American film director, screenwriter and producer
Martin Scorsese Is Still Curious — And Still Awed By The Possibilities Of Cinema: “Killers of the Flower Moon” is an audacious big swing by Martin Scorsese to ...
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‘Killers Of The Flower Moon’ Review: Scorsese, De Niro, DiCaprio Take On Powerful And Dark Epic Of Love, Deception, Murder And Greed Set Against The Osage ...
deadline.com/2023/05/killers-of-the-flower-moon-review-martin-scorsese-leonardo-dicaprio-robert-de-niro-1235374049/
Quick Glance: Killers of the Flower Moon: Scorsese's Epic Depiction of America's Bloody Birth
- Lily Gladstone delivers a tragic performance as Mollie Burkhart, a Native American woman from the Osage tribe who unexpectedly becomes wealthy due to the huge oil reserves on the Oklahoma land where the Osage were allowed to settle.
- Leonardo DiCaprio plays Ernest, a slippery and greedy man who is ambitious but fundamentally inadequate: stupid, biddable, and submissive.
- Robert De Niro portrays William Hale, a cattleman-plutocrat full of calcified resentment and self-importance who boasts about his good relations with the Osage people.
- Jesse Plemons plays Tom White.
Cannes Review: Martin Scorsese Triumphs with Killers of the Flower Moon: Wolves are not subtle creatures. It’s a rhetorical question: “Can you find the wolves in ...
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Quentin Tarantino Slams Studio Changing Taxi Driver Character Races: Director Quentin Tarantino slams the studio’s decision to change a character’s race in ...
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Randall Emmett settles racial discrimination lawsuit : Martin G'Blae, who worked for Emmett in 2020, brought a lawsuit claiming the low-budget film producer had ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2022-11-16/randall-emmett-settles-former-assistant-racial-discrimination-lawsuit
How Schools Can Help Kids Reduce Racism and Prejudice: Making schools more welcoming for all can make for a fair and just society
scientificamerican.com/article/the-science-of-reducing-prejudice-in-kids/
New York State's Highest Court Overturns Harvey Weinstein's Rape Conviction - IGN
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Jerry Saltz Reviews Arthur Jafa’s Version of ‘Taxi Driver’: Artist Arthur Jafa’s new film ***** (pronounced Redacted) at Gladstone Gallery restores Martin ...
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Martin Scorsese eyes Leonardo DiCaprio as Frank Sinatra for new biopic - News | Khaleej Times
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Martin Scorsese's New Movie Can Make Up For Divisive $23 Million Box Office Bomb From 8 Years Ago
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Scorsese Warns You About His Characters’ Deaths in This Gangster Movie: Throughout Martin Scorsese's The Departed, X marks come before death scenes ...
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Scorsese Eyes Sinatra Biopic With DiCaprio and JLaw To Star: The aging director wants to make a movie about Frank Sinatra’s life, but he’ll have to go through ...
thedailybeast.com/scorsese-eyes-sinatra-biopic-with-dicaprio-and-jlaw-to-star
How Schools Can Help Kids Reduce Racism and Prejudice: Making schools more welcoming for all can make for a fair and just society
scientificamerican.com/article/the-science-of-reducing-prejudice-in-kids/
Today there is a captivating Scorsese epic on TV that was nominated for 10 (!) Oscars - but not a single one won
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Nancy Sinatra Takes Shot at Leonardo DiCaprio & Jennifer Lawrence’s Reported Frank Sinatra Movie Casting
comingsoon.net/movies/news/1670970-nancy-sinatra-takes-shot-at-leonardo-dicaprio-jennifer-lawrences-reported-frank-sinatra-movie-casting
Andrew Garfield or Miles Teller could take on the role of Jesus in Martin Scorsese's next movie
gamesradar.com/martin-scorsese-life-of-jesus-andrew-garfield-miles-teller-casting/
Reddit Community Lashes Out When Watcher Entertainment Launches Paywall: Is This the Start of a Revolution?
tvfanatic.com/2024/04/reddit-community-lashes-out-when-watcher-entertainment-launches/
Seth MacFarlane Foundation Teams With Martin Scorsese’s Film Foundation To Restore Its First-Ever Collection Of Animated Pics
deadline.com/2024/04/seth-macfarlane-martin-scorsese-animation-restoration-1235888528/
Quick Glance: Seth MacFarlane & Martin Scorsese Restore Vintage Animated Shorts
- Seth MacFarlane & Martin Scorsese join forces to restore vintage animated shorts, with some set to premiere at the TCM Classic Film Festival.
- Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane and Goodfellas director Martin Scorsese have teamed up to fund the restoration of historically significant animated shorts from the 1920s to 1940s.
- The restored animated shorts mainly come from Max and Dave Fleischer, best known for their work on Superman, Popeye the Sailor, Betty Boop, and Koko the Clown. Funded by the Seth MacFarlane Foundation, the restorations used unique original pre-print elements and/or print sources, mostly nitrate, held at UCLA Film & Television Archive.
- Martin Scorsese is a strong advocate for restoring forgotten films and emphasizes the importance of preserving cinematic heritage. Some of these restored shorts will premiere at the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival, with Seth MacFarlane providing a personal introduction.
10 Best Jesse Plemons Movies, Ranked: Jesse Plemons has firmly established himself as one of the most exciting actors working today, and these are his best ...
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10 Westerns Martin Scorsese Personally Recommends: The 10 Westerns on this list are picked from various interviews that Martin Scorsese gave ...
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Nepo Baby of the Week: Ronan Farrow’s Frank Sinatra Paternity Drama Returns: A Scorsese biopic and an episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” came together in a strange ...
thedailybeast.com/obsessed/nepo-baby-of-the-week-ronan-farrows-frank-sinatra-paternity-drama-returns
10 great Catholic films: From Dreyer to Scorsese: to hail the release of Marco Bellocchio’s new papal drama Kidnapped, we survey the broad church that is ...
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After her naughtiest film, Jennifer Lawrence becomes a Hollywood icon for Martin Scorsese
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Robert De Niro Saved Martin Scorsese’s Life by Demanding He Make This Movie: When Martin Scorsese was hospitalized for a drug overdose, Robert De Niro visited ...
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'Taxi Driver' Gets Special 4K Ultra HD Steelbook : Martin Scorsese's film Taxi Driver, starring Robert De Niro, is getting a new 4K Ultra HD steelbook release.
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10 Most Rewatchable Gangster Movies, Ranked: To stay in the good graces of the Mob, we rank the most rewatchable gangster movies, from The Godfather to Gangs of ...
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Robert De Niro Keeps Trying (and Failing) To Make a ‘Taxi Driver’ Sequel: Hollywood legend Robert De Niro continues to express interest in a Taxi Driver sequel.
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Is this the film of his life? Daring project could crown Hollywood career: A legendary director is said to be already working on his next films ...
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U.S. and 17 other countries demand that Hamas release hostages held in Gaza: In a joint statement, the U.S. and 17 other nations urged Hamas to release hostages ...
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Quick Glance: Biden and 17 World Leaders Urge Hamas to Release Hostages
- President Biden and 17 world leaders issued a joint statement urging Hamas to accept a hostage deal to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.
- The statement stresses the immediate release of hostages and a sustained ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate humanitarian aid and end hostilities.
- Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is accused of hindering progress by rejecting the deal and holding onto hostages instead of pursuing a ceasefire.
- The Biden administration and mediators from Qatar and Egypt have received signals from Hamas indicating readiness to engage in negotiations, but the sincerity of these intentions remains uncertain.
Putin’s Brittle Regime: Like the Soviet One That Preceded It, His System Is Always on the Brink of Collapse
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Biden and 17 other world leaders issue call for Hamas to release remaining hostages in Gaza
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US on track to deliver aid to Gaza from sea by early May, officials say: The U.S. is on track to start delivering critical humanitarian aid into Gaza through a ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4622320-us-deliver-aid-gaza-sea-by-early-may/
3 reasons antisemitism is swarming college campuses : Jews are attacked and reviled on campuses, schools are shutting down and young people are supporting ...
thehill.com/opinion/education/4621154-3-reasons-antisemitism-is-swarming-college-campuses/
Pictures of the Day | April 25, 2024: Our top photos of the day.
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Speaker Johnson alleges Hamas support for anti-Israel campus protests, threatens intervention
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Biden says meeting with 4-year-old girl orphaned and held hostage by Hamas a reminder of work needed to free remaining hostages
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White House issues photo of Biden meeting freed hostage Avigail Idan: ‘She’s remarkable’
timesofisrael.com/white-house-issues-photo-of-biden-meeting-freed-hostage-avigail-idan-shes-remarkable/
UN calls for investigation into mass graves uncovered at two Gaza hospitals: The United Nations is calling for “a clear, transparent and credible investigation” ...
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Quick Glance: UN Calls for Investigation into Mass Graves at Two Gaza Hospitals
- The United Nations called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the mass graves at two major hospitals in Gaza that were searched by Israeli troops.
- It was emphasized that investigators must have access to the sites, and a greater number of journalists should be able to work safely in Gaza to report on the facts.
