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Steve McQueen's Blitz, starring Saoirse Ronan, brings the untold stories of WWII London to life
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Steve McQueen's Blitz, starring Saoirse Ronan, brings the untold stories of WWII London to life

ABC  

Fast facts about Blitz What: A nine-year-old boy struggles to find his way home as London is hit by German air strikes during World War II. It might be one of the most dramatised periods in 20th century history, but for Oscar-winning British filmmaker Steve McQueen, there are stories that remain untold amid the chaos and rubble of World War …

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The best movies of 2024 as ranked by AP film writers
2 weeks, 5 days ago

The best movies of 2024 as ranked by AP film writers

Associated Press  

As much as theaters are humming right now, with “Wicked” and “Moana 2" bringing moviegoers by the droves, it’s been a fairly bruising movie year. “Anora” This image released by Neon shows Mark Eydelshteyn, left, and Mikey Madison in a scene from “Anora.” This image released by Neon shows Mark Eydelshteyn, left, and Mikey Madison in a scene from “Anora.” …

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Steve McQueen’s goal with ‘Blitz’: to paint a more truthful portrait of WWII London
3 weeks ago

Steve McQueen’s goal with ‘Blitz’: to paint a more truthful portrait of WWII London

LA Times  

For British director Steve McQueen, the past isn’t worth dramatizing unless it can illuminate the present, so when he makes films steeped in history — whether it’s “12 Years a Slave” or his World War II epic “Blitz” — he’s asking audiences to judge where we are now in relation to what’s happened before. While conducting research for “Small Axe,” …

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They’re young, but their acting is powerful: four fresh faces this awards season
1 month ago

They’re young, but their acting is powerful: four fresh faces this awards season

LA Times  

In settings ranging from the streets of London during World War II to the tribal compounds of modern-day Kenya, young actors are leading some of the most compelling and emotional onscreen stories. Izaac Wang says he may have found his calling after starring in “Dìdi.” Izaac Wang Izaac Wang felt a real passion for acting for the first time while …

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How ‘Wicked’ star Cynthia Erivo became Elphaba, from ‘Defying Gravity’ to ‘the perfect green’
1 month ago

How ‘Wicked’ star Cynthia Erivo became Elphaba, from ‘Defying Gravity’ to ‘the perfect green’

LA Times  

In the Oscar-season premiere of The Envelope video podcast, “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo explains how she and the film’s creative team found the perfect Elphaba green and Saoirse Ronan discusses her two awards contenders, addiction drama “The Outrun” and World War II epic “Blitz.” Kelvin Washington: Hello, folks. And this year we have two big blockbusters like “Wicked” and “Gladiator,” …

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Fire danger ramps up as BOM predicts hotter temperatures around some parts of Australia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fire danger ramps up as BOM predicts hotter temperatures around some parts of Australia

ABC  

Parts of Australia will experience their hottest temperatures since last summer starting today, as Victoria faces its first total fire ban of the season. A total fire ban and extreme fire danger rating are in place today across Victoria's Mallee region with much of the state experiencing high fire danger. Fire warning for some parts Chief Officer of the Country …

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A Child's Eye View of War: Director Steve McQueen's New Film Explores London's Blitz Through a Child's Eyes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Child's Eye View of War: Director Steve McQueen's New Film Explores London's Blitz Through a Child's Eyes

Hindustan Times  

Director Steve McQueen shows the horrors of war through the eyes of a child in his new film 'Blitz'. The film is based on extensive research and features Saoirse Ronan as Rita, a Londoner who sends her son George to the countryside for safety during the war. The film also stars Elliott Heffernan, 11, who makes his film debut as …

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Steve McQueen on making WWII personal with ‘Blitz’: ‘It’s about us fighting ourselves’
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Steve McQueen on making WWII personal with ‘Blitz’: ‘It’s about us fighting ourselves’

LA Times  

“I’m not going to go down the easy path,” says director Steve McQueen. “We could have that,” the filmmaker says, sitting in a quiet room in London’s Soho Hotel during a long day of press ahead of BFI London Film Festival. But I know it’s interesting when you’re working in a way which is confrontational.” “War is bad enough, but …

