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Weekly Quiz: Which film came out top in the Oscar nominations?
How much attention did you pay to what has been going on in the world over the past seven days?BBC News - 19h -
8 movies to look out for at the Sundance Film Festival
A robust number of near-experimental documentaries and narratives already call out to us from this year's lineup, sure to yield a crop of future award winners.Los Angeles Times - 21h -
Sundance 2025: the 10 films not to miss at this year’s festival
From a Jennifer Lopez musical to an Ayo Edebiri horror to a provocative prison documentary, this year’s Utah-based festival has plenty to be excited about. Sundance remains one of the toughest ...The Guardian - 21h -
John Lennon Came to My School When I Was 8. Or Did I Imagine It?
A story of hazy memories, a reluctant rock star and a special day in 1973. Or was it 1974?The New York Times - 2d -
'I came back to life,' says freed British-Israeli hostage
The 28-year-old is among the first three people to be released from captivity in Gaza.BBC News - 3d -
‘When Star Wars came out, one of our directors was close to tears’: how we made Blake’s 7
‘I thought I’d be rushing around doing stunts. But instead, it was all about my tight, sexy outfits. After three episodes, I was thinking, “I hate this big hair!”’. I got the impression Blake’s 7 ...The Guardian - 3d -
Before the celebrities and influencers came, Pacific Palisades was a 'small town'
Before the celebrities and influencers arrived, the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles had the feel of a small town within a sprawling metropolis.NBC News - 4d -
TikTok Went Dark. Then It Came Right Back
So far, the TikTok ban has only resulted in a brief outage.Inc. - 5d -
Danielle Collins hits back at Australian Open critics: ‘Six sponsorship opportunities came up this tournament’
Danielle Collins has hit back at criticism of her goading of the Australian Open crowd, saying: “I don’t care what some guy living in his basement is writing on the internet.” Collins, the American ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
How Wildfires Came for Southern California
Many Californians thought wildfires couldn’t reach deep into their cities. But the Los Angeles fires showed how older homes became fuel that fed the fires.The New York Times - 6d -
‘A ton of unknowns’: months ago, LA residents lost wildfire insurance. Then the fires came
After insurers like State Farm dropped policies, to switch to the state’s Fair plan was prohibitively pricey for many. When James Borow realized last Tuesday that his Palisades house was on fire, ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
‘I came down here to die’: the untold story of the first JFK assassination attempt
In a fascinating new book, the forgotten tale of Richard Pavlick, who tried to kill JFK in 1960, is brought to light. “Everybody’s got the right / To their dreams,” goes the lyric in Stephen ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
How the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal came together
Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage release agreement, U.S. officials say. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan unpacks ...CBS News - Jan. 15 -
Inside the making of the Anthony Robles film 'Unstoppable'
Fourteen years after winning an NCAA wrestling title, Robles' remarkable life story is coming to the big screen.ESPN - Jan. 15 -
Which recent films failed at the name game?
Here's a rundown of some of this season's more well-wrought movie titles — along with a few missed opportunities.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 13 -
Writing Fantasy Came Naturally. Reality Was Far More Daunting.
After winning just about every major science fiction and fantasy award, Nnedi Okorafor explores a traumatic event in her own history in her most autobiographical novel yet.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Coco Gauff Came to the Australian Open With a New Serve and Forehand
The American tennis star needed to fix the two most important shots in tennis. This is how she did it.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
A Glowing Metal Ring Crashed to Earth. No One Knows Where It Came From
The 1,100-pound mystery object landed in Kenya at the end of December. Experts are still baffled.Wired - Jan. 11 -
Andrew Mukuba came home to Texas and helped save its season
The Longhorns safety's game-winning interception in the Peach Bowl is only the latest part of his remarkable story.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
Rowan Atkinson at 70: his best films – ranked!
