist #2 is the prolific Egyptian screenwriter and producer Mohamed Hefzy, with a constantly growing filmography of 30 feature films including worldwide acclaimed titles such as Huda’s Salon (2021) Feathers (2021), Souad (2021) You Will Die at Twenty (2019), Youmeddine (2018), and Clash (2016). He has served as a jury member in various international festivals including the 75th Venice International Film Festival. As of its 40th edition and for four consecutive years; Mohamed Hefzy was the appointed President of the Cairo International Film Festival.
In 2005, He founded Film Clinic; the now pioneer production house in the Mena region with a variety of commercial blockbusters and arthouse films that have participated in major film festivals worldwide including Cannes, Venice, Berlin, Sundance, Toronto, and Tribeca with more than 80 international awards under its belt. Later Hefzy founded Film Clinic Indie Distribution, with a mission to create opportunities for Arab independent films within and beyond festival circuits & Co- founded Meem Creative Circle which produced Netflix’s first Egyptian original series Paranormal.
Hefzy was cited among 30 future leaders in film production by Screen International, headed Variety’s list of Ten Names You Need to Know in the Arab Film Industry and was among Variety’s 500 list of the most influential people in the media industry worldwide. He was granted the Arab Cinema Personality of the Year award by the Hollywood Reporter & Arab Cinema Center. Hefzy is an official member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts And Sciences in the producers’ branch. In recognition of his significant contribution to the Arab film scene, He was honored as a “Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et Lettres” from France.
Panelist #3 is Aymen Khoja, a film producer-director committed to bold voices and innovative forms to bridge cultures and to clear up any misunderstandings.
Over six years of experience producing and directing with international studios and production companies, such as Mbc Studios the biggest broadcaster in the Middle East and Viu, the No1 streaming platform east of Asia. Aymen has filmed in different cities all over the world from Los Angeles, Dubai, Abu-Dhabi, Bucharest, Cairo, to Jeddah. He successfully delivers high-quality films and series on time within budget.
In 2016 Aymen co-founded Khoja Brothers Productions and managed to fund, direct, co-produce, co-write his first feature film Shoot Aka The Arabian Warrior, and successfully released it theatrically then sold it to Sony Pictures, Amazon Prime, Google Play, Apple, and lastly Shahid. Aymen’s debut making ultra-low-budget films made him emphasize story quality, maximize creativity, and carefully spend every dollar.
Aymen received his Master’s degree in film with honors from the New York Film Academy, Los Angeles where he produced and directed many short films that have been played in different film festivals around the world. Aymen received his Bachelor’s in Business and Management from King Abdul-Aziz University, Saudi Arabia. This background helped him to be at the top of his organizing game, networking, and career growth.
Born and raised in the east of Saudi Arabia until the age of 11, Khoja then traveled back with his parents to the west, Makkah where he stayed until he was 23 when he traveled to the US to pursue his dream of making films. Aymen had the passion and drive to make movies in a time there were no theaters in his home country. Being a pioneer, he had to push and fight traditions to achieve what he believes is his mission in life: to bridge and close gaps between cultures through the form of cinema by telling the right stories.
Nine Mena Films to see in the Festival:
Cannes Ff Competition Leila’s Brothers directed by Saeed Roustayi from IranCannes Ff Competition Holy Spider directed by Iranian Ali Abbasi but funded by France, Germany, Sweden, DenmarkUn Certain Regard Harka directed by Lotfy Nathan from TunisiaUn Certain Regard The Blue Caftan directed by Maryam Touzani from MoroccoUn Certain Regard Mediterranean Fever directed by Maha Haj from PalestineUn Certain Regard Domingo And The Mist directed by Ariel Escalante from Costa Rica with support from QatarDirectors’ Fortnight Under the Fig Trees directed by Eriga Sehiri from TunisiaDirectors’ Fortnight Ashkal directed by Youssef Chebbi from TunisiaCritics’ Week in Competition Imagine directed by Ali Behrad from IranL’Atelier project: Hamlet From The Slums from Egypt, directed by Ahmed Fawzi SalehL’Atelier project: The Blind Ferryman from Iraq and Switzerland, directed by Ali Al-FatlawiL’Atelier project: You Are My Everything from Israel, directed by Michal VinikdL’Atelier project: The Doubt from Palestine and Israel, directed by Ihab Jadallah...
