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Brooklyn Eagle
6 days ago
NYC politics

Liquor sales in movie theaters, to-go sales of cocktails included in New York budget agreement

New York is expanding access to alcohol by allowing movie theaters to sell liquor and continuing takeout cocktails sales from bars and restaurants. [ more ]
BKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Best of Brooklyn: Top 5 Movie Theaters

1. Brooklyn has a variety of movie theaters catering to different preferences, from upscale dining experiences to classic movie nights.
2. Each theater offers a distinct atmosphere, ranging from cool and hip to retro and laid-back. [ more ]
Artificial intelligence
www.fastcompany.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Figuring out Hollywood's new script in a post-strike era

AI can be an additive tool in Hollywood's creative process.
Movie theaters have struggled to recover post-pandemic. [ more ]
Futurism
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google CEO Baffled by Suggestion That AI Will Take People's Jobs

Google CEO Sundar Pichai, who's currently hard at work automating human labor at an incredible scale, is very confused as to why anyone might suggest that AI might replace human workers.Fresh on the heels of Google's Wall Street-winning and heavily AI-focused I/O conference, Pichai made an appearance on The Verge's Decoder podcast.
The Verge
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Exclusive: Google's Sundar Pichai talks Search, AI, and dancing with Microsoft

Sundar Pichai is the CEO of Google and Alphabet.We spoke the day after Google I/O, the company's big developer conference, where Sundar introduced new generative AI features in virtually all of the company's products.It's an important moment for Google, which invented a lot of the core technology behind the current AI moment.
moreArtificial intelligence
Film
New York Post
2 months ago
Film

Hollywood can't stop making films about addiction and drugs

The Sundance Film Festival featured a significant number of films focused on drugs and drug addiction.
The prevalence of drug-related films at Sundance may not attract hesitant audiences back to struggling movie theaters. [ more ]
IndieWire
2 months ago
Film

Doug Liman Is Right: 'Road House' Should Totally Be in Theaters

Filmmaker takes on Amazon MGM over straight-to-streaming release [ more ]
Consequence
2 months ago
Film

Road House director boycotting SXSW premiere following Amazon's choice to skip theatrical run

Director Doug Liman is boycotting the South by Southwest premiere of his new movie, 'Road House,' following Amazon MGM Studios' decision to send it straight to Prime Video.
Liman believes that streaming movies directly to platforms like Prime Video could hurt the future of movie theaters and the industry as a whole. [ more ]
Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
5 months ago
Film

Seaport Condos That Are Near A Movie Theater Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

The Seaport district in Boston offers a variety of movie theaters to choose from.
The theaters in the Seaport district offer comfortable seating and state-of-the-art facilities. [ more ]
Washington Post
5 months ago
Film

The 17 movies everyone will be talking about this holiday season

The movie theaters are experiencing a boost in box office records with the success of Taylor Swift's film and anticipation for Beyoncé's upcoming film.
The holiday movie season is set to kick off with a variety of films, including Oscar contenders, family films, and Holocaust-themed movies. [ more ]
https://www.rogerebert.com/
1 year ago
Film

We'll Meet Again: Watching Rocky Horror in the 2020s | Features | Roger Ebert

Sadly, the theater couldn't sustain itself anymore.We had dozens of pre-show entertainment items for the occasion.The film itself didn't start until around 2:00am.
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Fathers
Fatherly
10 months ago
Fathers

37 Years Later, One Weird Rock Opera Album Made An Animated Sci-Fi Movie Into A Classic

Those robots in disguise, the Transformers, have returned to movie theaters.And, if you're a child of the eighties or nineties, the latest live-action epic, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, will remind you of your childhood in one specific way.Not only does Optimus Prime look boxy and trucky the way he should, but the movie also features the live-action debut of the planet-destroying Transformer, Unicron.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

The Only Yo Mama Jokes You Can Tell Your Own Mother

Telling Yo Mama jokes on the playground isn't as cool as it used to be.Thankfully making fun of the person who gave you life has gone out of style, for the most part.But not all the harmless fun is gone.There's actually a way to turn Yo Mama jokes on their head and make them clean and respectful.By making jokes that complement your Mama, instead of insulting her, you can put a fresh and respectful twist on an old joke format.
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www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Europe news

