Satanic panic in the modern era: how conspiracy theories take hold in times of crisis.
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Satanic rituals and Hollywood elites: the myths behind satanism conspiracy theories.
Striking workers picket outside of Warner Bros. Studios on the second day of the Hollywood writers strike on May 3, 2023, in Burbank, Calif.
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The writers strike lays bare all the ills of working on one of the lowest rungs of the entertainment industry.
A still from the film ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’ showing Russell Crowe as the real-life Vatican exorcist.
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How did blockbuster horror films such as ‘The Exorcist’ help the church warm to the controversial ritual?
Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds in celebratory mood.
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It’s not just Premier League clubs that enjoy the benefits of being in the spotlight.
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Known as the ‘King of Calypso’, Belafonte used his platform as an artist to elevate and support political activism.
Harry Belafonte died at the age of 96.
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Singer, actor and activist died on April 25 at the age of 96. His legacy spans stage, screen and political activism.
In ‘Beef,’ two L.A. strangers (played by Steven Yeun and Ali Wong) end up in an escalating feud after a road rage incident. The identity of the characters is both incidental and central to the story, blasting through stereotypes.
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The brilliance of the new Netflix TV show, ‘Beef,’ which looks at loneliness and urban life, is threatened by the controversial history of one of its supporting actors, David Choe.
ACMI’s Goddess: Power, Glamour, Rebellion.
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Stars we ordinarily think of as goddesses are showcased, but the show also asks audiences to rethink what a ‘goddess’ might be.
Eaton, also the first woman to head a Hollywood script department, tried to create sympathetic racialized characters and to depict interracial relationships, but these efforts were often rejected.
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A team of scholars is digitizing the scripts of Eaton, the Montréal-born daughter of a Chinese mother and an English silk importer father.
Actress Phyllida Law wears her OBE with actress daughters Sophie and Emma Thompson.
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Industry connections have always made it easier to break into Hollywood. But the problem isn’t just American.
Michelle Yeoh accepts the award for best performance by an actress in a leading role for ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ at the Oscars on March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Despite increasing use of non-English languages demonstrating broader acceptance of linguistic diversity in a globalized world, films sometimes suggest associations between ‘foreignness’ and villainy.
Regina Hall starred in two 2022 films that reflect her versatility as an actress – and the evolution of the types of Black films that are getting made.
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Big-name awards can certainly be a boon for Black filmmakers and actors. But they don’t reflect the breakthroughs that have been made in the types of Black stories that are getting told.
Cate Blanchett plays Lydia Tár in the Oscar-nominated film ‘Tár,’ that explores power, gender and sexuality.
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‘Tár’ shines a spotlight on the challenges of working in the ultraconservative world of classical music, including complex social issues such as misogyny, racism and homophobia.
Alec Baldwin accidentally shot and killed a cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, in late 2021 while filming a movie in New Mexico.
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To convict Alec Baldwin of manslaughter for the on-set deadly shooting of Halyna Hutchins in 2021, prosecution will need to show that the actor was either reckless or criminally negligent.
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ is one of only three Black films since 2018 to have a production budget exceeding $100 million.
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After the first ‘Black Panther’ shattered box office expectations, some critics wondered if it marked the dawn of a new era of big-budget Black films.
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80 years after its release, we return to Casablanca and remember its potent mix of romance, thrills and cynicism
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Based on the 2019 book, She Said follows journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey as they report on Harvey Weinstein.
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Hollywood undermines Africa’s struggles, creating a false impression of the continent to please western viewers.
Paul Rusesabagina at the Supreme Court in Kigali, Rwanda, in February 2021.
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Rwanda has rebuffed international pressure to release Paul Rusesabagina, a man made famous by Hollywood.
Sacheen Littlefeather speaks at the 45th Academy Awards.
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A new report disputes the heritage claims of Native American activist Sacheen Littlefeather. A scholar explains why scrutiny over alleged ethnic fraud is essential.