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‘Blitz’ trailer: Saoirse Ronan stars in Steve McQueen’s WWII drama for Apple
3 months ago

‘Blitz’ trailer: Saoirse Ronan stars in Steve McQueen’s WWII drama for Apple

The Hindu  

Apple Original Films has released the first trailer for Blitz, an intense WWII drama directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen. The film stars four-time Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan alongside newcomer Elliott Heffernan and is set to hit select theaters on November 1, before premiering globally on Apple TV+ on November 22. Hans Zimmer’s haunting score, already garnering Oscar buzz, heightens …

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Less than 24-hours after fires ravage Victorian communities, they're now preparing for floods
1 year, 2 months ago

Less than 24-hours after fires ravage Victorian communities, they're now preparing for floods

ABC  

Quick Read In short: Several communities in Gippsland, in Victoria's east, remain on high alert as bushfires continue to burn. Firefighters get 'upper hand' with weather reprieve CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said Sunday had been a "very challenging day" for firefighters. He said milder conditions on Monday allowed hundreds of firefighters to get "the upper hand" in containing the …

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Harpist begins mission to break Guinness World Record on Mount Kilimanjaro
1 year, 5 months ago

Harpist begins mission to break Guinness World Record on Mount Kilimanjaro

The Independent  

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CFA suffers net loss of nearly 2,000 volunteers in two years but operational capacity 'remains strong'
2 years ago

CFA suffers net loss of nearly 2,000 volunteers in two years but operational capacity 'remains strong'

ABC  

There are more than enough volunteers to respond to bushfires across Victoria this summer despite the service losing more than 2 per cent of its workforce, the Country Fire Authority's chief officer says. Key points: The CFA has recorded a net loss of 1,381 volunteers in the 12 months to July It is the second straight year it has lost …

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ORIC examines Balanggarra's books amid tensions over long overdue AGM
2 years, 2 months ago

ORIC examines Balanggarra's books amid tensions over long overdue AGM

ABC  

A prominent native title group in the Kimberley has welcomed a move by the federal regulator to examine its books, as it prepares for a fourth attempt at holding last year's annual general meeting. Key points: Balanggarra still hasn't held its 2021 AGM after a series of failed attempts ORIC is examining the Indigenous corporation's books but has not told …

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American student reveals why she waited five hours to walk by Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin
2 years, 3 months ago

American student reveals why she waited five hours to walk by Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin

The Independent  

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Ex-Minneapolis officer who killed 911 caller to be released
2 years, 5 months ago

Ex-Minneapolis officer who killed 911 caller to be released

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman who called 911 to report a possible sexual assault in the alley behind her home is scheduled to be released from prison next week, months after his murder conviction was overturned and he was resentenced on a lesser charge. Damond’s father, John Ruszczyk, said Friday that the …

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SA police replace cocaine with icing sugar in hollowed-out novel, leading to drug trafficking acquittal
3 years, 6 months ago

SA police replace cocaine with icing sugar in hollowed-out novel, leading to drug trafficking acquittal

ABC  

An Adelaide man has been acquitted of trafficking drugs because police secretly replaced cocaine hidden in a hollowed-out novel with icing sugar before the accused collected the item. Key points: A parcel sent from the UK to suburban Adelaide in 2019 was found to contain cocaine concealed in a novel The drug was switched with icing sugar before the accused …

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Prettiest takes the eye in Navan victory
3 years, 6 months ago

Prettiest takes the eye in Navan victory

The Independent  

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CFA volunteer numbers see huge drop after turbulent few years in Victoria
4 years ago

CFA volunteer numbers see huge drop after turbulent few years in Victoria

ABC  

Victoria's volunteer firefighting force has shrunk by nearly 3,500 members — its biggest fall in numbers since 2013. Key points: New CFA boss Jason Heffernan said many of the volunteers had to be removed from operational duties because essential training had not been completed Beechworth CFA captain Bruce Forrest said the training system had not been functioning well in recent …

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