Another Casualty in Ukraine: Teenage Years

The yawning crater, carved by a Russian missile strike and flooded with water, cut a jagged path through the middle of a city street.The small clique of teenagers passing by found it funny.Look, it's our local pond, said Denys, 15.We could dive in for a swim.In their baggy sweatshirts, backpacks looped over one shoulder, youths walk the streets of Sloviansk, a frontline town in eastern Ukraine, for lack of anything else to do on a spring afternoon.
EL PAIS English Edition
1 year ago
Europe news

Ben Stiller, Sean Penn blacklisted by the Kremlin over their support for Ukraine

Ben Stiller, Sean Penn and Volodymyr Zelensky are three actors who are not appreciated by the Kremlin.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Europe news

Russia aims new air strikes at Black Sea coastal targets

KYIV, Ukraine - Russia targeted Ukraine's Black Sea regions of Odesa and Mykolaiv with air strikes Tuesday, hitting private buildings and port infrastructure along the country's southern coast, the Ukrainian military said.
Boston.com
11 months ago
Boston real estate

Maine property is a reel find. You can buy a drive-in.

Real Estate News The property sits on 11.23 acres and comes with a concession stand.Let's go to the movies ... and snag some real estate.One of the few drive-in movie theaters remaining in Maine, Skowhegan Drive-In Theatre, has hit the market for $439,000.The legendary venue, which opened in 1954, is "part of central Maine culture and American history," said Mark Michaud of Rizzo Mattson, who has the listing.
AdExchanger
11 months ago
Marketing tech

Twitter Has A New CEO - And It's NBCU's Linda Yaccarino (!); Netflix Nixes Its In-Person Upfront | AdExchanger

Linda Yaccarino, NBCU's (now former) chair of global advertising, is leaving the broadcasting giant to become Twitter's new CEO.Yaccarino has deep connections in the advertising industry and is a strong choice to revive Twitter's flagging ad business - assuming Musk stays out of her way, says Lou Paskalis, chief strategy officer at Ad Fontes Media, in conversion with .
Exchangewire
1 year ago
Marketing tech

CJ CGV partners with Hivestack for programmatic digital out of home (DOOH) in Korea

Hivestack, the world's leading, independent programmatic digital out of home (DOOH) ad tech company today announced a partnership with CJ CGV, South Korea's largest media owner, renowned for its iconic outdoor screens, including the world famous K-POP LIVE venue, Seoul's busy Gangnam area as well as Korea's network of airports, baseball stadiums, hotels, movie theaters and shopping complexes.
Fatherly
11 months ago
Fathers

Time Is Running Out To See The Most Fun Star Wars Movie In Theaters

It's not a trap!On May 25, 1983, Return of the Jedi completed the story of Star Wars, and an entire generation was never the same.Now, four decades later, the upbeat, happy-ending blockbuster has swung back into movie theaters for a very limited run, and, unsurprisingly, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Lando Calrissian, and Chewbacca are cleaning up.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Arts

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening.

Stromae performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Randy Holmes/ABC via Getty Images This week, we rented potted Christmas trees, witnessed a spectacular meteor shower, and listened to SZA's new album SOS on repeat.Here's what the NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour crew was paying attention to  and what you should check out this weekend.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Arts

Cinemas have reopened in Kashmir after 2 decades but few moviegoers are showing up

The lobby of the new multiplex movie theater before afternoon screenings in Srinagar, on Oct. 1.Showkat Nanda for NPR SRINAGAR, India  Huge movie posters showing muscle-bound Indian action stars adorn the newly built Myoun INOX Cinema multiplex in southern Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir's largest city.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Sports

Putting the Brutality of a Prize Fight on the Met Opera Stage

Emile Griffith fought Benny Paret on March 24, 1962, in a highly anticipated welterweight championship bout at Madison Square Garden.In the 12th round, Griffith knocked Paret into the ropes and pounded him with more than a dozen unanswered blows.As The New York Times put it the next day, The only reason Paret still was on his feet was that Griffith's pile-driving fists were keeping him there, pinned against the post.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

