Hollywood and the Middle East Mix at Red Sea International Film Festival
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From Ben Affleck to Seth Rogen, Hollywood finds a 'spiritual home' at SXSW
The lineup of the 2025 SXSW Film and TV Festival in Austin is full of returning talent. The Times spoke to organizers and filmmakers about why they keep coming back.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
With three films at the festival, Kate Mara is this year's unofficial queen of SXSW
With 'The Astronaut,' 'The Dutchman' and 'Friendship' all playing at the festival, actor Kate Mara is making a robust showing of her versatility and depth.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
A Lebanese Woman Fights for Women’s Rights in the Middle East
Lina Abou-Habib is fighting inequality, working to change laws that make it difficult for women to keep custody of their children and block residency for children in a mother’s home country.The New York Times - 4d -
The Rivals of Amziah King review – Matthew McConaughey returns with unwieldy misstep
SXSW film festival: The Oscar winner’s first film role for six years shows his undeniable magnetism but squanders it on a baggy mix of tones and genres. In the past six years, the Academy ...The Guardian - 8h -
Her films put a uniquely surreal Africa on the map. Rungano Nyoni won't be limited by expectations
The Zambian-born director has, with only two features, stunned film festivals and emerged as a major African voice, one attuned to cosmic (and comic) injustice.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
China, Iran and Russia hold joint naval drills in Mideast as tensions rise between Tehran and US
China, Iran and Russia have conducted joint naval drills in the Middle EastABC News - 6h -
UConn vs. St. John's odds, free women's college basketball picks: Huskies cover in 2025 Big East Tournament
SportsLine's Calvin Wetzel and Aaron Barzilai just revealed their picks for St. John's Red Storm vs. Connecticut Huskies in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Big East Women's Tournament on SaturdayCBS Sports - 3d -
Syrian defence ministry says military operation over and forces ‘paving way for life to return to normal’ – Middle East crisis live
Syria’s defence ministry spokesperson warns of further retribution against forces loyal to Assad. Syria ’s defence ministry has announced it has completed military operations to fight remnants of ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘Out of the blue’: search for answers goes on after North Sea tanker collision
Investigators will look into reports deck of cargo ship Solong was unmanned when the catastrophe took place. In the North Sea, about 12 miles off the coast of East Yorkshire, the smouldering wreck ...The Guardian - 6h -
Anna Foster replaces Mishal Husain on Radio 4's Today
Foster was previously a Middle East correspondent and presented on BBC Radio 1 and Radio 5 Live.BBC News - 1d -
Twins! Rivals! Clones! Hollywood is doubling down on dual roles
Robert Pattinson, Robert De Niro and Michael B Jordan are all pulling double duty in their new films and that’s just the start. For years, dual roles have been played largely for laughs. Think of ...The Guardian - 1d -
One person still missing after oil tanker and cargo ship collide in North Sea
‘Multiple explosions’ onboard MV Stena Immaculate after tank rupture, with jet fuel reportedly released. One person is missing after a collision between an oil tanker and a cargo ship in the North ...The Guardian - 1d -
Zuby Ejiofor sinks OT buzzer-beater to lead No. 6 St. John's over No. 20 Marquette
The Red Storm will enter the Big East tournament as the top seed for the first time since 1986.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
SXSW 2025: Brandon Sklenar, H.E.R., Aaron Paul and more in the L.A. Times studio
Check out photos of all the stars coming through the 2025 SXSW Film and TV Festival in Austin, Texas this weekend.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Hear coastguard distress call as black smoke billows from North Sea collision
An oil tanker involved in a collision with a cargo vessel off east Yorkshire's coast is on fire.BBC News - 1d -
India’s official Oscar entry, which failed to make the cut, wins big at major Bollywood awards show
The film that was submitted as India’s official Oscar entry but failed to make the final list of nominees has swept the International Indian Film Academy AwardsABC News - 1d -
'The Bondsman' star Kevin Bacon on the role he has no interest in resurrecting
In the L.A. Times studio at the 2025 SXSW Film and TV Festival, Bacon talked about 'The Bondsman,' 'Tremors' and his love for the Philadelphia Eagles.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Everyone Has a Plan for Gaza. None of Them Add Up.
