Amid global turmoil, the Telluride Film Festival returns with a politically charged lineup

Nestled deep within a secluded Colorado canyon, the Telluride Film Festival has been known as a cinematography-lover’s version of Brigadoon. However, in more recent times, not even the towering mountains surrounding the picturesque town have managed to shield it from Hollywood’s troubles. From a worldwide pandemic that decimated movie theaters to last year’s debilitating strikes by both actors and writers, Telluride has felt the ripple effects.

The triumphant return of Winona Ryder: Beetlejuice cements her comeback after shoplifting shame – and she’s finally found happiness after ‘wild’ lovers including Johnny Depp

In the early ’90s, Winona Ryder was a prominent figure in Hollywood, having starred in successful films like Beetlejuice and Heathers, and dating the popular heartthrob Johnny Depp, who had a permanent symbol of his affection for her. This made it appear as if the entire world was within her grasp.

Sigourney Weaver confirmed to be playing a part in The Mandalorian and Grogu

Sigourney Weaver has been a fixture in science-fiction films for decades, whether as the dauntless Ellen Ripley in James Cameron’s Alien or as Dr. Grace Augustine in James Cameron’s Avatar. She has been a possessed cellist in Ghostbusters and The Warden in Holes. My personal favorite is her turn as Gwen/Tawny in the love letter to geek culture known as GalaxyQuest. Now, after plenty of speculation, we know that she is absolutely going to join the cast of The Mandalorian & Grogu.