Critics Notebook Civil War and the Elusiveness of the Ofthemoment Movie
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'American Civil Wars' Review: The Era of Continental Divides
In the mid-19th century, Mexico and Canada were both gripped by internal conflicts. The conflagration of war in the U.S. soon followed.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Ray Dalio believes there’s a 35% or even 40% chance of a civil war in the U.S.
Hedge-fund billionaire can foresee people moving to states that align with their political views while refusing to abide by rules made by federal authorities whose politics they disagree with.MarketWatch - Business -
Deadly Clashes in New Caledonia Raise Fears of Civil War
France has sent troops to quell violence in New Caledonia, where Paris is seen as backtracking on promises of self-determination.The New York Times - World -
Billionaire investor sees 1 in 3 chance of civil war
Ray Dalio, the billionaire investor and founder of hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, said he sees a growing likelihood that the United States will plunge into a civil war. In an interview with Financial Times, Dalio, 74, detailed his research in ...The Hill - Politics -
Dead or alive? Parents of children gone in Sri Lanka's civil war have spent 15 years seeking answers
It has been 15 years since the end of Sri Lanka's civil war, which pitted government forces against Tamil Tiger separatistsABC News - World -
PEN America, facing criticism over its response to the Mideast war, gathers for annual gala
PEN America gathered Thursday night for its annual gala, a high-profile event raised even higher because some wondered if it would be held at allABC News - Entertainment -
Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz criticized Netanyahu's handling of the war in Gaza and threatened to quit the government if the prime minister doesn't articulate a plan for ending the war and securing the enclave.
Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz criticized Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza and threatened to quit the government if the prime minister doesn’t articulate a plan for ending the war and securing the enclave.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
'IF' Review: John Krasinski's Cloying Kids' Movie
The actor-director tells a story about imaginary friends in his film starring Ryan Reynolds and featuring the voices of Steve Carell, Emily Blunt, George Clooney and others.The Wall Street Journal - World - Entertainment -
The 15 movies you need to see this summer
Our staffers select a highly opinionated list of their most anticipated titles: Hollywood fun machines, indie big swings and the truly unmissable.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
How the 'B Movie' Got Its Name
‘King of the Bs’ Roger Corman objected to that label for his low-budget films, but they carried on a tradition from the early days of cinemaThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Venom: The Last Dance Will Be The Final Venom Movie
The first Venom movie with Tom Hardy marked the beginning of Sony's Spider-Man Universe, which has yet to included Spider-Man himself. Instead of using Spidey, Sony has put villains and supporting characters into leading roles. Unlike the films ...GameSpot - Tech -
Putin criticizes upcoming peace summit in Switzerland
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Boy's body found in river as second teen 'critical'
The 14-year-old's body was found in the River Tyne and the younger boy was rescued and taken to hospital.BBC News - Top stories -
Fetterman responds to Ocasio-Cortez's criticism: 'That's absurd'
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.) responded Sunday to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's (D-N.Y.) criticism of his comments mocking the Jerry Springer-like chaos during a House hearing last week, where the progressive House member ripped Rep. Marjorie ...The Hill - Politics -
FM's critics should look at themselves - minister
Critics of Vaughan Gething should ask themselves if they are crossing a line, a minister has said.BBC News - Top stories -
Senior Republican criticizes Biden in speech to Israeli parliament
Stefanik is seen as a candidate to be Donald Trump’s running mate.ABC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Boy remains in critical condition after river death
The two teenage boys got into difficulty in the River Tyne near Ovingham Bridge on Saturday.BBC News - Top stories -
An Unfinished Film review – moving and mysterious movie about China’s Covid crisis
Cannes film festivalLou Ye’s docu-realist film starts as sophisticated comedy, morphs from looking like a zombie apocalypse to intimate drama, and evolves into a tribute to how a nation handled trauma. Out of agony and chaos, Chinese film-maker ...The Guardian - World - Covid -
John Krasinski: "IF" movie inspired by pandemic's toll on daughters' spirits
The new movie "IF" from director John Krasinski explores the world of imaginary friends with the help of an A-list cast. Julianne Ferreira reports from Monday's purple carpet premiere in New York has details on how Krasinski came up with the script.CBS News - Top stories - Entertainment -
New Silent Hill Movie's Pyramid Head Revealed At Cannes Film Festival
Silent Hill 2's legendary antagonist, Pyramid Head, is finally headed back to the big screen, and audiences caught their first glimpse of the geometric monstrosity this week when the film previewed at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.Directed by ...GameSpot - Tech -
