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Elon Musk Shared, Then Deleted X Post Absolving Hitler, Stalin and Mao of Genocide
The post falsely claimed that Joseph Stalin, Adolf Hitler and Mao Zedong were not responsible for the murders of millions of people, but rather public sector workers were.The New York Times - 1d -
The Hottest New York Side Hustle? Selling Eggs
Soaring egg prices at the start of the year have led some founders to expand their business offerings–even if they’re working in completely different sectors.Inc. - 23h -
Seth Rogen Says Treating His Stoner Lifestyle Brand, Houseplant, Like His Film and TV Projects Has Helped It Grow. Here’s Why
Speaking at Inc.’s Founders House at SXSW, the movie star-turned-businessman discussed his experience wading into the legal complexities of the weed industry.Inc. - 5d -
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 - Mar. 8 -
Some Vegans Were Harmed in the Watching of This Movie
A film critic who provides “vegan alerts” for animal cruelty goes beyond onscreen violence. Milk and eggs are problematic, too.The New York Times - 4d -
How this Scottish actor inspired Homer Simpson’s ‘D’oh!’
Finlayson performed in more than 100 films but was best known for being the "third man" to Laurel and Hardy.BBC News - 4d -
Movie Review: Russo brothers' sci-fi ‘The Electric State’ is big, ambitious and dull
The Russo brothers bring Simon Stålenhag's illustrated novel “The Electric State” to life in the new big budget Netflix filmABC News - 3d -
FirstFT: Musk’s government spending cuts fail to halt rising costs
Also in today’s newsletter, Putin’s frontline visit and a new FT film on Nvidia’s riseFinancial Times - 2d -
‘I’ve had murderers try to find me. I’ve had armed people say they’ll shoot’ – Dan Reed on the fallout from his Michael Jackson films
The documentary maker has received constant death threats from Jackson fans ever since his devastating Leaving Neverland aired. He reveals why he had to make a follow-up. ‘I’ve kept company with ...The Guardian - 1d -
And the Academy award for most bashful Oscar contender goes to… | Tim Lewis
Whatever the buzz about their recent film performances, few actors will show they think their statuette is as good as won. The awards season for films ended last Sunday with the Oscars. Though I ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Halt Disney! Flow’s director, and fellow upstart animators, on a new era for the artform
At the Academy Awards last weekend, a little Latvian film scooped the prize for best animation. Here its creator Gints Zilbalodis, and other Oscar nominees of micro-budget films, discuss ...The Guardian - 6d -
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 - 4d -
Friendship review – Tim Robinson spirals in a darkly hilarious comedy
SXSW film festival: The star of I Think You Should Leave brings a similar brand of comedy to this strange and genuinely funny film about a friendship breakup. Few adult experiences sting as much ...The Guardian - 3d -
Architect behind St. John's Abbey Church helped inspire "The Brutalist"
The Oscar-winning film "The Brutalist" was inspired in part by St. John's Abbey Church, thanks to a book written by a monk who worked with architect Marcel Breuer.CBS News - Mar. 5 -
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 - Mar. 6 -
Forget Influencer Trips. Why This Beauty Founder Took Her Employees on a Luxury Vacation
Tisha Thompson, founder and CEO of LYS Beauty, used the trip to both thank her team and film fun employee-generated content.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
'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 - Mar. 7 -
Robert Pattison sci-fi ‘Mickey 17’ opens in first place at the box office
“Parasite” filmmaker Bong Joon Ho’s original science fiction film “Mickey 17” opened in first place on the North American box office chartsABC News - 6d -
His Bollywood Spoofs Brought Joy to a Mill Town. Then Bollywood Came Calling.
