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Today in History: March 28, Three Mile Island has partial nuclear meltdown
Today in History Today is Thursday, March 28, the 88th day of 2024. There are 278 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On March 28, 1979, America’s worst commercial nuclear accident occurred with a partial meltdown inside the Unit 2...
'Furiosa,' the follow-up to 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' will premiere at Cannes Film Festival
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” George Miller's eagerly awaited follow-up to “Mad Max: Fury Road, ” will make its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May. “Furiosa,” a prequel to “Fury Road” starring Anya Taylor-Joy, will roar down the Croisette nine years after...
'Civil War,' an election-year provocation, premieres at SXSW film festival
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — “Civil War,” Alex Garland’s election-year provocation, debuted Thursday at the SXSW Film and TV Festival, unveiling a violent vision of a near-future America at war with itself. “Civil War,” reportedly A24’s biggest budget release yet, is a bold...
Today in History: March 15, Julius Caesar is assassinated
Today in History Today is Friday, March 15, the 75th day of 2024. There are 291 days left in the year. Today’s highlight in history: On March 15, 44 B.C., Roman dictator Julius Caesar was assassinated by a group of nobles that included Brutus and...
In ‘Frida’ documentary, artist Frida Kahlo’s own words are used to tell her story
Frida Kahlo used her own experiences to inform her art. In that spirit, Kahlo’s personal writings are used to help tell the story of her life in a new documentary, “Frida.” Filmmaker Carla Gutiérrez blends first person narration with archival footage and interpretive animation...
'Freaknik' documentary tells untold story behind the massively popular Atlanta street party
LOS ANGELES (AP) — If you participated in Atlanta’s wildest gathering called Freaknik back in the day, then beware: You might be featured in Hulu’s new documentary about the legendary street party that became popular through folklore tales involving gridlock traffic, public nudity and highway...
Jason Reitman and Hollywood's most prominent directors buy beloved Village Theater in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Some of Hollywood's most prominent filmmakers have purchased a 93-year-old iconic theater known as a cultural landmark for moviegoers in Los Angeles. Jason Reitman along with more than 30 directors including Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan and Bradley Cooper...
Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry connect with their Jewish heritage in new film ‘Treasure’
BERLIN (AP) — Stephen Fry and Lena Dunham play a convincing father and daughter in German director Julia von Heinz’ first English-language movie, “Treasure." Set in post-communist Poland, the comedy-drama had its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival over the weekend. ...
Today in History: February 15, Singer Nat King Cole dies at 45
Today in History Today is Thursday, Feb. 15, the 46th day of 2024. There are 320 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 15, 1965, singer Nat King Cole, who despite facing extreme racism throughout his short career sold more than...
Berlin Film Festival brings Israeli-Palestinian tensions and other issues into the spotlight
BERLIN (AP) — The 74th Berlin International Film Festival opens Thursday with the world premiere of “Small Things Like These” starring man of the moment Cillian Murphy. Murphy, a front runner at next month's Oscars for his turn in “Oppenheimer,” plays a coal merchant in...