- 5/8/2022
- by Sydney
- Sydney's Buzz
Anouk Whissell, Yoann-Karl Whissell and François Simard, the team behind Turbo Kid and Summer of 84, are directing “We Are Zombies,” a comedy based on Jerry Frissen and Guy Davis’ cult comic book series “The Zombies That Ate the World.”
Anouk Whissell, Yoann-Karl Whissell and François Simard started shooting the movie on March 29 across various locations around Montreal, Canada, with a young cast led by Alexander Nachi (“Clash”), Megan Peta Hill (“Riverdale”) and Derek Johns (“Moonfall”).
Kinology, the Paris-based banner whose credits include Leos Carax’s film “Annette,” has secured i...
Anouk Whissell, Yoann-Karl Whissell and François Simard started shooting the movie on March 29 across various locations around Montreal, Canada, with a young cast led by Alexander Nachi (“Clash”), Megan Peta Hill (“Riverdale”) and Derek Johns (“Moonfall”).
Kinology, the Paris-based banner whose credits include Leos Carax’s film “Annette,” has secured i...
- 4/25/2022
- QuietEarth.us
A YouTube commenter put it most succinctly: “This is either gonna be hilarious or really stupid….or both.” We’re on the same page.
On Wednesday, Open Road Films released the trailer for Good Mourning, a comedy directed and written by Machine Gun Kelly and Mod Sun, set to release on May 20. There’s a lot of shit going on in it — and it’s pretty funny.
Machine Gun Kelly is set to star as London Clash, an actor who’s about to have the biggest meeting of his life...
On Wednesday, Open Road Films released the trailer for Good Mourning, a comedy directed and written by Machine Gun Kelly and Mod Sun, set to release on May 20. There’s a lot of shit going on in it — and it’s pretty funny.
Machine Gun Kelly is set to star as London Clash, an actor who’s about to have the biggest meeting of his life...
- 4/20/2022
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Ukrainian Punk Band Rerecords the Clash Classic as ‘Kyiv Calling’: ‘A Symbol of Solidarity and Hope’
A Ukrainian punk band has rerecorded the Clash’s classic “London Calling” as a protest song and a resistance anthem against the Russian invasion.
Beton, a punk-hardcore trio, received permission from the surviving members of the Clash before recording “Kyiv Calling,” which changes the lyrics of the 1979 single as a call-to-action to fellow Ukrainians and the rest of the world. The track was recorded in a studio in Lviv, Ukraine on March 17 and 18, the same day Russians fired missiles at the city that’s become a hub for displaced citizens.
Beton, a punk-hardcore trio, received permission from the surviving members of the Clash before recording “Kyiv Calling,” which changes the lyrics of the 1979 single as a call-to-action to fellow Ukrainians and the rest of the world. The track was recorded in a studio in Lviv, Ukraine on March 17 and 18, the same day Russians fired missiles at the city that’s become a hub for displaced citizens.
- 3/20/2022
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Mohamed Diab is an Egyptian screenwriter and filmmaker and the mastermind behind lauded films like “Cairo 678” (2010) and slightly gimmicky “Clash” (2016) that is completely set inside a police van during the riots. His latest work “Amira” (2021), done through a co-production arrangement of three countries, while set in Gaza Strip, also came with significant festival reputation (it premiered at Venice) and several awards (most significantly from Rome International Film Festival). Most recently, it was screened at Osaka Asian Film Festival.
