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Mark Kermode on… Kathryn Bigelow, a stylish ruffler of feathers

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From vampire noir to Bin Laden, Point Break to Detroit, the first woman to win an Oscar for best director has never pulled her punches Watching new Jeff Nichols release The Bikeriders , starring Austin Butler and Tom Hardy as 60s Chicago greasers, I was reminded of two other movies: László Benedek’s 1953 Marlon Brando vehicle The Wild One , explicitly cited as an inspiration, and The Loveless , the 1981 feature debut of Kathryn Bigelow , the American film-maker (b.1951) who would go on to become the first woman to win a best director Oscar with her 2008 war drama The Hurt Locker . A symphony of leather-clad posing (with just a touch of Kenneth Anger ), The Loveless was a staple of the late-night circuit in the 80s, often on a double bill with David Lynch’s Eraserhead . Sharing directing credits with Monty Montgomery, Bigelow playfully deconstructed masculinity and machismo in a manner that was one part wry to two parts relish. I remember seeing The Loveless at the Phoenix in East
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A Million Miles Away review – charming space biopic tells an inspiring story

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The Amazon drama, about migrant worker turned astronaut José Hernández, is part rousing success story and part Nasa PR A young boy, the son of migrant farmers from Mexico, watches the Apollo 17 moon landing on a rickety living room TV set, riveted. The same young boy, now a young man, applies to Nasa’s astronaut selection program 11 times, year after year, without success. The young man, now middle-aged, finally makes it to the Kennedy Space Center, only to train several more years for even a shot at exiting Earth. A Million Miles Away, the Amazon biopic of the astronaut José Hernández, has all the ingredients of an inspiring, sanded-down success story: Hernández, played capably by Michael Peña, went from itinerant student to barrier-breaking electrical engineer to the International Space Station, the first migrant farm worker to go to space. It hits the usual beats of space heroism – the ambition of a gravity-defying dream, the vaunted heroism of the space program, the sacrifices in
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Sunny Leone to recreate Madhuri Dixit’s iconic dance number; report

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Sunny Leone is all set to pay homage to Madhuri Dixit Nene by recreating the iconic dance number from an upcoming project. While details are kept under wraps, a source has opened up about his track. Although it will be a remake, we hear that Sunny Leone will be adding her unique style and charm to this iconic Madhuri Dixit number. This news has definitely stirred excitement among fans, who are eagerly waiting to witness the actress's yet another sizzling dance performance. Speaking about this upcoming dance number, sources close to the production team revealed, "Sunny Leone is set to take centre-stage in a special song that pays a heartfelt tribute to Madhuri Dixit's iconic dance number. She's been practising the song for a few days, and we can see her putting in a lot of effort to perfect every aspect of it. Although the specifics of the song cannot be disclosed yet, the song is definitely a standout feature of an upcoming project." The source added, “The maker
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Toronto film festival 2023 roundup – solidarity, swearing, swimming and one standout film

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While a clutch of directorial debuts by actors mostly misfired, a return to form for Alexander Payne and award-worthy performances by Jamie Foxx and Jodie Comer offered plenty to get excited about Of all the autumn film festivals, Toronto was always going to be the one that stood to lose the most from the strikes that are paralysing much of the film industry. For a public-facing event that is justly famous for the rapturously enthusiastic audience response to its celebratory gala screening events, the absence of actors because of the Sag-Aftra union action would be particularly keenly felt. After all, without a sprinkling of stars, a red carpet is just an impractically coloured floor covering. There was speculation among those attending the festival that the unusually high number of films by actors turned directors this year was in part a strategy to circumvent the rules of the strike (unless an interim agreement has been put in place, actors are prevented from promoting their films,
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“Salman Khan cheated on Sangeeta Bijlani with me”, reveals Somy Ali

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Somy Ali, who has shared screen space with some of the biggest 90s stars, from Sanjay Dutt to Saif Ali Khan, has always been vocal about her affair with Salman Khan and how the actor has mistreated her and other women in the past. While she has opened up about the abuse she faced during her relationship with him, in a recent interview, the former actress and now a social activist revealed that Salman Khan had cheated on Sangeeta Bijlani, a few weeks before their wedding and that she was the ‘other woman’ in his life. Furthermore, Somy Ali also revealed that Karma had a way of getting back and that Salman Khan cheated on her too during their relationship. In an interview with Aaj Tak, Somy Ali said, “The wedding cards were printed, but Sangeeta caught Salman red-handed in my apartment. What Salman did to Sangeeta, the same happened to me. This is called karma, when I grew up a little, I understood about it.” For the unversed, Salman Khan was supposed to tie the knot with Sangeeta Bijla
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Hugh Jackman and wife announce 27-year marriage is over

