Greece’s Thessaloniki International Film Festival returns this evening for its 64th edition with a screening of The Pot-au-Feu (The Taste of Things), the latest film by French-Vietnamese director Trần Anh Hùng.
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It’s time to start preparing your party outfits as the festive season is fast approaching, and there’s no better time to add a little sparkle to your look than during party season. If you’re not one for sequins and can’t bear the trail that glitter leaves behind, then metallic fabrics are the ultimate way to add a little glitz and glamour to your ensemble, and they can instantly elevate any outfit into something chic without looking like you’ve tried too hard.
With similar statement-making metallic pieces appearing on the runways of designers like JW Anderson, Bottega Veneta and Valentino, it’s no surprise that the metallic pleated midi skirt has become one of this season’s most coveted styles. One skirt that’s been trending right now is Maje’s Jonaely High-Rise Metallic-Pleated Midi Skirt, £167.40 here (was £279), with the silver pleated skirt being so popular there are currently only two left on the Selfridge’s website.
Although the luxury skirt comes with a matching luxury price tag, we’ve found the perfect affordable alternative from high street fave La Redoute, and its Recycled Pleated Lamé Skirt, £38.50 here (was £55), is perfect for getting the designer look on a budget. La Redoute’s version has a similar metallic sheen to Maje’s version, with the same high waistband and midi-length pleated design, however the high street version has swapped out the wide black waistband for one in the same fabric as the rest of the skirt, which actually makes it look more expensive and elegant.
Despite dropping from £55 to £38.50 on the website, you can still snap up La Redoute’s Lamé Skirt in all sizes, with the range spanning sizes 6-24. Perfect for those upcoming Christmas parties you just can’t say no to, you can pair it with
.Greece’s Thessaloniki International Film Festival returns this evening for its 64th edition with a screening of The Pot-au-Feu (The Taste of Things), the latest film by French-Vietnamese director Trần Anh Hùng.
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has been carefully selected and is due to make its way to the Big Apple next week for a lighting ceremony hosted by Kelly Clarkson on Wednesday, Nov. 29.This year’s sappy specimen — a Norway spruce 80-feet tall and 43 feet in diameter that was donated by the McGinley family in the Binghamton region — hails from the town of Vestal, New York, about 190 miles northwest of NYC.Currently casting a shadow over a residential driveway basketball hoop, the tree is to be cut down Nov. 9 and arrive at the Rock two days later, on the morning of Veteran’s Day.
Greater Manchester is home to its fair share of haunted locations, from pubs with levitating pint glasses to music venues with reports of paranormal activity. But there’s one place which is particularly creepy, especially at Halloween when ghostly beings come out to play.
Billie Eilish spent Halloween weekend with someone you probably wouldn’t expect to see her with!
Max is honoring late “Friends” star Matthew Perry with a remembrance card, which is featured before each season premiere on the streaming network.The card reads: “IN MEMORY OF MATTHEW PERRY 1969-2023.” It flashes on screen for roughly five seconds before the start of the “Friends” opening sequence, according to Variety.“Friends,” which ran for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004, left Netflix in 2020 and made the move to Max (formerly HBO Max) that year.Perry died of an apparent drowning in his hot tub at his California home on Saturday. He was 54. The actor’s body was removed from his home that night and an autopsy has been completed.
As Christmas creeps closer our diaries are starting to fill up with parties and events that require something a little more…glittery than our usual party looks. Although the festive season usually requires a sequin dress or two, this year one of the biggest fashion trends around is metallics, which are perfect for adding a slightly more understated shimmer to your party ‘fit.
It was the word that prompted gasps from the public gallery as it left the coroner's mouth: "Manslaughter." Joshua Molnar had been acquitted of it - and murder - following a criminal trial for the fatal stabbing of Yousef Makki.
Party season is fast approaching, and whilst you might have found your outfits, shoes and makeup, there’s one accessory you might not have thought about – your perfume.The chances are you already have a go-to signature scent, but this year why not switch things up with a fresh new fragrance to complement your shiny new party ‘fits? When it comes to perfume shopping, it can be tricky to find one that you not only love, but that is actually going to last too, because there’s nothing worse than giving yourself a liberal spritz only to arrive at your party and discover it's already faded. However, Amazon shoppers can’t stop raving about a budget-friendly Jimmy Choo perfume that they’re saying ‘lasts all night’ and has a ‘lovely scent’, with the Jimmy Choo Flash perfume, £30.90 here (was £46), racking up almost 9000 five star reviews on amazon.
