Posts by Nathan Pine
John Maclean On Bringing Samurai Fighters To Britain In Sophomore Feature ‘Tornado’: “I Wanted To Make Something About Outsiders Of The Time” — Glasgow Film Festival
[ad_1] Ten years ago, John Maclean launched his directorial debut Slow West at the Sundance Film Festival, and in that 1860s Western film, the writer-director populated the story with immigrants from Ireland, Germany and Scotland who all mixed on the American frontier with Native Americans. For his second directorial effort Tornado, which opened the Glasgow Film Festival on…
Read More27 Things to Pack if You’re Traveling Alone for a Safe, Fun & Relaxing Solo Vacation – E! Online
[ad_1] Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Taking a solo trip can be a freeing experience. Since there’s no one to check in with, you can essentially go where you want, do what you want, eat what you…
Read MoreRussell Brand Sued Over Sexual Abuse Allegations In UK Court
[ad_1] Russell Brand is being sued over sexual abuse allegations in a lawsuit filed in London’s High Court, the first-known lawsuit brought against him in the UK. The Sun newspaper reports that an anonymous claimant on February 6 lodged a personal injury sexual abuse case for damages. It comes after London’s Metropolitan Police passed evidence…
Read MoreMel Brooks Thought There Was “No Reason To Make ‘The Producers’ Into A Musical”
[ad_1] The musical adaptation of the film version of The Producers is one of Mel Brooks’ greatest successes, but the veteran comedian has revealed it nearly didn’t happen. He wasn’t sure his 1967 movie needed any tunes, and had to be persuaded by a persistent producer. Brooks told The Guardian newspaper that only when producer…
Read MoreElon Musk supports US withdrawal from NATO, UN
[ad_1] President Donald Trump‘s close confidant and billionaire backer Elon Musk has supported a call for the U.S. to withdraw from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the United Nations (UN). In a post on Saturday night, Musk endorsed a suggestion from user @GuntherEagleman, who wrote: “It’s time to leave NATO and the UN.”…
Read MoreSharon Stone Shares Significant Career Decision That Impacted ‘Basic Instinct’ Interrogation Dress
[ad_1] Sharon Stone made her tiny white mini-dress famous when she wore it for her interrogation scene in her breakthrough role in Basic Instinct. Over 30 years later, the actress and painter has shared what happened to the dress, and the significance of her keeping it for herself. Stone told The Times of London that,…
Read MoreFocus on corporate governance as Singapore shifts to more disclosure-based regulatory regime
[ad_1] MARKET watchers said market integrity, investor protections and minority shareholders could be affected by the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) equities market review group’s recommendation to shift towards a more disclosure-based regime, among other regulatory measures revealed on Feb 21. David Smith, senior investment director at asset manager abrdn, said that the success of…
Read MoreLiam Payne’s Family Slams “Lasting Damage” Of Media Coverage Into One Direction Star’s Death
[ad_1] Liam Payne’s family issued a statement Sunday morning, criticising the media coverage of the singer’s death, saying it had caused them “indescribable, lasting damage.” Hours after the former One Direction star was honored at the annual music Brit Awards in London, the BBC reports Payne’s family issued a statement slamming the “attention and speculation”…
Read MoreWho is hosting the Oscars? What to know about the 97th Academy Awards
[ad_1] The 97th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, with comedian and former late-night host Conan O’Brien making his debut as Oscars host. The ceremony, broadcast live on ABC and streaming for the first time on Hulu, will celebrate the best films of 2024 and…
Read MoreCordlife sinks into red with S$6.3 million H2 loss on fallout from storage lapses
[ad_1] PRIVATE cord-blood bank Cordlife has sunk into the red with a net loss of S$6.3 million for its second half ended Dec 31, 2024, compared with a net profit of S$1.3 million in the previous corresponding period. This was largely due to the fallout from lapses discovered in the storage of the company’s cord-blood…
Read MoreShipping profit boom evaporates on US tariffs, Red Sea reopening
[ad_1] Global shippers from AP Moller-Maersk to Cosco Shipping Holdings, which logged windfall earnings last year, may see a reversal of fortunes in 2025 as a potential reopening of the Red Sea route and punitive US tariffs loom. Plans by US President Donald Trump to introduce new import levies are damaging trade, while the prospect…
Read MoreMap shows critical minerals under control of America’s rivals
[ad_1] Demand for critical minerals has been dubbed the “gold rush of the 21st century,” given their importance in many emerging technologies from renewable energy to artificial intelligence. While President Trump has vowed to establish the U.S. as “the leading producer and processor of non-fuel minerals, including rare earth minerals,” the country currently remains heavily…
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