More than two dozen employees of a Swiss company were injured while walking in bare feet over hot coals, an ancient religious tradition that has become popular on corporate retreats.
Tag: Movies
Chie Hayakawa Imagines a Japan Where the Elderly Volunteer to Die
The premise for Chie Hayakawa’s film, “Plan 75,” is shocking: a government push to euthanize the elderly. In a rapidly aging society, some also wonder: Is the movie prescient?
The Phone Booth of the Mind
Phone booths may be obsolete, but they still offer a good model for keeping our phones from taking over our lives.
Harvey Weinstein Facing Indecent Assault Charges in Britain
British prosecutors said they authorized criminal charges against Mr. Weinstein for an incident in 1996.
Summer Vacation Movies
They offer a double dose of escape.
The Start of Summer
We’ve got some recommendations.
Film on Expulsion of Kashmir’s Hindus Is Polarizing and Popular in India
Called propaganda by critics and essential viewing by fans, “The Kashmir Files,” an unexpected blockbuster, has drawn the support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party.
What to Stream in May
Next month’s streaming options include new Sally Rooney fare, “Masterpiece” and a new season of “Hacks.”
In Echo of Soviet Era, Russia’s Movie Theaters Turn to Pirate Screenings
In a Cold War throwback, some venues are showing bootleg versions after Hollywood studios pulled films from the country. Still, viewer numbers have tanked.
David Cronenberg and Claire Denis Will Compete at Cannes Film Festival
Organizers announced a lineup of nearly 50 movies for the event’s 2022 edition, including 18 in the running for the top honor, the Palme d’Or.