Today, Monday January 20th, Lynch would have turned 79 and to honor him, his children and granddaughter have organized a global meditation meetup.
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RaMell Ross flanked by Ethan Herisse on the left and Brandon Wilson on the right, at NYFF in the fall
The 'Nickel Boys' men interviewed: RaMell Ross, Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson
‘Nickel Boys’ is up for Best Picture-Drama at the Golden Globes this year, among many other accolades its director and stars have been collecting along the way. I caught up with the three men during the London Film Festival where I got to watch the film which I credit with having changed my very DNA.
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Golden Globes nominee Isabella Rossellini on the power of silence
Her turn as Sister Agnes in Edward Berger’s ‘Conclave’ could well see the Italian actress, and farmer, nabbing her first ever Golden Globe award, come January 5th. So I wanted to find out how she mastered her performance filled with quiet power.
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Ava DuVernay photographed by ©Hadnnan in Marrakech, courtesy of FIFM
The Cinema Queen: Talking movies with Ava DuVernay in Marrakech
American filmmaker Ava DuVernay was at the Marrakech International Film Festival this year to share her wisdom during a public Conversation, where she talked about making movies as a Black woman but also the ability to watch cinema and how that changes depending on your socio-economic background.
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Top Chef Middle East celebrity chef Bobby Chinn sets the record straight, once and for all
He talks to me about his origins, why and how he speaks Arabic and more. This is one interview you won’t want to miss!
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Denis Villeneuve, photo courtesy of the BFI London Film Festival
Silences and wisdom: Getting to know Denis Villeneuve during a BFI London Film Festival Screen Talk
As a filmmaker, he is known for his silences. But Villeneuve definitely didn’t give the packed audience inside the Royal Festival Hall on a Sunday morning the silent treatment!
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A still from 'La Máquina' courtesy of Hulu/Disney+
Hulu's 'La Máquina' reunites Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal, and not a moment too soon!
Friendship is at the core of this beautifully shot, perfectly written, wondrously acted series, which just began streaming on Hulu in the US and Disney+ around the world. And for those of us who missed watching this wonderful duo act together, it comes at the perfect time.
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June Squibb with Fred Hechinger in ‘Thelma’, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures
Role of a lifetime: Six Q's with June Squibb on her golden age starring role in 'Thelma'
One hardly expects to reach stardom at any age, but to hit that landmark at 90 is a feat of wonder. And that wonder is the charming, beautiful, funny June Squibb.
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The Fantastic Mr. Xido: an interview with Jeremy Xido -- dancer, performance artist, filmmaker
It is a luxury to be able to follow someone’s career for years and I’ve had that privilege with Xido, whom I first met in 2013 in Dubai, where he was presenting his cult rockumentary ‘Death Metal Angola’.
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'Taylor Swift | Songbook Trail' lands at the V&A, a free exhibition of some of her iconic looks
Whether you’re part of the millions of Swifties or not, undeniably this rock-pop star is a force to be reckoned with. And the V&A Museum in London pays homage to her star with a free exhibition kicking off this July.
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Sigourney Weaver photographed by © Jason Bell
Sigourney Weaver, to receive Lifetime Achievement Golden Lion at 81st Venice Film Fest
So what’s your favorite movie featuring the American actress? Or a personal anecdote you can share? I’ll tell you mine and one of them unsurprisingly involves Venice, of course, where all kinds of magic happens.
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Phenomenal man: A conversation with Nabil Ayouch about the cinematic wonder that is 'Everybody Loves Touda'
As we spoke on the terrace of Unifrance during the Cannes Film Festival, a little tiny bird with a loud, rhythmical chirp decided it needed to chime in. Perhaps, I thought as I listened to the recording later, it was the spirit, the animal incarnation of a Sheikha, the beautiful, strong, freedom-loving tradition of women singers that the French-Moroccan filmmaker pays homage to in his latest masterpiece.
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And the Kering 2024 'Women In Motion' Emerging Talent Award goes to Malaysian director Amanda Nell Eu
The first time I ever met Eu, I knew she would be a filmmaker to watch. This latest award just reinforces her power.
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"It’s important in life to keep moving": Toni Collette's Qumra masterclass inspires
As her masterclass kicked off the DFI’s industry incubator, the Australian actress turned filmmaker opened a window onto her work ethic and life philosophy, thus allowing the numerous audience attending to learn from her wisdom.
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Photo by © Ali Ghandtschi, courtesy of the Berlinale
"I’ll keep trying to make movies that are as disruptive as possible": Olivier Assayas at Berlinale for 'Hors du temps'
In his latest film which in English gets the title ‘Suspended Time’, the French maestro gets super personal and in the process, makes us discover the laughter we lost during COVID times.
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Matteo Garrone, right, with Seydou Sarr (left) and Moustapha Fall on the set of ‘Io Capitano’
Matteo Garrone explains that his award-winning 'Io Capitano' provides "a reverse shot of what we are used to seeing" in the media
The Italian filmmaker stands on the edge of a life changing event, having made the kind of film that not only makes the world a better place, but is also perfectly entertaining for audiences, and proves a critics’ favorite. We caught up during the Marrakech International Film Festival, before the film received its Golden Globes nomination earlier this month. Next stop… the Oscars?
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Greta Gerwig by © Ben Rayner, courtesy of the Festival de Cannes
Cannes announces Greta Gerwig as Jury President for their 77th edition
With ‘Barbie’, the American filmmaker has singlehandedly proven that an audience favorite can also be a thoughtful art film, one which can conquer both blockbuster status as well as a critical acclaim and finally, awards nominations.
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Lupita Nyong'o © Nick Barose
Four reasons to love Lupita Nyong'o, if you ever needed them
Reason one: she’s going to be Jury President of the Berlinale 2024.
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If you're not following Keanu Reeves, you're missing out!
The actor, known for never taking himself too seriously, features snippets of his daily life on an Instagram account that cannot be missed. Or is it all too good to be true?
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Isabelle Huppert and Tsuyoshi Ihara in a still from ‘Sidonie au Japon’
"Do you believe in ghosts?": Catching up with Isabelle Huppert and Élise Girard in Marrakech
In Girard’s ‘Sidonie au Japon’ which screened at the 20th edition of the Moroccan festival this year, Huppert plays a woman who is still haunted by the memory of her late husband, which leads her on a voyage to Japan which she will never forget…
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