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Actor, best known for playing Wolverine, and Deborra-Lee Furness say they are pursuing ‘individual growth’ Hugh Jackman and his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, have announced they are ending their marriage after 27 years. The Australian actors married in 1996 and have two children, Oscar, 23, and Ava, 18. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/wSqbPW4 via IFTTT
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Shah Rukh Khan shares insights on Atlee's feedback on his “cool shots” in Jawan

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Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan is basking in the glory of his action-packed thriller film, Jawan, which hit theatres on September 7, 2023, and has been garnering accolades. The film's success has been a cause for celebration, and the makers hosted a post-release event in Mumbai on September 15, attended by the film's stars, including Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Vijay Sethupathi, Sunil Grover, Atlee, and Sanya Malhotra, among others. At the event, Shah Rukh Khan disclosed how Atlee responded to the shots he considered “cool.” During the post-release gathering of Jawan held at the YRF Studios in Mumbai today, Shah Rukh Khan discussed his collaboration with Atlee, humorously stating, “he is mass and I am class.” He went on to reveal that Atlee often distinguished between “mass” and “class,” offering the critique that certain shots he believed to be “cool” were, in Atlee's eyes, more “mass” than “class.” SRK said, “Every time I thought I have done a cool shot, Atlee sir
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The Railway Men and Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan’s debut film Maharaj set to be first two projects in Netflix and YRF’s multi-year creative partnership

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Yash Raj Films (YRF) and Netflix are coming together to form a new multi-year creative partnership. The two entertainers will collaborate to create films and series to bring defining stories to audiences in India and across the world. The first project to come out of this partnership is the character-driver thriller, The Railway Men, a four-part series starring R. Madhavan, Kay Kay Menon, Divyendu Sharma and Babil Khan, which is directed by debutant director Shiv Rawail. The second, Maharaj, is a film marking the debut of actor Junaid Khan and also stars Jaideep Ahlawat, Sharvari & Shalini Pandey. The film has been directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra, whose last film Hichki was a global hit. Monika Shergill, VP, Content, Netflix India, said, “We are passionate about serving our broad audiences with series and films that they connect with and love, and we want to do more of this. Yash Raj Films have defined the essence of Indian film-making. They are one of the most respected storyte
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Want to help strike-hit Hollywood crew while Lena Dunham paints your home? We have the celeb auction for you

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John Lithgow will paint a watercolour of your pooch while Lena Dunham daubs a mural in your home, all to raise funds for film crew healthcare – here’s your bidding guide for the loveliest, weirdest celebrity auction in years The strikes by the US writers’ union, the WGA, and the actors’ union, Sag-Aftra, grind on in Hollywood, bringing nearly all television and film production to a halt while everyone waits for the studios to play ball. The strikes also affect crew members who find themselves out of work. There have been a few attempts to find a workaround – late-night talkshow hosts signed a podcast deal with Spotify, with all proceeds going to help their crews, and The Drew Barrymore Show is returning to air without writers – but none has been as beautiful as the Union Solidarity Coalition’s eBay auction . It is a truly wonderful idea. Writers and performers have contributed objects and services to be auctioned to benefit a crew healthcare fund. Not only is this a lovely gesture,
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Khatron Ke Khiladi 13: Ex-finalist Faisal Shaikh aka Mr. Faisu enters as a challenger

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Colors’ reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi 13, hosted by Rohit Shetty, has been entertaining viewers with several nerve-wracking tasks and unexpected twists. The upcoming weekend is set to provide an epic showdown between fear and contestants since adding to the excitement, will be the former finalist of the show's previous season, Faisal Shaikh aka Mr. Faisu as he will be seen joining the daredevils as a challenger. Faisal Shaikh, who gained fame from his participation in the show’s previous season, is thrilled about his comeback to its 13th edition. The challenger remarks that his return to the show brought back the memories of his journey as a daredevil in its 12th season. Talking about his return to ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’, Faisal Shaikh said, "The upcoming week on Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 promises an exhilarating challengers' week. I am going to bring an exciting twist to the game by challenging all the contestants to rise above the benchmark I set.” He further added, “My jo
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Want Lena Dunham to paint a mural in your home? Hollywood stars auction themselves to help crew through strike

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The Girls creator joins Donald Glover, Natasha Lyonne and the cast of the Bear, who donated goods and oddball experiences to raise funds for those behind the scenes If you have ever wanted Natasha Lyonne to help you solved the New York Times Sunday crossword, dinner with Bob Odenkirk and David Cross, or Lena Dunham to come and paint a mural in the home, money is the only thing stopping you. All of the above are lots in an online auction being put on by Hollywood stars, who are donating time, memorabilia and bizarre experiences to raise funds to help production crew weather the ongoing writers and actors strikes. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/qkW4YUu via IFTTT
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