The government is implementing a new 'three bin' policy in a bid to simplify collection in England.
She first shot to fame during the second season of Love Island back in 2016, but since then Olivia Bowen has made a name for herself on social media sharing her outfit inspo and fashion finds. Her sense of style has racked up more than 3 million followers who can’t get enough of her looks, and now she’s released the ultimate partywear collection with affordable fashion brand Quiz.
Marta Balaga DR Sales has been racking up sales for Danish drama series “Prisoner.” Starring Sofie Gråbøl, David Dencik, Youssef Wayne Hvidtfeldt and Charlotte Fich, it has been picked up by BBC (UK and Ireland), Canal+ Group’s channel Polar+ (France), MHz Networks (U.S.), SBS (Australia), NPO (Netherlands) and BeTV (French-speaking Belgium). Revolving around four desperate prison guards, forced to deal with everything from rampant drug trade to their personal problems and imminent closure of the prison, the show was created by Kim Fupz Aakeson.
X-Men: First Class and Kick-Ass, was asked in an interview with Screen Rant whether he would consider returning to the superhero genre.In response, Vaughn explained that he was “freaked out” by the box office failure of The Flash starring Ezra Miller, which he described as a “really good film” that was potentially victim to superhero fatigue.“And so it made me question,” Vaughn said. “I think there’s been so many bad superhero movies as well that it’s like when the Western got, you make so many [that] you get bored of the genre, not because the genre is bad, but because the films are bad.”He added: “I genuinely don’t know what’s happening with the superhero in the sense that, I do think, maybe we all need a little bit of time off from it.
“Going Varsity in Mariachi” is one of the films with LGBTQ themes that will screen at AFI Fest 2023 in Hollywood. Photo: Provided by AFI Fest.
If there's one thing that screams Halloween it's a big tub of sweets for little ones to get their teeth into.
Zack Sharf Digital News Director “Kingsman” director Matthew Vaughn knows a thing or two about bringing comic books to life on the big screen as the filmmaker behind acclaimed outings such as “Kick-Ass” and “X-Men: First Class.” In a recent interview with ScreenRant, the director shared his thoughts on the current era of comic book movies. He said poor visual effects are negatively impacting superhero movies, while also sharing his belief that Marvel needs to take a “less is more” approach. “I genuinely don’t know what’s happening with the superhero [genre] in the sense that, I do think, maybe we all need a little bit of time off from it,” Vaughn said.
Saved by the Bethenny?Jennie Garth and Tiffani Thiessen may be enemies no longer.The actresses are igniting rumors that their longstanding feud might be over after posing together at a dinner party hosted by “Real Housewives of New York” alum Bethenny Frankel, 52, on Tuesday night.The star-studded soiree, held at the Hotel Bel Air, was attended by some of the biggest Bravolebrities on the planet such as NeNe Leakes, Larsa Pippen, Melissa Rivers, Amanza Smith and Raquel Leviss.Filling out the fun photo was “Clueless” actress Elisa Donovan, KIIS FM’s “On Air with Ryan Seacrest” co-host Tanya Rad and “DWTS” former pro Cheryl Burke.“A dinner JUSTBcuz,” Frankel captioned the snap, which she posted on her Instagram. “Thanks for a beautiful night ladies…I’m still cleaning up all the spilled tea.”That spilled tea may hold the key to the resurrection of the friendship between the former “Beverly Hills, 90210” co-stars and one commenter was quick to take note.“Jennie Garth and Tiffani Amber Thiessen were at the same dinner?!” the Instagram user posted.Garth and Thiessen’s relationship began on a bad note back in 1994.
As we near the end of the year, party season is fast approaching, and you’re going to want the perfect pair of dancing shoes. If you’re planning on staying on your feet, opting for a lower heel is the way to go and designers everywhere seem to have gotten the memo that kitten heels are not only chic, but they’re the best choice for comfort too.
The Manchester Half Marathon is back for another year with thousands of runners set to take to the streets. On Sunday October 15, an estimated 16,000 runners will put their best foot forward and take on the 13.1 mile route.
Dicks: The Musical. With a name like that, how could a film not deliver a ridiculous viewing experience? This new movie, which just arrived in theaters, is a wild and wacky take on the classic story of family reconciliation.
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