'Magic Mike's Last Dance' Is The Perfect Valentine's Date Movie

The best date night movie for February 2023 is bookended by two stripteases.Magic Mike's Last Dance -the third and purportedly final installment of the Magic Mike franchise currently in limited release in movie theaters.And if you're thinking about a good couple's date night movie, it's not only solid but heartfelt, too.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

How soon will M3gan become reality? Robot ethicists weigh in

The horror film M3gan and its namesake demon doll has charmed critics and packed movie theaters, earning $30.4mon its opening weekend.The film's trailer, which went viral last fall for a scene which shows the robot pausing, mid-kill, to try out a TikTok dance, proved that M3gan is a villain made for memes.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Arts

Three superstar divas power opera 'The Hours' - coming to movie theaters everywhere.

Kelli O'Hara as Laura Brown, Renee Fleming as Clarissa Vaughan, and Joyce DiDonato as Virginia Woolf in Kevin Puts's "The Hours."Evan Zimmerman/Met Opera The new opera The Hours is based on a film directed by Stephen Daldry, which is based on a novel by Michael Cunningham, which is based on a book (Mrs.
Portland Mercury
1 year ago
Portland

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Cops' "Doxing" Excuses, Fire Department Underfunded, and the Devil Went Down to Portland

GOOD MORNING, SUNDAY!It's the perfect time to catch up on some of the great reporting and stories the Mercury churned out this week!
Daily Mom
1 year ago
Mothers

5 Great Older Kids Birthday Ideas To Help You Celebrate " Read Now!

As a parent, you want to always celebrate your children like the sweet babies they are to you.When they get older though, kids don't want to be treated like kids anymore.That includes birthday parties.So you might start to wonder how to throw older kids' birthday parties.When your kids become young adults they definitely aren't looking for a circus-themed birthday party complete with a clown (or maybe they are!)
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

Forbidden Peak Bloom: Remembering the 2020 Cherry Blossoms - Washingtonian

Peak bloom occurred on March 20, 2020, a week after the coronavirus pandemic caused normal life in Washington to jolt to a halt.Despite pleas from DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and local health officials, people nonetheless spent the previous weekend crowding into bars and restaurants.Bowser closed nightclubs and announced restrictions on bar seating that Sunday.
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
East Bay (California)

Creative offices are eyed at prime downtown San Jose site, retail tenants exit

150 South First Street in downtown San Jose, a mixed-use building totaling 179,800 square feet that includes office, retail and restaurant spaces.SAN JOSE A dramatic revamp of a prime site in downtown San Jose has begun to take shape as a project that will bring creative offices to the property, yet also oust existing tenants ahead of the wide-ranging redevelopment.
Eater Chicago
1 year ago
Chicago

Explore Alamo Drafthouse's Charming Chicago Movie Theater

Chicago already has movie theaters with food and drink options - including the venerable Brew & View at the Vic Theater - but the owners of Alamo Drafthouse are keen that their offerings will please local film buffs who want to enjoy a full meal while at their Chicago location.At Alamo, servers will bring burgers, wings, chicken tenders, gourmet popcorn, and more to movie-goers' seats.
Eater Chicago
1 year ago
Chicago

Alamo Drafthouse, the Popular Texas Movie Theater Chain, Sets a Chicago Opening Date

Trendy Texas-based dine-in movie theater chain Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has opened online ticket sales ahead of the late-January launch of its first Chicago location, which will give the public a reason to visit Wrigleyville during the Cubs' off-season.Equipped with six screens, full-service meals during screenings, and a standalone cocktail bar tribute to retro video rental stores, Alamo Drafthouse Wrigleyville pegs its opening day for Friday, January 27 at 3519 N. Clark Street, according to a rep.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

Where to Watch Christmas Movies In Theaters This Year

Cozying up to your favorite Christmas movies is one of the best parts of the holiday season.This year, you can head to movie theaters around DC for showings of the classics.Grab your friends and family, a bucket of popcorn, and enjoy these festive movies at theaters and outdoor venues around the district.
Eater LA
1 year ago
LA food

Cool Off With a Paleta at These 10 Los Angeles Shops

Frozen Mexican paletas and nieves are an ideal treat when temperatures spike In late August 2022, a pending heat advisory put all of Southern California into triple-digit temperatures.
SFGATE
1 year ago
SF real estate

