Un Prince Cannes wrapped another edition last weekend, and a new batch of prize winners have been announced. I’ve typically used this final wrap-up to offer brief comments on many of said winners, namely those Vadim and I didn’t already address in prior dispatches. Ruben Östlund and co. did well, though, because the only victor…
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The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum – as bad as they say (Picture: Nacon) The Monday letters page is surprised that Mortal Kombat is bigger than Street Fighter, as one reader thinks Jim Ryan needs to up his game. To join in with the discussions yourself email [email protected] Belated polishSo it seems as if there…
Mae Muller remains a relatable queen (Picture: SplashNews) Mae Muller may have written a song, but now we need her to write a book on how to handle wardrobe malfunctions. The Eurovision star handled an outfit blunder like a true pro when her dress exposed a little more than she probably planned to on stage…
‘It’s never too late to be unapologetically yourself.’ (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) ‘I’m convinced being a late bloomer in your career is a good thing,’ says Laura Belgray. ‘You know who you are, you’ve been able to hone your passion, you’re “failure-proof”, you get to take creative risks, and you know that things keep getting better.’…
EXCLUSIVE: First look at the new trailer for the sci-fi adventure Space Wars: Quest for the Deepstar, now on DVD and digital [embedded content] Space Wars: Quest for the Deepstar, an action-packed sci-fi adventure movie from Garo Setian, director of the sci-fi thriller Automation (watch it HERE, read our review HERE), is now available on DVD and digital, and…
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Infinity Pool With Antiviral, Possessor and Infinity Pool, filmmaker Brandon Cronenberg has expeditiously carved out a distinct, experimental aesthetic for his work. However, he has followed in the footsteps of his legendary father David in one respect—forging a lasting alliance with his cinematographer. All but three of the elder Cronenberg’s 20 features films were shot by…
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The famously quippy Ryan Reynolds has his hands tied when it comes to Deadpool’s most famous feature as filming gets underway. Ryan Reynolds has made a career out of his quick-witted, self-referential zingers. It’s a big reason why he was a perfect fit for the character of Deadpool, whose comic-book existence consisted of breaking the…
Conlan looking to win his first world title as Wood bids to get his back (Picture: Getty) In his latest column, former Olympian and heavyweight contender Frazer Clarke looks ahead to a huge Saturday of boxing with three world title fights taking place. Billam-Smith vs Okolie has special history Saturday is a special night for…
Michael Najjar has visualised humankind’s rapidly developing exploration of space (Pictures: Michael Najjar, editing by Metro.co.uk) Giant leaps in the making are captured in a unique vision of space travel by an artist who has a place reserved on a Virgin Galactic flight. Michael Najjar has been on the inside of humankind’s unfolding missions to explore…
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View gallery Image Credit: Michele Eve Sandberg/Shutterstock Ron DeSantis is a former member of Congress and has been the Governor of Florida since 2019. DeSantis’ policies about LGBTQ+ rights, education, and DEI programs have faced much scrutiny. DeSantis filed paperwork to run for president on May 24, 2023. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has officially entered the Republican…
