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Brenda Robinson, Acting President of Film Independent, Set to Preside Over 40th Spirit Awards; Aidy Bryant Cheerfully Returns as Host
When the Spirit Awards convene under a big tent on the beach in Santa Monica, California, this Saturday, February 22, the beloved event known for amplifying independent cinema and fostering a creative community, will do so under new leadership. On February 7, Film Independent named Brenda Robinson its Acting President, elevating her from her position…
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Hulu’s Bold “A Thousand Blows” Is the Most Riveting Series of the Year
Before we’re introduced to the characters and concept of Hulu’s new series “A Thousand Blows,” we’re told that “The following is inspired by real characters who lived and fought together in London’s East End.” These characters, despite the slight differences between them, all harbour a darkness within them, ranging from childhood traumas to the murder…
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A Look at Every Oscar-Nominated Short This Year
Last year, I wrote that the independent spirit in these Oscar Shorts categories felt absent and perhaps would be for the unforeseeable future, as Netflix, The New Yorker and other such services and publications started making big gains in the short film market and leaving true independent artists in the dust, at least in terms…
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Porsche Is No Longer a ‘Premium’ Sports Car in China
Chinese drivers are buying affordable electric vehicles loaded with new technology, a trend that is redefining high-end vehicles and hurting German automakers.
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Japan’s Economy Recovered In Second Half But Barely Grew in 2024
Though it recovered in the second half of the year, Japan’s economy barely grew in 2024 as a depreciated yen fueled inflation and strained households.
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Jack Ma and Other Chinese Business Leaders Meet With Xi Jinping
The once-sidelined Alibaba founder was among the executives who met with Xi Jinping, in what was seen as a show of support for private enterprise by Beijing.
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The Timeless Appeal of Puerto Vallarta
In the 1960s, Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor hid away in what was a bucolic town on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. Decades later, a writer discovered why.
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Trump Team Leaves European Alliance in Crisis; Macron Calls for Emergency Summit
European leaders felt certain about one thing after a whirlwind tour by Trump officials — they were entering a new world where it was harder to depend on the United States.
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Trump’s Proposal to Expel Palestinians From Gaza Hangs Over Rubio’s Israel Trip
Scholars of international law say President Trump’s vision for American control of a Gaza without Palestinians would be ethnic cleansing and a war crime.
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Left Out of Ukraine Talks, Europe Races to Organize a Response
The Trump administration’s push for direct negotiations with Russia without Ukraine’s involvement leaves the European allies with no clear role.