Midcentury Marvel in Savannah Makes Its Market Debut and Lands a Buyer Right Away

Realtor.comA midcentury modern house that has been in the same family since it was built in 1960 has hit the market for the first time."My husband was born and raised here," says listing agent and owner Kelli Weis, with Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty."It's a steel and glass house, and [there is] a thoughtfulness behind every room and every design feature."
SFGATE
1 year ago
SF real estate

Kauai's Most Expensive Listing Is a $30M South Shore Stunner

Realtor.com Listed for $30 million, the property clocks in as Kauai's priciest listing.It's located on the island's South Shore, bordered by the Allerton National Tropical Botanical Garden, and just east of Lawai Bay and Ka Lae O Kaiwa beach.While the North Shore is an area popular with tourists and public figures alike, including Carlos Santana and  Sylvester Stallone, who have owned beach homes there, the South Shore is more low-key and considered "the sunny side."
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
New York City

Who Was Buried at Green-Wood, 1840-1937? Now It's Easier to Find Out.

Good morning.It's Wednesday.We'll look at how a cemetery in Brooklyn is using 21st-century technology to take a closer look at 19th- and 20th-century records.Image Credit...via The Green-Wood Cemetery When a certain blockbuster about a certain ship began playing in movie theaters in 1997 hint: It starred Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio someone telephoned Jeff Richman and asked if any passengers from the Titanic had been buried at Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, where Richman is the historian.
Nytimes
1 year ago
New York City

Summer's Last Gasp Has Arrived

There's still time.While it's the last day of August and Labor Day is around the corner, New York City stays warm through the end of September.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
NYC parents

Opinion | Why Are American Teens So Unhappy?

To the Editor: Re Teenage Despair and Smartphones, by Ross Douthat (column, Feb. 19): No, Mr. Douthat, it's not my iPhone that's causing my teenage misery.No, it's that three students at Michigan State had their lives cut short last month.It's that in the many states that ban abortion, the law says I have no control over my own body.
Social Media Today
1 year ago
Marketing

TikTok Announces New Integration with Mercedes Benz to Display TikTok Content on In-Car Screens

This will help - today, TikTok has announced a new partnership with Mercedes Benz which will see TikTok content directly integrated into the 'superscreen' of the new
"From passing time waiting while stationary in your vehicle to simply enjoying a moment to yourself while your car is at rest, before heading in to your destination, TikTok will be your new favorite activity when parked, delivering you a stream of videos tailored just for you.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Arts

Step inside a movie projection booth to see what's changed since film

Movies Before digital projectors in movie theaters, projectionists had to quickly move from one film reel to the next.NPR looks at what has changed since the days of film in our series, "Backstage Pass."Copyright 2023 NPR.All rights reserved.Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Arts

'Avatar' marks 6 straight weeks at No. 1 as it surpasses $2 billion in ticket sales

This image released by 20th Century Studios shows Jake Sully, portrayed by Sam Worthington, in "Avatar: The Way of Water."AP NEW YORK James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water led ticket sales in movie theaters for the sixth straight weekend, making it the first film to have such a sustained reign atop the box office since 2009's Avatar.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Arts

Teens are dressing in suits to see 'Minions' as meme culture and boredom collide

There are dozens of viral videos on TikTok showing teens participating in the #gentleminions trend.
@wixmovs/TikTok; @_.
itzvan_/TikTok; @joel.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Arts

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing

Ngo Thanh Van as Linh and Joey King as The Princess in the new Hulu film The Princess.
20th Century Studios/ Hulu This week, Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo won titles in Nathan's hot dog eating contest.
Totally agree.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US news

Regal Cinemas owner Cineworld says shareholders will be wiped out

Regal Cinemas owner Cineworld, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year, said Friday that it expected shareholders to be wiped out entirely, meaning they should not expect to recover any funds from a restructuring or sale of the business.The world's second-largest movie theater chain hit hard by the pandemic, like many cinema operators has been in talks with its key stakeholders to develop a plan of reorganization that would allow it to emerge from bankruptcy, it said in a statement.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US news