Since President Trump’s suggestion to expel the territory’s population, Middle East leaders have rushed to propose options for a postwar Gaza. Each is unacceptable to either Israel or Hamas, or both.The New York Times - 22h -
Trump must tread lightly with Arab leaders in peace talks
If the primary goal of the Trump administration is to quickly address issues in the Middle East and prevent further wars and instability, placing additional pressure on Arab countries might ...The Hill - 9h -
Rubio discusses Gaza reconstruction with Saudi Arabia, future of ceasefire uncertain
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Saudi Arabia's crown prince Monday, discussing the situation in the Middle East and the reconstruction of Gaza. The meeting comes as the future of the ...CBS News - 11h -
Davante Adams joining Rams: Six-time Pro Bowler signing two-year deal with Los Angeles
Adams is on his way to HollywoodCBS Sports - 1d -
WATCH: Container ship collides with anchored US oil tanker sparking inferno
A cargo ship collided with an anchored U.S. tanker carrying jet fuel off the east coast of England in the North Sea on Monday, causing a massive fire and fuel spill, officials said.ABC News - 21h -
Foreign states including repressive regimes pay peers over £3m in two years
Middle East nations among those to have paid 27 members of Lords for work such as consultancy and legal advice. Philip Hammond has made millions from 30 roles while member of Lords Members of ...The Guardian - 1d -
Red Pitaya launches new version of the “Raspberry Pi” of measurement gear
Red Pitaya, which does software-defined instrumentation, unveiled next-generation hardware akin to the "Raspberry Pi of measurement" gear.VentureBeat - 13h -
Joan Didion was famously reserved. But she openly adored John Wayne and Old Hollywood
Joan Didion fell in love with movies as a girl but would sour on Hollywood after working there, Alissa Wilkinson writes in 'We Tell Ourselves Stories.'Los Angeles Times - 1d -
How Gustavo Dudamel's Mahler festival grooves for young and old
An all-day marathon of youth orchestras from around L.A. proves to be a highlight of the L.A. Phil's Mahler Grooves festival, which continues this weekend.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Death of a Unicorn review – goofy eat-the-rich satire isn’t fun enough
SXSW film festival: Jenna Ortega, Paul Rudd and Richard E Grant lead a wasted cast in this silly and exasperating mishmash of comedy and gore. The unicorn has been a staple of folk mythology for ...The Guardian - 2d -
Holland review – twisty Nicole Kidman thriller is a disappointing mess
SXSW film festival: Fresh director Mimi Cave delivers an underwhelming follow-up that can’t make the most of its hard-working leading star. Nicole Kidman is, in general, providing a public ...The Guardian - 1d -
Drop review – a standout from White Lotus excels in tight first date thriller
SXSW film festival: Meghann Fahy lands a killer star vehicle with a fun, seat-edge piece of pulp entertainment, playing a woman tasked with killing her date. I have a special place in my heart for ...The Guardian - 1d -
How Americans are spending their retirements at sea
The U.S. is seeing a surge of retirements as more than 4 million people will turn 65 this year. Some are choosing a life at sea for their golden years. CBS News' Nancy Chen has more.CBS News - 1d -
'Blessed' Bueckers makes Big East tourney history
UConn superstar Paige Bueckers lifted the 1-seed Huskies to a 70-50 victory over 2-seed Creighton in the Big East tournament championship game to claim the program's 30th conference tournament ...ESPN - 13h -
Miami don't 'risk' Messi in win after GK red card
Inter Miami CF head coach Javier Mascherano said he changed the game plan after goalkeeper Oscar Ustari received a red card against Charlotte FC at Chase Stadium, preventing Lionel Messi from ...ESPN - 1d -
Can The Red Wings Make The Playoffs?
Nobody likes losing.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Protests on International Women's Day in Turkey demand protection from domestic violence
Thousands of women have taken to the streets of Turkish cities to mark International Women’s Day, protesting inequality and violence against womenABC News - 3d -
International Women's Day protests demand equal rights, end to discrimination
International Women's Day is commemorated in different ways and to varying degrees in places around the world.CBS News - 3d -
'Parasite' director Bong Joon Ho's new film, 'Mickey 17,' off to a slow box office start
The sci-fi thriller is director Bong Joon Ho's first film since the Oscar-winning "Parasite" in 2019. But it has had a slow start at the box office.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Red Wings Fall 5–2 in Washington, Feeling of Deja Vu Now Unavoidable
On Friday night in Washington, the Detroit Red Wings lost their fifth straight game, all of them in regulation, falling 5–2 to the Capitals.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Coperni Mixes Fortnite and Fashion at Paris Show
A fashion show in Paris was staged against a backdrop of 200 people playing Fortnite together. It was a distraction, at best.The New York Times - 1d -
BBC Verify looks at the events leading up to the North Sea collision
BBC Verify examines how a ship carrying a highly-toxic chemical hit a tanker in the North Sea transporting jet fuel.BBC News - 1d -
How bad could the North Sea tanker collision be for the environment?
An environmental group in the U.K. says the North Sea tanker collision could become a "disaster in really important protected areas."CBS News - 7h