Preorder This Slick New 4K Steelbook For One of Tom Cruise's Best Movies
Tom Cruise is one of Hollywood's choosier stars--you're not going to discover a huge pile of crappy direct-to-TV movies hidden in the middle of his filmography like some other well-known actors. The guy has made a lot of really quality flicks, so ...GameSpot - Tech -
Paul Schrader felt death closing in, so he made a movie about it
After a string of hospitalizations for long COVID, Paul Schrader had a realizationABC News - Entertainment -
The 43 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (May 2024)
City Hunter, Suzume, and Spaceman are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.Wired - Tech - Netflix -
Dabney Coleman: Where to Stream His Best Movies and TV Shows
Coleman’s characters frequently displayed the kind of antagonistic demeanor familiar to anyone who has ever dealt with a bad boss or a disgruntled customer.The New York Times - Top stories -
A Total War Star Wars Game Is Reportedly In Development
A Star Wars-themed Total War game is reportedly currently in development over at Creative Assembly.. According to to DualShockers, there are three Total War games being worked on right now. It's unclear which project Creative Assembly is furthest ...GameSpot - Tech -
Georgia and Russia's 'Hybrid War'
Vladimir Putin’s friends in Tbilisi are following the Kremlin’s playbook to shut down independent voices in civil society.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
Putin tightens war machine
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Putin tightens up his war machine Russian President Vladimir Putin’s post-inauguration Cabinet reshuffle and military ...The Hill - Politics - Russia -
With its critical mineral strategy, Australia seeks to break free from China
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Vance claps back at Romney over Trump-related criticism
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) made it clear Thursday that he didn’t appreciate Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) criticizing his appearance at former President Trump’s trial as “embarrassing” and advised his colleague from Utah to focus more on his legislative ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
‘Bafflingly shallow’ or ‘staggeringly ambitious’? Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis splits critics
Coppola’s passion project screens at Cannes film festival to seven-minute standing ovation, but reviews have been polarising. After 40 years in the making, Francis Ford Coppola’s passion project Megalopolis has finally premiered at Cannes film ...The Guardian - World -
Green Transition Set to Face Critical Minerals Shortfall, IEA Says
Electric vehicle, wind turbine and solar panel manufacturers face a shortfall in critical metals and minerals unless more investment is made in projects such as new mines and recycling, according to a report from the International Energy Agency.The Wall Street Journal - World -
China is a 'critical' global supplier, full decoupling may be impossible, survey shows
Chinese companies are growing more optimistic about a rise in trade exports as firms show no signs of fully decoupling from China, according to Allianz Trade.CNBC - Business - China -
Francis Ford Coppola teases 'Godfather' update, criticizes Hollywood studios at Cannes
The filmmaker addressed the press at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival after the premiere of his deeply personal, occasionally baffling epic 'Megalopolis' polarized critics.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Pope Francis addresses his conservative critics in the Catholic church | 60 Minutes
There are conservative bishops who oppose Pope Francis’ efforts to revisit teachings and traditions. He says, “Conservative is one who clings to something and does not want to see beyond that.”CBS News - Top stories -
In the Aging Senate, 80-Somethings Seeking Re-election Draw Little Criticism
Age and health have drawn intensive focus in the presidential race, but the recent news that two octogenarians in the Senate are running again has prompted little discussion of their age.The New York Times - Top stories -
India’s Election Body Raises Turnout Figures, Despite Criticism
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Auburn RB Brian Battie critically wounded in Sarasota shooting
Battie's older brother Tommie was killed and three others were shot early Saturday morning .Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Critics Fault ‘Aggressive’ N.Y.P.D. Response to Pro-Palestinian Rally
Officers were filmed punching three demonstrators at the protest in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. The police said protesters were blocking the streets.The New York Times - Top stories -
Slapstick Comedy Movie Hundreds Of Beavers Is As Much Video Game Let's Play As Bugs Bunny Cartoon
More and more video games are seeing adaptations into movies, but Hundreds of Beavers might be the most video game-like movie I've ever seen.That's not necessarily apparent from first blush, especially because Hundreds of Beavers' other influences ...GameSpot - Tech -
Review: 'IF,' a movie about imaginary friends, requires suspension of disbelief — and a few more drafts
Actor turned writer-director John Krasinski had a way with creatures in 'A Quiet Place,' but loses his way with the gentle children's drama 'IF.'Los Angeles Times - Entertainment