Regal Cinemas owner Cineworld says shareholders will be wiped out

Regal Cinemas owner Cineworld, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year, said Friday that it expected shareholders to be wiped out entirely, meaning they should not expect to recover any funds from a restructuring or sale of the business.The world's second-largest movie theater chain hit hard by the pandemic, like many cinema operators has been in talks with its key stakeholders to develop a plan of reorganization that would allow it to emerge from bankruptcy, it said in a statement.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Girls

The Patient Gloria' Review: A Theatrical Remedy for Toxic Therapy

I demand justice for Gloria.That is Gloria Szymanski, a 30-year-old divorced mother who in the 1960s agreed to be filmed during therapy sessions with three leading male psychologists.The recordings, originally called Three Approaches to Psychotherapy, were widely distributed in the United States without her consent, even screened in movie theaters as The Gloria Films.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Television

Gunter Lamprecht, German Actor Who Electrified in 'Berlin Alexanderplatz,' Dies at 92

Mr. Lamprecht also appeared in several other projects led by the director Rainer Werner Fassbinder, as well as the hit German TV series "Tatort."
New York Daily News
1 year ago
Education

The deadliest school shootings in the United States since Columbine

At movie theaters, grocery stores and churches, mass shootings have torn through communities across the United States.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

What time does Canelo Alvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol start? How can I watch?

Canelo Álvarez's versus Dmitry Bivol main-event card begins at 5 p.m. PDT.
therealdeal.com
1 year ago
LA real estate

Regal Cinemas to Close 39 U.S. Theaters Following Bankruptcy

A photo illustration of Cineworld's CEO Mooky Moshe Greidinger (Getty) The silver screens at dozens of Regal Cinemas across the nation will go dark soon.The Tennessee-based movie chain, the second largest in the U.S., will close 39 theaters from Los Angeles to New York to Miami after its parent company in the U.K. declared bankruptcy, Variety reported, citing legal filings.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Books

Patrick Modiano Says Good Books Make Good People

There are piles of books that I read often, the classics.But please forgive me I am in the midst of writing a book and I can only give you brief responses.No.A great book must have an unforgettable style, an unforgettable music.There are many.Among them: Stendhal, Dickens, Balzac, Tolstoy, Chekhov, Melville all the great writers of the 19th century.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Tech industry

How life got pricier (and, yes, cheaper!) this year in 7 charts

Boy, have we talked a lot about inflation this year.The rising cost of food, pricier oil, supply-chain turmoil, Russia's war in Ukraine, growing wages and a lingering labor shortage all contributed to higher prices that touched almost every part of our lives.Here are some of the ways our lives got pricier and cheaper (it wasn't all bad news!) in 2022.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Wellness

Seven Stories of Rage and Regret

Last month we asked readers to share stories of a recent instance when they or a loved one erupted in anger  and then regretted it.We received nearly 500 responses, most of which tied their outbursts to far-reaching stressors such as the pandemic, divisive politics and the effects of climate change.
www.7x7.com
1 year ago
San Francisco

50 Things to Do in Lake Tahoe This Winter

But there's more to the region than just shredding on-slope: Tis the season for Nordic treks, snow tubing, fat biking, hot tubbing, apres, and lazing fireside.Here are 50 of our favorite things to do in Lake Tahoe this winter.(Courtesy of The Good Wolf) 1. Book a rural getaway at the 150-year-old, mountain-chic Rainbow Tavern & Lodge, on the Yuba River in Soda Springs.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Park Ridge's vintage Pickwick Theatre plans to close in January

For Park Ridge's iconic Pickwick Theatre, the final credits will roll in January after almost a century of hosting moviegoers, its owner told Chicago Tribune/Pioneer Press Tuesday.Co-owner Dino Vlahakis, 63, said his family is closing the vintage movie theater, which has been losing money almost consistently since the onset of the pandemic; however, they hope a "knight in shining armor" will take over the operation.
Washington Post
1 year ago
DC food

Nice Breeze isn't an indie rock band so much as a paradox machine

The band Nice Breeze is, from left, Andy Fox, Martha Hamilton and John Howard.(Thayden Hamilton-Howard)Nice Breeze keeps an orderly practice space.But if you descend into this tidy Arlington basement for a zigzag blab about the ideas that animate the band's music, the paradoxes start piling up fast.
The Atlantic
1 year ago
Music

