Posts by Nathan Pine
The 50th AFI Life Achievement Award Dinner For Francis Ford Coppola Is One Of The Starriest And Most Heartfelt Tributes Of Them All
[ad_1] On a night saluting the independence and go-for-broke cinematic life of Francis Ford Coppola, Al Pacino perhaps summed up why the legendary filmmaker has opted out of accepting many honors over the decades by quoting Coppola himself who once said, “The things you do when you’re youg that get you fired are the same…
Read MoreOCBC-GEH saga: Could the insurer’s suspension be resolved through a selective capital reduction?
[ad_1] At OCBC’s annual general meeting on Apr 17, chairman Andrew Lee left no doubt that the banking group has been unmoved by calls for it to distribute its stake in Great Eastern Holdings (GEH) to its shareholders. “(We) are not blinking,” he said, after reiterating OCBC’s longstanding position that its insurance unit is a…
Read More‘Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII’ Remastered Concert Film Rocks Indie Weekend – Specialty Preview
[ad_1] It was a booming box office weekend overall with a duo of event films popping too as fans flooded Pink Floyd and flocked to Mozart. On Swift Horses debuted in moderate release, Magic Farm opened at one theater. The Legend Of Ochi and The Shrouds expanded. Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII, the concert…
Read MoreTrump first 100 days approval rating double-digits below Biden, Obama—Poll
[ad_1] As President Donald Trump approaches the 100-day mark of his second term in the White House on Tuesday, new polling shows his approval rating is double-digits below his recent predecessors at the same point in their tenure. Why It Matters Trump entered office with a relatively high approval rating as voters hoped he would…
Read MoreCheech & Chong On How Much They Made From First Film’s “Huge Horrible Deal”
[ad_1] Although Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong have long been subculture icons, the earnings from their breakout film almost immediately went up in smoke. In Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie, the titular stoner duo recalled the “huge horrible deal” that earned them $50,000 each on their first film Up in Smoke (1978), despite it grossing…
Read MoreAdam Driver Praises Francis Ford Coppola For “Not Letting The Money Dictate” ‘Megalopolis’ At AFI Life Achievement Tribute
[ad_1] As Francis Ford Coppola received AFI‘s 50th Life Achievement Award, Adam Driver praised his fearless approach to cinema. During Saturday’s gala at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, the actor paid tribute to “one of my cinematic heroes” and his big swing with last year’s Megalopolis, which Coppola self-funded after first conceiving the idea…
Read MoreRobert De Niro Thanks Francis Ford Coppola “For Not Casting Me” In ‘The Godfather’ At AFI Life Achievement Tribute — Watch
[ad_1] Although Robert De Niro was passed over for The Godfather, his starring role in the sequel turned out to be the offer he couldn’t refuse. While paying tribute to director Francis Ford Coppola with the AFI Life Achievement Award, he and co-star Al Pacino reminisced about their time with the filmmaker on his seminal…
Read MoreKnicks Star Jalen Brunson Exits Game 4 With Ankle Injury
[ad_1] By Ricardo Sandoval is a Newsweek contributor based in Los Angeles, CA. His focus is sports content. Ricardo has been with Newsweek since 2024 and also writes for On SI for the Lakers, Bucks, Celtics, Pacers, and Trail Blazers sites. Ricardo also is a staff writer for Dodgers Nation. He is a graduate of California State University Northridge. You can get…
Read More‘Minecraft’ On Another Level With $817M Global, ‘Sinners’ Holdover Halo Takes WW To $162M, ‘Revenge Of The Sith’ Galactic At $42M+ Reissue & ‘Accountant 2’ Puts $38M On The Books – International Box Office
[ad_1] Refresh for latest…: A very busy weekend at the global and international box office with strong holds for the films already in play and the impressive return of a Jedi. Before we dive into detail, here’s the topline information. Warner Bros/Legendary’s A Minecraft Movie crossed yet another century mark worldwide, now at $816.6M global…
Read MoreCavaliers All-Star in Serious Danger of Missing Gane 4
[ad_1] The Cleveland Cavaliers could be without their All-Star guard for a massive Game 4 in which they have a chance to close things out. The Cavaliers could be without Darius Garland, who continues to deal with a toe injury. More NBA news: Clippers and Nuggets Involved in Huge Brawl During Intense Game 4 Garland…
Read MoreInside The WHCA Dinner: With No Trump And No Comic, Correspondents Finally Get The Spotlight At Their Own Event
[ad_1] The cavernous Washington Hilton ballroom for this year’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner was still filled, despite no POTUS on the bill, no comedian, and few administration figures or members of Congress drawing attention in the crowd. “I’m told that we’re the entertainment for the evening, so this is what you get,” quipped BBC…
Read MoreDemocrats’ chances of defeating Susan Collins in Maine, according to polls
[ad_1] Senator Susan Collins, a Maine Republican, is facing significant headwinds as she angles for reelection in the 2026 midterm, according to recent polling—with Democrats eyeing her seat as one of their best pickup opportunities. Newsweek reached out to Collins’ press office for comment via email on Sunday. Why It Matters Republicans currently control the…
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