Amira is screening at Osaka Asian Film Festival
The titular character played by Tara Abboud is a teenage girl interested in photography who thinks she can be sure of her roots. Her father Nawar, whom she dutifully visits in the notorious Meggido prison in Israel (where he serves the life sentence for terrorism) has the status of a Palestinian freedom fighter. Nawar’s family takes care of Amira and her mother...
Amira is screening at Osaka Asian Film Festival
The titular character played by Tara Abboud is a teenage girl interested in photography who thinks she can be sure of her roots. Her father Nawar, whom she dutifully visits in the notorious Meggido prison in Israel (where he serves the life sentence for terrorism) has the status of a Palestinian freedom fighter. Nawar’s family takes care of Amira and her mother...
- 3/18/2022
- by Marko Stojiljković
- AsianMoviePulse
Clash, the short-form video app that acquired Vine successor Byte last year, says that since its fall 2021 launch, more than 3,500 users have earned revenue with its creator monetization tools. Quick rundown for those not familiar: Clash was founded in 2020 by former Vine creator Brendon McNerney and digital marketing expert/content strategist P.J. Leimgruber. […]
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- 2/25/2022
- by James Hale
- Tubefilter.com
The 2022 Brit Awards was a night filled with good music and fun moments at the O2 Arena in London, hosted by Mo Gilligan - with the help of Maya Jama - and held in front of an audience of nominees, presenters, and key workers.
It's be the second time the BRITs has taken place in real life since the pandemic, and we weren't disappointed with the great lineup of performances, including best new artist winner Little Simz, BRITs rising star Holly Humberstone, and best rock/alternative act Sam Fender - to name a few. The roster of live presenters was pretty great, too. Idris Elba, Celeste, Tom Daley, Mo Farrah, and Clara Amfo were among the many.
Keep on reading to find out all the winners at the 2022 BRITs.
Album Of The Year
Winner: Adele – 30
Dave – We're All Alone in This Together
Ed Sheeran – =
Little Simz – Sometimes I Might Be...
It's be the second time the BRITs has taken place in real life since the pandemic, and we weren't disappointed with the great lineup of performances, including best new artist winner Little Simz, BRITs rising star Holly Humberstone, and best rock/alternative act Sam Fender - to name a few. The roster of live presenters was pretty great, too. Idris Elba, Celeste, Tom Daley, Mo Farrah, and Clara Amfo were among the many.
Keep on reading to find out all the winners at the 2022 BRITs.
Album Of The Year
Winner: Adele – 30
Dave – We're All Alone in This Together
Ed Sheeran – =
Little Simz – Sometimes I Might Be...
- 2/9/2022
- by Navi Ahluwalia
- Popsugar.com
Adele led the winners at tonight’s (Feb. 8) Brit Awards 2022, taking home three awards at the prestigious ceremony. The music icon triumphed as she picked up Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for 30 and Song of the Year for “Easy On Me.”
Her victory in the first category made her the first-ever artist to pick up the award, after the show ditched trophies in gendered categories for the first time — replaced by Artist of the Year and International Artist of the Year fields.
the third win of the...
Her victory in the first category made her the first-ever artist to pick up the award, after the show ditched trophies in gendered categories for the first time — replaced by Artist of the Year and International Artist of the Year fields.
the third win of the...
- 2/8/2022
- by Nick Reilly
- Rollingstone.com
This weekly feature is in addition to TVLine’s daily What to Watch listings and monthly guide to What’s on Streaming.
With nearly 500 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. So consider this our reminder to set your DVR, order a Season Pass, pop a fresh Memorex into the Vcr… however it is you roll.
More from TVLinePower Book IV: Force Premiere Recap: Welcome to Chicago, Tommy EganThe Claws Nail Crew Applies One Last...
With nearly 500 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. So consider this our reminder to set your DVR, order a Season Pass, pop a fresh Memorex into the Vcr… however it is you roll.
More from TVLinePower Book IV: Force Premiere Recap: Welcome to Chicago, Tommy EganThe Claws Nail Crew Applies One Last...