- Some of the bodies belonged to individuals killed during the hospital siege, while others were victims when Israeli forces raided the hospital.
- The discovery of the graves highlights the urgency of a ceasefire, the end of the conflict, improved access for humanitarian aid, the protection of hospitals, and the release of Israeli hostages.
White House shuts down GOP calls to bring in National Guard for college protests: The White House punted on Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) demand for President ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4622494-white-house-biden-republican-national-guard-college-israel-palestine-protests/
Students across top universities in the United States are protesting over the growing human toll of Israel's war with Hamas ... Show more
Hamas Pressured to Release Hostages in Gaza by US, Allies: The US and 17 other nations pressed Hamas to release their citizens who are missing or held hostage in ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/us-allies-press-hamas-for-immediate-release-of-hostages
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction has been overturned by a New York appeals court.
New York’s highest court found the judge in Weinstein’s trial had ... Show more
Quick Glance: Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
- New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, disappointing those who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era.
- The ruling was based on legal technicalities and did not exonerate Weinstein's behavior, according to #MeToo advocates.
- Weinstein, convicted in Los Angeles for another rape, will face retrial in New York, despite remaining in prison.
- The court criticized the admission of uncharged sexual acts as evidence, deeming it an abuse of judicial discretion.
From peace to incitement: protests against the Israel-Hamas war escalate at US universities
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Hamas official who sought endless war after Oct. 7 says it could put down arms for 2-state deal
timesofisrael.com/hamas-official-who-sought-endless-war-after-oct-7-says-it-could-put-down-arms-for-2-state-deal/
NYC Mayor: 'No room for hate in our city to praise Hamas': Mayor Adams criticized pro-Palestinian protesters' language as "immoral" and ...
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-798565
It might be time to start our own Jewish Ivy League - editor's notes: Ivy League campuses are now too hostile to Jewish students; we need to take the cue ...
jpost.com/opinion/article-798574
Colleges struggle with allowing protests and preventing antisemitism and intimidation
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Quick Glance: Protests at USC Lead to Cancellation of Commencement Ceremony
- The University of Southern California canceled its main commencement ceremony, prompting students at other locations with protests to wonder if their ceremonies will be disrupted next.
- USC's cancellation raised concerns among Columbia students, fearing their commencement could be disrupted. Other universities remain silent on potential adjustments to their ceremonies. Some students fear a domino effect following the protests at Columbia.
- Students who missed high school graduation ceremonies due to the pandemic expressed concerns about their upcoming college commencement. USC announced the cancellation of its main ceremony, while Columbia contemplates potential disruptions to ensure campus community safety.
- Universities like Yale and Michigan are addressing the possibility of protests during commencement activities. Columbia students report a rise in animosity on campus, particularly between Jewish and pro-Palestinian groups.
Pope Francis calls for peace in Ukraine, Gaza: ‘A negotiated peace is better than a war without end’
thehill.com/policy/international/4619826-pope-francis-calls-for-peace-in-ukraine-gaza-a-negotiated-peace-is-better-than-a-war-without-end/
Columbia president Minouche Shafik faces criticism in all directions: When Minouche Shafik was announced as Columbia University’s president last year ...
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DC students, faculty launch combined pro-Palestine protest at GWU: Students and faculty from colleges and universities around the D.C. area launched a combined ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4621477-dc-students-faculty-launch-combined-pro-palestine-protest-gwu/
🔴 Live: Israel launches deadly strikes on Rafah: Palestinian hospital officials said Israeli airstrikes on the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip killed at ...
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Mass graves in the Gaza Strip what we know: Palestinians report that hundreds of dead have been discovered in mass graves in the Gaza Strip. Who are the dead ...
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Deadly violence in Charlottesville 2017: “More hate” - Trump compares university protests to neo-Nazi marches
spiegel.de/ausland/mehr-hass-trump-vergleicht-proteste-an-unis-mit-neonazi-maerschen-a-e6098fd1-0c5a-4754-b4cc-13fa81700698
Israel gears up for Rafah civilian evacuation ahead of promised assault: Israel has procured tens of thousands of tents for Palestinian civilians it intends to ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-media-predict-offensive-gazas-rafah-soon-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: Israeli Forces Ready to Conquer Rafah in Gaza, Awaiting Government Approval
- The Israel Defense Forces have completed all necessary preparations to capture the southernmost city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip and can initiate an operation once they receive government authorization, as stated by a senior Israeli defense official.
- This official informed Reuters that Israel is planning to take control of Rafah, considered the final Hamas stronghold in Gaza, evacuate Palestinian civilians from the area, and launch an assault against Hamas fighters.
