‘Sophie Jones’ Is Indie Coming-Of-Age At Its Best [Review]

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsLove and Monsters star Dylan O’Brien said there’s no better time to come into adulthood than during an apocalypse.

One of the great joys of the New York Film Festival has been watching Steve McQueen’s new film anthology “Small Axe.” Composed of five works set between the late-’60s and early-’80s, the two recently screened films — “Lovers Rock” and “Mangrove” — are intimate slices of life of a little-represented community, British Black folks from the West Indies, resiliently thriving amidst a racially hostile environment.

One of the great joys of the New York Film Festival has been watching Steve McQueen’s new film anthology “Small Axe.” Composed of five works set between the late-’60s and early-’80s, the two recently screened films — “Lovers Rock” and “Mangrove” — are intimate slices of life of a little-represented community, British Black folks from the West Indies, resiliently thriving amidst a racially hostile environment.

Brandon Choe Photo EditorWe Are Who We Are is the best type of film experience, says the HBO limited series’ star Jack Dylan Grazer: voyeuristic. “[The] ignorance of any cameras anywhere or any equipment.

Samuel Goldwyn Films has acquired the U.S. rights to Julio Vincent Gambuto’s coming-of-age comedy Team Marco.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentLos Angeles-based U.S.

Peter White Television EditorWaleed Zuaiter, who has starred in Netflix’s The Spy and Hulu and Channel 4 drama Baghdad Central, has launched his own production company to tackle diversity in TV and film.Zuaiter, who produced Omar, the Palestinian feature that was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars, has established FlipNarrative, which will be based in LA, London and Beirut.

Being a teen is already difficult enough, as it is. You have to deal with issues with your parents (they just never understand), as well as potential first loves, bullies, and the inner exploration of what type of person you want to be.

Enoch Powell was, and why the “rivers of blood” speech was important — but for the most part, McQueen and Siddons provide enough information to make sense to those unfamiliar with these events without having characters dump exposition all over each other.As with “Lovers Rock,” the period detail seems precise, and the music choices provide both energy and context. And even with so many characters on trial, the film finds time to include some nugget of empathy or specificity for each one.

straight to your inboxManchester United will be missing only two players for Saturday's Premier League visit to Brighton.The Reds kicked off their campaign with a loss to Crystal Palace but bounced back by defeating Luton Town in the Carabao Cup earlier this week.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made ten changes to the side that lost to the Eagles and should recall the majority of his key players against on the South Coast.The United boss added that fitness among the squad is improving ahead of the game.He

Cynthia Nixon is thinking about who could fill an iconic spot in the cast. The 54-year-old actress appeared on Tuesday's episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen and reacted to a fan's suggestion that fellow guest, Sharon Stone, take on the role of Samantha Jones.Kim Cattrall, who played Samantha on 's 10 seasons and in its two followup movies, has said she does not want to be reprise her role for a potential third film.«I think Sharon would be, of course, totally amazing.

Felicity Jones and Kate McKinnon pay tribute to Supreme Court Justice and feminist icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who passed away on Friday.

Also Read: 'Nomadland' Wins Audience Award at Toronto Film Festival“The emotional journey that she goes on is very much inspired by my own journey.

Even though the drama of “Once Upon a River” kicks off with the use of rifles and a huge fight, the film is actually a quiet affair. The coming-of-age film might begin with loud, violent heartbreak, but it’s clear that Haroula Rose’s feature aims to be as calming as the body of water in its title.

Also Read: Steve McQueen's 'Lovers Rock' Set as New York Film Festival Opening Night FilmCinematographer Shabier Kirchner (“Skate Kitchen”) gets us so close to the action that we’re reminded of why students at Catholic high-school dances are always admonished to leave room for the Holy Spirit.This is very much an ensemble piece, introducing us to various members of London’s West Indian community, but our protagonist is Martha (Amarah-Jae St.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterEXCLUSIVE: Roadside Attractions has acquired U.S. theatrical distribution rights to Finding You based on the book There You’ll Find Me by Jenny B.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine has given an incredible glimpse inside one of her at her New York mansion – The Chicago actress took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a video of the regal room, panning the camera around to show The room also had candlesticks and a bay window, overlooking .The Darling Buds of May star lives in Irvington, just 25 miles outside of Manhattan, with and their two teenage children, Dylan, 19, and Carys, 17.The beautiful property , where the celebrity couple have