English-language films
Weinstein used Hollywood power to rape, court hears
Harvey Weinstein used his power and influence in Hollywood to rape women, leaving them terrified for their careers if they stood up to him, a court in Los Angeles heard on Oct. 24.
The movie mogul exploited both his physical size and his position as "king" of the film industry to attack his victims in hotel rooms, the prosecution said, as a two-month trial began to hear evidence.
Henry Cavill confirms his return as Superman
Henry Cavill has confirmed what passionate hero-loving moviegoers have been waiting for. The British actor will return to the role of Clark Kent, also known as Superman, in the DC Comics extended cinematic universe, CNN has reported.
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What is the IQ of the Greeks? (world comparison)
Which country is the smartest?
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‘E.T.’ the movie turns 40
As "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" celebrates its 40th anniversary, Henry Thomas, who starred as Elliott in the film, is reflecting on the movie and the fame that came with it.
Thomas spoke to CNN last week as an updated 4K Ultra HD version of the movie was released. It includes 45 minutes of new bonus footage of the Steven Spielberg directed classic.
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In ‘Good Nurse,’ a serial killer exposes health care system
Charles Cullen is by some estimates the most prolific serial killer in American history. But when Krysty Wilson-Cairns began writing the script about his capture, she started not with Cullen, who was sentenced to consecutive life sentences in 2006, but outside the home of Amy Loughren, the nurse who first uncovered his crimes.
Man slapped with fine because car’s shadow was in disabled parking spot!
“They’re enforcing something that’s not there”
Director Paul Haggis’s civil trial for rape opens in New York
The New York civil trial against Oscar-winning Canadian filmmaker Paul Haggis, who is accused of raping a publicist in 2013, opened on Oct. 19.
Haggis, who wrote and directed "Crash," and penned the screenplay for "Million Dollar Baby," arrived in court in the morning, an AFP photographer observed.
Bond star Daniel Craig receives same medal as 007
James Bond actor Daniel Craig on Oct. 18 received the same honor held by his fictional character, as he is set to retire from the role.
The 54-year-old British actor who played Bond for the fifth and final time in 2021 film "No Time To Die," was made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George, a rare honor that author Ian Fleming bestowed on his fictional agent.
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‘The Midnight Club’ breaks record for most jump scares
Jump scare haters, beware of Netflix's new series "The Midnight Club."
The show, a horror mystery-thriller that debuted on Oct. 7, has broken a world record for its plethora of jump scares, according to a news release from Guinness World Records, CNN has reported.
The deep blue of Lefkada (photos)
They feature on the ‘best of’ lists constantly
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