Jordan Calhoun's Culture Picks: Black Panther, A Strange Loop, and More

The Atlantic writer is worried about HBO Max, but he's still thinking about Station Eleven

 



This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture.Sign up for it here.Good morning, and welcome back to The Daily's new Sunday culture edition, in which one Atlantic writer reveals what's keeping them entertained.
San Francisco Bay Times
1 year ago
SF LGBT

Billy Eichner and Luke Macfarlane Talk About Being Bros - San Francisco Bay Times

By Gary M. Kramer-
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
France news

'I didn't want to miss it': Royal funeral on global live TV

In movie theatres and pubs, on giant screens and smartphones, people watched and pundits droned on as Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in London flooded the airwaves live across time zones and continents.
Winecurmudgeon
1 year ago
Wine

Update: Cutting prices boosts sales, profits

Movie theaters - hard hit by the pandemic - have discovered that discounts will bring customers back A business hard-hit by ...
Ars Technica
1 year ago
Gadgets

Google and YouTube to take on Dolby with free HDR and audio standards

Google can do basically whatever it wants regarding video and web standards.YouTube is the world's most popular video site.Chrome is the world's most popular browser.
Portland Mercury
1 year ago
Portland

The Trash Report: The Royal Queue, Important Trains, Dildo Trucks, and Purr Machines

Hi everyone, and welcome to The Trash Report!So, a couple of weeks back I asked for suggestions on what to call readers of this here column, and I got some * chef's kiss* suggestions.
Portland Mercury
1 year ago
Portland

Many Cool Portland Movie Theaters Are Doing National Cinema Day, BUT NOT ALL OF THEM

On Saturday, September 3, many movie theaters across the nation will only charge $3 for tickets to their shows, as part of a new holiday called National Cinema Day.
Portland Mercury
1 year ago
Portland

Many Cool Portland Movie Theaters Are Doing National Cinema Day, BUT NOT ALL OF THEM

On Saturday, September 3, many movie theaters across the nation will only charge $3 for tickets to their shows, as part of a new holiday called National Cinema Day.
Washington Post
1 year ago
London

By the numbers: Facts and figures about the queen's funeral

LONDON - Events surrounding Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral on Monday cap 10 days of national mourning and are expected to be watched by hundreds of thousands of people packed onto the streets of London and millions around the world.
kvue.com
1 year ago
London

2,000 guests, 2 minutes of silence: Facts and figures about the queen's funeral

LONDON, UK - Events surrounding Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral on Monday cap 10 days of national mourning and are expected to be watched by hundreds of thousands of people packed onto the streets of London and millions around the world.
Washington Post
1 year ago
London

By the numbers: Facts and figures about the queen's funeral

LONDON - Events surrounding Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral on Monday cap 10 days of national mourning and are expected to be watched by hundreds of thousands of people packed onto the streets of London and millions around the world.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Television

Can Tony Gilroy Bring New Hope to 'Star Wars'?

The "Michael Clayton" and "Bourne Legacy" filmmaker returns to the world he helped establish in "Rogue One" with a new Disney+ series, "Andor."
The Mercury News
1 year ago
Silicon Valley food

7 awesome Bay Area things to do Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2-5

Whether you plan to cozy up with an air conditioner or embrace the heatwave, we have some cool ideas for great weekend, from fun movies and shows to bodacious beer gardens.And "Xanadu!"
Ars Technica
1 year ago
Games

Top Gun: Maverick spoiler-free review: A worthy return to the danger zone

As I walked out of my review screening of Top Gun: Maverick, coming down from its adrenaline-filled finale, a small part of my brain began looking for dents in the film's armor.
time.com
1 year ago
Coronavirus

Shanghai Tightens COVID Restrictions Even as Cases Drop to a Six-Week Low

Shanghai reported its fewest Covid-19 cases in more than six weeks, though a tightening of curbs indicates the lockdown that has confined millions of residents to their homes for more than a month won't be eased soon.
Gay City News
1 year ago
NYC LGBT

"Crush" Depicts Queer Youth with Positivity

As conservative politicians pass laws targeting LGBTQ children and teens, Sammi Cohen's "Crush," released by the Disney-owned Hulu, imagines a much kinder world of queer high school students growing up without such outside pressure.
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