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In “Couture,” Angelina Jolie plays Maxine, a low-budget horror movie director juggling a film commission from a French luxury fashion house and being a single mother in the midst of a divorce when she receives a devastating breast cancer diagnosis. “Couture” writer and director Alice Winocour says she wrote the French and English language drama … Read more
Today’s edition of quick hits. * The saber-rattling continues: “President Donald Trump said Wednesday at the G7 conference that the U.S. will ‘go right back to dropping bombs’ if he doesn’t like the Iran deal.” * If White House officials were counting on a interest rate cut, they have reason to be disappointed: “Federal Reserve … Read more
Robert Thurman, father to actress Uma Thurman and the co-founder of the cultural institution Tibet House in New York City, has died at the age of 84. Thurman’s death was announced via social media by Tibet House, which wrote, “We are deeply saddened to announce that Robert A.F. Thurman, prominent American Buddhist scholar, co-founder of … Read more
Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip have killed 1,005 Palestinians since a ceasefire was reached between Israel and the militant group Hamas last October, the Gaza Health Ministry said Wednesday. The enclave has seen near-daily strikes, as well as shelling and gunfire along the boundary that divides Gaza into Israeli and Palestinian-controlled zones. The most recent deaths were … Read more
Robert Downey Jr. can’t say much about “Avengers: Doomsday,” the upcoming Marvel tentpole that reintroduces him to the franchise as the villainous Doctor Doom, but he is assuring comic book movie fans that it will live up to the hype. Speaking to CBR alongside co-director Joe Russo, the Oscar winner said the movie “landed in … Read more
Soil is easy to ignore because it sits beneath everything else. Yet this thin, dark layer is one of the most sophisticated biological systems on Earth. Soil is a dynamic interface where minerals, roots, fungi, bacteria, moisture and organic matter continuously negotiate the terms under which crops can grow. Globally, soils support around 95 per … Read more
In his appearance on the Tuesday edition of “Fox and Friends,” Vice President JD Vance had a complaint: “Iranian propaganda,” he said, is misleading observers regarding the memorandum of understanding, or MOU, signed by the United States and Iran earlier this week. “Some elements in their society,” Vance said, “are trying to sell this deal … Read more
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual … Read more
Calgary’s emergence as one of Canada’s fastest-growing tech ecosystems is no accident. Beneath the headline figures of rising venture capital, expanding talent pools, and global recognition, sits a critical engine driving that growth an done aligned to the benefit of the environment: ‘Cleantech’ (clean technology). While fintech, agtech and software innovation all play important roles, … Read more
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The New York Knicks are taking over the Canyon of Heroes. After clinching their first NBA championship in 53 years, the Knicks will be honored with a ticker-tape parade in Lower Manhattan on Thursday, … Read more