On Wednesday nights, Harlem’s Apollo Theater is one of the hottest tickets in town. But there is no celebrity address. It’s amateur night! The audience is there to choose the next rising star. “I know how strong the crowd is,” said Kyle Parks, a 23-year-old singer from Yonkers, N.Y. “I know that’s what makes this … Read more
Why? This one-word question comes up more than once in “Freediver,” director Michael John Warren’s remarkable documentary about Alexei Molchanov, a champion in a sport that audiences may not have thought much about but won’t soon forget. Based on an article by Daniel Reilly published in GQ in 2021, the film begins with a largely … Read more
Acclaimed singer-songwriter David Shaw may be best known as the frontman for the band The Revivalists, but his 2021 self-titled solo album was a hit with fans and critics alike. Last year, he released his second solo effort, “Take A Look Inside.” The intensely personal focus is on life, relationships, and parenting. Now, from “Take … Read more
When watching “Nawi,” two things quickly become clear. First, a great lead performance carries the film. Michelle Lemuya Ekene plays the eponymous character, a 13-year-old girl who longs to go to high school but instead must confront the patriarchal traditions of her community. She is to be married off in exchange for a large dowry … Read more
Margaret Atwood is best known as the author of “The Handmaid’s Tale” and more than a dozen other novels, but she decided to expand with her latest release. “Paper Boat” is a 60-year-old collection of poems, written over the course of her career. Michelle Miller has more.
Looking back seems to offer insight into the future in “The Hungarian Tailor,” Iveta Gruvova’s compelling adaptation of Peter Krzystovec’s novella “Emma and the Death’s Head” set in Slovakia during World War II. At that time, local residents had to navigate uncharted territory of authoritarianism, when the far-right Slovak People’s Party came to power (…)
Taylor Swift Ends Historic Eras Tour – CBS News Watch CBS News This weekend, the curtain will come down on Taylor Swift, as the star wraps up her world tour in Vancouver, Canada. Nancy Chen spoke to loyal Swifties who took part in the historic race. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for … Read more
“Werewolves” is your basic everyday werewolf-zombie thriller, with elements taken from the pandemic and “Purge” films. It’s not a good movie, but it’s a good time. Frank Grillo, who is at the center of the film (he plays the tattered bruiser and is also… a molecular biologist!) has a way of making any pulp film … Read more
Israeli-Palestinian pop band ‘as1one’ talks about how to promote unity through music – CBS News Watch CBS News “as1one” is the first male pop group featuring Israeli and Palestinian artists, which was formed after a talent search in Israel. The group’s message of unity remained strong even in the wake of Hamas’ attack on Israel … Read more
The family is a delicate and often fragile ecosystem. Some can withstand strong winds, while others collapse under the slightest breeze. In Babak Khacepaşa’s In the Arms of the Tree, a couple who have been together for more than a decade must grapple with what their decision to divorce will do, not only to their … Read more
Mickie Madison talks about her Oscar-worthy performance in ‘Anora’ – CBS News Watch CBS News Actress Mickey Madison discusses her breakout role in the film “Anora.” Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reports. not now employment Source link The post Mickie Madison for her Oscar-worthy performance … Read more
With Lake George, Jeffrey Reiner makes his first independent film as a writer and director since the 1990s, after a quarter century of directing small-screen projects. The director cited formative viewing of classic film noir on television as an inspiration, but this twisted tale feels more like the late Ross Macdonald’s melancholic fairy tales – … Read more