Peter Greenaway’s “Eisenstein in Guanajuato” had its world premiere in competition this week at the Berlin Film Festival (see here for the review). Variety spoke to him about the film and his thoughts about the future of cinema, or the lack of it. What led you to make a film …
Fire Engulfs Japan Rocket Test Site
Large plumes of smoke billowed from the launch site at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan, after a malfunction during an engine test. Source link
At least one dead and three injured near Vilnius
At least one person has died and three others have been injured after a cargo plane crashed near Vilnius airport in Lithuania in the early hours of Monday.The Boeing 737, operated for DHL by the Spanish cargo airline Swiftair, crashed near a house as it was on its final approach for landing, local authorities said.All 12 people have been safely evacuated from the property, police said.The cause of the crash is still unclear but the defence minister said there were no initial signs it was sabotage or terrorism. The aircraft departed from DHL's hub at Leipzig Airport in Germany just…
Russia Launches New Intermediate-Range Missile at Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin said the attack was in response to Ukraine’s recent use of American and British weapons to strike deeper into Russia. Source link
Super Bowl battle of the banned ads: Pick your all-time fave in our bracket showdown
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This fan’s theory about The Simpsons will change the way you watch the show forever
The Simpsons has been going strong for over two decades and is easily up there in our favourite cartoon series ever. But as we’re watching Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie go about their satirical middle class lives, who knew The Simpsons may or may not have an underlying secret …
World Bank: Oil-rich Kurdish economy shrinking
Daniel J. GraeberWASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (UPI) — Despite its vast oil wealth, the World Bank said it expects the economy of the semiautonomous Kurdish region of Iraq to shrink because of regional crises.
Cinedigm Sues Gaiam for Fraud in $51.5 Million Acquisition of Home Video Division
The movie and TV distributor claims it was misled in the 2013 deal about the state of the company it was buying.read more
‘American Idol’: Judges Make "Brutal Cuts" to Shape Top 48
As Hollywood Week draws to a close, some contestants can’t overcome the exhaustion.read more
David Carr Mourned by The Media
The ‘New York Times’ columnist died Thursday.read more
Domestic Abuse Campaigners Protest at London ‘Fifty Shades’ Premiere
The U.K. group claims that the books – and therefore the film – propagate myths and are offensive to those who have been abused.read more
This Is What Beyonce Wore to Kanye West’s Fashion Show
Queen Bey looked #flawless in head-to-toe Harbison at Yeezy’s NYFW presentation.read more
The Awesome Beck, Beyonce Mashup Is Here!
What would Kanye West think of this “Beckyonce” mix? It took the Internet almost a week to come out with a Beck and Beyonce mashup — following Kanye’s GRAMMYs outburst after the rocker beat out the Queen B for Album of the Year — but it was worth the wait. Titled “Single …
David Carr, media reporter/author, dies
David Carr, a columinist for the New York Times, has died. He was 58. According to an email sent to staff members from Times executive editor Dean Baquet, Carr âdied suddenly [Thursday] after collapsing in the newsroom,â The Daily Beast reports. Carr kicked off his career…
Throwback Thurday: How Girls Once Prepared To Be Contestants On The Bachelor
Back in the day when kids still had to snail mail each other their hand-drawn dick pics, Milton Bradley created a game called Dream Phone that taught young girls to manage calls from a…
Alyson Stoner, child dancer from Missy Elliott’s video, recreates clips as an adult
Veronica LinaresLOS ANGELES, Feb. 13 (UPI) — Alyson Stoner the child dancer who starred in Missy Elliot’s “Work It” video has released a current-day version of the clip as a tribute to the rapper.
New York Fashion Week Fall 2015: The Best Shows of Day One
It’s here, it’s here! Yep, New York Fashion Week has arrived and the first day of shows did not, we repeat, did not disappoint. For the fall-winter 2015 season, designers are…
Taylor Swift’s "Style" Music Video Debuts Early and Features a Nod to Ex-Boyfriend Harry Styles–Watch Now!
It’s here—and it’s here early! Taylor Swift’s artsy “Style” music video was supposed to debut on Good Morning America Friday. The 25-year-old pop…
22 Marines hurt in California training accident
Residents angry that police shot and killed an orchard worker accused of throwing rocks at officers are planning more protests in an agricultural area of southeastern Washington. Four people have been shot and killed by police in recent months in this agricultural city of 68,000 in southeastern Washington, and the most …
Michael Kors, growing too fast?
Michael Kors Men’s Spring Summer 2015 The most successful fashion company of 2014 may be growing too fast: It opened 200 new stores last year while just recently taking back control of its direct e-commerce from Neiman Marcus. Another loss: upping inventory by 65{04524d497bea0ade6defd1388b5c9b25998d95475e2938b4fa9d615e63ad1540} last year, while Google searches for the …
Miami Luxury Car Sales Soar
Ed Williamson, chairman and CEO of Williamson Cadillac-Buick-GMC in Miami, said his dealership has waiting lists right now for the Cadillac Escalade (listed for about $63,745) and GMC Yukon Denali (listed for about $64,520). photo credit Williamson Cadillac Buick GMC Those were the “hottest” cars at …