- According to a spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, Israel is progressing with a ground operation without specifying a timeline for the action.
- Various Israeli reports indicated that top Israeli security officials traveled to Egypt on Wednesday to coordinate the planned offensive in Rafah.
Johnson defends Israel when asked about children’s deaths: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday doubled down on his support for Israel ...
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Israel-Gaza live updates: New video claims to show American hostage in Gaza: Six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military ...
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'City Hunter' manga hero drops the sexism for new live-action film: Lead actor Ryohei Suzuki says production had to strike a balance between his character's ...
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/04/25/film/ryohei-suzuki-city-hunter-movie/
WATCH: Parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin plead for hostage deal, urge him to ‘stay strong, survive’
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/be-brave-lean-in-parents-of-hostage-seen-in-propaganda-video-plead-for-hostage-deal/
'Get a deal done': Parents of Israeli-American man taken hostage by Hamas plead for son's release
itv.com/news/2024-04-24/parents-of-israeli-american-man-taken-hostage-by-hamas-plead-for-sons-release
The Middle East has a militia problem: More than a quarter of the region’s 400m people live in states dominated by armed groups
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/25/the-middle-east-has-a-militia-problem
Review of UNWRA finds Israel did not express concern about staff: An independent review of the neutrality of the U.N. agency helping Palestinian refugees has ...
apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-unrwa-united-nations-28a63ddef23efdc4b050b0bcbdb587ff
Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, US funding for Israel, crisis in Gaza: The US Senate has passed a funding package that will provide $26.4 billion to aid Israel ...
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Some Palestinians forced to flee homes as Israel shells northern Gaza: Some Palestinian civilians were fleeing their homes in northern Gaza on Wednesday (Apr 24) ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/israel-hamas-war-palestinians-flee-homes-northern-gaza-4288666
Robert Kraft Withdraws Support From Columbia Over Protests: The New England Patriots owner said this week that he was “no longer comfortable supporting” Columbia ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/business/robert-kraft-donation-columbia-protests.html
'Silence is Complicity': David Schwimmer calls out antisemitism on campuses
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-798529
What are the obligations of Israel and Hamas to protect civilians?: International Humanitarian Law creates obligations—but contains numerous caveats
economist.com/the-economist-explains/2024/04/24/what-are-the-obligations-of-israel-and-hamas-to-protect-civilians
Hamas’s Hostage-Video Release Aims to Head Off Rafah Assault: Hamas is racing to prevent an imminent Israeli military operation in Rafah, ramping up an ...
wsj.com/world/middle-east/hamass-hostage-video-release-aims-to-head-off-rafah-assault-b3a176f7
There's no defending blackface. Will someone tell Black actors?: Metro columnist Alicia Adejobi reacts to Sar Wars actor Billy Dee Williams, 87 ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/09/this-star-wars-icon-says-why-not-blackface-tell-exactly-not-20614821/
‘9 to 5’ Remake in the Works From Jennifer Aniston: A remake of the classic workplace comedy '9 to 5' is reportedly in the works ...
rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/9-to-5-remake-jennifer-aniston-1235010889/
The goal of the campus Jew-haters: To render Israel indefensible, in both senses of the word
timesofisrael.com/the-goal-of-the-campus-jew-haters-to-render-israel-indefensible-in-both-senses-of-the-word/
Michael Oren: FBI must investigate money trail behind campus antisemitic protests
jpost.com/international/article-798615
Sony Says Stellar Blade Art Referencing Racist Language Was Unintentional, Will be Patched Out - IGN
ign.com/articles/sony-says-racist-phrase-in-stellar-blade-was-unintentional-will-be-patched-out
Hamas video of Gaza captive Hersh Goldberg-Polin triggers Israel protests: The 23-year-old Israeli American criticises Israeli PM Netanyahu in the undated ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/hamas-video-of-gaza-captive-hersh-goldberg-polin-triggers-israel-protests
Humanitarian operations and shelters came under Israeli fire in Gaza even after aid groups coordinated with the IDF, according to a review of visual evidence ... Show more www.nytimes.com/live/2024/04/25/world/israel-gaza-war-hamas
Biden signs bill that includes funding for Israel, aid for Gaza: Biden has signed a $95 billion foreign aid bill, which includes $26 billion for Israel and ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/24/israel-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Speaker Johnson is getting ready to hold a news conference at Columbia University on rise of antisemitism on college campuses ... Show more
US Congressman Rick Allen asked Columbia University President Minouche Shafik if she was concerned that God might “curse” the university during a House hearing ... Show more
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