Month: August 2024

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

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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.

3 things to watch for at WWE Bash in Berlin

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As a diehard WWE fan, I’m counting down the days until we invade Berlin on Saturday, August 31! The WWE Bash in Berlin is shaping up to be an epic event with five thrilling matches lined up. Here are three aspects that have me on the edge of my seat, eagerly awaiting the next WWE PLE:

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

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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

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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.

Girl named after Game of Thrones character is refused passport

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For several years now, it’s been quite popular for kids to be named after characters from “Game of Thrones”. This trend reached its height in 2018, with over 4,500 babies receiving names inspired by Westeros, ranging from Aegon to Lyanna. However, some years later, parents are discovering unanticipated outcomes of naming their children after pop culture figures.