Giorgia Meloni, the nationalist politician who is the front-runner to become prime minister, sees “The Lord of the Rings” as not just a series of novels, but also a sacred text.
Tag: Movies
How a 79-year-old Film Director Learned to “Fly” on a Trapeze
Tom Moore made a name for himself as a film, TV and theater director. But his dream has always been to “fly” on the trapeze, high in the air. And that’s what he is doing at age 79.
Marvel Attracts Criticism With Israeli “Captain America” Superhero
The studio has angered many Palestinians and their supporters by casting the actress Shira Haas to play Sabra, a mutant Mossad agent, in a “Captain America” movie.
Your Thursday Briefing: Pakistan, Submerged
Plus Volodymyr Zelensky visits a reclaimed city and the downfall of Malaysia’s former prime minister.
TV’s Prequel-Mania
This fall, if you feel like you’ve seen that new series somewhere before, you’re probably right.
Arab States Demand That Netflix Drop ‘Offensive Content’
Egypt joined six Gulf Arab nations in insisting that streaming services take down programs that go against “societal values.”
In China’s ‘Minions’ Movie Version, Morality Triumphs
An apparent censor-added epilogue specially for Chinese moviegoers changed the tone of the comedy and earned online mockery from viewers.
The Marcos Family Gets Star Treatment in a New Philippines Film
A big-budget production depicts the family as victims of a political vendetta, a popular narrative during the recent presidential election in the Philippines.
The Japanese Author Behind ‘Bullet Train’ Is OK That the Film Isn’t So Japanese
Kotaro Isaka dreamed that his novel would get the big-screen treatment. Now it’s an action thriller starring Brad Pitt. Does the lack of major Asian stars matter?
Wave of Repression Spreads in Iran Against Artists and Dissidents
Three filmmakers were arrested, as well as a politician and several family members of people killed in anti-government protests.