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Twenty Missing After Falling from Boat in Rough Seas Off Libya’s Coast
Twenty Missing After Falling from Boat in Rough Seas Off Libya’s Coast By Angela Giuffrida In a heartbreaking incident that has raised international alarm, at least twenty people have gone missing after falling from a boat in rough seas off the coast of Libya. The...
Nora Roberts is Happily Defying Genres, 250 Books In
By Sophia Rosenbaum Nora Roberts is no stranger to success. Over the course of more than three decades, the prolific author has cemented her place as one of the most beloved and successful writers in the world. With over 250 books under her belt—spanning romance,...
Oh No, Jacob Elordi Looks Monstrously Hot in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein
By Germain Lussier In the world of Hollywood, where reboots and reimaginings are a dime a dozen, there’s one project that’s causing a stir for reasons other than its storyline. Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming adaptation of Frankenstein has been the subject of...
Never Wanted Anyone More: Goethe adaptation feels more American Pie than high literature
Sofia Nilsson In early 2025, director José Avelino Gilles Corbett Lourenço unveiled his contemporary film adaptation of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's 1774 novel, The Sorrows of Young Werther, titled I've Never Wanted Anyone More. Set against the backdrop of modern-day...
Taiwanese Actor Barbie Hsu Dies of Flu-Related Illness at Age 48
By Eric Cheung and Hassan Tayir Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, beloved for her iconic roles and sparkling presence, has passed away at the age of 48. The actress, who was renowned for her roles in television dramas and her significant impact on the Taiwanese...
TIFF 2024: For Gen Zs and Beyond, Cinema Is About Authentic Live Experience By Sarah Bay-Cheng
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has long been a pillar of the global film industry, celebrating the art of storytelling and showcasing the most compelling cinematic voices from around the world. As the festival enters 2024, it finds itself at a...
‘Hold on to Your Seats’: How Much Will AI Affect the Art of Filmmaking? By Adrian Horton
The film industry, once seen as a realm of creativity, innovation, and human intuition, is standing on the brink of a major transformation. With advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) seeping into nearly every corner of our lives, it’s only natural that...