LOS ANGELES, Dec 20 (RTRS): At the Dec 14 world premiere of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” in Hollywood, the audience gave a standing ovation …
Read More »Entertainment
Musical maestro Masur dies at 88 – A great conductor from Iron Curtain to 9/11
NEW YORK, Dec 20, (Agencies): Kurt Masur, the conductor who seized on music’s power to ease Germany’s reunification and comfort New York after September 11, …
Read More »Damon talks positivity of ‘Martian’ – Actor lets time inform ‘Bourne’
On a break, finally, from shooting the latest installment of the “Bourne” franchise, actor Matt Damon made it to Los Angeles earlier this month to …
Read More »WH awakens to force of Star Wars – ‘Force Awakens’ soaring to $225 million-plus in US
LOS ANGELES, Dec 19, (Agencies): The year’s most anticipated movie release will screen at one of the most coveted venues: The White House Family Theater. …
Read More »‘Sparrows’, ‘Gang’ rule Les Arcs – Berlin fest reveals first films in Generation section
LOS ANGELES, Dec 19, (RTRS): Runar Runarsson’s Icelandic coming-of-age drama “Sparrows” has won the Crystal Arrow and two more awards at the 7th edition of …
Read More »AP’s top songs, albums of 2015 – Lamar & Adele
NEW YORK, Dec 19, (AP): More than hit singles, albums are works of art that move you to think, reflect, dance and smile. Here are …
Read More »‘Sound of Redemption’ affectionate portrait of Frank Morgan – 2012 tribute concert to jazz great to captivate audiences
An all-too-familiar story of a charismatic yet self-destructive artist is presented with sympathetic tact — and, better still, a relatively happy ending — in “Sound …
Read More »Star Wars fans get married – Ridley relates to Rey’s hopefulness
LOS ANGELES, Dec 18, (RTRS): Audiences might flock to see “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” for the chance to reunite with Han Solo (Harrison Ford), …
Read More »‘Saul’ delivers lasting impact – Nemes refuses to turn away from Holocaust horrors
‘Son of Saul,’ first-time director Laszlo Nemes depicts one of the most morally ambiguous aspects of World War II, immersing audiences alongside a Sonderkommando at …
Read More »French, Hungarian films shortlisted for foreign Oscar – Nine movies advance in foreign-language film race
LOS ANGELES, Dec 18, (Agencies): France’s “Mustang” and Hungary’s “Son of Saul” are among nine films that have made it onto a shortlist in the …
Read More »