Apologies to Thomas Wolfe, but it appears you can go home again.
16.04.2024 - 22:05 / deadline.com
We are becoming part machine.
That is the startling observation of Emmy-winning filmmaker Kirsten Johnson, who has been thinking deeply about the ramifications of artificial intelligence for human culture. The director of Cameraperson and Dick Johnson Is Dead will deliver a keynote at the IDA’s Getting Real conference in Los Angeles this week, addressing what she sees as a fundamental truth about AI that sets it apart from human endeavors: AI “lacks a body,” and as such is disengaged from the fate of humanity.
Johnson joins the latest edition of Deadline’s Doc Talk podcast to discuss her feelings about AI – its areas of promise, but also the way in which the emerging technology is going to fundamentally alter our experience. She notes that more people are already creating new images through generative AI prompts – e.g., “Make me a photo of a frog in a pinstripe suit balancing on a twig” – than actually taking pictures themselves.
The filmmaker also discusses two documentaries she executive produced that are heading to the Hot Docs festival in Toronto later this month: Helen and the Bear and A Photographic Memory.
Doc Talk co-host John Ridley asks Johnson about the controversy over the AI-altered family photo that Kate Middleton released amid speculation over her health and whereabouts.
The director also shares new details on her upcoming narrative feature on Susan Sontag, an innovative project that will star Kristen Stewart as the famed cultural critic and author of On Photography, Against Interpretation, Illness as Metaphor and more. Johnson explains why she thinks Stewart is perfect for the role.
That’s on the new episode of Deadline’s Doc Talk podcast, co-hosted by Oscar winner Ridley and Matt Carey, Deadline’s
Apologies to Thomas Wolfe, but it appears you can go home again.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary by sharing an unseen photo of their wedding day from 2011. The royal couple married on Friday 29 April 2011 at Westminster after eight years of dating and have since welcomed three children, George, 10, Charlotte, 8, and Louis, 6.The couple's wedding photographer on the day was Hugh Burnand, but Millie Pikington, who took an unseen photo, was hired as a private photographer.To celebrate their landmark anniversary, Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding portrait was posted on the royal social media pages with the caption "13 years ago today!" And many royal fans rushed to congratulate them.
Kate Middleton and Prince William have been marking their wedding anniversary today, 13 years after tying the knot at Westminster Abbey on 19 April, 2011.They were watched by 2,000 guests in the Abbey and a further 72 million around the world, but today has likely been a quiet, more sedate celebration for the family, a source told OK!. Our source said that while the family are currently dealing with Kate's recovery after her recent cancer diagnosis, they planned to make the most of the occasion privately.
have shared a previously unseen photograph from their wedding day as they celebrate their 13th anniversary.On April 29, 2011, Catherine Middleton, wearing bespoke Alexander McQueen, walked down Westminster Abbey’s aisle to Sir Hubert Parry’s I Was Glad on the arm of her proud father, Michael Middleton, to marry Prince William. Her sister, , was a bridesmaid, dutifully arranging her sister’s train.
Prince William and Kate Middleton have a unique takeaway privilege that other members of the Royal Family don't. Like many Brits, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge enjoy tucking into a delicious takeaway now and then, with Indian and Chinese dishes being their top picks for a relaxing night in.
In a matter of days, The Prince and Princess of Wales will celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary. While this is impressive enough, the couple have been in one another's lives for more than twenty years. Very few of us need reminding that the royal couple met when they were both students at the University of St Andrews in Scotland in 2001.
The Princess of Wales was reportedly asked to alter the spelling of her name due to a clash with King Charles and Queen Camilla. In her role, the princess is one of the most globally recognisable women and is widely known by her nickname Kate. However, her real name is Catherine, which is how nearly all members of the Royal Family, including her husband Prince William, refer to her.
The Princess of Wales expressed that her late grandmother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II, had a heartwarming trait which caught her off guard. Kate Middleton had tremendous respect and admiration for the Queen, regularly commending her steadfast dedication to duty and personal kindness.
The news that King Charles is returning to public-facing official duties in the near future will not only be a boost for him and Queen Camilla, but also for other key senior royals such as The Prince and Princess of Wales. After an emotionally challenging few months which has seen the number of working members of the family stretched thinly, a top royal commentator has reflected on why this uplifting news will also be a relief for Prince William and Kate.
Princess Kate has a 'crazy' hobby that Prince William just cannot get his head around. The Princess of Wales, who is currently receiving chemotherapy after receiving a cancer diagnosis, once opened up about her fascinating pastime during an appearance on Mike Tindall's podcast, The Good, The Bad and The Rugby. Catherine gushed about her love of sports, as she mentioned one particular activity that William calls her ‘crazy’ for.
Kate Middleton and Prince William's delay in unveiling a new photo of Prince Louis on his sixth birthday, might be due to hesitations stemming from the Mother's Day photo incident and the Princess needing some "time, space and privacy", suggests a Royal expert.
The news last weekthat Participant Media would be shutting down shocked the entertainment industry, but it hit the documentary community with particular force.
A new photograph of Prince Louis taken by the Princess of Wales has been released by Kensington Palace to mark his sixth birthday.
Prince Louis in honor of his 6th birthday Tuesday.The Prince and Princess of Wales took to social media to share a sweet snap of their youngest son on his special day.“Happy 6th Birthday, Prince Louis!
Prince Louis is set to face birthday disappointment as Kensington Palace deviates from a cherished royal tradition, leaving fans across the world missing out on the usual treat of a new photo to celebrate his sixth birthday. Since his birth on April 23, 2018, it's been customary for Kensington Palace to share an adorable snap of the young prince, taken by his mother, to mark each of his birthdays - but this year breaks with that tradition.
Kate Middleton mixes high fashion with the high street and one of her go-to brands is Boden.
became a first-time dad in October 2023 after he and his wife Alizee Thevenet welcomed their son Inigo.Taking to Instagram Monday, James posted an adorable photo of him and baby Inigo wearing matching blue berets.“Matching bérets to celebrate my Birthday
Kate Middleton and Prince William are reportedly planning a secret home transformation, which is said to be crucial for her recovery process. The Royal pair are reported to be considering renovations and extensions to a lesser-known redbrick annexe next to their Adelaide Cottage residence in Windsor.
As award-winning directors Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss prepared to shoot their new documentary Girls State, they had no way of knowing real-world events would intrude upon the production in a major way. Nor, of course, did their protagonists.
Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle never had a chance to bond before drama rocked the palace. That claim was made by Ingrid Seward, editor in chief of Majesty magazine and author of "My Mother and I." The book explores King Charles’ upbringing and relationship with his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Seward also sat down with the 75-year-old at his Highgrove estate.