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Movies
Debate Over Ancient Iranian Jewelry Worn by Zendaya to ‘Odyssey’ Event
The actress wore earrings to an event for “The Odyssey” that a London gallery has said were made from an ancient artifact.
A Brazilian Biopic About Jair Bolsonaro Is Threatening His Son’s Presidential Campaign
A Brazilian biopic about Jair Bolsonaro has upended his son Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential hopes after leaks showed he negotiated money for the film with a disgraced banker.
Why India Has Spent Years Blocking the Release of Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Satluj’
Censors demanded 127 cuts to the film that explores a dark period of police brutality in Punjab state. Filmmakers say it’s the latest, chilling example of entrenched censorship.
Why India Has Spent Years Blocking the Release of Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Satluj’
Censors demanded 127 cuts to the film that explores a dark period of police brutality in Punjab state. Filmmakers say it’s the latest, chilling example of entrenched censorship.
Critics of Russia Say This Critic Isn’t Critical Enough
Alexander Sokurov has questioned the Russian president about government repression, but he is still controversial among his country’s exiles.
At the Canadian Screen Awards, the Industry Steps Outside Hollywood’s Shadow
No longer content with being just “Hollywood North,” the Canadian screen industry is asserting itself and telling its own stories.
Tribeca Festival Denounces Pair Who Joked on the Red Carpet About Rape
A clip of the actor Elon Gold with Lizzy Savetsky, a social media influencer, at the premiere of “The Wedding Entertainer” has been circulating online.
Audience Member at ‘La La Land’ Concert Fills in for Sick Keyboardist
Sterling Nasa, a 21-year-old university student, filled in for a keyboard player who had fallen ill during a “La La Land” orchestral performance in Australia.