Arnon Milchan, the movie mogul, billionaire spy and old friend of Benjamin Netanyahu, is about to testify at the Israeli prime minister’s corruption trial.
Tag: Movies
When Submersibles Meet the Titanic, James Cameron Is an Inspiration
Cameron’s 1997 movie “Titanic” reinvigorated interest in the ill-fated ocean liner, feeding the mystique that spurs some wealthy experience chasers.
Glenda Jackson, Oscar-Winning Actress Turned Politician, Dies at 87
She walked away from a successful acting career to enter the British Parliament, before returning to the stage as the title character in an acclaimed “King Lear.”
Netanyahu Trial Gets a Hollywood Mention From a Political Rival
Yair Lapid, a former colleague and now nemesis of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, testified that he had been asked to help a wealthy film producer with a tax break.
How Geena Davis Continues to Tackle Gender Bias in Hollywood
When it comes to quantifying bias in popular entertainment, the Academy Award winner’s in a league of her own.
The Cannes Film Festival
Among the films premiering are features from Martin Scorsese, Wes Anderson and Todd Haynes.
Marvel Superhero and Indigenous Actress Holds Fast to Maya Roots
After filming her part in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” María Mercedes Coroy returned to her “normal” life of farming and trading in a Guatemalan town at the base of a volcano.
‘Joyland,’ a Pakistani Film Banned at Home, Is Celebrated Abroad
Saim Sadiq’s feature “Joyland,” which includes a transgender woman’s love affair, cannot be shown in Pakistan’s Punjab Province.
When Clothes Fly Off, This Intimacy Coordinator Steps In
Jessica Steinrock’s work on intimate scenes in film has come to prominence as the entertainment industry reels from the litany of sexual abuses brought to light by the #MeToo movement.
Ireland Cheers Paul Mescal for Embracing Irish Language
On the red carpet for the British Academy Film Awards, the Oscar-nominated actor gave an interview in Ireland’s national language.