- 2/6/2022
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Now that Sundance has answered the question looming over the 2022 festival by going all-virtual for the second year in a row, it’s full-steam ahead. And today the nonprofit Sundance Institute announced the members of its six juries, including Marielle Heller (“Can You Ever Forgive Me?”), Andrew Haigh (“Weekend”), Joey Soloway (“Transparent”), and Payman Maadi (“A Separation”). The 16 jurors will bestow awards upon the festival’s winners January 28, with award-winning movies available for extended online viewing during the festival’s closing weekend.
“These exceptional individuals will come together to offer a collaborative lens on our program,” said Sundance’s Director of Programming Kim Yutani in an official statement. “Their diverse personal perspectives can elevate work above the sum of its parts.” As previously announced, the jury for Alfred P. Sloan jury deliberated in advance of the festival and awarded the prize to “After Yang,” directed by Kogonada.
And audiences will...
“These exceptional individuals will come together to offer a collaborative lens on our program,” said Sundance’s Director of Programming Kim Yutani in an official statement. “Their diverse personal perspectives can elevate work above the sum of its parts.” As previously announced, the jury for Alfred P. Sloan jury deliberated in advance of the festival and awarded the prize to “After Yang,” directed by Kogonada.
And audiences will...
- 1/7/2022
- by Mark Peikert
- Indiewire
One last showdown. The tribute artists on last night's brand-new episode of Clash of the Cover Bands came face to face during a high-stakes battle round, making the E! show's finale—which also awarded one lucky act the top prize of $25,000 and the opportunity to perform on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon—all the more intense. You don't have to take our word for it, though! As the above clip shows, Erika Moul, covering the music of Lady Gaga, and Rus Anderson, covering the music of Elton John, were competing in front of a packed house and Clash's trio of judges, Meghan Trainor, Adam Lambert and Ester Dean. Rus first took the stage,...
- 12/23/2021
- E! Online
The Clash of the Cover Bands contestants continue to impress! Last night's all-new episode of the E! series pit two of the most iconic rock acts of all time against one another, and it was no surprise when the trio of judges—Meghan Trainor, Adam Lambert and Ester Dean—found themselves amazed by both. As shown in the above snippet of Clash's final battle round, up first was Ozzy Osbourne tribute band Crazy Babies Ozzy Rebourne. They brought the house down with their rendition of "Mama, I'm Coming Home," and it was clear that the audience was especially dazzled by lead singer Boyd "Ozzy" Quinton. "I love you all!" he shouted to the...
- 12/16/2021
- E! Online
Jordan’s Royal Film Commission has pulled Egyptian director Mohamed Diab’s drama “Amira” – which was filmed in Jordan and is set in the Palestinian West Bank – as its submission to the 2022 international feature Oscar race following a storm of social media controversy against the film.
Pic, which takes its cue from real-life instances of Palestinian children conceived behind bars in Israeli jails with smuggled sperm, has suddenly prompted a rapidly increasing number of Palestinian activists to protest on Twiter and other social media. The film premiered in Venice in September and subsequently played at the El Gouna fest in Egypt and the Carthage fest in Tunisia.
Since 2012, more than 100 children have been conceived using the smuggled sperm of incarcerated Palestinians, according to the end titles of the film which revolves around a teenage girl who believes she was conceived from the sperm of a Palestinian activist serving a life sentence.
Pic, which takes its cue from real-life instances of Palestinian children conceived behind bars in Israeli jails with smuggled sperm, has suddenly prompted a rapidly increasing number of Palestinian activists to protest on Twiter and other social media. The film premiered in Venice in September and subsequently played at the El Gouna fest in Egypt and the Carthage fest in Tunisia.
Since 2012, more than 100 children have been conceived using the smuggled sperm of incarcerated Palestinians, according to the end titles of the film which revolves around a teenage girl who believes she was conceived from the sperm of a Palestinian activist serving a life sentence.
- 12/9/2021
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
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