An Indian biopic tells the story of Nasir Shaikh, whose no-budget, all-heart productions gave his home city of Malegaon a film industry of its own.The New York Times - 6d -
Flo Fox, 79, Dies; Street Photographer Overcame Blindness and Paralysis
She was legally blind and used a motorized wheelchair, but she managed to capture what she called the “ironic reality” of New York City on film.The New York Times - 5d -
"Mornings Memory": Revisiting Gene Hackman's 1993 interview on "The Firm" set
In today's "Mornings Memory," we remember the late Gene Hackman. CBS News spoke with the iconic actor in 1993 while he was filming "The Firm" in the Cayman Islands.CBS News - 4d -
Online Influencer Is Killed While Livestreaming in Tokyo
Police in Japan have charged a man with the murder, saying he was a follower who had tracked her location by the buildings behind her as she filmed herself.The New York Times - 4d -
Influencer's theft of baby wombat from mother sparks fury
A U.S. influencer has drawn criticism in Australia, including from the country’s prime minister, for filming herself snatching a baby wombat from its mother.NBC News - 2d -
Hamilton talks up Brad Pitt's driving in F1 movie
Brad Pitt's speed is real and Hollywood's F1 movie will be the most authentic racing film ever seen when it is released in June, according to Lewis Hamilton.ESPN - 2d -
Specs appeal: why are ‘slutty little glasses’ suddenly everywhere?
Barely-there, wire-frame glasses are comfortable, unisex and a design classic – and all over the high street. Jurassic World Rebirth may be the most anticipated film of the summer, but it’s not the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Gold tops $3,000. Here’s what investors joining the gold rush need to know.
The value of gold has nearly doubled in the past five years, crossing the $3,000-an-ounce threshold for the first time ever late Thursday — and the precious metal’s latest move may be signaling a ...MarketWatch - 2d -
Tech stocks tumble as AI boom fizzles out
The world’s biggest technology companies have seen their stock prices tumble over the past month as wider tumult in the market hits the tech sector hard after years of steep gains driven by ...The Hill - 1d -
‘I’m all for strange’: Sister Midnight’s Karan Kandhari on his punk rock debut, two decades in the making
The director talks about his genre-trampling film Sister Midnight, the hilarious and gory story of a female force of nature stifled in an arranged marriage. One of the most powerful scenes in ...The Guardian - 3d -
‘A ribbon dancer’: captive baby sea lion performs acrobatics with artificial kelp
‘It look so artistic under the water,’ staff at Washington state aquarium says of Pepper. A baby sea lion toting an artificial kelp strip was filmed performing intricate rhythmic gymnastics-style ...The Guardian - 3d -
Rodrigo Duterte says he will accept responsibility after ICC arrest over ‘war on drugs’
Former Philippines president filmed a video message en route to the Hague, saying ‘I will be responsible for everything’. Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has said he will accept ...The Guardian - 3d -
The Parenting review – supernatural caper is a so-so comedy and a lousy horror
A gay couple are trapped in a haunted Airbnb with their parents in an initially amusing but progressively exasperating genre mishmash. Writer-director Craig Johnson broke out with 2014’s spiky ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘Musicals can be quite sinister’: Tilda Swinton and Joshua Oppenheimer on bonkers bunker singalong The End
Inspired by a Russian tycoon’s survival bunker, the pair’s post-apocalyptic tale takes in environmental collapse, our facades and delusions – and big ol’ show tunes. Time is short for the family at ...The Guardian - 2d -
Miami Beach mayor wants to end lease of theater that screened Palestinian documentary
The mayor of Miami Beach, Florida, wants to terminate a lease and cut financial support for an independent film theater that screened “No Other Land,” describing the Oscar-winning documentary about ...ABC News - 2d -
Disney's "Snow White" will be out next week after series of controversies
The live action remake of Disney's "Snow White" will be out next week, but without some of the studio's typical marketing ahead of the release due to a series of controversies. Fans of the film ...CBS News - 1d -
Here Comes the Sun: Pete Davidson, Dav Pilkey, Peter Hastings and more
Actor Pete Davidson, director Peter Hastings and author Dav Pilkey sit down with Rita Braver to discuss the film "Dog Man," based on the bestselling books written by Pilkey. Then, Lee Cowan visits ...CBS News - 1h -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
What are smartphones stealing from us? When mine was taken away, I found out | Alexander Hurst
As a Paris film extra, I surrendered my device and discovered the extraordinary connections I miss while staring at my screen. A few Thursdays ago was a wrap. For my brief acting career, that is. ...The Guardian - 6d -
How immigration and tariffs are impacting the cost of milk
A new CBS Reports documentary, "The Price of Milk," explores how immigration and tariffs impact dairy prices in the United States. The film takes a behind-the-scenes look at the legal and ...CBS News - 5d -
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 - 5d