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Brendan Fraser learns a new way to move through obesity drama in Venice
American actor Brendan Fraser, back on the big screen as a leading man after a nine-year absence, said on Sunday that playing the obese hero of ‘The Whale’ was the biggest challenge of his career. The film, directed by Darren Aronofsky, receives its Venice Film Venice premiere, with Fraser already being touted as an Oscar nominee for his portrayal of Charlie, a 600-pound (270 kg) gay man desperately trying to reconnect with his daughter separated.
‘Squid Game’ Wins First Emmy Awards, Stages Dramatic Battle
South Korean drama “Squid Game” snagged its first Emmy Awards on Sunday, taking home an acting honor and three more trophies heading into next week’s battle for best TV drama. Lee You-mi won guest drama at the Creative Arts Emmys for playing Ji Young, a young woman forced to go on a risky quest for wealth after her release from prison in the dystopian Netflix series Inc.
The famous Italian director tells Venice that he was born a woman
Award-winning Italian director Emanuele Crialese revealed on Sunday that he was born a woman as he premiered his highly autobiographical film ‘L’Immensita’, starring Penelope Cruz, at the Venice Film Festival. “L’Immensita” centers on an Italian family growing up in 1970s Rome, where the eldest daughter identifies as a boy, adding fuel to the already strained relationship between her mother, played by Cruz, and his violent and unfaithful father.
Filmmaker Paul Schrader plays with the writing of a female ‘taxi driver’
Acclaimed American filmmaker Paul Schrader is known for writing strong male leads, but at the age of 76 he decided to head into uncharted territory and produce a screenplay with a female lead. Schrader, who wrote or co-wrote four Martin Scorsese films including ‘Taxi Driver’ and ‘Raging Bull’, has also directed more than 20 films and received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Venice Film Festival over the weekend. .
‘Don’t Worry Darling,’ No Casting Quarrels Here, Says Director
Actress and director Olivia Wilde has dismissed rumors of a split from Florence Pugh, the lead actress in her latest film ‘Don’t Worry Darling,’ which overshadowed preparations for its world premiere in Venice on Monday. Pugh skipped the traditional pre-screening press conference and although she was set to walk the red carpet with other stars, including Harry Styles, later in the day, she ruled out any further publicity for the psychological drama.
The Weeknd cancels California concert mid-term, says he lost his voice
Canadian pop singer The Weeknd cut short a concert in California on Saturday after losing his voice halfway through. After four songs at SoFi Stadium, the performer said he had to cancel the show and told the audience he would get his money back.
Music, acting and activism: life lessons with Stevie Van Zandt
It’s pretty rare to have a career that’s part of a pop culture phenomenon. Stevie Van Zandt has two. As a musician, most notably as a member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, and as an actor with “The Sopranos,” Van Zandt bottled lightning twice.
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ tops dismal box office after nine-month hiatus
The theaters and the terrible, horrible, not good, very bad end of summer continues at the box office. Without any major release on the schedule, Sony’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home” – yes, a movie that debuted in December 2021 – managed to return to the top spot in North America over the weekend of Labor Day.
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