To mark his birthday this week, we celebrate his versatility from bumbling Mr Bean to his punctilious headteacher in The Secret Policeman’s Ball. Atkinson is the bumbling Father Gerald, who praises ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
The mysterious novelist who foresaw Putin’s Russia – and then came to symbolise its moral decay
Victor Pelevin made his name in 90s Russia with scathing satires of authoritarianism. But while his literary peers have faced censorship and fled the country, he still sells millions. Has he become ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Daniel Craig's 007 capers dominate his top-grossing films
Daniel Craig is a lead actor contender for his performance in 'Queer.' But the film is unlikely to scale the box-office heights of his Bond movies.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
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How Anfield's Alexander-Arnold toxicity came to a head
BBC Sport explores why some Liverpool fans were hostile towards Trent Alexander-Arnold during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Manchester United at Anfield.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Amazon's Prime Video Acquires Melania Trump Film
The project is expected to be released in the second half of this year.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 5 -
Film concerts: Performing movie music live
An increasingly popular symphony orchestra concert is a screening of a movie such as "Jaws" accompanied by a live performance of the music—reeling in new audiences to the concert hall.CBS News - Jan. 5 -
Jeff Baena, Film Director and Husband of Aubrey Plaza, Dies at 47
Mr. Baena, who was married to the actress Aubrey Plaza, co-wrote the existential comedy “I Heart Huckabees,” and wrote and directed films including “Life After Beth” and “The Little Hours.”The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
Indie film-maker Jeff Baena dies aged 47
Husband of actor Aubrey Plaza was known for writing and directing Life After Beth and co-writing I Heart Huckabees. Independent director and screenwriter Jeff Baena – who was known for quirky hits ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Tim Dowling: I went out to walk the dog and came home a hero
My wife asked me to do the afternoon dog walk. I begrudgingly acquiesced, with no idea of the drama that lay ahead. It is a bleak and featureless afternoon; the bottom of the year’s trough. I don’t ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
China's overqualified youth taking jobs as drivers, labourers and film extras
With high youth unemployment rates, Chinese graduates are resorting to working as waiters, cleaners and movie extras.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Bowl action? There was plenty, and the best came far away from the spotlight of the college playoffs
Somewhere in the fight-filled, money-chasing hustle that the college bowl season has become, a national champion will emergeABC News - Jan. 2 -
Gracie Mansion Intruder Films Himself During New Year’s Break-In
A man jumped a fence early on New Year’s Day, entered the New York mayor’s official residence and stole a Christmas ornament, the police said. The mayor, Eric Adams, was not there.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Canceling the apocalypse? What can we learn from films set in 2025
From monsters fighting robots to a grim look at a decaying healthcare system, past movies set in this new year offer a mixed outlook on what’s to come. The year 2025: It certainly has that ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
How marketing pushed these three indie films into box office hits
Despite major obstacles, some indie films thrived this year. Yes, they were artistically accomplished, but inventive ad campaigns also helped draw in crowds.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 2 -
Scandinavians came to Britain long before Vikings and Anglo-Saxons, finds study
Genetic analysis of Roman soldier or gladiator buried in York reveals 25% of his ancestry came from Scandinavia. People with Scandinavian ancestry were in Britain long before the Anglo-Saxons or ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Before Ferguson's hairdryer came the 'blast furnace'
Former Aberdeen players recall being on the receiving end of the full force of Sir Alex Ferguson's anger in the dressing room.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
In Gaza we were the happiest family I could imagine. Then came the worst days of my life | Fadwa al-Masry
I am an academic, a mother, no threat to anyone. Yet those I love have been injured and killed, and I have endured indescribable hardships. I am a Palestinian mother with a bachelor’s degree in ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
All the music, TV, film, art and more to get excited about in 2025
These big comebacks, awards contenders and cultural heavyweights should be highlights of the year.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Jimmy Carter wanted to see Guinea worm disease eliminated. He came very close.
Jimmy Carter hoped to outlive the Guinea worm — and he came achingly close. Carter helped lead a decades-long campaign against the parasitic infection.NBC News - Dec. 31
